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I will never forget ProMat 2007. That’s the first industry event where I saw what we now call autonomous mobile robots or AMRs. More importantly, these robots were targeting warehousing and distribution. The exhibitors were Kiva Systems, now part of Amazon; RMT Robotics, now part of Cimcorp; and Seegrid. Each had a relatively small booth in which its vehicles moved…
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Partnerships. Partnerships. Partnerships. If you look at some of the biggest stories in the autonomous trucking space this week, you’ll find a common theme. The autonomous trucking market could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6% between 2020 and 2025, according to Mordor Intelligence. Companies have partnered to develop, test, and deploy the technology, as well as to…
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While most robots are vision-guided, other sensor modalities are progressing. BeBop Sensors Inc. today announced its RoboSkin line of skin-like coverings, which include sensors to provide tactile awareness for humanoid robots and prosthetics. At less than 1 mm thick, RoboSkin fits robotic fingers, limbs, feet, heads, or torsos, to make robots “feel” better, said BeBop Sensors. RoboSkin’s advanced fabric-based sensor…
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Geekplus Technology Co. this week announced its mobile robots have been successfully deployed at a 13,500 sq. ft. fulfillment center in Croydon, U.K., owned by British online retailer RangePlus Ltd. The Beijing-based company said RangePlus now has the firepower to compete with larger actors in the growing e-commerce sector. The Geek+ goods-to-person solution is running 24/7 in RangePlus's fulfillment center…
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While robotics developers and warehouse operators might be familiar with a host of technical or industry acronyms, the terminology of the financial industry is another language altogether. Yet ETFs, CAGR, and SPACs are just as important as AI, AMRs, or ASRS. What do investors look for in robotics startups, and how can users identify promising or maturing technologies? Rahul Sen…
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One of the benefits of advancing sensor technology is that it becomes more portable, affordable, and usable in more applications. Humatics Corp. this week announced the release of a new microlocation transponder that is 66% smaller than the previous version. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said this enhancement enables new deployment options. “The reduction in size enables the transponder to easily…
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Exotec SAS, which makes the Skypod scalable storage system and the Skypicker robot arm, yesterday announced that it has built its 3,000th robot. The Lille, France-based company said it expects to continue growing both its staff and prodcution volumes in 2022. “The production of this 3,000th robot is a huge milestone for us that rewards all the effort and commitment…
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Slate River Systems Inc., or SRSI, today announced that it has signed an integrator relationship agreement with Dematic. Dallas-based SRSI said it will now be a certified integrator of all Dematic equipment. The company touted its its strong customer relationships and quality of work and said it plans to further grow its offerings with the help of experienced industry experts…
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Jersey Mike's Subs today announced that it has partnered with Flytrex Inc. to deliver food orders via aerial drones in Holly Springs, N.C. The companies said they will deliver orders to the front yards and backyards of local residents with a flight time of just five minutes. “Our goal is to ensure our customers get their authentic Jersey Mike’s sub…
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AMP Robotics Corp. this week introduced new robotic recycling facilities outside of Atlanta and Cleveland. The Louisville, Colo.-based company said the two high-diversion production facilities are based on its infrastructure model for advanced secondary sortation. The AMP-owned operations are designed to economically process and aggregate low volumes of difficult-to-recycle mixed plastics, paper, and metals sourced from residue supplied by primary…
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Automotive test system supplier AB Dynamics today said it has partnered with NASCAR to conduct a driverless, on-track crash test of its Next Gen race car that is running in the 2022 Cup Series. The test vehicle was driven at high speed to a pre-programmed course by driving robots into the banking wall at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The aim…
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Flexxbotics today announced that it has completed a $2.9 million Series A funding round. The Boston-based company said it plans to use the capital to accelerate the global commercialization of its cloud-based manufacturing management software. “Flexxbotics is focused on the mission of helping discrete manufacturing companies complete their digital transformation,” said Tyler Bouchard, co-founder and CEO of Flexxbotics. “These companies…
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Flexiv Ltd. yesterday announced the release of its Robotic Development Kit, or RDK. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company claimed that its new product is “a leap forward in how robots are programmed and managed.” “Flexiv's RDK brings about a fresh experience on the programming of complex robotic systems,” said Xiyang Yeh, co-founder and chief technology officer of Flexiv. “The kit…
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Teraki GmbH and Driveu Tech Ltd. yesterday said they have collaborated to integrate DriveU.auto's connectivity platform for remote operations into Teraki's operational European fleet of delivery robots. The companies said their partnership will enable safe, real-world, commercial deployment of mobile obots at scale through teleoperation. “We are extremely proud to name Teraki as our partner and customer,” said Alon Podhurst,…
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DHL eCommerce Solutions this week said it has conducted a successful year-long pilot of two Dorabot Inc. sortation systems in its 150,000-sq.-ft. Atlanta distribution center. The project is part of the company's $100 million, five-year automation investment plan, as it opens innovation centers around the world. “With a near-zero error rate and packages sorted on average in 3.6 seconds, our…
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