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The People's Republic of China, which is already the world's largest market for industrial automation, has set its sights on becoming the biggest innovator and producer of robotics, reported the International Federation of Robotics today. “China is by far the biggest robot market in the world regarding annual sales and the operational stock,” said Milton Guerry, president of the International…
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Many manufacturers want modernize production processes while improving value, managing costs, and ensuring employee safety. Epson Robots today announced new updates to its T-Series line of all-in-one SCARA robots with the T3-B and T6-B models. The company claimed that they can help both novice and experienced robotics users. “Ease of use in robotics is more important than ever, and the…
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Many autonomous mobile robots currently require direct contact with a charging station using pins or conductive charging. However, they can have problems docking properly, reducing efficiency and adding expenses for human intervention and maintenance. Powermat Technologies Inc. yesterday announced its wireless system designed to optimize charging efficiency for fleets of service robots used for commercial cleaning, delivery, warehouse operations, and…
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Cyngn Inc. and Columbia Vehicle Group yesterday announced that they have begun producing self-driving Columbia Stockchasers using Cyngn's Enterprise Autonomy software. The companies said their growing fleet will make autonomous industrial vehicles available to more customers. “Customers have been looking for ways to automate their workflows for years, and we believe that the time is right to bring self-driving capabilities…
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Supply chains and manufacturers looking for automation to improve efficiency are getting more global options. Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. has acquired a 54% stake in Addverb Technologies Pvt., investing $132 million (U.S.) in the robotics provider. Noida, India-based Addverb said it plans to use the funding to expand manufacturing and its presence in Europe, Australia, and the U.S. Sangeet Kumar,…
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Artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles are just beginning to scale for global deployments. Wayve Technologies Ltd. yesterday announced that it has raised $200 million in Series B funding. The London-based startup said the investment will help it improve the accessibility of self-driving vehicles, allowing more businesses and individuals to benefit from safer, sustainable, and more reliable forms of transportation. “We…
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Supply chains need visibility and actionable data to improve efficiency and resilience, according to 7bridges. The London-based startup, which offers a proprietary logistics platform using artificial intelligence, yesterday announced that it has raised Series A funding of $17 million. 7bridges said it will use the investment to hire more staffers and develop its unique technology and data. “Historically, businesses have…
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The calendar may have flipped to 2022 but, seasonality aside, the same supply chain challenges remain. Whether you’re struggling to increase operational efficiency, offset warehouse labor shortages, enhance the experience for your customers (whether you are a retailer or 3PL), or reduce risk through improved resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. To help guide…
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Given growing awareness of the benefits of automation, why haven't more businesses adopted robots? Overcoming complex and expensive deployments can help. Formic Technologies Inc. today said it has raised $26.5 million in Series A funding, as well as $100 million of debt capital to fund equipment purchases. The Chicago-based company said it plans to use the financing to expand its…
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Terradepth Inc. today said it has added executives to its command crew as it continues to develop systems for virtual maps of the world's oceans. The Austin, Texas-based company said it is building on last year's launch of its Ocean Data Cloud technology, which will enable the Terradepth Virtual Ocean. “The ocean is a hard place to operate,” said Joe…
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The unsung hero of any operation that moves products, the loading dock is getting more attention lately as companies better understand the role that docks play in their end-to-end supply chains. What may have been a place to drop, stage and then reposition goods when loading or unloading has—at least for some—become a more dynamic environment that’s decked out with…
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Last week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced a long-term, strategic alliance with Waymo Via that it said will advance efforts to integrate self-driving technology with commercial logistics. The companies said their ultimate goal is fully autonomous transport in the next few years. “Our pilot last year with Waymo Via really helped us get a hands-on understanding of how autonomous…
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Social robots, which are designed to interact with consumers, are a common sight at CES, but technological and commercial success has been more elusive as startups look to refine applications. Today, Furhat Robotics announced that it has acquired the assets of Misty Robotics Inc., saying the acquisition will enable it “to expand the category of social robotics and develop the…
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Supply chain disruptions have increased demand for automation, and warehouse robot providers are busy scaling up to meet that demand. Exotec Solutions today announced $335 million in Series D funding, bringing its valuation to $2 billion. The Lille, France-based company said it plans to use the funding for large deployments worldwide and to hire 500 engineers by 2025 to accelerate…
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