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As with other autonomous vehicles, self-driving trucks promise increased safety, economic value, and sustainability. The Autonomous Relay Convoy from Locomation could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, fuel consumption, and operating costs of transporting goods by truck, according to an independent evaluation by Boundless Impact Research & Analytics Inc. “Our environmental impact assessment of Locomation’s technology provided a science-based and independent…
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For robots to become more widespread, they must address customer pain points and be easy to use. Polar Hardware Manufacturing Co., which makes doors and truck bodies, has been in business for 105 years. For its first automation, the company turned to collaborative robots provided as a service by Formic Technologies Inc. Like many manufacturers, Chicago-based Polar Hardware was struggling…
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Omron Automation Americas last announced that it has opened a new Proof-of-Concept Center, or PoCC, in Novi, Michigan, where customers can collaborate with application engineers and have access to the latest technologies to develop innovative automation. The PoCC is a connected lab environment that offers real-world, hands-on application development, testing, and technical training, said the company. “No matter the diversity…
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Honeywell International Inc. last week announced that it plans to build a research and development facility for its Honeywell Intelligrated warehouse automation business to meet growing demand for technologies that enable faster, more accurate supply chains. The new testing and training facility will have more than 150,000 sq. ft. (14,000 sq. m) and be built on Honeywell's campus in Brno,…
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Household and other general-purpose robots may seem far away, but progress is being made. Everyday Robots yesterday announced that it is spinning out of X Development LLC, Alphabet Inc.'s “moonshot factory.” “For the last several years, my team and I have been working to see if it’s possible to teach robots to perform useful tasks in the messy, unstructured spaces…
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Machina Labs Inc. this week emerged from stealth and announced that it has closed a $14 million Series A round of financing, bringing the total raised to $16.3 million. The company said it is working on applying robotics and artificial intelligence to design and manufacturing. Machina Labs plans to the funds to grow its team in Los Angeles and to…
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FANUC America Corp. and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) yesterday announced that they have decided to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications to help meet the acute shortage of skilled industrial robotics and automation operators. “The collaboration between FANUC and MSSC will provide a major benefit to employers looking to fill Industry 4.0 robotics and CNC technical…
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More robots are coming to help harvest specialty crops. Monarch Tractor this week announced that it has completed a $61 million Series B fundraising round. The Livermore, Calif.-based company said it will use the financing to scale its sales, service, and manufacturing footprint. The startup also plans to expand its product offerings and launch international pilot test programs for regional…
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Drone deliveries got a boost today, as Flytrex Inc. announced that it has raised a $40 million Series C round, which brings its total funding to $60 million. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it will use the funds to ramp up its expansion across the U.S. and advance partnerships with leading retailers and quick-service restaurants. “On-demand drone delivery has…
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With supply chains still reeling from myriad disruptions at the start of the 2020s, the pressure to maximize efficiency and control costs is intense. But while businesses find their footing, manufacturing and heavy-duty industries in particular are facing an even greater time of transition. Government emissions targets, labor challenges and the continued advance of data and automation are changing how…
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Last month, Smith & Nephew PLC opened a research and development center in Pittsburgh's Strip District. The company said it has tripled its floor space in Pittsburgh in response to the growing demand for medical robotics. Smith+Nephew transformed the former site of a cardboard-box warehouse into a state-of-the-art facility called The Stacks. It joins other technology firms at Three Crossings…
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ABB today said it is entering into a strategic partnership with Sevensense Robotics AG to enhance ABB’s new mobile robot offering with artificial intelligence and 3D vision mapping technology. The companies said their technology will allow robots to navigate autonomously in complex, dynamic indoor and outdoor environments close to people, providing customers “unprecedented levels of flexibility.” ABB is also making…
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Flying a drone indoors for mission-critical tasks is challenging because of a lack of satellite navigation and complex environments. Cleo Robotics Inc. today announced the availability of its Dronut X1 drone for law-enforcement, industrial inspection, construction, and defense markets. The Boston-based company claimed that it is the first company to successfully develop a stable and highly maneuverable ducted bi-rotor drone.…
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SVT Robotics Inc. yesterday announced the close of its $25 million Series A funding round. The Norfolk, Va.-based startup has developed its SOFTBOT platform to accelerate and simplify the integration and deployment of robots. SVT claimed that companies can use its software to integrate any enterprise system with automation for any task, without custom code, in days or weeks instead…
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GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
