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ABB Robotics today announced that it has signed an agreement to collaborate with Zume Inc., a global provider of compostable packaging. ABB said it will supply robotic cells that will enable Zume to produce sustainable packaging on a global scale, helping to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. Less than 10% of 380 million tons of plastic produced globally every year…
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PickNik Robotics Inc. today announced new details about its MoveIt Studio software and the availability of the beta version of the product. The Boulder, Colo.-based company said its motion planning software includes a user interface that makes it easy for robot operators to remotely manage complex robotic arms that require supervised autonomy. “MoveIt Studio enables the best of humans and…
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Farmers need to optimize efficiency in the face of mutiple challenges, including labor scarcity, water shortages, and climate change. Fieldin, a smart farm operations management company for high-value crops, today announced that it has acquired Midnight Robotics Technologies Inc., which has been developing autonomous driving for agriculture. The companies said their combined sensor-based autonomous platform is the first of its…
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Workforce challenges, consumer convenience, and improving technology are building an appetite for robotic kitchens. Nommi, which is building automation for customizable bowl-based meals, yesterday launched with plans to raise up to $20 million in seed capital. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based startup said that it will offer consumers a more efficient way to get healthy and fresh food and that it…
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OhmniLabs Inc. today unveiled OhmniClean, an autonomous mobile robot that uses UV-C light to disinfect facilities. The San Jose, Calif.-based company claimed its robot is ideal for hospitals, schools, hotels, and other environments that require deep cleaning in high-touch, hard-to-reach places. It added that OhmniClean can disinfect a 3,000-sq.-ft. (278.7 sq. m) space in less than 15 minutes. “We developed…
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Quanergy Systems Inc. today announced the new M1 Edge 2D lidar sensors paired with its QORTEX Aware perception software. The company said M1 Edge is an integrated software and hardware product designed to automatically collect, analyze, and interpret point-cloud data for a wide variety of industrial applications without additional programming. “Lidar has become instrumental in increasing efficiency by solving tough…
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RE2 Robotics Inc. today announced that it has received funding from the U.S. Navy to develop a system that enables “coupled control” of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and robotic manipulator through a single control system. The Coupled Locomotion and Manipulation System, or CLAMS Project, will combine the control systems for the robotic arms and the ROV into one unit,…
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AutoX today said it is now operating fully driverless robotic taxicabs in China's largest service area across 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km.) in its home city of Shenzhen. The company claimed that its vehicles can navigate all of the public roads in the Pingshan District, making it the first to cover an entire district in a major Chinese city.…
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Testing household appliances for leaks is a challenge for manufacturers, but robots and artificial intelligence can make it easier. Micropsi Industries GmbH today said its MIRAI robot control system now automates previously manual leak detection for global appliance makers such as BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. Micropsi offers this “fridge-sniffing” system with Atec GmbH Automatisierungssoftware. The Berlin-based company said it provides a…
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The acceleration of demand for e-commerce order fuflillment has encouraged robotics providers to partner to offer their systems at scale. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. today announced that it has added Urbx Logistics to its Diamond Partner OEM Program. Mitsubishi said the program is an extension of its commitment to achieve the highest level of quality, performance, and efficiency for its…
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Honda Motor Co. today said it has successfully tested a prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. During the month-long field test, the second-generation prototype of the fully-electric Honda AWV performed a range of tasks at a large-scale solar energy project, including towing and transporting construction materials, water, and other supplies…
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Toposens GmbH last week said it has worked with Infineon Technologies AG to provide safety-critical 3D obstacle detection and collision avoidance in systems such as automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, using Toposens' proprietary 3D ultrasound technology. “Making use of Infineon’s MEMS microphone, we were able to realize our new ultrasonic 3D sensor with a high overall sensitivity in the ultrasonic…
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GeekPlus Technology Co. today announced that it has opened a new office in Singapore that it said will facilitate the transition to “Logistics 4.0” in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The company claimed that its expanded presence in Singapore will allow it to use the country’s vibrant technology community and strategic location to enhance regional expansion and accelerate…
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The first phase of warehouse robotics may be coming to close. That’s because vendors today are talking more about fulfillment processes, integration, and software rather than the robots. The types of robotic systems available has matured and diversified. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can assist warehouse associates with picking efficiency. There are also AMRs that move larger loads, autonomous lift trucks,…
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Last week, GXO Logistics Inc. announced that its revenue increased to $2 billion for the third quarter of 2021, compared with $1.6 billion in the same period last year. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company added that the amount of technology and automation in its warehouses has increased by 139% since 2020. “Looking ahead, we expect continued growth driven by the three…
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