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At its fall GPU Technology Conference, or GTC, this week, NVIDIA Corp. announced several new technologies intended to help robotics developers, including enhancements to the Omniverse simulation environment, the Jetson AGX Orin computer, integration with the Robot Operating System, and the NVIDIA DRIVE platform for autonomous vehicle development. For instance, Jetson AGX Orin features high-speed interfaces, faster memory bandwidth, and…
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Walmart Inc. and Gatik announced this week that Gatik has been operating autonomous trucks without a safety driver behind the wheel in a delivery route for Walmart in Bentonville, Ark. The driverless deliveries are moving customer orders between a Walmart “dark store” and a Neighborhood Market with a fleet of multi-temperature autonomous box trucks. “Through our work with Gatik, we’ve…
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Doosan Robotics Inc. this week said that it has been named an Honoree in the CES Innovation Awards program for its NINA robotic camera system. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said NINA was recognized for its consumer-friendly software designed to empower people with professional cinematography skills using camera robots. “Today's recognition marks another great milestone for Doosan Robotics and the…
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GeekPlus Technology Co. this week announced the successful deployment of its autonomous mobile robots in CEVA Logistics' warehouse in Truganina, Australia. Körber Supply Chain implemented the project to improve the efficiency and productivity of the facility and ensure smoother e-commerce order fulfillment for CEVA's customers. “Today, an accelerated demand for fast order fulfillment has created a challenging scenario for businesses…
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OnRobot A/S today announced the launch of its WebLytics software for production monitoring, device diagnostics, and data analytics. The Odense, Denmark-based company said WebLytics is designed to gather data from multiple collaborative robot applications simultaneously and transform it into easy-to-understand, visualized device and application-level intelligence. The goal is to enhance productivity and minimize downtime, it said. “The launch of WebLytics…
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Honeywell International Inc. today announced a new automated storage and retrieval system that it said uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to allow warehouse and distribution center operators to better keep up with unprecedented e-commerce growth. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company said its next-generation automated storage and retrieval system 〈ASRS〉 is designed to help warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing sites receive,…
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FANUC America Corp. yesterday introduced its new LR-10iA/10 robot, which can be mounted to the floor, upside down, or on an angle. Its compact size makes it suitable for companies with limited floor space, and the slim arm fits into machine tools to load and unload parts, said the company. “The new LR-10iA/10 is a great solution to help manufacturers…
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The North American robotics market has continued its strong growth in response to increasing demand in industries beyond automotive, as well as labor shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reported the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today. Third-quarter 2021 sales brought the total number of orders so far this year to nearly 29,000 units valued at $1.48 billion, the best…
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Supply chain automation provider Berkshire Grey Inc. today announced that it recently secured new orders of $36 million. That amount included $25 million in repeat orders from an anchor customer and $11 million from new customers such as retailer Bealls Inc. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said its total orders to date have reached $184 million and its backlog has increased…
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It has already been a busy month for autonomous truck developers, with Einride expanding its U.S. operations and Plus calling off its planned SPAC merger. Kodiak Robotics Inc. today announced that it has raised $125 million in an “oversubscribed” Series B fundraising round for a total of $165 million raised to date. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said it plans…
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Industrial automation provider Jungheinrich AG today said it has acquired mobile robot vendor arculus GmbH. The German companies said their complementary offerings will help automotive manufacturers and other industrial clients. “With the acquisition of arculus, we have been able to comprehensively expand Jungheinrich’s expertise in the automation field,” said Dr. Lars Brzoska, chairman of the management board at Jungheinrich. “Important…
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FLOW 2021 is in the books! 6 River Systems' third-annual user conference was a success with more than 30 virtual sessions spread out over two days. The event brought together over 1,300 registrants, top industry leaders, and change-makers to discuss and explore ways to help evolve the supply chain process. The sessions ranged from highlighting customer case studies as we…
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DHL Supply Chain, a leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced its first U.S. deployment of autonomous forklifts in the warehouse. This installation of indoor robotic transport is part of the company’s Accelerated Digitalization strategy and focuses on using autonomous forklifts for the most difficult and high value use cases in a pallet warehouse…
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Gaussian Robotics today said it has raised 1.2 billion yuan ($188 million U.S.) in Series C funding. The COVID-19 pandemic raised awareness of the need to frequently sanitize facilities, mitigate worker shortages, and control costs, said the Shanghai-based company. Founded in 2013, Gaussian Robotics makes autonomous mobile robots for cleaning and indoor deliveries. The company, also referred to as Gaoxian,…
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Cionic Inc. designs “bionic clothing” to help restore mobility and improve the gait of people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other neurological disorders.The San Francisco-based company yestersday said that trials of its Neural Sleeve have resulted in an average improvement of 143% in foot drop in participants. The Mayo Clinic defines foot drop as “a general term for…
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