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While industrial automation in factories has been thoroughly studied, robotic mobility is also booming worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics. In its new research paper, “A Mobile Revolution,” the IFR predicts that unit sales of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in the logistics sector will increase by 31% annually between 2020 and 2023. The Frankfurt, Germany-based IFR was…
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Starship Technologies today announced that will begin delivery service on four additional colleges this fall: the University of Illinois in Chicago, the University of Kentucky, the University of Nevada at Reno, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s campus in Daytona Beach, Fla. The San Francisco-based robot provider said these campuses will join the other locations where Starship robots provide deliveries with its…
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Local Motors last week announced a strategic partnership with alwaysAI to bring advanced computer vision applications to Local Motors' Olli 2.0 autonomous electric vehicle. The companies said that their combined technologies will dramatically improve the passenger onboarding and in-cabin experiences, as well as overall safety. “This partnership is critical to unlocking new value for our customers,” stated Vikrant Aggarwal, president…
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Sarcos Corp. and T-Mobile U.S. Inc. last week announced that they are collaborating to integrate T-Mobile 5G networking into the Sarcos Guardian XT dexterous mobile industrial robot. The Guardian XT robot is a remote-controlled robotic system designed to help people safely work in hazardous conditions, performing tasks such as lifting heavy materials or using power tools at significant heights. The…
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XACT Robotics last week announced that its robotic surgical system has been used successfully in more 100 percutaneous procedures in the human body. The system was consistently able to reach small areas of interest, said the company. “We are very pleased to be commemorating this historic milestone, which is a reflection of the dedication of our employees and the radiology…
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It is a scenario familiar to anyone who has driven down a crowded, narrow street. Parked cars line both sides, and there isn't enough space for vehicles traveling in both directions to pass each other. One has to duck into a gap in the parked cars or slow and pull over as far as possible for the other to squeeze…
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The company's ResinDek® flooring panels are engineered specifically for mezzanines, industrial work platforms and pick modules. Jim Staszewski, a Ridg-U-Rak Senior Designer: “We've partnered with Cornerstone to use their ResinDek flooring in our designs for more than a decade. They're on the leading edge of developing high-density, elevated flooring products that handle high traffic and highly concentrated dynamic loads, like…
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The Chicago Tribune’s Freedom Center prints, inserts and distributes more than 40 different publications, which makes it a busy production operation with the need to store and move materials as part of completing print jobs. The Freedom Center facility contains five floors of activity, from inbound-outbound docks for both trucks and rail, raw materials and finished goods warehousing, printing, inserting…
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Deere & Co. yesterday said it has agreed to acquire Bear Flag Robotics Inc. for $250 million (U.S.). Moline, Ill.-based Deere said the deal will support its farm automation and autonomy strategy. “Deere views autonomy as an important step forward in enabling farmers to leverage their resources strategically to feed the world and create more sustainable and profitable operations,” stated…
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For many, supply chain priorities are centred around speed, precision and safety – all at the same time exploring ways to reduce the total cost of ownership of any investments. Australia Post recently unveiled some staggering statistics around online retail uptake in Australia. Data from the nation’s parcel service revealed Australians spent an incredible $50.5 billion online last year. As…
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The pace of investment in robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles did not experience any summer doldrums, with more than 115 reported transactions worth a total of $8.6 billion in July 2021. In comparison, there were 50 deals worth approximately $8 billion in June 2021. Continuing their dominance in terms of fund raising, autonomous vehicle companies picked up $1.8 billion last…
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Third Wave Automation Inc. this week announced the closing of $40 million in Series B funding led by Norwest Venture Partners. The Union City, Calif.-based “shared autonomy” startup said it plans to use the investment to accelerate growth and commercialization efforts. “I've been tracking Arshan [Poursohi, CEO] and the team at Third Wave for some time and have been consistently…
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Like oil prospectors drenched in bubbling crude, materials handling professionals have found mixed blessings as they tap into rich veins of data. The process of refining a gusher into actionable intelligence can seem overwhelming, especially when some companies have already achieved baron status following end-to-end digital transformations. For the rest, success stories are often characterized by limited scope and iterative…
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Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday said that ANYbotics is using its Velodyne Puck lidar sensors with its ANYmal quadruped robot to help automate inspections and support efforts to monitor and maintain industrial plants. “Velodyne’s lidar sensors provide ANYmal with a constant stream of high-resolution, 3D information about its surroundings, helping the robot safely map and patrol complex and harsh environments,” said…
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Sea Machines Robotics Inc., which develops autonomous command-and-control and advanced perception systems for marine industries, today announced that it has advanced its multi-year other transaction (OT) agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit. Phase 2 of the multi-phase contract delegates $3.1 million to the deployment of a full-scale, oceangoing replenishment platform. “As a leading developer of autonomous…
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