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Amazon.com Inc. began as an online book retailer and is now a leader in both e-commerce and supply chain automation, so it's no surprise that other companies are following its example. HAI Robotics today said it has deployed its first warehouse robots in Australia. Integrator BPS Global implemented HAIPICK robots at retailer Booktopia's 14,000 sq. m (150,000 sq. ft.) distribution…
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The need for more economical processing of recyclable materials is growing worldwide, and robots and artificial intelligence can improve efficiency. AMP Robotics Corp. today announced that it has chosen REP-TEC Advanced Technologies as an official reseller and integrator for customers in the U.K. and Ireland. The Denver-based company has also hired Gary Ashburner as its European general manager to build…
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No longer science fiction, farm robots are already here—and they have created two possible extremes for the future of agriculture and its impacts on the environment, argued agricultural economist Thomas Daum in a “Science & Society” article published this week in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution. One is a utopia, where fleets of small, intelligent robots farm in…
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Würth Additive Group last week said that it has signed a global agreement with Markforged Inc., whose Digital Forge product is an integrated metal and carbon-fiber industrial 3D printing platform. The companies said they will incorporate Digital Forge into Würth's additive manufacturing offerings on a global scale. “We are excited to see Würth Additive Group's deep experience and extensive global…
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Meituan Inc., which connects shoppers to local products and services, this week said it has received $400 million from Tencent Holdings Ltd. The Beijing-based company said it plans to invest in autonomous vehicles, aerial drones, and other cutting-edge technologies. In April, Meituan raised $10 billion in a stock and convertible bonds sale. The company serves food delivery, ride-sharing, retail, hospitality,…
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Basic safety needs in the Paleolithic Era have largely evolved with the onset of the industrial and cognitive revolutions. We interact a little less with raw materials, and interface a little more with machines, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Robots don’t have the same hardwired behavioral awareness and control, so secure collaboration with humans requires methodical planning and…
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Harmonic Bionics Inc. this week said that it has begun scheduling appointments for in-person demonstrations of Harmony SHR, a new bilateral, upper extremity exoskeleton. Starting later this summer, the company's team will be traveling around the U.S. to showcase the robotic system to the rehabilitation community at different hospitals, clinics, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities that have expressed interest in the…
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Crocs Inc. has partnered with Bastian Solutions LLC for a new storage and fulfillment center in the Dayton, Ohio, area. The companies said the new facility, called “Saltwater,” will support Crocs' current and anticipated growth and will be one of the most automated facilities in the region. At 750,000 sq. ft. (69,6773 sq. m), the new facility is the latest…
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The race to autonomous vehicles continues apace, with billions of dollars fueling startups and partnerships, plus continuing market consolidation. Self-driving technology company Aurora yesterday announced that it has agreed to merge with Reinvent Technology Partners Y and that it plans to be publicly traded upon closing of the proposed transaction. “Our goal at Aurora is to make the movement of…
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The world's first stainless-steel, 3D-printed bridge officially opened today in Amsterdam. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands participated in the ceremony in the city's oldest neighborhood. Dutch startup MX3D proposed the architectural project in 2015 using its large-scale, robotic 3D printing technology. “When we started with the concept, the bridge was more than 100 times bigger than any part ever 3D-printed…
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Woven Planet Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., yesterday said it is acquiring CARMERA Inc., which specializes in spatial artificial intelligence for automated mobility. CARMERA will join Woven Planet Group as a wholly-owned subsidiary, expanding the company’s footprint beyond its Tokyo headquarters by adding New York and Seattle offices to its planned offices in Silicon Valley and London.…
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The COVID-19 pandemic increased interest in cleaning and disinfection robots worldwide. Dutch robotics startup AZIOBOT BV has teamed up with Belgian network operator Proximus to test its SB2 floor-cleaning robots over a 5G wireless network. “COVID-19 has raised awareness of autonomous robots tremendously, especially for cleaning in public spaces such as airports, schools, and hospitals,” stated Sarthak Yadav, CEO of…
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DXC Luxoft this week said it is collaborating with Amazon Web Services Inc. to support the autonomous driving with its Robotic Drive Cloud offering on AWS. The Robotic Drive tooling and services are available now and can reduce development and test times, as well as total cost of ownership to customers. The partners said they can offer a tangible competitive…
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Even as the U.S. economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of skilled labor in manufacturing persists, threatening the nation's competitiveness. In May, the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute launched RoboticsCareer.org as an online resource to help address workforce challenges. The Pittsburgh-based ARM Institute is a public-private consortium backed by the U.S. Department of Defense with more…
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Material Handling Systems Inc., which provides automation and software for materials handling, this week said it has spun out from its research and development organization a dedicated robotics division. MHS Robotics is developing advanced technologies in-house and nurturing external relationships to deliver market-ready systems for e-commerce and parcel logistics facilities, said the company. “We’re a team of problem solvers, inventors,…
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