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Quanergy Systems Inc., which provides solid-state lidar sensors, and CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Quanergy being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Quanergy said it plans to use the $278 million in funding to continue its growth strategy, including accelerating research and development,…
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Quick-service restaurants are facing record labor shortages, cost and hygiene concerns, and competitive pressures to improve the customer experience. Many are looking to emerging automation to meet the demand for speed and efficiency. Miso Robotics Inc. today announced a partnership with manufacturer Lancer Worldwide to build an intelligent beverage dispenser for future commercial kitchens. While 60% to 70% of sales…
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Automation Spreads in Supply Chains
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Among the challenges facing robotics developers working on navigation and manipulation is the need for good data for machine learning. For applications in warehouses to factories and fields, roboticists rely on simulation to accelerate testing and address potential edge cases. NVIDIA Corp. today announced the open beta of its Isaac Sim engine, which includes several new features. Isaac Sim, which…
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Using Innovative Technology to Overcome Warehouse Labor Shortages
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Using Innovation to Manage Peak Seasonal Demand
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Toyota Research Institute today said that it has successfully developed new capabilities for robots to conduct complex tasks in home environments. The Toyota Motor Corp. unit said its researchers were able to train robots to understand and operate in complicated situations that would confuse most other robots, including recognizing and responding to transparent and reflective surfaces in a variety of…
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AMR 101: Everything You Need to Know About Autonomous Mobile Robots
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Hyundai Motor Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics Inc. from SoftBank Group Corp., following the receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The deal valued the Waltham, Mass.-based mobile robot company at $1.1 billion, and additional financial details were not disclosed. Seoul, South Korea-based Hyundai now holds an 80%…
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CNH Industrial N.V. today said it has agreed to acquire 100% of the capital stock of Raven Industries Inc. at $58 (U.S.) per share, representing a 33.6% premium to the precision agriculture company's four-week volume-weighted average stock price and $2.1 billion enterprise value. CNH Industrial said it is paying for the transaction with available cash on hand. The companies said…
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RobotLAB Inc. and SoftBank Robotics America last week announced that SoftBank' Pepper and NAO humanoid robots are now available in North America exclusively through RobotLAB. The partnership also expands Pepper's educational and industrial focus areas to a broader range of applications, and it marks RobotLAB's debut as a integrator for SoftBank's Whiz cleaning robots. The companies said their collaboration builds…
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Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed millimeter-sized robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields to perform highly maneuverable and dexterous manipulations. This could enable applications in biomedicine and manufacturing, they said this week. The team of scientists created the miniature robots by embedding magnetic microparticles into biocompatible polymers—non-toxic materials that are harmless to humans. The robots…
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As much of the U.S. suffers through a record-setting heat wave, autonomous vehicles can play a role in responding to such challenges. Plus this week announced that it is partnering with Good Machine on the venture studio's sustainability efforts. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company, formerly known as Plus.ai, said its self-driving trucks will move equipment to address wildfires, food insecurity, wildlife…
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Walmart Inc. yesterday said that it has invested in DroneUp LLC, which provides drone services across the U.S. The retailer did not specify the amount of funding but did say that the investment came after successful drone deliveries of COVID-19 self-testing kits. “In our ongoing effort to get customers the items they want, and fast, we know it will take…
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Pony.ai Inc. this week said it has begun testing fully driverless vehicles on public roads in Fremont and Milpitas, Calif., in addition to testing in Guangzhou, China. The company claimed that it is the first to conduct fully autonomous vehicle testing “across two of the world's most dynamic mobility markets.” “Going completely driverless is key to achieving full autonomy and…
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
