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International Motors (International) announced the launch of customer fleet trials using second-generation autonomous vehicles, which the company said marks a significant step forward in its autonomous program. In partnership with global autonomous trucking software company PlusAI, International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway tractor along the Interstate-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with select fleet operators. The fleet trials will…
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Swisslog Healthcare, a supplier of transport and pharmacy automation offerings, announced a strategic alliance with Diligent Robotics to bring autonomous last-mile delivery robots to hospitals across the United States. Swisslog Healthcare said this cooperative partnership extends its comprehensive suite of automation offerings, complementing its existing systems with Diligent Robotics' autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs). Elevate patient care through automation The…
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ABB Robotics announced it has invested in California-based LandingAI. ABB said the investment looks to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users. This collaboration will integrate LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, like LandingLens, into ABB Robotics’ own software suite, which the company said marks another milestone in its journey…
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Outrider, a provider of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, received what it said is an industry-first SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its automation technology. The certification comes after an audit conducted by Prescient Security, a security and compliance attestation for B2B SaaS companies worldwide. Security certification strengthens autonomous operations Outrider said the certification ensures that its policies, governance…
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After its debut at Automate 2025, Norwegian-based Sonair announced its ADAR (acoustic detection and ranging) sensor is now shipping to manufacturers in Asia, Europe and North America. Sonair said the sensor uses sound waves in air to give robots a precise, real-time 3D view of their surroundings, helping them operate safely in shared spaces. Safety sensor provider secures more funding…
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ABB announced that it will invest a further $110 million in the United States in 2025 to expand the R&D and manufacturing of its advanced electrification offerings as customers focus on improving energy efficiency and uptime while reducing their energy costs. An estimate from the International Energy Agency (IEA) saw U.S. wholesale electricity prices rise by 30-40% in the first…
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General-purpose humanoid manufacturer Figure AI announced that it has exceeded more than $1 billion in committed capital through its Series C financing round, at a post-money valuation of $39 billion. The company said the funding will accelerate its efforts to bring general-purpose humanoid robots into real-world environments at scale. Parkway Venture Capital (Parkway VC) led the round with significant investment…
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Material handling company Crown Equipment introduced a Build My Truck feature on the company’s website. When used in conjunction with Crown’s Forklift Product Selector, the company said this self-service tool helps customers create lift truck configurations that meet their requirements and specific application needs. Personalized lift truck tools Crown said the Build My Truck feature advances the company’s vision to…
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Processing and packaging machinery provider Wexxar Bel, a ProMach brand, will unveil a new suite of case forming and sealing equipment at PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. The suite includes the BEL300 Random Case Sealer, BEL615 Fully Automatic Case Erector and BEL625 Robotic Case Erector. Wexxar Bel said each offering was developed to address specific production challenges across a…
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Flybotix, a Switzerland-based robotics company specializing in drone-based technologies for inspection in confined spaces, announced it has closed on a $10M Series A extension round. The company said the financing was led by a family office with a strong focus on technology investments, with the participation of existing investors, led by Greeneering Invest AG. Flybotix drones deployed in multiple inspection…
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Munich-founded robot-as-a-service (RaaS) for industrial automation company RobCo, has expanded its launch in the United States with the opening of a new San Francisco HQ. In eight months, RobCo said it has built a strong local presence, establishing two assembly sites in Austin, customer operations across 14 states, and acquiring the assets of the U.S. firm, Rapid Robotics, including hardware,…
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Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. (Humanoid Global), a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of pioneering companies in the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, announced its first strategic software investment into RideScan. RideScan is a Scotland-based AI platform focused on proactively addressing reliability, safety and efficiency to optimize the performance of autonomous robots. Humanoid Global…
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Miniature drive systems, servo components, and drive electronics provider Faulhaber expanded its product portfolio by introducing several new additions to its range of DC-micromotors. The company added the new GXR series 1437, featuring copper-graphite commutation, as well as precious-metal-commutated motors from the SXR series in sizes 1424 and 1437. Designed for maximum reliability and flexibility, Faulhaber said these drives open…
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Healthcare technology company Mendaera, which is developing next-generation robotics technology to simplify ultrasound-guided needle procedures, announced the world’s first medical procedures performed with its Focalist handheld robotic system. Urologist Karen Stern, M.D., (Mayo Clinic Arizona) successfully used Focalist to achieve precise kidney access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a treatment for large kidney stones. Dr. Stern presented the procedures at the…
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