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Automated storage systems automate the process of storing and retrieving pallets, use rotating shelves to deliver products to an operator to reduce walking around times, and provide high-density storage for everything from small parts to large components. These systems also transport products throughout the warehouse or DC—from receiving to shipping—using conveyor systems, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and other equipment. And,…
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Algorized, a Berkeley, Calif.-based AI-powered platform for advanced people-sensing and positioning software, announced it has raised $4.3 million in seed funding to drive innovation in people sensing and support safer human-machine interaction. The investment round was led by Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, with participation from Acrobator Ventures, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, CoreNest Capital, Shucker Ventures and other strategic investors. Safe collaboration…
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AutoStore and systems integrator Bastian Solutions have once again partnered with global sports brand PUMA. The companies recently announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration by implementing the AutoStore system at a new distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz. With this new facility, PUMA aims to increase daily order fulfillment from 100,000 to 200,000, enhancing speed, efficiency, and accuracy across the…
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Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a graphical depiction of a common pattern that arises with each new technology or other innovation through five phases of maturity…
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Brightpick, a provider of warehouse automation offerings for order fulfillment, announced it has raised an additional $12 million in a mix of equity and debt. The round saw participation from new investor EBRD Venture Capital, alongside existing investors Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera (founders of Avast), Miroslav Trnka (founder of ESET), Maximilian Kolowrat-Krakowsky and Juraj Duriš. New funds will accelerate…
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Photoneo, a Slovakia-based developer of advanced 3D cameras and imaging technology, and Neousys Technology, a Taiwan-based provider of edge AI computing platforms and rugged embedded computers, have announced a strategic partnership. Neousys will deliver robust, high-performance computing platforms merged with Photoneo’s advanced 3D imaging technology - from Photoneo’s 3D scanners to 3D robotic intelligence software. Deploy 3D-vision guided robotics in…
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DEEP Robotics, a China-based embodied AI and robotics company, officially introduced its latest innovation, the DEEP Robotics Lynx all-terrain, off-road robot. The company says that Lynx has unparalleled off-road capabilities and a bold, dynamic design. Lynx robot offers wild performance, all-weather exploration DEEP Robotics Lynx features a wheeled-leg hybrid design, combining the wheels' speed with the legs' agility. Powered by…
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Gather AI, a Pittsburgh-based provider of automated inventory intelligence drones and automation offerings, announced its expansion into freezer and cold storage warehouse environments. The company says the move represents an industry-first for inventory monitoring automation. Cold storage, e-commerce growth fuel Gather AI expansion Gather AI’s expansion to freezer and cold storage environments is based on the anticipated growth of the…
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Following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 United States Presidential Election, Association for Advancing Automation (A3) President Jeff Burnstein penned a letter to the President-Elect and his administration. The letter was posted on Burnstein’s LinkedIn page and A3 website as an appeal to the 47th President to focus on robotics and automation to bolster American manufacturing. Burnstein letter to President…
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MassRobotics, in collaboration with Chewy, a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge. This innovation challenge invites robotics developers and innovators to tackle a pressing issue in warehouse automation: designing a system that efficiently grasps, lifts and places heavy, awkwardly shaped items in confined warehouse spaces. CHAMP Challenge…
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MassRobotics and Chewy have unveiled the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, a robotics competition aimed at improving warehouse automation. The challenge invites developers to design systems capable of efficiently handling heavy and awkwardly shaped items in confined warehouse spaces. The challenge focuses on automating the grasping, lifting, and placement of large, bulky items like dog food bags and cat…
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Pickle Robot Company, which offers artificial intelligence (AI) enabled robotic automation systems that unload trucks, has raised $50 million in series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures, and others. Additionally, in Q3 2024 six customers placed orders for over 30 production robots…
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AutoStore and systems integrator Bastian Solutions have partnered with global sports brand PUMA on an automated fulfillment solution at a third DC. The companies today announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration by implementing the AutoStore system at a new DC in Phoenix, Arizona. With this new facility, PUMA aims to increase daily order fulfillment from 100,000 to 200,000, enhancing…
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Cambridge, Mass. based Pickle Robot, a developer of “Physical AI” delivering robotic automation systems that unload trucks, announced it has raised $50 million in Series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures and others. Additionally, Pickle announced that it received orders from six…
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The latest report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reveals that the global average robot density in factories hit a record 162 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023. This marks a significant leap from 74 robots per 10,000 employees recorded just seven years ago. “Robot density serves as a barometer to track the degree of automation adoption in the…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
