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To meet the demand for roboticists, industry and academia have partnered for activities to encourage interest in technology careers. Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics this week said it is contributing multiple STM32 microcontrollers to the “Switchback” battlebot developed by REV Robotics. “Robotics and the industrial market are key markets for ST, and our 10-year longevity assurance is a key differentiator – even…
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As the hospitality and retail industries wait for full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, more robots are offering to help shorthanded staffs. Savioke last week announced Relay+, the latest generation of its service robot for hotels, offices, restaurants, and hospitals. “Service robots are becoming increasingly common in the hospitality and foodservice industries,” stated Steve Cousins, founder and CEO of Savioke.…
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Hyundai Motor Co. this week announced that it will present its vision for the future of robotics and the metaverse under the theme of “Expanding Human Reach” at CES 2022. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said it will explain how its Mobile Eccentric Droid and Boston Dynamics unit are part of its plan to expand beyond transportation into smart mobility…
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While many businesses slow down for the holidays, the global self-driving car race continues to surge forward. Haomo Smart Mobility Technology Co. yesterday announced that it has raised nearly 1 billion yuan, close to $150 million U.S., in Series A funding. The Beijing-based startup said the funding will give it “strong financial momentum to expand in the new year.” “It…
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The end of the year is the customary time to reflect on achievements and challenges, as well as to look ahead to goals for the year to come. After nearly two years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain snafus, and shifting demand, multiple industries are looking to robots and automation to improve efficiency and mitigate widespread labor shortages.…
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and exacerbated labor shortages, more operations are adopting automation. Rhenus Hong Kong and Geekplus Technology Co. today said they have successfully deployed autonomous mobile robots at a Rhenus warehouse in Asia. “Our goal is to provide the best and most innovative logistics service to achieve faster and more flexible movement of…
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As interest in autonomous vehicles continues to grow, AutoX Inc. today claimed that it has built the first production line in China dedicated to making fully driverless robotic taxicabs. The company said fleets of RoboTaxis equipped with its Gen5 system are already rolling off the line and getting ready to hit the road. Founded in 2016, AutoX has been developing…
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Autonomous freight hauling is moving faster than self-driving cars, with new team-ups throughout 2021. TuSimple Holdings Inc. last week said it has partnered with DHL Supply Chain to adopt, integrate, and scale TuSimple's autonomous trucking technology into DHL's global logistics operations. “Partnering with leading-edge technology companies is foundational to our digital transformation strategy, and TuSimple will play a key role…
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As it begins to scale deployments of its grocery automation and micro-fulfillment systems, Alert Innovation Inc. announced a transition in leadership roles. Founder John Lert will become executive chairman, handing the CEO reins to Fritz Morgan, who had been serving as chief operations officer. “I had this transition in mind when I asked Fritz to help me lead Alert,” said…
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To develop and use artificial intelligence for robots and drones in complex, GPS-denied environments, companies need to partner to share expertise. Identifying reliable technologies and partners can be a challenge. Exyn Technologies today announced that it has received ISO 9001 certification. The Philadelphia-based company said the globally recognized certification distinguishes businesses with management systems that have been thoroughly tested and…
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As robotic deliveries proliferate across college campuses and urban areas, so too are the companies building such systems. Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc. last week announced that its Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile Inc. subsidiary plans to produce an intelligent autonomous delivery vehicle based on its ROAMEO technology. “Developing this product is something that we’ve wanted to greenlight for some time,…
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If you're traveling through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this holiday season, you could see service robots in action. Ottonomy Inc. last week announced that a fleet of its Ottobot delivery robots is now available at CVG. The company claimed that it is the first fully autonomous delivery of food, beverage, and lifestyle products in an airport environment. “This launch…
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Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday announced that ROBORACE has selected it as the official lidar sensor provider for next generation vehicles in the Season One championship series, which is set to begin in 2022. ROBORACE use Velodyne‘s Velarray H800 sensors in its electric-powered autonomous race cars. “At ROBORACE, we are always searching for the best technology to build into our race…
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Small to midsize distributors have begun to adopt automation. For instance, we featured NorthShore Care Supply's use of autonomous mobile robots last year. Now, robotic palletizing has sped up receiving operations, taken labor out of the process, and created a safer work environment. In July of 2020, I toured NorthShore Care Supply's recently opened 173,000-square-foot distribution center (DC) north of…
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