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Case handling workflows can become a bottleneck in any supply chain, especially at the loading dock. Ocean containers from overseas manufacturers are often floor loaded to maximize capacity. Unloading containers is a dull, dirty, and dangerous job. It’s ergonomically unfriendly, requiring frequent lifting, straining, and twisting. Without temperature control, shipping containers also magnify temperature extremes, becoming freezers in the winter…
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California-based autonomous robotics company Cartken announced the launch of Cartken Hauler, a highly maneuverable robot with increased payload capacity designed to automate mixed outdoor/indoor environment material handling for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, corporate campuses and life sciences environments. Cartken said the Hauler launch highlights its growing focus on offerings beyond last-mile delivery, tackling a gap in industrial and onsite…
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Waltham, Mass.-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider Boston Dynamics and Hyundai Motor Group recently announced the companies have entered a new chapter together to increase manufacturing capabilities, expand collaboration to produce more robots, and help build a vibrant robotics ecosystem in the U.S. Hyundai announced it will invest $21 billion in the U.S., including a $6 billion investment to drive…
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Global supply chain integration services provider Bastian Solutions recently announced the merger of viastore North America into its operations. Both are Toyota Automated Logistics companies. Operating under the unified Bastian Solutions name, the combined companies said this milestone marks a significant step in its growth journey as part of Toyota Automated Logistics. By combining the strengths of both organizations, the…
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3D computer vision hardware and software systems provider Photoneo, a Zebra Technologies company, recently released PhoXi Control & Firmware 1.14 update for its 3D sensors and scanners. This firmware update provides improvements to system performance and support capabilities. It tackles core system processes and allows the user to adjust the logging level, which Photoneo said can result in a 15%…
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Electrical components provider Texas Instruments (TI) recently introduced new functionally isolated modulators, which can help robot designers achieve more precise motor control in compact designs. The new AMC0106M05, AMC0136 and AMC0106M25 isolated modulators can enable increased precision and higher resolution of 12 to 14 effective number of bits (ENOB) for accurate and reliable phase current sensing and DC voltage sensing…
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Creators of AI-enabled robotic systems for meal assembly Chef Robotics recently announced it has raised $43.1 million in new Series A funding. The funding includes $20.6 million in equity and $22.5 million in equipment financing debt. The latter will be used to cover the financing of Chef’s robotic systems for its robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) deployment model, so its customers don’t have…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) recently released its vision for a national robotics strategy, sharing policy recommendations with the U.S. Congress to help ensure the United States maintains its leadership in robotics and automation. As AI continues to dominate policy discussions, A3 emphasized it believes true global competitiveness requires advancing physical AI applications — namely, robotics. “The United States…
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Commercial intralogistics systems provider Kardex recently announced upgrades to its FulfillX warehouse execution system 〈WES〉 and Intuitive Picking Assistant (IPA) at ProMat 2025. The trade show was held March 17-20 in Chicago, Ill. FulfillX and IPA are designed to empower AutoStore automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). “ProMat 2025 has been an incredible opportunity to showcase how Kardex is driving…
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Workstation systems provider Rousseau Metal recently introduced its ElevaTek workstations at ProMat 2025. The trade show was held March 17-20 in Chicago, Ill. Latest ProMat 2025 news: Rousseau said workspaces need to evolve as fast as the people using them. The company developed ElevaTek as a height-adjustable workstation that can provide versatility, modularity, and long-term ROI. Manual or powered height…
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Information printing and display systems provider Toshiba America Business Solutions recently demonstrated its intuitive, high-performance, and easy-to-use thermal printers at ProMat 2025. The trade show was held March 17-20 in Chicago, Ill. Latest ProMat 2025 news: The company's new BX410T series presents manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain professionals with an efficient, secure, and flexible labeling hub. Toshiba said its industrial…
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Frontline workflow digitization and automation systems provider Zebra Technologies Corporation recently announced new systems to help deliver better asset visibility and higher throughput. These technologies are designed to help advance automation across manufacturing, warehousing, and supply chain operations The company showcased its portfolio of new and current systems at ProMat 2025. The trade show was held March 17-20 in Chicago,…
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Physical AI and robotics provider Dexterity recently announced the launch of Mech, an industrial “superhumanoid” mobile manipulation robot (MMR). With two robot arms mounted on an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) base, Mech can navigate to workstations across warehouses or industrial sites and perform stressful, repetitive tasks. Mech has been engineered from the ground up to bring human skill and “superhuman”…
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Manual and automated forklift and related software systems provider Yale Lift Truck Technologies recently announced its Yale Relay platform at ProMat 2025. The trade show was held March 17-20 in Chicago, Ill. Yale Relay is an overarching platform encompassing all automated lift trucks the company will release going forward. Its user interface includes an intuitive drag-and-drop portal that replaces the…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
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