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Just as robotaxi services are testing self-driving passenger cars, autonomous trucks are joining existing fleets. Embark Trucks Inc. and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. today announced that Embark has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology as part of the Truck Transfer Program, or TPP. The companies claimed that TPP is the first public initiative in which a carrier will…
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The Indy Autonomous Challenge, or IAC, plans to have a significant presence at CES 2023, including a tabletop at CES Unveiled, a press conference, a self-driving car race, and an exhibit with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) organizes racing competitions among university-affiliated teams to program fully autonomous racecars and compete in a series of history-making…
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Nala Robotics announced earlier this week Spotless by Nala, a robotic dishwashing system designed for use in professional kitchens. Arlington Heights, Ill.-based Nala Robotics makes a range of robotic products designed for commercial kitchen use including The Wingman, Pizzaiola, and Nala Chef. Spotless is being deployed at restaurants, senior living centers, and other commercial venues. The company said Spotless uses…
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Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, and Phoenix areas. This marks the first time customers in these regions can take advantage of Walmart’s drone deliveries, following the retailer’s earlier announcement of plans to expand its network with DroneUp to reach 4 million additional households across six states. From last-minute meal solutions…
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South Korea, already one of the most robot-friendly countries in the world, is getting more service robots. Hyundai Motor Group last week said it has started two pilot programs using autonomous robots based on its Plug & Drive, or PnD, modular platform. They will be conducting delivery services at a hotel and a residential-commercial complex located in the outskirts of…
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DIH Technology Ltd. plans to merge with Aurora Technology Acquisition Corp., or ATAK, as part of special acquisition company, or SPAC, purchase. DIH makes robotics and virtual reality products and services and is based in Norwell, Mass. Aurora Technology, not to be confused with the self-driving company Aurora, is a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company based out of San…
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Bosch Rexroth yesterday said it has opened a new Customer Innovation Center near Austin, Texas. The company said the facility will show its automation developments to customers in multiple industries, including electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production, consumer packaged goods, and semiconductor manufacturing. “The new Customer Innovation Center gives our factory automation customers an opportunity for a unique, customer-focused experience, providing…
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Robotics software developer Intrinsic Innovation LLC is acquiring Open Source Robotics’ commercial division for an undisclosed amount. Intrinsic CEO Wendy Tan White announced the news in a company blog post today. “At Intrinsic, we’re aiming to accelerate a new generation of robotics developers,” she wrote. “We want to make programming intelligent robotic solutions as simple as standing up a website…
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The U.S. construction industry faces challenges including labor shortages, environmental concerns, and capital constraints on the acquisition of new equipment. Technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, and machine learning could help improve planning, productivity, and safety, according to a new report from Shadow Ventures. The Atlanta-based venture capital firm, which invests in “seed-stage technology companies disrupting the built environment,” last…
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Patti Engineering Inc., a control system integrator based in Auburn Hills, Mich. with offices in Texas and Indiana, today announced it has become an exclusive FANUC Authorized System Integrator, or ASI, for robotics. Patti Engineering has been a FANUC-authorized system integrator since 2015 and has been using FANUC robots since its founding in 1991. The company uses FANUC’s products for…
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Markforged Inc. yesterday announced that its manufacturing facility in Billerica, Mass., has met the rigorous quality management and quality assurance standards of ISO 9001:2015 to obtain certification from TUV Rhineland of North America. The additive manufacturing company said the certification will help streamline the supplier audit process. “Reliability is key for additive manufacturing. We're trying to help manufacturers meet traditional…
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Locus Robotics this week announced that its LocusBots picked over 230 million units during the peak holiday shopping period. The picks were completed between Sept. 1 to Dec. 1, according to Locus. Last year, the robots completed 110 million picks during the same period. “It is now clear that scalable, cost-efficient robotics automation is an operational must-have as volumes continue…
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The types of jobs that robots can do are rapidly changing, as new technologies and companies emerge to serve industry needs. In Spain, mobile robots are quickly becoming one of the most important offerings for local automation suppliers, according to a report released today. Over the past 10 years, the number of new businesses specialized in automating logistics applications has…
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Wandelbots GmbH, a provider of software and tools to make robots easier to program and use, said it plans to launch the first version of its Wandelbots Teaching product integrated with FANUC systems in 2023. “Wandelbots’ goal is that all robots, regardless of manufacturer or model, can be controlled with our technology,” said Bernd Heinrichs, co-CEO of Wandelbots. “With the…
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MOV.AI today announced the beta release of Flow, a visual integrated development environment, or IDE, designed specifically for software based on the Robot Operating System, or ROS. It is intended to allow roboticists to start using ROS quickly and easily, said the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company. The open IDE provides a visual representation of ROS projects for simple and intuitive…
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