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While robots proliferate in factories and warehouses, threshold environments such as loading docks remain challenging for both humans and automation. Dextrous Robotics Inc. this month said its DX-1 robot can load and unload packages from shipping containers and semi trailers up to four times faster than manual workflows. “This is a big milestone, as the technical risk is no longer…
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With the holiday rush upon us, both brick-and-mortar and online retailers are already looking ahead to next year. In addition, business-to-business supply chains can also benefit from digitization and robotics. In this free webcast, the panelists will discuss the key considerations in adopting or adding hardware and software automation to existing operations. They include physical space constraints, the types of…
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Drone deliveries are starting to provide more meals at more locations. Charleys Philly Steaks yesterday announced that it has partnered with Flytrex Inc. to deliver sandwiches in Durham, N.C. Customers can place orders with Charleys with the Flytrex app, and the cheesteaks will be delivered to front yards and backyards with an average flight time of three minutes, said the…
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Cionic Inc. earlier this week announced it has raised $12.5 million in its Series A funding round. The San Francisco-based company said the money will be used for manufacturing and to help deliver its Cionic Neural Sleeve, which was designed to help people with certain neurological conditions to improve their walking abilities. The funding follows the Neural Sleeve’s FDA clearance…
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As robots become more perceptive, they need to be tied to systems that can effectively analyze the data they gather. alwaysAI Inc. and Formant Inc. yesterday announced that they have integrated their video analytics and cloud platform, respectively, to help enterprises get more value out of their robot fleets. “This partnership now allows enterprises to gain more valuable information in…
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Motion Control and Vision Advances Drive Collaborative Robot Applications
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Autonomous mobile robots are rolling out for more functions and locations worldwide. Avidbots Corp. yesterday announced that it has raised $70 million (U.S.) in Series C funding. The Kitchener, Ontario-based cleaning robot maker said it plans to use the funding to expand its sales and marketing efforts worldwide. “This is a special milestone in our company’s development,” said Faizan Sheikh,…
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ABB is investing $13 million (U.S.) in its manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada. The facility is part of the company’s Installation Products division. The Zürich, Switzerland-based company said it is spending the money to increase production capacity and establish a research & development facility at its global center of excellence for cable tray manufacturing. The company said the investment will…
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Partnerships are adding capabilities to existing autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. Businesses deploying the OMRON LD-250 AMR can dramatically increase payload without having to invest in a larger, more expensive robot. ROEQ said its new TMC500 top module and Cart500 not only doubles the LD-250's payload, but it also provides a standardized, safe, and flexible solution for internal logistics tasks.…
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Locus Robotics Corp. yesterday announced that it has expanded its partnership with DHL Supply Chain. The companies will deploy Locus mobile robots at DHL's facilities in Canal Winchester and Lockbourne, Ohio, to support high-volume order fulfillment for global clothing retailer, Carhartt, a DHL customer. “Implementing Locus has quickly proven to be an ideal choice to deliver high productivity, letting us…
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Titan Medical Inc. last week announced the publication of an international patent application that discloses details concerning “dexterous endoscope technologies for use with single access robotic-assisted surgery [RAS] systems.” The Toronto-based company said the technologies will provide a greater field of view than what is offered with current endoscope tools. The company is currently going through the U.S. Food and…
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United Natural Foods Inc. plans to use Symbotic Inc.’s robotic systems at five of its distribution centers in the next four years. That’s according to a new commercial deal it signed with the Wilmington, Mass.-based robotics company. “We’re pleased to introduce Symbotic systems into our distribution network, which we believe will benefit our customers, suppliers and associates,” said Mark Bushway,…
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The need for more efficient fulfillment is global, but there are multiple ways to serve that need. OPLOG Inc. today announced €11 million ($10.57 million U.S.) in pre-Series A funding. The company said it plans to continue its expansion in Europe with its first fulfillment center in the U.K. and invest in research and development through its TARQAN robotics division.…
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6 River Systems LLC today announced new features intended to enhance productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators. The new features are integrated with the company's software-as-a-service Fulfillment Execution System and its Chuck autonomous mobile robot, or AMR. 6 River Systems claimed that they position it “as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on the market.” E-commerce sales will continue…
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