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Tokyo-based startup Telexistence this week announced it will deploy NVIDIA AI-powered robots to restock shelves at hundreds of FamilyMart convenience stores in Japan. There are 56,000 convenience stores in Japan — the third-highest density worldwide. Around 16,000 of them are run by FamilyMart, according to NVIDIA. Telexistence aims to save time for these stores by offloading repetitive tasks like refilling…
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ResGreen Group International, or RGGI, today announced that it is adding wireless charging to its fleet of mobile robots. The Shelby Township, Mich.-based company makes a range of robots including its LilBuddy AMR, which is going through floor testing, and its PullBuddy AGV, which just recently became ready for large-scale production. “Wireless charging is a game changer for mobile robots…
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OPEX Corp. will have a presence at this year’s IMHX 2022, which will be held from Sept. 5 to 9 at NEC Birmingham in Marston, England. This will be the first time the Moorestown, N.J.-based company will exhibit its Sure Sort robotic sorting system at a U.K. show. This will also be OPEX’s first time exhibiting at IMHX at all,…
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In space, robots could someday make housecalls for doctors far from astronauts. Virtual Incision Corp. last week announced that it will test its MIRA surgical robot's skills in a 2024 technology demonstration mission aboard the International Space Station, or ISS. “The Virtual Incision MIRA platform was designed to deliver the power of a mainframe robotic-assisted surgery [RAS] device in a…
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To help its customers better understand how its collaborative robots can be used for a range of applications, Universal Robots A/S last week hosted an open house at The Robert E. Morris Co.’s facility in Dover, N.H. Participating companies included 3D InfoTech, Caron Engineering, Custom Service Solutions, Flexxbotics, Mid Atlantic Automation, Newscale Robotics, Robotiq, Robot27, and Vectis. “A lot of…
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NVIDIA today announced a new range of developer frameworks, tools, apps, and plugins for NVIDIA Omniverse, the platform for building and connecting metaverse worlds based on Universal Scene Description (USD). The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company said the expansion of Omniverse includes several AI-powered tools and features that deliver artists, developers, and engineers the power to build virtual worlds and content…
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The Robotics Group (TRG) Industry Group of MHI announced the recent approval of Schneider Electric, Third Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright’s application to join TRG at the 2022 Spring Meetings held May 3, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. MHI member companies have the opportunity to join any of MHI’s Industry Groups or the Solutions Community. Industry Groups share information and conduct…
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StradVision Inc. today announced that it has closed a Series C funding round of $88 million. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said it plans to continue developing its artificial intelligence-based perception for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS. “We're thrilled to be announcing funding that will allow us to continue to lead and innovate in the ADAS space,”…
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Kassow Robots, a developer of 7-axis cobot systems for machine tending, material handling, and related applications, announced last that week that its KR1018 7-axis cobot is being deployed as part of a solution to automate the textile industry. The 7-axis KR1018 has a payload of 18kg (39 lb.) and a reach of 1000 mm (39 in.), making it the ideal…
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Last week, Nauticus Robotics Inc. said it has entered into an agreement with Shell PLC to move to the qualification phase for a project to efficiently acquire subsea integrity data. Shell will use Nauticus' Aquanaut and Hydronaut robotic platforms to manage assets and potentially improve subsea operations. “Working with a leading company such as Shell marks an exciting milestone for…
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Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, may be spreading through warehouses, but there's still plenty of room for growth. Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that it has closed a new $100 million Series E1 funding round and that it is now valued at more than $2 billion. The Beijing-based company said it plans to use the funding to accelerate its global…
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How will self-driving trucks interact with police? Embark Trucks Inc. last week announced that it has completed a public demonstration of its emergency vehicle-interaction capability. The company built communication protocols and standard operating procedures between autonomous trucks and law enforcement officers. Embark worked with the Texas Department of Public Safety (Texas DPS) and the Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) to…
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Every day, more companies around the globe are deciding to install autonomous systems in their factories. They offer several benefits and have been proven to improve productivity, enhance safety, increase agility, and provide predictive maintenance. For example, by analyzing data generated from tools, devices, and machines, operators can now more quickly determine errors and see equipment degradation. That allows them…
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Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate e-commerce demand; it also altered consumer expectations of fast and accurate order fulfillment. From unloading trucks and pallets to taking inventory in warehouses and each picking, robots can assist shorthanded operations at each step. Even brick-and-mortar stores can benefit from automation. In this free webcast, industry experts will discuss how both online and…
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In an-all cash transaction of $61 per share, Amazon.com Inc. recently announced that it plans to acquire consumer robotics company iRobot Corp. in a deal valued at $1.7 billion. “We know that saving time matters, and chores take precious time that can be better spent doing something that customers love,” said Dave Limp, senior vice president of Amazon Devices, in…
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