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Collaborative robot maker Flexiv announced today that it has closed on a Series B+ funding round of nearly $100 million, claiming it has now reached unicorn status. Founded in 2016, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company says it makes “general purpose” adaptive robots. Its robots include the Rizon 4, the Rizon 4s, and the Rizon 10, which was recently given a…
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical disputes, raw materials shortages and trade issues that have rocked global economies and supply chains, a majority of U.S.-based companies are planning to relocate production closer to home, according to a new survey from automation and robotics provider ABB. Surveying 1,610 executives in the U.S. and Europe, ABB found that 70% of U.S.…
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical disputes, raw materials shortages and trade issues that have rocked global economies and supply chains, a majority of U.S.-based companies are planning to relocate production closer to home, according to a recent survey by ABB. Surveying 1,610 executives in the U.S. and Europe, ABB found that 70% of U.S. businesses are planning changes…
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Segway-Ninebot and DriveU.auto today announced a new partnership, under which the DriveU.auto remote operation platform will be integrated into Segway’s outdoor delivery robot. The companies did not give a specific date when people will be able to purchase a Segway using the new platform but said it will be “very soon.” They added that some of their customers are in…
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Human divers can apply multiple senses to complex tasks underwater, but they are limited by depth and safety considerations. Robots are becoming more perceptive, dexterous, and thus useful. RE2 LLC today announced that it “has achieved a significant technical milestone” with its STARFISH project, which is intended for mine countermeasures and explosive ordnance disposal, or EOD. STARFISH stands for “Strong…
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Nippon Pulse America Inc. last week announced its new generation of CMD-4EX box-level motion controllers. The controllers contain a Nippon Pulse Commander core module, or CMD-4CR, which provides new features for Nippon Pulse box controllers, as well as improvements to features of the first-generation PMX box controllers. Radford, Va.-based Nippon Pulse America Inc. is a subsidiary of Nippon Pulse Motor…
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Geekplus Technology Co. Ltd., last week announced the beginning of a new partnership with system integrator, Reesink Logistic Solutions. The two companies are entering a non-exclusive cooperation covering the entire Geekplus product range and targeting primarily Northern Europe, with a focus on the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. Reesink Logistic Solutions (RLS) is the European warehouse automation division of Royal Reesink,…
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Delta Drone announced today that it has entered a three-year partnership with L’Oréal to conduct the annual inventory of the cosmetics company's distribution center in Northern France. Delta Drone will be deploying its COUNTBOT system at the facility, which consists of a robot, 14 high-resolution cameras, a mast that can reach 10 m (32 ft.), and a drone. The company…
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One route to autonomous vehicles is to build delivery systems that can be automated later. Navya SA today announced that it has signed a contract with Muses Europe to assemble 300 electric utility vehicles with the plan to develop a self-driving version in the future. “With an eye on the important place autonomous mobility will occupy in the years to…
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After the disruptions of trade conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing supply chain and workforce challenges, sales of industrial robots made a strong recovery in 2021, reported the International Federation of Robotics. A new record of 486,800 units were shipped globally—an increase of 27% compared with the previous year. The Americas increased by 27%, with 49,400 units sold. Asia and…
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How much can automation help e-commerce fulfillment operations? inVia Robotics Inc. last week announced that it has received this year's Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition and award as we continue to work with warehouses of all sizes to improve their daily throughput,” stated Lior Elazary, co-founder and…
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The collaborative robot, or cobot, market has exploded in the past decade, as more manufacturers and customers alike realize the benefits of the robot type. Designed with safety and human collaboration in mind, cobots don't need to be caged in their own work cell. Cobot applications are vast, ranging from materials handling, quality inspection, welding, and even food preparation and…
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Robust.AI has unveiled is first software suite and hardware product concept. The company’s software suite is called Grace. Its hardware product concept is called Carter. Together, Carter and Grace combine artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-centered design, the company said. These technologies will be applied to the warehousing industry where more than 80% of warehouses operate without any automation, while labor…
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At Amazon.com Inc.'s re:MARS event this week, MassRobotics announced that the second Amazon Web Services Robotics Startup Accelerator is open for applications for its second cohort. MassRobotics and AWS said they are working to help robotics startups experiment and innovate while connecting with AWS customers. “At AWS, we are dedicated to investing in the future of robotics and providing world-class…
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Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant announced this week that its location in Rogers, Ark., has deployed a Servi hospitality robot from Bear Robotics Inc. in a pilot program designed to give human servers a helping hand and more time to interact with guests. The restaurant chain is exploring Servi's ability to improve guest satisfaction, increase efficiency, and retain staffers in a tight…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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