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FedEx Express yesterday announced the launched of the DoraSorter robot in collaboration with Dorabot Inc. The company said the artificial intelligence-powered sorting robot represents its latest push to digitize its operations and build a smart logistics network to handle growing volumes of e-commerce shipments in Asia. “With e-commerce taking center stage in the future of retail in our region, the…
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As supply chains add more automation, mobile robot providers continue to scale up to meet the demand. Vecna Robotics today announced that it has raised $65 million in Series C funding. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said it will use its latest financing to develop new software and robots, as well as fulfill new orders and expand operations. It noted that…
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SiteAware Ltd., which has developed digital construction verification, or DCV, technology, today announced a $15 million Series B financing round. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it plans to use the funds to further scale its industry presence and to make its system the new standard for the U.S. construction industry. “SiteAware’s DCV error-prevention technology is disrupting the construction industry…
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. today announced that it has successfully completed assembly of the beta version of its Guardian XT mobile avatar system at the end of 2021, as scheduled. The Guardian XT robot is an upper-body variant of the award-winning Sarcos Guardian XO full-body, battery-powered industrial exoskeleton. “We are extremely pleased with the progress we’ve made in the…
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Hospitals and healthcare providers are increasingly incorporating robot-assisted surgery into their programs. Stereotaxis Inc. today announced that HonorHealth has established a robotic electrophysiology program as part of its Cardiovascular Center of Excellence at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. “Establishing a robotic electrophysiology program allows us to offer improved care for patients,” stated Dr. Rahul Doshi, chief of…
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Workforce challenges have increased demand for automation, including in the landscaping and facilities and property management industries. Electric Sheep Robotics today announced $21.5 million in Series A financing and the availability of its Dexter robotic lawnmowing system. “I don’t think people realize that lawns are America’s largest crop,” stated Naganand Murty, CEO of Electric Sheep. “More land and water are…
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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital-acquired infections were a serious concern because of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Numerous companies have developed disinfection robots to address the demand, and a few have partnered to offer systems to healthcare customers. UVD Robots today said it is working with Ecolab Inc. to distribute its UV-C systems worldwide. “We are thrilled that this collaboration now expands…
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Much of North America's freight travels by tractor-trailer truck on highways, but the addition of autonomy, modularity, and electrification to locomotives could give the older transportation mode new life. Parallel Systems last week came out of stealth and announced that it has raised $49.55 million in its Series A round. The Culver City, Calif.-based startup said it plans to use…
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While much of the focus of autonomy has been on cars and trucks, trains could also benefit from the technology. Cognitive Pilot today said it has has received a Declaration of Conformity with technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union for its Cognitive Rail Pilot locomotive driver-assistance system. The document certifies that the system is safe for both consumers and…
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Starship Technologies Inc. today rolled out its robotic food delivery service at Southern Methodist University. The company is providing a fleet of 16 autonomous robots for on-demand deliveries from 10 campus eateries at SMU. “Ease of access to food is very important for college students on our campus,” said Austin Hickle, SMU student body president. “We are excited to have…
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HAI Robotics U.S.A. Inc. this month announced the grand opening of its Demo Center in Silicon Valley. The company said the center in Fremont, Calif., will feature autonomous case-handling robots, picking workstations, and demonstrations of its software for smart warehouses. “The HAI Robotics team is very excited to launch this state-of-the-art facility in Fremont,” said Brian Zheng, U.S. general manager…
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Of all the robotics technologies that promise to help people, none is more directly assistive than exoskeletons. Wandercraft last week said it has raised €39.69 million ($45 million U.S.) in Series C funding. The Paris-based company said it plans to use the equity financing to continue developing its Atalante lower-body exoskeleton for rehabilitation. “With the support of patients, medical professionals…
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Like outer space, Earth's oceans beckon scientists, prospectors, and roboticists. Terradepth Inc. is building the Terradepth Virtual Ocean on the Ocean Data Cloud technology it launched last year. The Austin, Texas-based startup said its goal is to use undersea drones and Virtual Ocean to create a geospatial experience similar to Google Earth. This week, Terradepth added executives with experience in…
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On the way to more autonomous farms, several startups are realizing the potential of teleoperated robots. Agtonomy this week said it has raised an additional $5 million in a Seed II round, bringing its total funding to date to $9 million. The South San Francisco-based startup said it will use its latest financing to accelerate development and trials of its…
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