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Optimus Ride Inc. yesterday announced the formation of a strategic advisory board including transportation industry experts and thought leaders. The Cambridge, Mass.-based autonomous shuttle developer said the board's input and guidance will help it in its mission of “solving today's real-world mobility poblems.” “This dream team unites decades of experience and the brightest minds across the various sectors required to…
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Path Robotics Inc., which has developed welding robots toward its goal of “truly autonomous manufacturing,” today said it has received $100 million in “pre-emptive” Series C funding. The Columbus, Ohio-based company raised $56 million in Series B funding in May. “Most robots merely repeat what they are told, with no ability to improve themselves,” said Andrew Lonsberry, CEO of Path…
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ABB Group today announced that it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a provider of autonomous mobile robots and software. ABB said the acquisition is part of its external growth strategy and will make “it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.” The transaction was signed yesterday and is expected to close…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today announced the opening of its Global Research & Development Center in Hong Kong Science Park. The Beijing-based company said the new center represents its dedication to developing artificial intelligence and robotics (AIR) technologies for the international logistics market as well as Hong Kong's vibrant industry. “Geek+ chose the Science Park as the location for its new…
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Progress is not inevitable. Instead, it is the product of hard work, careful decisions, and applying lessons from failures. Rather than indulge in schadenfreude over recent robotics setbacks, let's see what developers, integrators, and users can learn from them. It's easy to assume that robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles are becoming ever more capable. Certainly, sensors have become cheaper, artificial…
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RE2 Robotics Inc., a leading developer of intelligent mobile manipulation systems, today marked its 20th year in business with the launch of its newest robotic arm, the RE2 Sapien 6M. “We are incredibly proud of the success we have achieved over the past 20 years here in Pittsburgh,” stated Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “From Day 1,…
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 8am PDT | 11am EDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST Duration: 30 minutes For companies that make cleaning robots, an immense amount of data is required to ensure a space is cleaned correctly. Founder of Cyberclean Systems, Buck Ward, will share his experience with cleaning robots and the value of data and dynamic controls.For companies…
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The economy heats up and workers are not available to fill all the open positions. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released, The America Works Report: Quantifying the Nation’s Workforce Crisis. Now labeled a ‘crisis,’ the labor shortage is impacting companies in all regions, every size, and all industries. Organizations are facing enormous obstacles to find workers and are frustrated as…
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Aerial drones promise to help utility providers with safer and more efficient inspections, but they require qualified pilots. PrecisionHawk Inc. today said it is working with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association “to bring a new wave” of unmanned aerial vehicle instruction to electric co-ops across the U.S. The course and skills assessment are designed to increase drone pilots’ knowledge…
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Robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles increasingly reply on simulation for training. Julia Computing Inc., which was founded by all the creators of the Julia programming language, today said it has raised $24 million in Series A funding. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company also announced that Bob Muglia, former CEO of cloud data firm Snowflake Inc. and former president of servers and…
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Novanta Inc., which supports industrial and medical equipment manufacturers, today announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately held robotic tooling maker ATI Industrial Automation for $172 million upfront in cash and additional contingent cash payments associated with 2021 financial performance. “ATI is a fantastic business with proprietary intellectual property in attractive and growing markets,” stated Matthijs Glastra, chairman…
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Amazon.com Inc. began as an online book retailer and is now a leader in both e-commerce and supply chain automation, so it's no surprise that other companies are following its example. HAI Robotics today said it has deployed its first warehouse robots in Australia. Integrator BPS Global implemented HAIPICK robots at retailer Booktopia's 14,000 sq. m (150,000 sq. ft.) distribution…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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