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Robots and aerial drones are mobile sensor platforms, and many industries have recognized the value in the data they collect and how it is analyzed for actionable insights. This recognition is reflected in changing business models, from drones and robotics as service, or RaaS, to data as a service. Near Earth Autonomy Inc. is an example of the companies serving…
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Robotify this month said it has partnered with Woz ED, the company of Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak, to provide more than 3,500 schools, coding clubs, and school districts across the globe with access to robotics technology. Dublin, Ireland-based Robotify offers proprietary virtual education software so that students can learn how to code and how to control robots without having…
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OhmniLabs Inc. this week announced the availability of its new Ohmni Modular Robotics Platform, which it said enables customers “to design their robots—from the base to the brains.” The San Jose, Calif.-based company said that its mobile robot base and software platform will help businesses add accessories and functionality for tasks such as disinfection, conducting virtual real-estate tours, or conducting…
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As warehouses and distribution centers adopt more automation, suppliers and integrators are partnering to improve access to the technology and ease adoption. VARGO, which provides material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software, and equipment for fulfillment and distribution centers, said yesterday that it has signed a distribution agreement with OPEX Corp., a producer of warehouse automation systems. For nearly five decades,…
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In March 2020, Spain was experiencing the first wave of COVID-19, and as in many other countries at the time, the situation in hospitals was already becoming critical. With the government about to order the confinement of the population, there was a clear and urgent need for systems to reduce the risk of contagion. ACCIONA, a multinational dedicated to the…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute today announced the availability of RoboticsCareer.org, an online resource designed to help address the skilled workforce challenge in U.S. manufacturing. This national capability is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. The ARM Institute is the nation’s leading collaborative in robotics and workforce innovation, working at the confluence of industry, government, and academia. Structured…
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Formlabs yesterday announced that it has raised a $150 million Series E led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, doubling its valuation to $2 billion. The Somerville, Mass.-based company said it will use the funds to continue to grow its portfolio of 3D printing technologies and grow its team across its offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina.…
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Siemens Switchgear Shanghai experienced a surge in demand for customized equipment, putting a strain on a complex production process subject to inefficient storage of raw materials, labor-intensive material handling, and low visibility. After evaluating several automation solutions, the company chose robots from Geekplus Technology Co. to make its production more more dynamic and efficient. Beijing-based Geek+ today announced the successful…
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The Richard King Mellon Foundation today announced that it has approved a $150 million grant to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest single grant in the foundation's 74-year history. The longtime partners said the investment will support the university's science and technology leadership, contribute to Pittsburgh's ongoing economic renaissance, and provide a more vibrant future for the Hazelwood neighborhood. The first…
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Zebra Technologies Corp. yesterday launched a suite of systems to enable track-and-trace capabilities in warehouses and quality inspection in factories. The Lincolnshire, Ill.-based company has also acquired Adaptive Vision Sp. z o.o., which provides machine vision software to developers, systems integrators, and end users. “We are excited to introduce our first suite of MV [machine vision] and FIS [fixed industrial…
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Pudu Technology Inc. yesterday announced that it has closed Series C financing of 500 million yuan ($78 million U.S.). The Shenzhen, China-based company provides mobile robots for service applications including delivering food in restaurants, monitoring security, and disinfection. PuduTech said it will use its latest funding for technology research, expanding its product line, and developing domestic and foreign markets. The…
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InOrbit Inc., which provides cloud-based software to help operations teams orchestrate service robots, today announced the Time Capsule feature, which gives engineering and operations staffers greater insights into their robot fleets. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said the latest upgrade to the software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform captures critical data needed to understand robot autonomy exceptions, giving users the ability to “turn…
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Third Wave Automation Inc. and Toyota Industries Corp. today announced a strategic partnership to produce the next generation of intelligent, fully autonomous material handling vehicles. The global materials handling equipment market will expand from $211.8 billion (U.S.) in 2019 to $320.9 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%, predicted Fortune Business Insights. It cited the rapid…
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Mech-Mind Robotics today announced that it recently completed a Series C funding round. The Beijing-based machine vision company said the latest investment brings its total funding to more than $100 million (U.S.), making it one of the world's most funded artificial intelligence and industrial automation startups. “Our products are designed to fundamentally reframe the manufacturing pain points by utilizing the…
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GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
