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As the U.S. remembers those who have sacrificed their lives for their country on Memorial Day, now is a good time to review recent robotics developments in defense applications. Although several groups have expressed concern about fully autonomous weapons platforms and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence on the battlefield, many defense systems are being developed with the goal of…
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Last month, Hexadrone SAS unveiled its first serial drone, the Tundra, a multi-functional, modular drone that will be made in a factory under construction in France. The Tundra uses miniature Fischer UltiMate and Fischer MiniMax connectivity systems that can withstand the harsh environments the drone may need to operate in, said the company. Saint-Didier-en-Velay, France-based Hexadrone has specialized since 2014…
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BALYO SA this week announced a strategic partnership with Körber AG in which Körber will help integrate BALYO's robotic materials handling trucks with supply chains. “We are very pleased to pursue this collaboration with Kӧrber as we continue to develop a partner network that meets local and global needs for industry verticals and logistics customers,” stated Pascal Rialland, CEO of…
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MegaRobo today announced that it has raised $30 million in Series B funding. The Beijing-based company, which provides light industrial and food service robots, said it plans to use the financing to build out its laboratory and expand its business. Founded in 2016, MegaRobo focuses on developing and applying robotics, motion control, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).…
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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. yesterday said it will be reselling PowerFleet Inc.'s enterprise telematic system to customers across North America. The integrated PowerFleet product will allow customers to monitor lift truck utilization, impacts, and company safety compliance quickly and accurately, while also optimizing their fleet’s performance, said the partners. Woodcliff Lake, N.J.-based PowerFleet provides subscription-based wireless Internet of Things (IoT)…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced that it intends to return to live events this autumn with the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference. It will be held in Memphis, Tenn., from Oct. 12 to 14, 2021. The event will focus on the rise in interest in mobile robots, distribution, materials handling, and e-commerce technologies, said the Ann…
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To meet its goals of e-commerce competitiveness, efficient client support, and environmental sustainability, DSV Panalpina A/S yesterday said it plans to expand its deployment of robotics from AutoStore Technologies A/S and software from Element Logic. The Danish third-party logistics provider's (3PL) multi-site rollout represents the 600th implementation of AutoStore's technology. “Our latest partnership with DSV is a positive milestone for…
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To take full advantage of collaborative robots, manufacturers need tools to build applications. Today, Vention announced a partnership with OnRobot A/S to combine its manufacturing automation platform, or MAP, with OnRobot's library of end-of-arm tools. “We’re thrilled to be working with OnRobot to offer a range of industry-leading cobot solutions,” stated Patrick Tawagi, director of application development at Vention. “OnRobot’s…
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The International Federation of Robotics today announced the 2021 update for its “World Robotics R&D Programs,” in which it examines government funding of robotics research and development across the world. Each of the top five nations has adjusted its strategy as their economies begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their strategies also reflect different priorities, as countries seek…
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Volocopter GmbH and Near Earth Autonomy Inc. today announced that they are partnering to test Near Earth Autonomy's autonomous flight technology on Volocopter's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) VoloDrone aircraft. The companies said they will combine their expertise to advance urban air mobility (UAM) and demonstrate their progress in a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) demonstration in Munich next year.…
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Not only must supply chain automation providers scale up to meet accelerated e-commerce and industrial demand, but they must also continue innovating to differentiate their technologies and value propositions in an increasingly competitive market. This week, Seegrid Corp. announced that it had created the Blue Labs internal research and development group. The Pittsburgh-based company provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), fleet…
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The Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, has developed soft grippers for domestic robot hands and today said it is sharing the design source files and full build instructions to help advance the technology. It is offering the materials on Punyo.tech so research institutions and aspiring roboticists can build their own Punyo Soft Bubble Grippers. “The soft robotics community is small,…
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WiBotic Inc. and Clearpath Robotics Inc. today announced the availability of wireless charging kits for the Jackal and Husky unmanned ground vehicles. The kits can either be installed on new robots before they are shipped or retrofitted to existing robots with standard tools and simple instructions, the companies said. “Clearpath has been revolutionizing autonomous robotics for over a decade,” stated…
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Aerial drones were initially associated with military applications, but they can also be used in disaster recovery. Airwayz today announced that Ayalon Highways Co., an Israeli governmental company, has awarded it a contract to provide drones for investigating missile damage to civilian buildings and infrastructure in two towns. Airwayz claimed that it will be the first time that multiple drone…
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Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced a strategic collaboration with Koch Industries that includes global evaluation of autonomous mobile robots. Guardian Industries, a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., began working with Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) last year. It had tested different systems for automating in-house transportation to optimize productivity and internal workflows. A cross-functional effort led by the company's Manufacturing…
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