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Autonomous vehicles are coming to farms faster than to roads, partly because such environments are more structured and less crowded and thus safer to automate. Cognitive Pilot last week announced that it is working with Bryanskselmash, one of Russia's leading agricultural equipment manufacturers, to serially equip combines with artificial intelligence. The partners claimed that their agreement is the world's first…
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Among the challenges facing people whose legs have been amputated above the knee is a lack of sensory feedback from most commercially available prostheses. Researchers at ETH Zurich recently found that artificial neural feedback from a sensorized bionic leg can help users as well as designers of robotic assistive technologies. The scientists conducted their study at the Laboratory for Neuroengineering,…
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The enabling technologies for exoskeletons and other wearable robotics have been steadily improving. However, bringing such systems to market for industrial or therapeutic use poses challenges in scaling up for production. Sarcos Corp. this month marked a significant milestone as it announced a merger with Rotor Acquisition Corp., which will provide $496 million in capital. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Ben…
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Velodyne Lidar Inc. this week announced a multi-year sales agreement with Gatik, which uses Velodyne’s lidars as a key part of the sensor suite for its autonomous vehicles (AVs). Gatik said it delivers orders safely and efficiently among micro-fulfillment centers, so-called dark stores, and retail locations in middle-mile logistics. “Velodyne’s sensor solutions have the proven performance, reliability, and resilience our…
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The need to quickly, safely, and accurately sort recyclable materials from the waste stream is growing in urgency, as landfills fill up, international shipping of such materials decreases, and governments and citizens focus on sustainability initiatives. Just in time for Earth Day 2021, AMP Robotics Corp. yesterday announced that it has deployed six robotic sorting systems with recycler Evergreen. Founded…
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The Allen Institute for AI today announced Release 3.0 of its AI2-THOR embodied artificial intelligence framework, which now includes ManipulaTHOR for active object manipulation. The organization described ManipulaTHOR as “a first of its kind virtual agent with a highly articulated robot arm equipped with three joints of equal limb length and composed entirely of swivel joints to bring a more…
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Desktop Metal Inc. yesterday announced that its Production System is qualified to use 316L stainless steel. The system uses patent-pending Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology to achieve the fastest build speeds in the metal additive manufacturing market, claimed the Burlington, Mass.-based company. “The qualification of 316L stainless steel with leading mechanical properties on the Production System platform is part of…
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Meituan Inc. yesterday said that it has raised $10 billion, which it plans to invest in research and development of autonomous vehicles, drone delivery services, and other technology innovation. The Beijing-based company describes itself as a “one-stop platform for food, transportation, travel, shopping, and entertainment.” Meituan Select's business model “involves neighbors jointly purchasing groceries in bulk online at discounted prices…
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SoftBank Robotics Corp. and its SB Logistics Corp. subsidiary, along with Berkshire Grey Inc., announced yesterday that they have partnered to offer “the most technically advanced” third-party logistics service for e-commerce fulfillment. SB Logistics said its 3PL offering includes Berkshire Grey’s Intelligent Enterprise Robotics systems, including robots using artificial intelligence to autonomously pick, place, and pack customer orders for the…
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How does 6 River Systems improve training time? 6 River Systems’ solution uses a system-directed workflow that self-trains an associate as they complete their picking, replenishment, or various other tasks in the warehouse. Our collaborative robot “Chuck” will guide associates to locations following a pre-planned path that can change dynamically, so they don’t have to know where products are stored…
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Toyota Industries Corp., or TICO, today announced that it will consolidate its software development efforts for autonomous vehicles, increase its global investments, and establish T-Hive B.V. as a new center of excellence. TICO said the combination of offerings from its group companies will strengthen its brand portfolio and meet the increasing demands of its customers. Sakichi Toyoda founded Toyota Industries…
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The many challenges in developing autonomous vehicles have led companies around the world to partner to advance technologies and market outreach. Yesterday, Navya and REE Automotive said they have agreed to jointly develop a Level 4 autonomous vehicle that will include REEcorner technology and Navya's self-driving systems. REE Automotive said its mission is to empower global mobility companies to build…
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Robots are hot in warehouses right now, with strong double-digit growth projected by most analysts over the next few years. There’s a big difference, however, between knowing that robotics has market momentum, and knowing how to properly scope an automation solution. The dilemma with scoping robotics for a distribution center (DC) is that plenty of “it depends” are involved in…
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Whether it’s a 15-month ROI, $8.5M in savings, or a projected net present value (NPV) of $7.1M, our customers shared exciting feedback that we couldn’t keep to ourselves. Gordon Mackenzie, VP of Technology, CSAT Solutions: “6 River Systems is helping us improve productivity, accuracy and our time to fulfillment.” You know the drill. To get a job done, you can…
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Industrial automation providers Rockwell Automation Inc. and Comau today announced today that they are collaborating on unified robot controls. The companies said their partnership will give manufacturers worldwide the tools to ease integration and deployment, as well as maximize efficiencies. “Industrial companies are looking for efficient ways to integrate robotics into their operations for process optimization and agility,” stated Blake…
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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