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The development of autonomous vehicles for transporting people or goods takes a lot of money, and who better to support driverless delivery than one of the largest retailers in the U.S.? Cruise LLC today said that several institutional investors and Walmart Inc. have joined its previously announced investment round, bringing the total capital raised to $2.75 billion at a valuation…
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MX3D yesterday announced that it has raised €2.25 million ($2.69 million U.S.). The Amsterdam-based startup plans to use the funding to launch the M1 additive manufacturing system, which includes a welding robot, software, and control systems to 3D-print metal parts. MX3D also said it will accelerate development of the MetalXL software and control system to turn existing welding robots into…
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Surgical robotics developer Vicarious Surgical Inc. today announced that it has agreed to a merger with D8 Holdings Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Waltham, Mass.-based Vicarious said its goal is to create technology to increase the efficiency of surgical procedures, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. The companies said the private investment in public equity (PIPE) of…
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Robotics, artificial intelligence, and, increasingly, integration with other enterprise systems are helping warehouse operators to meet increased demand, according to inVia Robotics Inc. The Los Angeles-based company provides mobile robots and software driven by artificial intelligence to improve fulfillment center efficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated e-commerce demand, but scarce labor has persisted as a driver of automation, said…
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At ProMatDX this week, Hyster is showcasing its telemetry solution, Hyster Tracker, which helps businesses turn data into actionable insights. Hyster Tracker offers intuitive, user-friendly dashboards using an online portal to help users make sense of data from materials handling equipment and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations. “When operations have more data than they know what to do with,…
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Gaussian Robotics today announced that it has raised Series B financing of $100 million (U.S.). The Shanghai-based company, which was founded in 2013, claims to be the first one in the industry to provide simultaneous localization and mapping, or SLAM, for its cleaning robots. The need for automated commercial cleaning is rising with aging workforces, expanding commercial real estate, and…
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While most discussions about robotics and automation focus on potential productivity benefits, there is also an opportunity for technology to improve the quality of employment in diverse communities. However, much work remains to be done with inspiring students and connecting them with careers. MassRobotics this month organized two programs to address this need. Only 5% of science, technology, engineering, and…
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Advanced Handling Systems LLC yesterday announced that it is partnering with Caja Robotics to optimize a Midwest distribution facility for an unnamed major retailer. The companies said they will combine Advanced Handling Systems' experience in warehouse automation with Caja's goods-to-person technology on their first project together. For more than 45 years, Advanced Handling Systems (AHS) has supplied integrated fulfillment and…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that it has collaborated with Asda Logistics Services and AMH Material Handling to launch an automated sorting system Asda's distribution center in South Elmsall, U.K. The partners said the system will enable Asda to continue growing its parcel collection and returns business. “We're pleased to be one of the first retailers in the U.K. to…
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While the past year hasn’t been normal for anyone, Covid has certainly left its mark on the auto industry. First, sales fell roughly by half in the United States before making a bit of a comeback. But this year, the auto industry says that a Covid-induced chip shortage will shave $60 billion off worldwide sales. Meanwhile, the Boston Consulting Group…
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Yesterday, Day 1 of ProMatDX, I focused on trends some of the industry’s leading system integrators were following. Today, I’ll look at robotics. One of the presenters at last year’s NextGen Supply Chain Conference, the annual technology conference I produce, was Adrian Kumar, the global head of operations science & analytics at DHL Supply Chain. The topic was robotics: When…
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There is big difference between recording data for lift truck fleet management and digitizing the fleet management process. Paper-based or spreadsheet methods might work for a small operation, but they don’t provide a full picture for fleet management, points out Jim Gaskell, director of global automation and emerging technologies at Crown. “If you only have one part of the picture,…
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Kiwibot today said that it has launched Kiwibot 4.0, a semi-autonomous mobile robot for food deliveries. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company made its announcement with a YouTube video complete with an anime-style introduction, musical clips, and a lightsaber battle (see below). Students at the University of California, Berkeley, have given the robot user ratings of up to 4.6 and have even…
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Soft Robotics Inc. today announced the addition of new capabilites to its mGrip modular gripping system and an IP69K rating to enable safe food handling of proteins and dairy products. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said the new features enable machine builders to design flexible end-of-arm tools that can withstand high-pressure washdown environments. Soft Robotics has designed and built automated picking…
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On Monday at ProMatDX, IAM Robotics revealed its new midline autonomous mobile robot (AMR), known as the Bolt. Designed for manufacturing and warehouse environments, the AMR offers users a variety of high-tech features. First, it uses 360-degree vision, along with a combination of advanced sensors and direct-drive wheel motors, to ensure users’ safety. And second, it is powerful, and it…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
