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While many businesses slow down for the holidays, the global self-driving car race continues to surge forward. Haomo Smart Mobility Technology Co. yesterday announced that it has raised nearly 1 billion yuan, close to $150 million U.S., in Series A funding. The Beijing-based startup said the funding will give it “strong financial momentum to expand in the new year.” “It…
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The end of the year is the customary time to reflect on achievements and challenges, as well as to look ahead to goals for the year to come. After nearly two years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain snafus, and shifting demand, multiple industries are looking to robots and automation to improve efficiency and mitigate widespread labor shortages.…
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and exacerbated labor shortages, more operations are adopting automation. Rhenus Hong Kong and Geekplus Technology Co. today said they have successfully deployed autonomous mobile robots at a Rhenus warehouse in Asia. “Our goal is to provide the best and most innovative logistics service to achieve faster and more flexible movement of…
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As interest in autonomous vehicles continues to grow, AutoX Inc. today claimed that it has built the first production line in China dedicated to making fully driverless robotic taxicabs. The company said fleets of RoboTaxis equipped with its Gen5 system are already rolling off the line and getting ready to hit the road. Founded in 2016, AutoX has been developing…
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Autonomous freight hauling is moving faster than self-driving cars, with new team-ups throughout 2021. TuSimple Holdings Inc. last week said it has partnered with DHL Supply Chain to adopt, integrate, and scale TuSimple's autonomous trucking technology into DHL's global logistics operations. “Partnering with leading-edge technology companies is foundational to our digital transformation strategy, and TuSimple will play a key role…
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As it begins to scale deployments of its grocery automation and micro-fulfillment systems, Alert Innovation Inc. announced a transition in leadership roles. Founder John Lert will become executive chairman, handing the CEO reins to Fritz Morgan, who had been serving as chief operations officer. “I had this transition in mind when I asked Fritz to help me lead Alert,” said…
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To develop and use artificial intelligence for robots and drones in complex, GPS-denied environments, companies need to partner to share expertise. Identifying reliable technologies and partners can be a challenge. Exyn Technologies today announced that it has received ISO 9001 certification. The Philadelphia-based company said the globally recognized certification distinguishes businesses with management systems that have been thoroughly tested and…
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As robotic deliveries proliferate across college campuses and urban areas, so too are the companies building such systems. Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc. last week announced that its Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile Inc. subsidiary plans to produce an intelligent autonomous delivery vehicle based on its ROAMEO technology. “Developing this product is something that we’ve wanted to greenlight for some time,…
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If you're traveling through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this holiday season, you could see service robots in action. Ottonomy Inc. last week announced that a fleet of its Ottobot delivery robots is now available at CVG. The company claimed that it is the first fully autonomous delivery of food, beverage, and lifestyle products in an airport environment. “This launch…
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Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday announced that ROBORACE has selected it as the official lidar sensor provider for next generation vehicles in the Season One championship series, which is set to begin in 2022. ROBORACE use Velodyne‘s Velarray H800 sensors in its electric-powered autonomous race cars. “At ROBORACE, we are always searching for the best technology to build into our race…
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Small to midsize distributors have begun to adopt automation. For instance, we featured NorthShore Care Supply's use of autonomous mobile robots last year. Now, robotic palletizing has sped up receiving operations, taken labor out of the process, and created a safer work environment. In July of 2020, I toured NorthShore Care Supply's recently opened 173,000-square-foot distribution center (DC) north of…
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Nauticus Robotics Inc. today announced that it has agreed to a merger with CleanTech Acquisition Corp. that will result in Nauticus becoming a publicly traded company. The Houston-based developer of surface and subsea robots, software, and associated services said the transaction will result in a valuation of more than $500 million. “The passion and conviction of our team at Nauticus…
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The pandemic has changed how consumers shop and make purchases. In spring 2020, nearly 70% of shoppers were reliant on online shopping. The infographic below outlines the top consumer shopping trends after COVID-19: The “2021 State of the U.S. eCommerce Consumer Survey” captures insights on shopping habits. Click here for the full infographic. Source: CGS The National Retail Federation (NRF)…
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Robotic vacuum cleaners are getting smarter. Brain Corp., which provides artificial intelligence for commercial robots, this week announced that it and Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. have launched the KIRA CV 60/1. The companies said the autonomous vacuum is the first product of their partnership. “It has become more important than ever for organizations to create high-functioning and sustainable operations,…
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