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Mobile robots in warehouses are not yet commoditized, as sensors and software continue to improve and distinguish their capabilities. Ouster Inc., a provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, yesterday said that it has signed a strategic customer agreement with Vecna Robotics, a material handling automation supplier. The agreement includes a non-binding forecast for approximately 3,000 OS digital lidar sensors through…
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Serve Robotics Inc. today announced the deployment of its latest generation of delivery robots and claimed that it is the first autonomous vehicle company to complete commercial deliveries at Level 4 autonomy. The San Francisco-based company said that its robots are the result of nearly five years of work and are able to operate routinely and safely without human intervention.…
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Robotics and software providers have been working to make it easier to manage fleets of mobile robots. Brain Corp today announced the launch of BrainOS Mobile. The mobile application can connect operators and managers directly with their BrainOS-powered robotic fleets and provide real-time visibility on machine locations, status, and performance, said the San Diego-based company. “Our BrainOS Mobile app represents…
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Ricoh USA Inc. and 6 River Systems LLC today announced an initiative to support warehouse efficiencies. RICOH Service Advantage will complement 6 River Systems' existing service team for its “Chuck” collaborative mobile robots and expand its geographical reach to provide technical support to customers faster. The global warehouse automation market will increase from $15 billion in 2019 to $30 billion…
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Hyster Company today announced an expansion of the certified Explosion Proof (EX) lift truck line, in which traditional Hyster lift trucks are converted by RICO Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in manufacturing certified EX solutions. EX-rated lift trucks have specific protection measures that allow them to operate in hazardous locations with potentially explosive or flammable vapors, liquids, dusts or fibers. The…
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One of the key characteristics of robotic end effectors is the ability to manipulate items of varying materials without damaging them. Festo Corp. today reported “surging interest” in the Electric Series of intelligent magnetic grippers from Magswitch. Festo has been a Magswitch distribution partner for automated gripping since 2019. “We are just at the beginning of envisioning the range of…
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Nuro Inc. today unveiled its third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said it expects to scale its new flagship model, also called Nuro, for robotic delivery service to millions of people across the U.S. “Five years ago, we set out to build an autonomous vehicle and delivery service designed to run errands, giving people back valuable time,”…
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While the holiday shopping rush may be over, retailers are still dealing with the increasing flow of returns. Berkshire Grey Inc. today introduced its Reverse Logistics system to help retailers accelerate the resale of returned goods and improve labor utilization in the returns process. “Returns processing has a significant adverse impact on the real profitability of e-commerce,” said Steve Johnson,…
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Cogniteam today announced that its Nimbus cloud-based robotics development and deployment platform now supports the NVIDIA Jetson edge platform. The Petach Tikva, Israel-based company said Nimbus allows cloud-enabled deployments to use NVIDIA's edge artificial intelligence technology for the first time. Cogniteam said it has been working with top companies on robotic mapping, navigation, and autonomous decision making. The company said…
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As the race to self-driving vehicles continues, so has consolidation. Magna International Inc. today said it has hired more than 120 employees of Optimus Ride Inc. Aurora, Ontario-based Magna said the engineers from the Boston-based autonomous shuttle developer will help its capabilities in advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS. “Growing our engineering bench strength in sensing hardware and software helps accelerate…
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Verity AG, which makes autonomous drones for indoor use, last week announced that the Technology Fund, a Swiss Government program supporting cleantech ventures, awarded it a financial guarantee. The Zurich-based company said it plans to use the funding to meet growing demand for its inventory-tracking system. “The Technology Fund’s support is important validation that the Verity system does even more…
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Aptiv PLC, which is developing technology for safer, more sustainable, and connected vehicles, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Wind River Systems Inc. from TPG Capital for $4.3 billion in cash. “The automotive industry is undergoing its largest transformation in over a century, as connected, software-defined vehicles increasingly become critical elements of the broader intelligent ecosystem,” stated Kevin Clark,…
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One of the fastest growing areas of robotics is collaborative robots or cobots, which have sensors enabling them to work alongside people and are designed to be easier to program and use for a variety of tasks. Universal Robots A/S is the global market leader in cobots, and it has developed an ecosystem of accessory providers, systems integrators, and training…
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