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For many, supply chain priorities are centred around speed, precision and safety – all at the same time exploring ways to reduce the total cost of ownership of any investments. Australia Post recently unveiled some staggering statistics around online retail uptake in Australia. Data from the nation’s parcel service revealed Australians spent an incredible $50.5 billion online last year. As…
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The pace of investment in robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles did not experience any summer doldrums, with more than 115 reported transactions worth a total of $8.6 billion in July 2021. In comparison, there were 50 deals worth approximately $8 billion in June 2021. Continuing their dominance in terms of fund raising, autonomous vehicle companies picked up $1.8 billion last…
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Third Wave Automation Inc. this week announced the closing of $40 million in Series B funding led by Norwest Venture Partners. The Union City, Calif.-based “shared autonomy” startup said it plans to use the investment to accelerate growth and commercialization efforts. “I've been tracking Arshan [Poursohi, CEO] and the team at Third Wave for some time and have been consistently…
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Like oil prospectors drenched in bubbling crude, materials handling professionals have found mixed blessings as they tap into rich veins of data. The process of refining a gusher into actionable intelligence can seem overwhelming, especially when some companies have already achieved baron status following end-to-end digital transformations. For the rest, success stories are often characterized by limited scope and iterative…
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Velodyne Lidar Inc. yesterday said that ANYbotics is using its Velodyne Puck lidar sensors with its ANYmal quadruped robot to help automate inspections and support efforts to monitor and maintain industrial plants. “Velodyne’s lidar sensors provide ANYmal with a constant stream of high-resolution, 3D information about its surroundings, helping the robot safely map and patrol complex and harsh environments,” said…
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Sea Machines Robotics Inc., which develops autonomous command-and-control and advanced perception systems for marine industries, today announced that it has advanced its multi-year other transaction (OT) agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit. Phase 2 of the multi-phase contract delegates $3.1 million to the deployment of a full-scale, oceangoing replenishment platform. “As a leading developer of autonomous…
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Warehouses and distribution centers are looking to optimize efficiency while responding to labor shortages and the boom in e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic. New tools are helping to orchestrate people, robots, and critical software for greater productivity. Lucas Systems today said it is partnering with Fetch Robotics Inc. to offer tailored systems for harmonizing warehouse workers with Fetch's autonomous mobile…
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STORD Inc. today announced that it is building a warehouse and fulfillment center that will integrate technology from Locus Robotics. The Atlanta-based company said it expects the 386,000-sq.-ft. facility to provide additional logistics capacity for its customers and bring hundreds of jobs to the area over the next two years. Global e-commerce could reach $5 trillion this year, and business-to-business…
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Inceptio Technology Co., which is developing and operating autonomous trucks, today announced that it has closed $270 million (U.S.) in Series B equity financing. The Shanghai, China-based company said it plans to use the funding to accelerate the development of its Xuanyuan autonomous driving system and its deployment in electrification. “We will stick to full-stack independent development,” said Julian Ma,…
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Quanergy Systems Inc. today said that it has successfully demonstrated its S3 Series lidar, a solid-state sensor with 100-meter range. The comany partnered with Zero Electric Vehicles Inc. for the driving demonstration. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Quanergy claimed that it provides the only 100% solid-state complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) lidars built on optical phased array (OPA) technology to the automotive and Internet of…
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Thanks to advances in kinesthetic haptic technology, cadavers in surgical training could be replaced by robotics, augmented reality, and virtual reality. FundamentalVR last week announced additions in its Fundamendal Surgery platform that it said provide “a credible complement and alternative to traditional medical education methods.” “We are proud to offer industry-leading technology proven to accelerate learning and transform traditional teaching…
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The end-to-end supply chain is a critical part of today's globally competitive enterprise. Shipments get sorted, packaged, and loaded for delivery, ultimately making their way to customers. Within these processes, there are many moving parts, and robots can improve the efficiency of many of these functions. Whether they work alongside people or relieve them to do other value-added tasks, tireless…
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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