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Velodyne Lidar Inc. and MOV.AI today announced that they are collaborating to provide robot manufacturers with systems for mapping, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and risk avoidance. The MOV.AI Robotics Engine Platform, combined with Velodyne’s Puck lidar sensors, will meet the growing demand for automation in dynamic collaborative environments such as e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitals, they said. “MOV.AI’s mission is to…
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In June, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, or eKAMI, opened a new Robotics Center to offer hands-on retraining with robot arms and mobile robots used in industry. The Paintsville, Ky.-based institute was founded in 2017 and is dedicated to addressing the skills gap in U.S. manufacturing. Among the technologies at the event was an Ohmni telepresence robot from OhmniLabs…
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Gatik today announced that it has raised $85 million in Series B funding. The company said it plans to continue developing its technology, scale its fleet of autonomous box trucks across North America, and hire more employees. In addition, Gatik said it is expanding its operations in Texas. “With our exclusive focus on structured autonomy, we have unlocked lower costs;…
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The International Space Station today received a delivery of astronaut supplies, experiments, and a robot arm from GITAI Japan Inc. The Dragon capsule with 4,800-lb. (2,177-kg) payload traveled into orbit on the 23rd SpaceX mission. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to test the robot for general-purpose tasks around October. Founded in 2016, GITAI said it is developing robotics…
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Integrated Supply Network (ISN) has become the nation’s largest independent automotive tool and equipment distributor serving resellers and professional DIYers throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Having worked with Körber Supply Chain’s WMS successfully over the past ten years, ISN turned to Körber and its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) partner, Locus Robotics, to drive continued improvements throughout the warehouse.…
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Online retailers, grocery chains, and manufacturers are looking to get the most productivity out of limited or expensive real estate. A number of automation providers have emerged to serve this need, but one challenge is distinguising their unique value proposition. Attabotics last week filed a claim in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts against Urbx Logistics alleging that it violated…
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Autonomous vehicles are moving from testing to production. Nuro Inc. last week announced that it is spending $40 million to develop a closed-course test track and an end-of-line manufacturing facility in southern Nevada. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said the new facilities will enable it to commercialize and scale production of its third-generation autonomous vehicle. “This is a significant moment…
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Automation for Manufacturing Keeps Evolving
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Cost and complexity are major barriers to the adoption of automation by small and midsize manufacturers. Vendors and systems integrators are increasingly offering robotics as a service, but there may still be financial risks. Formic Technologies Inc. has launched to offer customized robots at a low hourly rate, with guaranteed uptime and no upfront costs. The startup, which has an…
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Schnuck Markets Inc. last week announced that it will expand its deployment of Simbe Robotics Inc.'s Tally mobile robots to all 111 of its locations across the U.S. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company claimed that it will be the first grocer in the world to use artificial intelligence-powered inventory management technology at scale. “We are facing a ‘new normal’ in…
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Safety is a leading concern with robotics implementations. Many robots can improve workplace safety, yet they can also create new hazards, especially pertaining to user error. As industrial automation becomes more widespread, these considerations become more prominent, especially with regard to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Robots have been a standard part of the industrial workforce for years. New…
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Online retailer Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has invested $200 million in autonomous driving developer DeepRoute.ai Ltd. Founded in 2019, DeepRoute is developing SAE Level 4 “full-stack,” self-driving capabilities for Tier 1 automotive suppliers, ride-hailing services, and logistics providers. Its DeepRoute-Sense II systems include multiple sensors including cameras and lidar, “bird's-eye view” vehicle detection, and semantic mapping and real-time positioning technology.…
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Americans eat more than 4 billion pizzas each year, according to IBIS World. Last month, Basil Street Café Inc. announced a reservation period for its Series A+ financing and crowdfunding round. The Los Angeles-based startup has developed automated pizza kitchens, or APKs, as more fast-food and fast-casual restaurants look to robotics for speed, safety, and staffing help. “Automated food kiosks…
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Beyond self-driving cars and autopilots for civilian aircraft, another application for autonomous technologies is in military aircraft. Shield AI this week said it has raised $210 million in equity financing as part of a Series D fundraising round. The San Diego-based company said the investment will enable it to accelerate its plans for growth across the defense and commercial industries.…
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World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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