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Autonomous drone technology maker ModalAI Inc. this week launched its new autopilot technology, VOXL 2. “VOXL 2 enables autonomy and communications for indoor and outdoor drones and robots with vison-based SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) and AI for movement designed specifically for GPS-denied autonomous UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles] with obstacle avoidance,” the company said in a release. The San Diego,…
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Robots are beginning to prove themselves at scale in commercial kitchens. Miso Robotics today announced a partnership with Jack in the Box Inc. to test its Flippy 2 and Sippy product lines in one of the national restaurant chain's stand-alone locations. The companies said they might plan for further integration in the months ahead. “This collaboration with Miso Robotics is…
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From drone swarms and groups of ground vehicles to a new nautical fleet, robotics suppliers and users are finding more uses for increasingly capable systems. Nauticus Robotics Inc. today announced the initial production run of Nauticus Fleet, which will consist of 20 pairs of Hydronauts and Aquanauts. The Houston-based developer of subsea and surface robots said the duos can be…
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Bob Wallace, distribution center manager at Top Notch Distributors Inc.'s Mansfield, Mass. warehouse, was excited when he heard the company was going to be installing 6 River Systems mobile robots at his facility. He is always open to trying new technologies, and Top Notch had already installed 6 River Systems' Chucks at other distribution centers throughout the U.S. “I like…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced six winners of the 2022 Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world’s most prestigious robotics honor. At a special dinner in conjunction with the Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit on June 8, Michael P. Jacobs of Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) will be honored for his leadership in automation, while Oussama Khatib of…
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The Association for Advancing Automation today announced six winners of the 2022 Engelberger Robotics Awards, which it described as “the most prestigious honor” in robotics. “As the robotics industry grows, so does our list of extremely talented nominees deserving of this coveted Engelberger Award,” stated Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “In their unique ways, each…
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Ryder System Inc., a supply chain company dedicated to transportation and fleet management solutions, today announced the opening of a third multiclient omnichannel distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, a key region for e-commerce fulfillment. At nearly 440,000 square feet, the facility is the largest Ryder e-commerce distribution center in the Columbus area, and it is the first to open under…
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Stratom Inc., a developer of autonomous ground vehicles and robots for logistics and defense operations, today announced the launch of its Summit Off-Road Autonomy Platform. The Boulder, Colo.-based company said its modular software can be easily customized for various vehicles, applications, and environmental conditions. “Successfully developing off-road unmanned vehicles since 2012, Stratom understands that the right autonomous solutions can boost…
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As robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles operate in increasingly dynamic environments, they can benefit from improved perception using artificial intelligence. Orbbec today announced the availability of its new Persee+ system, which adds onboard computing capability to its 3D camera. The company said the technology will help engineers, researchers, and hobbyists with AI applications. “AI and machine learning applications have put…
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Agility Robotics, a creator and manufacturer of robots designed to work alongside people in logistics and warehouse environments, has announced it has raised $150 million in Series B Funding, led by DCVC and Playground Global. The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund also joined as an investor, the Oregon-based robotics company said. Agility states that its robots provide unique value to businesses…
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As more operators of warehouses and other facilities adopt automation, its essential that they closely monitor their robot fleets to ensure they get the most value out of them. The first step is to determine an initial expected return on investment (ROI) prior to the introduction of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into the environment. Users must then keep close tabs…
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Podcasts are a great way to improve your knowledge on just about any topic. And there are plenty about robotics. From commentary by industry experts to deep dives into how robots and other autonomous systems are developed and work, the topics discussed in these podcasts are wide and varied. There are podcasts for beginners just starting to learn about robotics…
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Agility Robotics, which has developed the Digit humanoid robots to work alongside people in warehouses and logistics facilities, today said it has raised $150 million in Series B funding. The Corvallis, Ore.-based company said it plans to use the money to accelerate research and development and scale production. “Unprecedented consumer and corporate demand have created an extraordinary need for robots…
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As part of a $1 million donation from grocery store operator Meijer, the Council of the Great Lakes region in the U.S. will soon be purchasing robots, drones, and more to clean up Midwestern beaches and waterways. Items include electric beach cleaning robots called BeBots, remote controlled water drones called Pixie Drones, and gutter-bin stormwater filtration systems. Meijer sends message…
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Just in time for Earth Day 2022, a startup called Glacier this week emerged from stealth and announced that it has raised $4.5 million in seed funding. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use the funding to continue developing its system, which combines robotics and artificial intelligence to sort recyclables. “When people think about fighting climate change, recycling…
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