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RE2 Robotics Inc. today announced that it has received funding from the U.S. Navy to develop a system that enables “coupled control” of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and robotic manipulator through a single control system. The Coupled Locomotion and Manipulation System, or CLAMS Project, will combine the control systems for the robotic arms and the ROV into one unit,…
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AutoX today said it is now operating fully driverless robotic taxicabs in China's largest service area across 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km.) in its home city of Shenzhen. The company claimed that its vehicles can navigate all of the public roads in the Pingshan District, making it the first to cover an entire district in a major Chinese city.…
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Testing household appliances for leaks is a challenge for manufacturers, but robots and artificial intelligence can make it easier. Micropsi Industries GmbH today said its MIRAI robot control system now automates previously manual leak detection for global appliance makers such as BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. Micropsi offers this “fridge-sniffing” system with Atec GmbH Automatisierungssoftware. The Berlin-based company said it provides a…
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The acceleration of demand for e-commerce order fuflillment has encouraged robotics providers to partner to offer their systems at scale. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. today announced that it has added Urbx Logistics to its Diamond Partner OEM Program. Mitsubishi said the program is an extension of its commitment to achieve the highest level of quality, performance, and efficiency for its…
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Honda Motor Co. today said it has successfully tested a prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. During the month-long field test, the second-generation prototype of the fully-electric Honda AWV performed a range of tasks at a large-scale solar energy project, including towing and transporting construction materials, water, and other supplies…
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Toposens GmbH last week said it has worked with Infineon Technologies AG to provide safety-critical 3D obstacle detection and collision avoidance in systems such as automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, using Toposens' proprietary 3D ultrasound technology. “Making use of Infineon’s MEMS microphone, we were able to realize our new ultrasonic 3D sensor with a high overall sensitivity in the ultrasonic…
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GeekPlus Technology Co. today announced that it has opened a new office in Singapore that it said will facilitate the transition to “Logistics 4.0” in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The company claimed that its expanded presence in Singapore will allow it to use the country’s vibrant technology community and strategic location to enhance regional expansion and accelerate…
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The first phase of warehouse robotics may be coming to close. That’s because vendors today are talking more about fulfillment processes, integration, and software rather than the robots. The types of robotic systems available has matured and diversified. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can assist warehouse associates with picking efficiency. There are also AMRs that move larger loads, autonomous lift trucks,…
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Last week, GXO Logistics Inc. announced that its revenue increased to $2 billion for the third quarter of 2021, compared with $1.6 billion in the same period last year. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company added that the amount of technology and automation in its warehouses has increased by 139% since 2020. “Looking ahead, we expect continued growth driven by the three…
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At its fall GPU Technology Conference, or GTC, this week, NVIDIA Corp. announced several new technologies intended to help robotics developers, including enhancements to the Omniverse simulation environment, the Jetson AGX Orin computer, integration with the Robot Operating System, and the NVIDIA DRIVE platform for autonomous vehicle development. For instance, Jetson AGX Orin features high-speed interfaces, faster memory bandwidth, and…
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Walmart Inc. and Gatik announced this week that Gatik has been operating autonomous trucks without a safety driver behind the wheel in a delivery route for Walmart in Bentonville, Ark. The driverless deliveries are moving customer orders between a Walmart “dark store” and a Neighborhood Market with a fleet of multi-temperature autonomous box trucks. “Through our work with Gatik, we’ve…
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Doosan Robotics Inc. this week said that it has been named an Honoree in the CES Innovation Awards program for its NINA robotic camera system. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said NINA was recognized for its consumer-friendly software designed to empower people with professional cinematography skills using camera robots. “Today's recognition marks another great milestone for Doosan Robotics and the…
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GeekPlus Technology Co. this week announced the successful deployment of its autonomous mobile robots in CEVA Logistics' warehouse in Truganina, Australia. Körber Supply Chain implemented the project to improve the efficiency and productivity of the facility and ensure smoother e-commerce order fulfillment for CEVA's customers. “Today, an accelerated demand for fast order fulfillment has created a challenging scenario for businesses…
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OnRobot A/S today announced the launch of its WebLytics software for production monitoring, device diagnostics, and data analytics. The Odense, Denmark-based company said WebLytics is designed to gather data from multiple collaborative robot applications simultaneously and transform it into easy-to-understand, visualized device and application-level intelligence. The goal is to enhance productivity and minimize downtime, it said. “The launch of WebLytics…
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Honeywell International Inc. today announced a new automated storage and retrieval system that it said uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to allow warehouse and distribution center operators to better keep up with unprecedented e-commerce growth. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company said its next-generation automated storage and retrieval system 〈ASRS〉 is designed to help warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing sites receive,…
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