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SIMPPLE Ltd., a Singapore-based technology provider and innovator in the facilities management sector, announced that through its subsidiary, the company had completed the sale and successful deployment of 89 autonomous cleaning robots across Singapore, marking the largest robotic fleet in the land transport sector with rail operator SMRT Trains. Aligned with the broader Singapore Government initiative to push towards greater…
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One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle market private equity firm, recently announced that it has completed a majority investment in Comau, a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics. The investment has made Stellantis an active minority shareholder. Alessandro Nasi, Comau executive chairman, and Pietro Gorlier, Comau CEO, will continue leading the company and its future growth.…
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Piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors, crucial for applications in robotics and wearable devices, face challenges in flexibility and environmental resilience. In a new study, researchers from Chung-Ang University in South Korea have developed manufacturing strategies to enhance sensor performance by optimizing material properties and fabrication techniques. According to the researchers, these advancements are set to drive the creation of highly…
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Palladyne AI, a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic and unmanned platforms in the industrial and defense sectors, announced that its Pilot AI software platform has achieved a key developmental milestone. The company saw the successful first flight of a third-party small drone that demonstrated the ability to identify and prioritize terrestrial targets of interest and then interface with…
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India-based CynLr, a deep tech robotics startup, raised $10M in a new round of Series A funding led by Pavestone and Athera Venture Partners (formerly Inventus India), bringing its total funding to $15.2M. Existing investors Speciale Invest, Infoedge (Redstart) and others also participated in this round of fundraising. CynLr said it is building the missing layers of fundamental technology that…
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Is your automated operation facing energy challenges? Whether it's space consumed by charging stations, safety concerns around battery management, scaling complications, or the need for 24/7 operations - you're not alone. Industry leaders have found innovative ways to tackle these challenges head-on, achieving significant ROI improvements through smarter energy management. Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Time: 12:00 P.M. EST/9:00 A.M.…
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Logistics and supply chain management software provider Cofactr recently announced the close of its $17.2 million Series A funding round. The new investment brings Cofactr’s total funding to $28.8 million. Cofactr’s platform can help hardware manufacturers and systems engineers streamline the production, process, and policies of supply chain management for electronics components sourcing. The platform is already in use by…
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As we turn the calendar to 2025, it’s time to take out the crystal ball. Technological innovation happens today than at a faster pace than ever before, and we expected 2025 to be no different. Robotics 24/7 asked some of the robotics industry’s biggest names about what they expect to see in automation next year. 2025 robot predictions questions and…
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Spatial artificial intelligence (AI) systems provider Slamcore recently received the 2024 Top Tech Startup award. The award spotlights top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space. “Slamcore is a new entrant to the logistics and supply chain space, but we are seeing significant interest in our solution,” said Owen Nicholson, Slamcore founder and CEO. “The ability…
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Photoneo Brightpick Group, a provider of 3D vision and AI robotics, has entered into a definitive agreement for Zebra Technologies to acquire Photoneo. The acquisition, terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. Robotic vision sensors, intelligence software headed to Zebra Photoneo is a provider…
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Sensor provider Voyant Photonics recently announced availability of its Carbon lidar sensors. Carbon’s highly integrated silicon photonic chip with solid state beam steering is fingernail-sized and can provide high-resolution, precise object detection, and static/dynamic segmentation for up to 200 meters (about 650 feet). Voyant’s Carbon lidar is available for order now at $1,490 for single units, with volume pricing available…
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Aerial robotics technology provider Apellix recently announced the launch of its US1 power wash drone. Apellix said its latest drone can clean industrial and commercial structures, offering enhanced performance and safety backed by comprehensive customer support. Building on the success of its B1 power wash drone, Apellix said the US1's heavy-lift capability makes it ideal for high-pressure cleaning tasks in…
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Robotics and data intelligence company Dexory recently announced a partnership with supply chain execution systems and enterprise software provider Körber Supply Chain Software. By integrating the DexoryView AI-enabled warehouse visibility platform with Körber’s warehouse management systems (WMS), the companies aim to improve supply chain management by delivering more insights, accuracy, and operational efficiency to customers worldwide. “Businesses in today’s market…
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U.S.-based slip ring and electric motor supplier Orbex Group recently introduced its new family of compact wheel drives (CWD), increasing its offering of precision motion control systems. The CWD-500 and CWD-1000 are integrated motor, gearbox, encoder, and wheel combination units, which Orbex said are designed to facilitate easy application in compact robotic applications like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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