Topic: Automotive

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Cruise to Get $1.35B More From SoftBank to Commercialize Autonomous Vehicles

February 2, 2022 · Cruise, which marked a milestone in autonomous vehicle operations after a delay, will receive the second tranche of investment from the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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Aeva Releases Aeries II 4D Lidar With Camera-Like Resolution

February 1, 2022 · Aeva said its FMCW lidar sensor with 4D perception software detects velocity in addition to position, with automotive-grade robustness in a compact form factor.

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Cepton Technologies SPAC Deal Proceeds, Aimed at Expanding Lidar Applications

January 31, 2022 · Cepton Technologies is the latest lidar provider to be involved in a special-purpose acquisition company deal, as Growth Capital prepares for a shareholder meeting.

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JIDU, Baidu’s Smart Car Unit, to Apply $400M Series A Toward Mass Production

January 31, 2022 · JIDU, a Baidu unit developing intelligent mobility including autonomous driving and human-machine interaction, plans to rapidly develop and market its Robocar by 2023.

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ARM Institute Selects Eight New Robotics Projects for Funding

January 28, 2022 · As the president visited the ARM Institute, the public-private consortium chose more projects to develop robotics and other technologies to meet U.S. defense and manufacturing needs.

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Latest Lidar Sensors Enable New, Safe Robotics Applications, Says Velodyne

January 28, 2022 · Nandita Aggarwal, senior lidar architect at Velodyne describes how the company's latest sensors can enable robots in loading docks, last-mile deliveries, and other uses.

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Universal Robots Registers Record Collaborative Robot Sales in 2021

January 27, 2022 · Cobot market leader Universal Robots said its revenue increased by 41% over 2020, thanks to manufacturers expanding their use of the technology after seeing what it can do.

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MiR Reports That Sales of Autonomous Mobile Robots Increased by 42% in 2021

January 27, 2022 · Mobile Industrial Robots credited its new MiR600 and MiR1350 heavy-duty robots for helping to increase sales in new markets, including consumer packaged goods and logistics.

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Webinar: Overcoming Material Handling Challenges with AMRs For 2022 and Beyond

January 27, 2022 · In this webinar, Jay Judkowitz, VP Product, and Neil Datt, Director of Product Marketing at OTTO Motors, will discuss overcoming material handling challenges with AMRs

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FANUC Designs M-1000iA Robot Arm to Handle Heavy Items

January 21, 2022 · FANUC America says its new M-1000iA heavy-duty robot arm is designed to move automotive components, construction materials, and battery packs for electric vehicles.

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Luminar Partners With Mercedes-Benz to Add Lidar to Production L3 Self-Driving Cars

January 20, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz is investing in Luminar to add lidar to its DRIVE PILOT automated driving system, which will enter series production in its S-Class and EQS this year.

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China’s Latest Five-Year Plan for Robotics Aims for Global Leadership, Says IFR

January 20, 2022 · China's latest five-year plan continues the country's pursuit of global leadership, not just in robotics use, but also in innovation and sales, reported the IFR.

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Epson Updates SCARA Line With T3-B and T6-B All-in-One Robots

January 19, 2022 · Epson has updated its line of all-in-one SCARA robots and control software to add precise but affordable options for both experienced and novel users of automation.

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Powermat Technologies Unveils Wireless Charging System for Commercial Mobile Robots

January 19, 2022 · Powermat Technologies said its wireless, no-contact charging system can optimize charging efficiency and fleet management for autonomous mobile service robots.

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Cyngn and Columbia Vehicle Group Start Producing Autonomous Industrial Vehicle Fleet

January 19, 2022 · Columbia Vehicle Group is adding Cyngn's self-driving software to new and existing electric Columbia Stockchasers to automate industrial vehicles for logistics providers.

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Addverb Technologies Receives $132M From Reliance Retail to Grow Indian Robotics

January 19, 2022 · Addverb, which supplies mobile robots, picking systems, and automated storage, plans to use its funding to expand manufacturing in India and operations in the U.S. and Europe.

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Wayve Obtains $200M to Develop ‘AV2.0,’ the Next Wave of Autonomous Vehicles

January 18, 2022 · Wayve, which has been developing AV2.0 for fully autonomous electric vehicles, has raised funding to scale its core AI platform and trial delivery fleets with partners.

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Formic Technologies Raises Series A Funding to Offer Robotics as a Service to Manufacturers

January 18, 2022 · Formic Technologies, which is now valued at more than $100 million, said it will use its Series A funding to expand its pay-by-the-hour automation for U.S. manufacturers.

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Local Motors, Developer of Olli Autonomous Shuttle, Shuts Down

January 14, 2022 · Local Motors, which had developed the Olli autonomous shuttlebus, reportedly shut down this week after successful fundraising rounds and testing last year.

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Festo Reports Strong Demand for Magswitch E-Series Magnetic Grippers

January 12, 2022 · Festo, which is distributing Magswitch's E-Series magnetic grippers, says their novel design characteristics enable fast and effective gripping of objects without damage.

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