Topic: Automotive

News

John Thomas to head global sales at EV charging supplier Ampure

April 25, 2024 · Transom Capital Group completed its acquisition of Webasto Charging Systems, renaming the company Ampure and appointing John Thomas as head of global sales.

News

Lumotive, EDOM partner to market optical computer chips in Taiwan

April 24, 2024 · Optical semiconductor manufacturer Lumotive has partnered with electronics distributor EDOM Technology to deploy solid-state lidar chips to Taiwanese manufacturers.

News

Boston Dynamics to commercialize electric Atlas humanoid robot

April 22, 2024 · Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot for an electric model unconstrained by human range of motion. Hyundai will begin commercialization testing.

News

ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results

April 11, 2024 · ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.

News

Micropsi Industries introduces MIRAI 2, AI-vision software for more reliable, scalable automation

April 1, 2024 · Micropsi Industries introduced its latest generation of its AI-vision software, MIRAI 2, with five new features that aim to make automation more reliable and scalable.

News

Meltio debuts new M600 wire-laser metal deposition system

March 28, 2024 · Meltio released its new M600 wire-laser metal deposition system as its next generation metal 3D printer that introduces additive manufacturing to industrial production.

News

ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan

March 27, 2024 · ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.

News

ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

March 27, 2024 · ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.

News

Kane Robotics unveils GRIT vision system for cobots powered by AI with visual sensors

March 25, 2024 · Kane Robotics announced its GRIT vision system, using visual sensors powered by AI to replicate the human eye and assess uneven surfaces in material removal operations.

News

Machine vision provider Cambrian announces $3.5M Seed+ funding

March 25, 2024 · Cambrian Robotics recently announced a $3.5M Seed+ fundraising round to develop, scale, and deploy its machine vision systems for industrial manufacturing robot arms.

News

Humanoid robot developer Figure AI raises $675M series B

March 22, 2024 · Figure AI recently announced partnerships with OpenAI to enhance language processing and Microsoft to provide AI infrastructure for accelerating commercialization.

News

GTC 2024: NVIDIA combines digital twins with real-time AI for industrial automation

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA software - Omniverse, Metropolis, Isaac and cuOpt - combine to create an AI gym where robots and AI agents can work out and be evaluated in complex industrial spaces.

News

GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.

News

MODEX 2024: Peak Technologies exhibits machine vision technologies

March 13, 2024 · Peak Technologies showcased its machine vision technologies with partner Zebra Technologies during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.

News

2024 Robotics Applications Conference announces call for speakers

March 6, 2024 · The 2024 Robotics Applications Conference is seeking participants who can share how deploying and integrating robots address real-world challenges faced by supply chain and manufacturing end users.

Sponsored Content

Webinar: How small and midsize businesses can get started with robots

March 1, 2024 · John Santagate of Körber Supply Chain Software will join Robotics 24/7 for a discussion on the state of small and midsize businesses getting started with robots.

News

Integrated logistics provider ArcBest announces Vaux Smart Autonomy

February 15, 2024 · ArcBest’s autonomously and remotely-operated AMR forklifts will integrate with its Vaux Freight Movement System, offering end-to-end material handling integration.

News

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announces third cohort winners

February 13, 2024 · From a pitching competition at the Sixth Sense Summit, Flexxbotics and Zaptic were selected for their workcell digitization and connected worker platform, respectively.

News

Ryder, Kodiak Robotics open truckport for autonomous trucks in Houston

February 2, 2024 · Ryder and Kodiak Robotics teamed up to open a truckport for autonomous trucks in Houston as the organizations prepare to roll out driverless vehicles in 2024.

News

Robotics integrators Exotec, Conveyco install Skypod system for Lane Automotive

January 30, 2024 · Exotec’s Skypod automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) helps performance auto parts supplier Lane Automotive fulfill parts orders during peak racing season.

Email Sign Up

Get news, papers, media and research delivered. Sign up for our free newsletters.

Stay up-to-date with news and resources you need to do your job. Research industry trends, compare companies and get weekly market intelligence with Robotics 24/7.

Robotics 24/7 newsletter

Editors' Picks

From AI Agents to Robot Action: Building the Edge Architecture for Physical AI
From AI Agents to Robot Action: Building the Edge Architecture for Physical AI

Edge computing gives AI agents the processing power to turn instructions into…

OSARO SightWorks advances AI-powered robotic picking and packing
OSARO SightWorks advances AI-powered robotic picking and packing

Platform helps robots adapt to complex tasks