Topic: Automotive

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Universal Robots Reports $85M in Revenue for Q1 2022

April 28, 2022 · Numbers continue to rise for Universal Robots, the global market leader for collaborative robot arms.

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HAI Robotics to Display HAIPICK Case Handling System at Intralogistica Italia 2022 Trade Show

April 27, 2022 · With live demonstrations of its HAIPICK A42 autonomous case-handling robot for warehouses and factories, HAI Robotics will have a presence at the Intralogistica Italia 2022 trade show.

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Seegrid Mobile Robots Make Material Flow More Reliable at Sumitomo Drive Technologies

April 20, 2022 · Seegrid helped Sumitomo Drive Technologies haul parts and equipment between an existing assembly facility and a new warehouse with the Seegrid Palion Tow Tractor.

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Autonomous EV Maker ICONIQ to Enter SPAC Merger With East Stone Acquisition

April 18, 2022 · ICONIQ, an autonomous and electric vehicle manufacturer that now does business as NWTN, is establishing a new subsidiary with East Stone Corp.

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Haomo Raises Series A+ Funding in Attempt to Pull Ahead in Chinese Self-Driving Race

April 14, 2022 · Haomo.AI, which has raised millions from investors including the Bank of China, plans to spend its latest funding on hiring and R&D for Level 2 to 4 autonomous vehicles.

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Bosch Buys Five AI to Accelerate Autonomous Driving Software Development

April 13, 2022 · Bosch and Five said the software building blocks their cloud-based toolchain engineering environments complement each other and will be merged for self-driving safety.

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Comau Introduces N-220 Industrial Robot With Streamlined Design for Ease of Use

April 11, 2022 · Comau says its new N-220-2.7 industrial robot arm has a modular design for ease of use, integration, and maintenance.

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Webinar: Mobile Robots Offer Flexibility for Manufacturing

April 11, 2022 · In this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, the speakers will discuss how factory and warehouse operators can evaluate and manage mobile robotics hardware and software for optimal efficiency.

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6 Robotics Experts Reflect on MODEX 2022

April 8, 2022 · MODEX 2022 was one of the first big in-person trade shows in a long time. Exhibitors, speakers, and attendees discuss their favorite robots, new trends, and more.

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Tennant Adds Lithium-Ion Batteries to Three Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots

April 6, 2022 · Tennant Co. has added lithium-ion batteries as an option to three of its autonomous floor-cleaning robots running on BrainOS. It said they will ease usage and maintenance.

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4 Robotics Hardware and Software Trends to Follow in 2022

April 3, 2022 · From robotics-as-a-service models encouraging adoption to the development of multi-purpose robots, Meili Robots looks at how robotics hardware and software will grow this year.

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Manufacturers Turn to Robotic Welders to Address Labor Shortages

April 2, 2022 · Shortages of skilled labor are continuing worldwide. Robotic welders are coming to help fill the gap for manufacturers.

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Collaborative Robots Bring Productivity

March 28, 2022 · In this free download, we look at how collaborative robots, a fast-growing area of automation, are increasingly helping manufacturers and other users improve productivity.

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10 Companies Riding the Mobile Robot Wave

March 26, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are fast becoming more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilitates. Here is a look at some of the most interesting players in the space.

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Waymo to Remove Drivers as Part of San Francisco Autonomous Ride Hailing Tester Program

March 23, 2022 · In response to feedback from participants of its autonomous ride-hailing test program in San Francisco, Waymo said it will begin to offer fully autonomous rides in the city.

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Ford Using KUKA Robot at Automotive Facility for 3D Printing

March 21, 2022 · Productivity has increased since Ford installed a KUKA robot at is advanced manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich. The robot is being used to move 3D printed parts.

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General Motors Purchases SoftBank Vision Fund’s Stake in Self Driving Company Cruise for $2.1B

March 21, 2022 · SoftBank Vision Fund has sold its stake in Cruise to General Motors four years after initially investing in the self-driving vehicle developer.

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ABB Robotics President Predicts Automation and Robotics Trends for 2022

March 19, 2022 · ABB new Robotics Division president notes that electric vehicles, collaborative robots, e-commerce acceleration, and the need for retraining will all be trending this year.

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Toyota Ventures Opens 2022 Call for Factory of the Future Innovation

March 18, 2022 · Toyota Ventures' third global call of innovation seeks startups that can apply AI, robotics, and other technologies to enable Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing.

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Hyundai Motor India Deploys Sherpa Robots From Ati Motors

March 15, 2022 · Hyundai Motor India wanted to reduce worker fatigue in feeding automotive parts, and it identified Ati Motors' Sherpa mobile robots as the solution.

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