Top 10 Robotics Transactions of April 2021
May 3, 2021
Even not including the largest deals in AI and autonomous vehicles from April 2021, the month still featured multimillion-dollar transactions in exoskeletons, delivery robots, and surgical systems.
Velodyne Lidar Agrees to Provide Sensors for Gatik Autonomous Middle-Mile Network
April 23, 2021
Gatik said its autonomous delivery trucks are working around the clock for Fortune 100 companies, and they will continue to use Velodyne Lidar Alpha Prime and Ultra Puck sensors.
Toyota Consolidates Global Autonomous Systems Software Development in T-Hive
April 20, 2021
TICO's T-Hive unit will be in the Netherlands and coordinate autonomous systems research among Toyota Material Handling, Raymond, Bastian Solutions, and Vanderlande.
Vecna Robotics to Demonstrate How AMRs, Orchestration Can Boost ROI at ProMat DX
April 12, 2021
At the virtual ProMat DX materials handling event this week, Vecna Robotics will demonstrate its latest mobile robots and the Pivotal software for users.
TuSimple Readies for $1.1B Self-Driving Truck IPO
April 8, 2021
TuSimple said its software and services for autonomous trucking can address safety, labor shortages, and sustainability.
Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021
April 5, 2021
From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.
Aurora and Volvo Partner to Accelerate the Deployment of Autonomous Trucks
April 4, 2021
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with Aurora to jointly develop and deploy an autonomous system for hub-to-hub transportation in North America.
Embark Universal Interface Designed to Add Self-Driving Tech to Existing Trucks
April 1, 2021
The Embark Universal Interface will accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology across carriers, says Embark.
Plus to Conduct Supervised Autonomous Truck Pilot in China for SF Express
March 27, 2021
Plus, formerly Plus.ai, said its pilot with SF Express in China has demonstrated improvements in safety, operator comfort, and fuel efficiency.
Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
Quicktron Completes C+ Funding Led by KION Group and Prosperity7 Ventures
January 11, 2021
Mobile robot vendor Quicktron announces completion of C+ funding round
What’s Next: Implementing ‘Touchless’ DCs Through Advanced Warehouse Systems
January 6, 2021
The ability to automate distribution center operations with AI and convergence of warehouse control, execution, and management systems is coming.
Is Now the Time for Robotic Lift Trucks?
December 28, 2020
Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of...
How NFI Industries Is Meeting the Innovation Challenge
November 23, 2020
The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.
NorthShore Care Supply Applies Autonomous Mobile Robots to New Uses
November 16, 2020
NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.
The Future of Freight: Einride Unveils New Driverless Vehicles for Autonomous Freight Hauling
October 9, 2020
Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021.
Lift Truck Tech: Trends Converge Around Labor Efficiencies
October 6, 2020
The shiny new technology may be autonomous lift trucks, but the driverless truck is far from the only trend—and may not be the best step for some operations....
Automating Dolly Positioning and Pallet Pocket Detection Tasks in Distribution Centers
September 28, 2020
SensorApps to allow for smooth automated flexibility of mobile robots in the warehouse.
Autonomous Vehicle Design: An Exercise in Complexity
September 15, 2020
Vendors find new ways to build up toolkits for AV construction and simulation.
NorthShore Care Supply Optimizes Processes With AMRs and Carts
September 14, 2020
Autonomous mobile robots bring a new level of productivity to the handling of bulky cartons.