Applied Intuition to Acquire Embark Technology to Enhance Autonomous Vehicle Portfolio
May 30, 2023
Applied Intuition said it expects to integrate Embark's autonomous truck technology into its own self-driving vehicle suite and address customers' specific pain points.
NVIDIA Announces Generative AI, Isaac AMR Platform, and Electronics Industry Users at Computex
May 29, 2023
NVIDIA announced new computing hardware, simulation software, and the Isaac AMR reference platform for mobile robots at the Computex event for electronics manufacturers in Taiwan.
Geek+ Hybrid ‘Pick and Sort’ System Streamlines Retailer NEXT’s Order Processing
May 28, 2023
Geek+ has integrated more than 250 robots of two types to process 16,000 units a day for NEXT's e-commerce business and 540 stores across the U.K. and Northern Ireland.
MassRobotics and AMD Launch Competition Aimed at Spurring Use of AMD Robotic Starter Kit
May 27, 2023
MassRobotics and AMD have partnered on a new challenge designed to encourage startups to use AMD's Kira KR260 robotic starter kit.
Automate 2023 Shows Renewed Focus on Manufacturing, Partnerships, and Data as a Differentiator
May 26, 2023
Automate 2023 featured hundreds of exhibitors, and Robotics 24/7 spoke with many of them, as well as attendees and speakers to cull the latest manufacturing trends.
Figure AI Raises $70M Series A to Commercialize Humanoid Robot
May 26, 2023
Figure AI has expanded its staff and raised funding to continue development of its Figure 01 humanoid robot with the initial goal of supply chain applications.
Special Focus Issue
Automation for Small and Midsize Enterprises
May 25, 2023
In this Special Focus Issue, learn how small and midsize enterprises can get started now with robotics, thanks to collaborative applications, easier programming, and RaaS.
ForwardX Launches Heavy-Duty AMR for North American Market at Automate 2023
May 25, 2023
ForwardX Robotics is showcasing the Lynx on the Automate show floor.
Exotec Skypod to Roll Out in New Alps Logistics Warehouse in Japan
May 25, 2023
Exotec will deploy its Skypod goods-to-person robots in Nagoya, Japan. It also won a 2023 MVP Excellence Award from Manhattan Associates for its work with Alliance Automotive Group France.
Robot Sales in North America Increase by 12%, Reports IFR
May 24, 2023
The International Federation of Robotics noted that the automotive industry has driven demand for robots across North America in 2022, followed by electronics and metals and machinery.
Rainbow Robotics Showcases Cobot Arms at Automate 2023 as Part of North American Expansion
May 24, 2023
Rainbow Robotics is in Detroit this week with its lineup of affordable collaborative robot arms. It has signed a distributor agreement with Cascara Robotics.
Locus Robotics Shows Off Heavy Payload Vector and Max at Automate 2023
May 24, 2023
Locus Robotics is showing its heavy-duty and highly maneuverable autonomous mobile robots, as well as its LocusONE platform for warehouses at Automate 2023 in Detroit.
OTTO Motors Launches Dealer Program to Support Customers Throughout North America
May 23, 2023
OTTO Motors' new certified dealer program includes Toyota Material Handling Systems, Eastern Lift Truck Systems Group, MH Equipment, and more.
Melonee Wise Picks Up New Gig as Agility Robotics’ New Chief Technology Officer
May 23, 2023
Melonee Wise, formerly of Willow Garage, Fetch Robotics, and Zebra Technologies, is now the new CTO at Agility Robotics, a humanoid robot maker.
DEEP Robotics Launches Lite3 Quadruped Robot With Front Flipping Mobility
May 23, 2023
DEEP Robotics said its Lite3 quadruped robot, designed for research, educational, and hobbyist markets, has been re-engineered and is now available in Europe.
BlueBotics to Feature AMR Interoperability Software at Automate
May 22, 2023
BlueBotics is at Automate this week and is talking up its ANT service management system designed to help mobile robots navigate their environments.
RC Mowers Upgrades Remotely Operated Robotic Mowers With New R Series
May 21, 2023
RC Mowers, which makes remote-controlled robotic mowers for landscaping businesses, public works departments, and parks and roads departments, has refreshed its product line.
Aformic Offers Mobile Robots, Management Software for Flexible Manufacturing at Automate 2023
May 21, 2023
Aformic, a unit of Polish industrial systems provider AIUT, will show its Formica mobile robots and Qursor management software for materials handling in Detroit this week.
Find Your Way With NVIDIA Isaac ROS Map Localization
May 19, 2023
Before a robot can navigate, it needs to know where it is. The NVIDIA Isaac ROS Map Localization package provides a GPU-accelerated node to find the position of the robot...
Bosch Rexroth Will Showcase AMRs, Control Software, and More at Automate
May 19, 2023
Bosch Rexroth plans to display a range of systems at Automate 2023, including the MP1000R and the M200C autonomous mobile robots.
