Topic: Autonomy

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Geek+ and FDL Group Implement Sorting Robots to Accelerate E-Commerce

September 9, 2021 · With the help of integrator FDL Group, Geek+ has deployed 29 sorting robots to help employees at an Athinaiki S.A. warehouse in Greece, facilitating last-mile deliveries.

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Top 10 Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of August 2021

September 8, 2021 · In August 2021, the total number of deals and their dollar value fell from the previous month, but industrial automation, self-driving cars, and logistics still thrived.

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Ossia Receives European, U.K. Regulatory Approval for Cota Wireless Power System

September 8, 2021 · Ossia, which has developed the proprietary Cota system for remote wireless power delivery to specific devices, has obtained regulatory approvals in the U.S., U.K., and Europe.

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Piaggio Fast Forward Obtains Patent for Self-Driving Cargo Robots

September 7, 2021 · Piaggio Fast Forward has been modeling human behavior to enable its mobile robots to autonomously follow pedestrians in dynamic indoor and outdoor environments.

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Robotics Retraining Gives eKAMI Graduate a New Career at MiR

September 6, 2021 · Not only has Mobile Industrial Robots donated equipment to the East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, but it has also found people who have gained in-demand skills.

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NASA Perseverance Rover Cores First Rock on Mars

September 3, 2021 · NASA reported that the robotic arm and drill on the Perseverance rover has collected a rock sample on Mars in its second attempt, but it needs more images to confirm.

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stow Group Acquires Raiser Robotics, Creates Warehouse Automation Unit

September 2, 2021 · Belgium-based stow Group is acquiring German startup Raiser Robotics and its automated storage and retrieval system to add to its new warehouse automation group.

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Korber and Locus Robotics Help Sports Retailer evo Respond to E-Commerce Growth

September 2, 2021 · When lifestyle and sporting goods retailer evo had difficulty keeping up with e-commerce demand, it turned to Körber and Locus Robotics for a rapid picking improvement.

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Unikie and Valmet Automotive Develop Automated Valet Parking for Logistics

September 2, 2021 · Finland-based Unikie is testing Automated Factory Parking technology that doesn't require cars to be self-driving to be autonomously moved in factory premises.

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9 Robotics and AI Companies Make Futurology List of 101 Silicon Valley Innovators

September 2, 2021 · Silicon Valley is home to hundreds of robotics and AI companies, but here are nine innovators worth watching in autonomous vehicles, dexterous manipulation, and more.

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Gulf Testing Solutions Enterprise Joins Microdrones Global Distribution Network

September 1, 2021 · GTS will offer Microdrones' lidar sensors, drones, and surveying software to construction, oil and gas, and agriculture customers in Oman.

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Xiaomi Acquires DeepMotion as It Moves Into Automotive Sector

September 1, 2021 · Xiaomi has reported record Q2 revenue and is diversifying from consumer electronics into electric and autonomous vehicles with its purchase of Deep Motion Technology.

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RC Mowers Demonstrates Remotely Operated Robotic Mowers, Finds Nationwide Demand

September 1, 2021 · Commercial lawn mowing is a good application for robotic mowers, particularly for difficult terrain. RC Motors is demonstrating its remotely controlled mowers across the U.S.

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Motional and Hyundai Unveil IONIQ 5 Driverless Robotaxi

August 31, 2021 · Motional and Hyundai Motor Group have collaborated on the electric, driverless robotaxi, which is based on Hyundai's IONIQ 5 and will enter commercial service in 2023.

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Velodyne Lidar, MOV.AI Team Up to Help Developers of Industrial Mobile Robot Applications

August 31, 2021 · Velodyne Lidar's Puck sensors, plus MOV.AI's ROS-based Robotics Engine Platform, will enable developers to build mobile robots for dynamic environments, say partners.

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OhmniLabs Provides Telepresence Robots to eKAMI, Industrial Users

August 31, 2021 · OhmniLabs, which has grown threefold over the past year, is serving growing demand for telepresence robots in multiple industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gatik Raises Series B Funding, Expands Autonomous Trucking Operations in Texas

August 31, 2021 · Gatik has raised funding to continue developing and expanding its fleets of autonomous box trucks across North America, starting with a new logistics hub in Texas.

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Attabotics Files Patent Infringment Suit Against Urbx Over Robot Shuttles

August 30, 2021 · As the market for automated storage and retrieval systems grows, so too is competition. Attabotics alleges that Urbx's dual-robot system infringes on multiple patents.

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Nuro to Build Autonomous Vehicle Testing, Manufacturing Facilities in Nevada

August 30, 2021 · Nuro, which has developed autonomous vehicles for robotic deliveries, is building a factory with BYD North America and taking over part of the Las Vegas Speedway.

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Formic Offers Robotics as a Service and Financing to Manufacturers

August 30, 2021 · With an hourly rate for robotics as a service, Formic says its financing and deployment offering can reduce customer risk and let manufacturers to more easily adopt robots.

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