Machina Labs Exits Stealth With Series A Funding for Software-Defined Manufacturing
November 19, 2021
Machina Labs says its robotic and AI metalworking capabilities go beyond current methods of shaping and finishing, so more complex parts can be made efficiently and cost-effectively.
FANUC America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications to Address Robotics Skills Shortage
November 19, 2021
FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are working with Nocti Business Solutions to stack their certifications for certified production technicians and robot operators.
Fieldin Acquires Midnight Robotics, Begins Deploying Autonomous Farming Platform in California
November 17, 2021
Fieldin says the combination of its smart farm operations management platform with Midnight Robotics' autonomous driving retrofit kit will enable farmers to get actionable data.
Nommi Partners With C3 to Build Robotic Kitchens Offering Food Bowls Around the Clock
November 17, 2021
To meet demand for fast, convenient, and nutritious food, Nommi is developing a robotic kitchen that will prepare branded bowls, starting with 'Iron Chef' Morimoto's Sa'Moto.
GXO Logistics Credits Warehouse Automation for Strong Q3 Results
November 13, 2021
Automation, e-commerce, and outsourcing are the tailwinds helping GXO Logistics grow, according to executives at the global logistics provider, which reported strong Q3 earnings.
10 Technologies for Autonomous Vehicle, Robotics Developers From NVIDIA’s GTC 2021
November 12, 2021
From autonomous trucks to robots in factories and warehouses, NVIDIA made a host of announcements at its GTC event, including new libraries, integrations, and simulation products.
OnRobot Debuts WebLytics Software for Collaborative Robotics Applications
November 11, 2021
OnRobot, which provides plug-and-play end effectors for collaborative robot applications, has launched its WebLytics software for real-time monitoring and data analytics.
Honeywell Announces New Automated Storage and Retrieval System
November 11, 2021
An automated storage and retrieval system from Honeywell uses machine learning and AI for order fulfillment, product sequencing, returns processing, manufacturing kitting, and more.
Berkshire Grey Secures $36M in New Orders, $25M in Repeat Orders
November 11, 2021
Berkshire Grey has received orders from new and returning customers for its order-fulfillment robots and software, and retailer Bealls is using its automation to speed up replenishment.
Kodiak Robotics Raises $125M Series B to Advance Self-Driving Trucks
November 10, 2021
Kodiak Robotics, which has raised $165 million to date, plans to continue growing its staff and developing and offering self-driving, long-haul freight across the U.S.
Cionic Feasibility Study Finds Neural Sleeve Provides Significant Improvement to Gait
November 10, 2021
Cionic said its Neural Sleeve is the first algorithm-powered bionic clothing to help people with neurological disorders regain functional movement in everyday activities
Ambarella Acquires Radar Perception Software Firm Oculii for $307.5M
November 8, 2021
Ambarella, which makes systems on a chip for computer vision, said its acquisition of radar AI provider Oculii will provide greater perception for autonomous vehicles and robots.
Einride Rolls Into U.S. Shipping Market With Remote Truck Driver, New Products, and New York HQ
November 5, 2021
Einride has hired its first remote truck driver as part of its expansion in the U.S. The Swedish digital shipping provider is also releasing customized hardware and software.
Activ Surgical Completes First In-Human Procedures to Demonstrate Intelligence, Sensing Platform
November 3, 2021
Activ Surgical said its ActivInsights augmented reality suite and ActivSight imaging module for assisting surgeons, was successful in the first human trials in Texas.
Axon and Fotokite Offer Tethered Drones for Public Safety
November 2, 2021
The Fotokite Sigma UAS tethered drone doesn't require an FAA pilot's license for public safety personnel to operate it, and it now works with Axon's evidence management and livestreaming.
Autobrains Raises $101M Series C Funding for Autonomous Vehicle AI
November 1, 2021
To achieve self-learning AI, Autobrains maps raw data to signatures, which are then analyzed for patterns to form concepts, leading to real-time perception of complex environments.
Einride and GE Appliances Announce First Electric, Autonomous Truck Fleet in the U.S.
November 1, 2021
As part of its $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and distribution, GE Appliances is working with Einride to bring the autonomous pods to U.S. corporate campuses.
American Robotics CEO Discusses Drone Development From the Lab to Real World Use
October 28, 2021
As American Robotics merges with Ondas, commercializes its Scout drone with FAA approval for BVLOS operations, and expands staff and headquarters, its CEO discusses the choices it made.
ABB Launches FlexLoader M for Modular Machine Tending
October 27, 2021
FlexLoader M line offers machine loading and unloading options for foundries, die-casting operations, and machining centers. ABB says its modular approach makes scaling up easy.
Open-RMF Addresses Growing Robotics Interoperability Needs
October 27, 2021
From simulation to management of robot fleets in heterogeneous environments, Open Robotics' Open-RMF is an open-source approach to interoperability that is different than other efforts.
