Automate 2024: Monday recap of robotics news and notes from Chicago
May 6, 2024
Automate 2024 opened from McCormick Place in Chicago as automation professionals, organizations, educators, students and more saw live demonstrations and took in sessions from organizations around the globe.
Flexiv Rizon 4 adaptive robot arms get a grip on recycling
April 23, 2024
In recognition of Earth Day, Flexiv announced an automated recycling station that uses its improved Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper with Automated Cleaning Station.
Avidbots announces launch of Kas autonomous cleaning robot
April 10, 2024
Avidbots announced the release of its Kas autonomous cleaning robot, a new fully autonomous floor scrubber that the company hopes will expand to new markets in robotic cleaning.
Tennant announces specifications of its first purpose-built AMR floor scrubber
March 27, 2024
Tennant Company’s X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber is powered by robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp’s BrainOS Robotics Platform.
MODEX 2024: Covariant introduces RFM-1 to give robots human-like ability to reason
March 11, 2024
Covariant released its RFM-1 to provide robots the human-like ability to reason at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.
Pudu Robotics launches KettyBot Pro for personalized customer experience
January 31, 2024
Pudu Robotics announced its new KettyBot Pro delivery and reception robot with enhanced features like smart trays inspection and a new RGBD camera.
ARO launches Roboworx subsidiary brand for robotic service and support
January 3, 2024
Roboworx, a subsidiary brand of Administrative Resource Options Inc (ARO), aims to provide service, support and customer success for robotics users across multiple industries.
Sidework Rebrands From Backbar, Raises Capital to Help Hospitality With Beverage Automation
October 24, 2023
Sidework said the rebranding marks its shift from being a dispenser manufacturer to being a provider of beverage automation and other technologies.
RobotLAB Wins Innovation Award, Integrates Service Robots Across Industries
October 17, 2023
RobotLAB, which received recognition at the Daytime Beauty Awards, has applied robotics and AI to health, hospitality, and education applications.
RobotLAB Franchises Robot Integration Services With New Partners in North Carolina
September 26, 2023
RobotLAB franchisees plan to open multiple branches in the Carolinas to support integration of cleaning and service robots for the over 31,000 businesses in the territory.
Aura Humanoid to Interact With Sphere Guests in Las Vegas
September 19, 2023
Sphere said its humanoid 'spokesbot' and storyteller will be the first-of-its-kind guide at the next-generation entertainment venue.
Seoul Metropolitan Government to Invest $160M in Assistive Systems, Robot Cluster
July 31, 2023
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to support startups, promote healthcare and service robotics to the public, and build a robotics cluster.
Hyundai Elevator Signs Pact With LG Electronics, KT to Coordinate Elevators and Robots
July 28, 2023
Hyundai Elevator last year released an open API to enable its elevators to communicate with service robots, and its new agreement intends to promote more connected systems.
ForwardX Robotics Releases Flex 60-T Mobile Robot for Cage Trolley Docking and Towing
July 25, 2023
ForwardX said its Flex 60-T autonomous mobile robot is the first one for docking and towing cage trolleys, which are used in warehouses, factories, and other environments.
Thoro.ai Continues Work With Big Joe Forklifts and Nilfisk to Advance Autonomy Stack for Mobile Robots
July 12, 2023
Big Joe Forklift recently launched a new pallet mover in collaboration with Thoro.ai. Robotics 24/7 visited Thoro.ai's headquarters to learn about the partnership and the company's goals.
BlueBotics Brings Mobile Robots Outside With ANT Everywhere
June 28, 2023
BlueBotics said its ANT everywhere extension to its Autonomous Navigation Technology enables mobile robots to move outdoors with the same accuracy as indoors.
Indxx Talks About Top 10 ETF Index With Samsung, Economic Conditions for Robotics Investment
June 24, 2023
Indxx, which provides information for exchange-traded funds, will create the basis for a Samsung Asset Management fund. A Indxx managing partner identifies sectors of opportunity.
RobotLAB Adds Bear Robotics to Restaurant and Hospitality Automation Partners
June 12, 2023
RobotLAB, which offers integration of service robots through a franchise program, has partnered with Bear Robotics to deploy Servi systems in restaurants across the U.S.
Ottonomy Launches Ottobot at Rome Airport, Obtains Investment From Aeroporti di Roma Ventures
June 2, 2023
Ottonomy conducted a successful proof of concept of its mobile delivery robots at Rome Fiumicino International Airport and has received investment from ADR Ventures.
Humanoid Robotics Industry Continues Expanding Capabilities, Finds The Brainy Insights
April 15, 2023
Humanoid robot developers are making technical progress, reports The Brainy Insights, and their full market potential has yet to be realized as capabilities mature.
