Automate 2023 Recap, AI Ethics, and the ‘Receding Horizon’ Problem
May 30, 2023
Automate 2023 featured interesting discussions around the future of AI and robotics, ethical development, and the growing demand for automation, writes ffVC's Oliver Mitchell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FANUC America Introduces High-Payload Cobots and Sponsors Automate Education Pavilion
May 22, 2023
FANUC America said its latest collaborative robots, which feature enhanced payload capacity, are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications such as palletizing.
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.
MiR to Feature Latest Autonomous Mobile Robot Innovations at Automate 2023
May 18, 2023
MiR plans to show its full range of mobile robots and its MiR Insights software, as well as to discuss how artificial intelligence can facilitate robotics deployments, at Automate.
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RIOS CEO Provides Perspective on Robotics Investments, Tech Trends
May 16, 2023
Bernard Casse, the founder and CEO of RIOS Intelligent Machines, explores the transformative potential of robotics in the contemporary business landscape, even with economic constraints.
Mitsubishi Electric Makes Strategic Investment in Clearpath Robotics
May 15, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric said its strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, whose OTTO Motors unit makes mobile robots, will strengthen their commercial collaboration and serve global demand.
DHL Supply Chain Expresses Confidence in Locus Robotics With Fleet Expansion
May 12, 2023
DHL Supply Chain has worked with several automation suppliers, and its vote of confidence in Locus Robotics demonstrates how partnerships can mitigate market uncertainty.
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Raymond to Showcase Automated Systems at Automate 2023
May 11, 2023
Raymond and its partners Andersen Material Handling and Integrated System Design will show integrated robots, telematics, and other intralogistics innovations at Automate 2023.
DHL Supply Chain to Deploy 5,000 Locus Origin Robots Across Multiple Sites
May 11, 2023
DHL Supply Chain said its expanded fleet of mobile robots from Locus Robotics will further enhance its e-commerce fulfillment, retail replenishment, and healthcare logistics capabilities.
Otto Group Works With Covariant to Apply AI Robotics to Its Logistics Network
May 10, 2023
Otto Group, which claimed to be one of Europe's largest online retailers, plans to deploy hundreds of robots using Covariant's "brain" in its fulfillment centers.
Real Life Robotics Partners With InDro Robotics to Support Last Mile Robotic Delivery
May 10, 2023
Real Life Robotics, which has developed systems for robotic delivery at scale, has partnered with InDro Robotics to support and scale systems to address labor shortages.
ABB to Demonstrate Next Generation Robots at Automate 2023
May 9, 2023
ABB Robotics is going big at Automate and Automatica, with an expanded line of collaborative robots, rebranded mobile robots, and systems for applications like painting and welding.
Productive Robotics to Highlight Cobots, Vision System, and ‘No Code’ Programming at Automate 2023
May 8, 2023
Productive Robotics is the latest cobot maker to announce that it will be showcasing at A3's Automate show later this month in Detroit.
6 River Systems Handoff a Sign for Mobile Robot Vendors to Demonstrate Value, Say Analysts
May 8, 2023
6 River Systems, which reportedly experienced layoffs around its sale from Shopify to Ocado, is an example of mobile robot suppliers striving to survive current challenges, said investors and analysts.
