Magna International Acquires Optimus Ride Engineering Team
January 11, 2022
Magna, a major automotive technology supplier, has acquired self-driving shuttle developer Optimus Ride and will add its employees to its driver-assist efforts.
Aptiv Acquires Wind River From TPG for Edge Software, Connected Devices
January 11, 2022
Aptiv, which has developed software for connected vehicles, says it will acquire intelligent edge software provider Wind River to enable the software-defined future.
Universal Robots CEO Discusses Cobot Leader’s Outlook for 2022
January 11, 2022
Universal Robots expects strong growth in 2022, despite the pandemic and the need to educate small businesses on the potential benefits of cobots, says Kim Povlsen.
Indy Autonomous Challenge at CES 2022 Revs Up for Head-to-Head Race
January 7, 2022
After a successful competition in October 2021, the Indy Autonomous Challenge is testing self-driving racecars at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The lead organizer describes the challenge.
TDK Announces RoboKit1 Platforms for Robotics Developers at CES 2022
January 7, 2022
The TDK RoboKit1 platform joins the SmartRobotics family, includes several sensors and controllers, and is compatible with ROS, said TDK's InvenSense unit.
Hy-Tek Holdings Acquires Fellow Integrator Advanced Handling Systems
January 5, 2022
Hy-Tek Holdings is acquiring Advanced Handling Systems and adding the automation systems integrator to its Hy-Tek Material Handling group serving varied applications.
Formant Raises Series A Funding for Cloud-Based Robot Fleet Management Platform
January 5, 2022
Formant plans to double in size as demand grows for its technology for managing heterogeneous fleets of robots in industries such as logistics and agriculture.
RE2 Robotics Recaps 2021 Successes and Looks Ahead to 2022
January 5, 2022
RE2 Robotics, which develops mobile manipulation robots and software, noted that its technology found uses in aviation, construction, and healthcare, with applications still growing.
Ambarella Launches CV3 AI Domain Controller for Autonomous Vehicle Perception
January 4, 2022
Ambarella says its CV3 domain controller offers single-chip high performance for AI and sensor fusion at low power for autonomous vehicles and driver-assist systems.
NVIDIA Offers Isaac AMR Platform to Aid $10T Logistics Industry
January 4, 2022
NVIDIA Isaac AMR includes DeepMap for mapping, Metropolis for situational awareness, and ReOpt for fleet optimization of autonomous mobile robots.
HASCO Partners With ABB to Increase Automation Among Chinese Automakers
January 4, 2022
Automotive parts supplier HASCO and robotics expert ABB have created a joint venture to develop smart automation to provide flexibility and sustainability for Chinese automakers.
Indy Autonomous Challenge Readies for Next Self-Driving Race at CES 2022
January 3, 2022
UAE and European teams to help kick off Indy Autonomous Challenge's head-to-head self-driving car race at CES 2022 in Las Vegas this week.
NVIDIA General Manager of Robotics Says ROS, Simulation Will Advance Robotics in 2022
January 3, 2022
From digital twins to fleet management, NVIDIA is bullish on the prospects for AI and robotics in 2022, says Murali Gopalakrishna, general manager for robotics at NVIDIA.
Robots Can Help Optimize Material Handling Processes in the Supply Chain
January 1, 2022
While most warehouses are not yet heavily automated, mobile robots and fleet management software offer several advantages over manual processes, says Meili Robots.
ATI Industrial Automation Provides Force/Torque Sensor for Robotic Weld Bead Removal
December 31, 2021
Material removal is typically a labor-intensive process in manufacturing, but CMU Robotics Institute researchers used an ATI sensor and a Yaskawa arm to automate it.
Velo3D Delivers First Sapphire XC System for Metal Additive Manufacturing
December 28, 2021
Velo3D delivered its first Sapphire XC metal 3D printing system to an aerospace customer, reducing production costs by as much as 75% and increasing throughput by up to 400%.
YouiBot Completes Series B Fundraising to Accelerate Mobile Robot Expansion
December 28, 2021
YouiBot has closed on two rounds of Series B funding as it continues to grow its staff and global marketing efforts for its integrated mobile robots and software.
BYD and Momenta Create DiPi Intelligent Mobility Joint Venture for Autonomous Driving
December 27, 2021
Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has partnered with autonomy software developer Momenta to establish DiPi Intelligent Mobility and scale implementation of self-driving cars.
Robotics Leaders Look Ahead to Technology, Business Developments in 2022
December 27, 2021
More human-machine collaboration, a mix of specialization and generalization, and new robotics offerings are among the things that six experts predict for 2022.
RoboSense Partners With Horizon Robotics to Accelerate Autonomous Driving
December 26, 2021
RoboSense Reached Strategic Partnership With Horizon Robotics to Accelerate Large-Scale Implementation of High-Level Autonomous Driving Solutions
