Topic: Retail

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Locus Robotics Breaks Ground for New Global Headquarters in Wilmington, Mass.

July 26, 2023 · Locus Robotics said its new headquarters, which it expects to open early next year, will consolidate operations, showcase its technologies to customers, and help retain talent.

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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.

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Put Walls an Opportunity to Add Innovation to the Warehouse

July 25, 2023 · Put walls are an opportunity to add the latest automation and AI to improve warehouse efficiency and meet e-commerce demand, noted several suppliers and users.

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GXO Logistics Appoints Adrian Stoch as Chief Automation Officer

July 25, 2023 · GXO Logistics, which said it has deployed a record amount of operational technology, has created the role of chief automation officer to lead strategy for automation and AI.

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Eyewear Industry Streamlines Customer Experience Through Robotics and AI

July 23, 2023 · The eyewear industry is adopting automation to meet market demand, from 3D printing for personalized production and robotic fulfillment to AI and AR for e-commerce.

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NEURA Robotics Raises $55M to Drive International Expansion for Cognitive Robots

July 20, 2023 · NEURA Robotics has raised more than $130 million to date as it develops "cognitive" collaborative, mobile, and humanoid robots plus a platform for partners and developers.

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Verity Gets Investment From Qualcomm for Inventory Drone Race

July 17, 2023 · Verity, which has developed autonomous drones and data analytics to improve inventory management for 'zero-error warehouses,' welcomed Qualcomm Ventures to its backers.

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Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics Jointly Launch Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

July 14, 2023 · Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics have announced an advanced manufacturing consortium to jointly offer storage systems, reduce waste packaging, and serve new markets.

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Simbe Robotics Raises $28M Series B to Continue Global Expansion for Inventory Robots

July 13, 2023 · Simbe Robotics has received equity funding led by Eclipse Ventures to accelerate development of its mobile robots and software to deliver retail visibility and insights.

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ForwardX Robotics Names Richmond Rolling Solutions Exclusive Distribution Partner for Mobile Robots

July 13, 2023 · ForwardX is working with Richmond Rolling Solutions to distribute its robots and software in Australia and New Zealand, and it showed its product line at U.S. trade shows.

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Kivnon Makes and Installs 5,000 Mobile Robots in 20 Countries

July 11, 2023 · Kivnon has grown since its founding in 2009 to serve industries including logistics, automotive, and retail with its mobile robots such as the K05 Twister model.

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Telexistence Raises $170M in Series B Including Funding From SoftBank Group

July 7, 2023 · Telexistence plans to accelerate mass production and distribution of its service robots at retail stores across North America with SoftBank as a partner and investor.

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Mission Design and OSARO Collaborate to Deploy, Optimize Warehouse Automation

June 28, 2023 · Mission Design is applying its experience with integrating warehouse automation to help deploy OSARO's SightWorks vision and control software for kitting.

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FANUC to Showcase Robot Arms and a Diversity of Applications at Automatica

June 26, 2023 · FANUC has provided a sneak peek of what it plans to showcase at the popular Germany tradeshow this week.

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Photoneo Releases AI Extension Modules for Faster, More Efficient Pallet Unloading

June 23, 2023 · Photoneo said its new Depalletization module for its existing 3D picking enables rapid unloading of varied boxes, while the Delayering tool can pick a full layer at a time.

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Exotec Names Hy-Tek Intralogistics Global Integrator of the Year at ExoDay 2023

June 21, 2023 · Exotec said Hy-Tek Intralogistics matched its culture of customer service and has been an exceptional integrator of its warehouse automation for its first annual award.

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E-Grocer Rohilk Group to Expand Use of Brightpick’s Robots After Successful Pilot in Prague Fulfillment Center

June 21, 2023 · Rohlik Group plans to deploy BrightPick's systems throughout Europe throughout 2023 and 2024.

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Hikrobot, MOV.AI, and BOWE Group Partner to Offer Autonomous Pallet Movers Worldwide

June 21, 2023 · Hikrobot has deployed MOV.AI's Robotics Engine Platform on its F4-1000 pallet mover, which systems integrator BOWE Group will offer to customers across industries.

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Swisslog Integrates Software, Storage to Help Northern Tool + Equipment Meet Omnichannel Demand

June 18, 2023 · Swisslog is deploying automation including its SynQ software and an AutoStore system to help Northern Tool + Equipment grow both retail and online fulfillment.

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Exotec Named ‘Overall Robotics Company of the Year’ by SupplyTech Breakthrough

June 16, 2023 · Exotec hosted ExoDay in Atlanta, showing its technologies and services and discussing with integrators and customers how automation can meet supply chain challenges.

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