Topic: Retail

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Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen 5G, Edge AI Systems for Autonomous Mobile Robots and Drones

May 10, 2022 · Qualcomm said its new Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform and RB5 AMR Reference Design will bring 5G and edge AI to systems for industrial automation, delivery, urban air mobility, and more.

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Vimaan Robotics Comes to Market With End-to-End Inventory System, Amazon Support

May 9, 2022 · Vimaan Robotics emerged from stealth in January 2022 and in April got backing from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. Its CEO explains its inventory value proposition and plans for growth.

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Berkshire Grey Partners With Logistex to Deliver Logistics Automation in the U.K.

May 9, 2022 · Berkshire Grey has partnered with Logistex, offering its AI-driven robotics through the U.K.-based systems integrator to help e-commerce operations keep up with shifting demand.

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Southie Autonomy Picks Up $2.5M in Seed Funding, Plus $5M in Robot Lease Financing

May 9, 2022 · Southie Autonomy, a resident startup at MassRobotics, has obtained seed funding, as well as financing for its robotics-as-a-service offering, which promises "no-code" robot operations.

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Logistics Robots Have Arrived, Finds 2022 Robotics Survey

May 8, 2022 · Logistics automation and warehouse robotics continue to spread apace, found a Peerless Research Group survey around MODEX 2022. It examined areas of interest and barriers to adoption.

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Ambi Robotics Returns to Berkeley and Expands Headquarters

May 7, 2022 · Ambi Robotics, which produces AI-driven, parcel-sorting robots, is stepping into a new space as it rapidly expands its customer base and product development.

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Berkshire Grey Announces BG FLEX Mobile Robot Platform for Faster Fulfillment

May 5, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's BG FLEX modular platform, which uses AI and mobile robots to accelerate e-commerce order fulfillment and other warehouse operations, is now generally available.

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Fulfyld Picks inVia Robotics’ Automated Systems for Faster Order Fulfillment

May 3, 2022 · Fulfyld, a third-party logistics provider, has chosen inVia's PickerWall system, Picker mobile robots, Logic AI-powered warehouse execution software, and Robot Operations Center for support.

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Automation Dawns on a New Day for Warehouses and Distribution Centers

May 3, 2022 · Automation is rising to help fulfillment centers meet the challenges of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and accelerated customer expectations, but be aware of integration challenges.

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Brain Corp Doubles in Europe, to Demonstrate Inventory Scan Tech With Tennant

May 2, 2022 · Brain Corp's new BrainOS-powered Inventory Scan tower accessory will be fitted to Tennant autonomous floor scrubbers and demonstrated at Interclean in Amsterdam.

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7 Pizza Making Robot Startups Trying to Get a Slice of the Pie and 2 That Couldn’t Cut It

April 30, 2022 · What's better than a slice of pizza? Check out these startups trying to make the process of making and ordering a pizza cheaper, faster, and more convenient.

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Fabric Opens Dallas Micro-Fulfillment Center to Meet E-Commerce Demands

April 28, 2022 · Fabric has opened a new micro-fulfillment center in Dallas as part of its growing network of MFCs.

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Dexai Robotics’ Alfred Acts as Sous Chef at Boston BONAPITA Restaurant

April 28, 2022 · Dexai Robotics, which designed its Alfred collaborative robot to be adaptable with AI and computer vision, is rolling out the food-preparation system to a fast-casual site in Massachusetts.

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Ottonomy Plans to Expand Robot Deliveries, Shows RaaS Offerings at AUVSI Xponential

April 27, 2022 · Ottonomy, whose Ottobots are designed to autonomously deliver goods both indoors and outdoors, is expanding its trials worldwide and exhibiting at AUVSI Xponential this week.

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Miso Robotics Joins Jack in the Box to Test Flippy 2 and Sippy Restaurant Robots

April 26, 2022 · Miso Robotics will pilot its Flippy 2 frying robot and Sippy automated drink station with Jack in the Box to help address workforce challenges and improve customer service.

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Ryder Opens Third Multiclient Distribution Center in Columbus

April 25, 2022 · Ryder said the omnichannel facility, which uses automated picking robots and software, is part of its new supply chain offering, ‘Ryder E-Commerce by Whiplash.’

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Glacier Raises Seed Funding to Develop Recycling Robots for Sustainability

April 22, 2022 · Glacier, a startup that emerged from stealth this week, is developing AI-driven automation for recycling that it says is more affordable and space-efficient than other systems.

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Addverb Technologies and Davinci Micro Fulfillment Partner to Expand Shipping Operations

April 20, 2022 · Addverb Technologies is working with Davinci Micro Fulfillment as it scales up e-commerce fulfillment center operations in North America.

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Dexai Robotics CEO Talks Alfred Food Serving Cobot

April 19, 2022 · Founded in 2018, Dexai Robotics is aiming to disrupt the restaurant industry with its collaborative robot Alfred.

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MHS Global and Fortna to Merge, Forming Materials Handling Multinational

April 19, 2022 · MHS, which provides materials handling automation and integration services, said its combination with Fortna's warehouse operating software, will give end-to-end support for logistics providers.

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