Topic: Retail

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United Robotics Group Acquires SoftBank Robotics Europe and Service Robot Portfolio

April 12, 2022 · United Robotics Group, a German robotics-as-a-service provider, is acquiring France-based service robot maker SoftBank Robotics Europe, whose name will revert to Aldebaran.

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Miso Robotics Brews up CookRight Coffee Line; Panera Bread to Test System

April 12, 2022 · Miso Robotics says CookRight Coffee builds on its previous kitchen assistant technology to monitor and maintain beverage quality, with Panera as its first partner.

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6 Robotics Experts Reflect on MODEX 2022

April 8, 2022 · MODEX 2022 was one of the first big in-person trade shows in a long time. Exhibitors, speakers, and attendees discuss their favorite robots, new trends, and more.

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Tennant Adds Lithium-Ion Batteries to Three Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots

April 6, 2022 · Tennant Co. has added lithium-ion batteries as an option to three of its autonomous floor-cleaning robots running on BrainOS. It said they will ease usage and maintenance.

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Geek+ Offers Supermarket Operators Cross-Docking Terminal for Mobile Robots

April 4, 2022 · Geek+ said its new cross-docking system for mobile robots can help distribution centers double throughput to serve more supermarkets as it demonstrated new U.S. offerings at MODEX.

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4 Robotics Hardware and Software Trends to Follow in 2022

April 3, 2022 · From robotics-as-a-service models encouraging adoption to the development of multi-purpose robots, Meili Robots looks at how robotics hardware and software will grow this year.

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GreyOrange and Sistemo Expand Partnership in Latin America

April 1, 2022 · GreyOrange is expanding its partnership with consulting and implementation firm Sistemo to reach more of Latin America.

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Picnic Robotic Pizza Station to Serve College Basketball Fans at Caesars Superdome

April 1, 2022 · As part of an ongoing partnership, Sodexo Live! will feature the Picnic Pizza Station at the Casesars Superdome for the college basketball championship weekend.

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RightHand Robotics Adds Vanderlande to Growing Partner Integrator Network

March 30, 2022 · RightHand Robotics says Vanderlande has joined its Robotics Partner Integrator program, as its RightPick system joins Vanderlande's Smart Item Robotics portfolio.

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GXO Logistics Chooses Locus Robotics to Support Customer Warehouses in Europe

March 29, 2022 · GXO Logistics to use 65 LocusBots to support high-volume order fulfillment for a large sports apparel retailer in Europe as it and Locus Robotics exhibit this week at MODEX.

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Locus Robotics Adds AMRs to Product Line, Execution Platform for Warehouse Optimization

March 28, 2022 · Locus Robotics' new Locus Vector and Locus Max AMRs have joined the Locus Origin and are fully integrated with its LocusOne orchestration platform for warehouses.

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Berkshire Grey, Osaro Announce Robotic Bagging Systems Before MODEX 2022

March 27, 2022 · Berkshire Grey said its Robotic Pick and Pack with Identification system integrates with existing autobagging technologies, while OSARO's Automated Bagging Solution offers object recognition and robot manipulation.

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10 Companies Riding the Mobile Robot Wave

March 26, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are fast becoming more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilitates. Here is a look at some of the most interesting players in the space.

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Muratec and Cimcorp to Showcase AGVs, Robotic Order Picking Systems, and More at MODEX 2022

March 24, 2022 · Muratec and Cimpcorp plan display a range of products and services, including robotics order-picking, automated storage, and at MODEX 2022.

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Berkshire Grey, Swisslog Partner to Provide AI-Enabled Robots for Order Fulfillment

March 22, 2022 · Berkshire Grey and Swisslog plan to jointly offer integrated, AI-driven robots and automation for distribution, grocery, and e-commerce customers, starting in the Americas.

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ABB Robotics President Predicts Automation and Robotics Trends for 2022

March 19, 2022 · ABB new Robotics Division president notes that electric vehicles, collaborative robots, e-commerce acceleration, and the need for retraining will all be trending this year.

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Bear Robotics Announces $81M Series B for Hospitality Robots

March 17, 2022 · Bear Robotics, which has developed mobile service robots for the restaurant industry in partnership with SoftBank, has raised $81 million to continue product development.

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Körber Shares Supply Chain Software and Automation Strategy at Elevate Americas 2022

March 16, 2022 · Korber Supply Chain has announced new cloud-based services, warehouse management software, and controls for voice and robotics systems, as well as customer successes, at the event.

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10 Robotics Startups Changing Different Industries Today

March 13, 2022 · Robotics startups are making advances to serve the needs of many industries, from healthcare to construction. These 10 innovators provide practical technologies and hope for a brighter future.

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10 Delivery Robot Companies to Watch in 2022

March 12, 2022 · From Starship to Amazon, here are top providers of mobile robots for sidewalk and street-based deliveries. The market for such hardware, software, and services is growing, particularly in the U.S.

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