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Yutong Xiaoyu 2.0 Autonomous Bus Wins 2021 Red Dot Design Award
Yutong said its award-winning Xiaoyu 2.0 self-driving bus has a full stack of sensors, onboard computing, and 5G cloud connectivity to enable smart cities across China.

Sense Photonics Unveils Autonomous Vehicle Lidar Ready for Mass Production
Sense Photonics' solid-state lidar systems include proprietary technologies to deliver high-data point clouds with design flexibility for automotive designers, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Xpeng Announces Hong Kong IPO, Could Raise $2B for Electric, Autonomous Vehicles
Xpeng, which has been developing electric, self-parking, and autonomous vehicles, is already trading on the New York Stock Exchange and could be valued at up to $32 billion.

Createc to Create Custom Integrations for Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot
U.K.-based Createc, which provides systems for nuclear, marine, security, and other markets, will serve as integrator and reseller for Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped robot for industrial inspection.

American Robotics and SARA Collaborate on Fully Autonomous Drone Safety in U.S. Airspace
BVLOS commercial drone operations are coming closer, with American Robotics' Scout drones using Scientific Applications & Research Associates' SARA acoustics aircraft-detection technology.

Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists
The Global Robot Cluster co-hosted a virtual event with MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics examining progress in human-robot interaction for healthcare and industrial uses.

Pitney Bowes to Deploy AmbiSort AI-Powered Robots in E-Commerce Network
Pitney Bowes is responding to increasing e-commerce demand by rolling out the AmbiSort AI-guided sortation robots to more locations, starting with its hub in Bloomington, Calif.

WeRide Closes $310M Series C Round for Robotic Taxis, Buses
WeRide, whose Master Platform powers its robotaxis and Mini Robobus vehicles, has received funding from Nissan and others, bringing its valuation to $3 billion.

Solid-State Lidar Provider Quanergy to Enter SPAC Merger, List on NYSE
Quanergy, which makes solid-state lidar sensors and 3D perception software, plans to merge with CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. and use proceeds of $278 million to continue growth.

TriEye and Trimble to Explore Short-Wave Infrared Sensors for Autonomous Systems, Remote Sensing
Partners are exploring the integration of TriEye's CMOS SWIR sensors with Trimble's autonomous systems to see if the technology can help them see more clearly in challenging conditions.

Wyzo Launches ‘Sidebot’ High-Speed Collaborative Picking Robot
Wyzo's new "sidebot" is a high-speed delta robot plus sensors and software that enable it to conduct pick-and-place operations at speed and also work safely around people.

ARM Institute Issues New Call for Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defense Projects
The U.S. Defense Department and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute are looking to fund projects around topics such as AI in manufacturing and aerospace requirements.

Seegrid Improves Smart Path Situational Awareness in Palion Tow Tractor
Seegrid recently released Series 9 of its Palion Tow Tractor, which includes the enhanced Smart Path vision guidance system.

Hesai Raises Series D of $300M to Scale Hybrid Lidar Production
Hesai, which has self-driving vehicle and robotics customers in 23 countries, plans to use its latest funding to continue R&D into processors and lidar perception.

Seegrid Releases Autonomous Palion Tow Tractor Series 8
Seegrid has added the enhanced Smart Path technology for improved awareness and autonomous decision-making capabilities in dynamic facilities to its Palion Tow Tractor Series 8.

FARO Acquires HoloBuilder and Expands Digital Twin Product Suite
FARO Technologies, which provides data collection for industrial customers, has acquired construction progress management firm HoloBuilder for "end-to-end" digital twin offerings.

Top 10 Robotics Transactions of May 2021
Robotics transactions in May 2021 slowed from the previous month, but companies supplying autonomous trucks, software and sensors, and systems for new applications raised millions of dollars.

Toyota AI Ventures Rebrands as Toyota Ventures, to Invest $300M More in Emerging Tech
Toyota AI Ventures, which has invested in robotics, AI, and other emerging technologies, will add carbon neutrality to its portfolio under the Toyota Ventures Climate Fund.

Realtime Robotics CEO Discusses Funding, Making Industrial Robots Safer, and Ease of Use
CEO Peter Howard describes Realtime Robotics' technology as a "universal translator that removes the need for robot brand-specific programming experts," widening applications.

ZongMu Raises $190M Series D for Autonomous Driving and Parking
ZongMu Technology, which supplies advanced driver-assist systems and autonomous parking capabilities to Chinese automakers, is valued at $11 billion.



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