Topic: Service

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Hyundai and Boston Dynamics Discuss Metamobility Concept at CES 2022

January 6, 2022 · Hyundai said a combination of its modular mobile platforms, Boston Dynamics' legged robots, and virtual reality will change the transportation of goods and people.

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Doosan Robotics Raises $33.7M, Shows Off NINA Cobot at CES 2022

January 6, 2022 · Doosan Robotics has raised funding to expand in North America and Europe as it displayed robots for prosumer camera operators, palletizing, and food service.

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Ottonomy’s Ottobot Rolls Out for Robotic Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries

January 5, 2022 · At CES 2022, Ottonomy unveiled its Ottobot, a fully autonomous mobile robot for retail and restaurant deliveries. It uses contextual mapping both indoors and outdoors.

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Blue Ocean Robotics Receives $51M Investment as It Grows Global Service Robot Reach

January 5, 2022 · Blue Ocean Robotics, which provides disinfection, patient transfer, and telepresence robots, has grown 20x since 2018 and received funding from A.P. Moller Holding.

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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.

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Unitree Technology Launches Z1 Robot Arm for Its Quadruped Robots

December 31, 2021 · For mobile manipulation to be commercially viable, both the platform and its robotic arm must be cost-effective and capable. Unitree has developed the Z1 for its quadrupeds.

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Miso Robotics CEO Discusses Crowdfunding, Flippy 2 Frying Robot, and 2022 Wishes

December 29, 2021 · From partnerships with national restaurant chains and the new Flippy 2 food-preparation robot to successful crowdfunding, Miso Robotics' CEO reviews the company's good year.

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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.

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STMicroelectronics Contributes Microcontrollers to ‘Switchback’ Battlebot to Promote STEM

December 25, 2021 · REV Robotics, which supports robot education and competitions, chose STMicroelectronics' STM32 microcontrollers for their durability and familiarity in its battlebot.

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Savioke Releases Revised Relay+ Service Robot for Hotels, Offices, Hospitals

December 24, 2021 · Savioke says Relay+, the latest generation of its autonomous service robot, is available in multiple configurations, has Rapid Install capability, and easily integrates with elevators.

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Robotics Leaders Look Back at 2021 Challenges and Accomplishments

December 22, 2021 · From market consolidation to interoperability efforts, leading robotics users, associations, and top suppliers weigh in on the top commercial robotics trends of 2021.

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Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions to Develop Delivery Robot on Security Platform

December 20, 2021 · Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, or AITX, is working on creating a delivery robot based on its ROAMEO platform through its Robotic Assistance Devices unit.

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Ottonomy Expands Service Robot Rollout at CVG Airport for Contactless Deliveries

December 19, 2021 · The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is a hub for Amazon Air and DHL Express, has collected feedback and expanded trials of Ottonomy's fleet.

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Brain Corp and Karcher Unveil Autonomous Commercial Vacuum Cleaner

December 16, 2021 · The KIRA CV 60/1 is the first commercial robot to result from the Brain Corp. and Karcher partnership, which applies BrainOS to vacuum cleaners for large facilities.

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Ameca Humanoid Robot From Engineered Arts to Debut at CES 2022

December 3, 2021 · Engineered Arts' Ameca humanoid combines AI with an artificial body for gestures and upgradable modular mechanics via cloud-managed development tool kit

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Knightscope Offers $40M in Security Robotics Stock on Nasdaq

December 1, 2021 · Knightscope, which has developed Autonomous Security Robots for the U.S. market, is offering $40 million in its IPO and taking its robots on the road for a nationwide show.

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Trombia Says Airport Pilot Shows Autonomous Sweeper Can Improve Maintenance Efficiency

November 30, 2021 · Finland-based Trombia Technologies says its Trombia Free autonomous sweeper, which has a teleoperation feature, can work without water year-round and reduce waste and CO2 emissions.

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FJ Dynamics Closes Series B Funding for Mobile Robots in Agriculture, Other Industries

November 29, 2021 · FJ Dynamics plans to use its Series B funding to develop more autonomous systems for agriculture, construction, and landscaping, which it already provides to 60 countries.

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Advanced Intelligent Systems Wins Award for Pivoting Agricultural IP to Disinfection Robot

November 29, 2021 · Canadian company Advanced Intelligent Systems was recently recognized for its modular approach to mobile robots, which enabled it to repurpose an agricultural system for disinfection.

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Everyday Robots Moves Out of Alphabet X, Reports Progress Toward General Purpose Robot

November 20, 2021 · From cleaning a table and picking up toys to opening doors, everyday tasks are coming within reach of service robots, says Everyday Robots, which is spinning out of X Development.

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