Topic: Transportation

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Outrider granted U.S. patent for determining trailer angle

May 22, 2024 · Outrider was granted its 11th U.S. patent covering its portfolio of AI-powered distribution yard automation systems for trailer truck tractors and loading docks.

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MODEX 2024: Slip Robotics wins Best New Innovation award for SlipBot ALR

May 16, 2024 · Slip Robotics received a Best New Innovation award from MHI at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta for its SlipBot automated loading robot.

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Nickelytics, Starship Robots partner for OOH campaign at two U.S. colleges

May 16, 2024 · B2B adtech startup Nickelytics and autonomous delivery robot provider Starship Technologies partnered to deploy robots in support of the national “Love, Your Mind” campaign.

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Teleo deploys dump trucks equipped for supervised autonomy

May 13, 2024 · Teleo has deployed its teleoperation and supervised autonomy systems for Tomahawk Construction at a construction site in Naples, Florida performing haul jobs.

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Automate 2024: Tuesday recap of robotics news and notes from Chicago

May 7, 2024 · Day 2 of Automate 2024 at McCormick Place in Chicago featured more news and announcements from around the robotics industry, including new product releases and partnerships.

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Automate 2024: What to expect at the industrial automation show in Chicago

May 5, 2024 · Automate 2024 in Chicago will feature an abundance of industrial automation vendors and industry professionals, including a multitude of robotics providers.

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Webinar: The zen of robotic piece picking

April 29, 2024 · Ben Perlson of ABB, John Santagate of Körber Supply Chain Software and Joshua Dion of RightHand Robotics will join Robotics 24/7 for a discussion on robotic piece picking and its current usage in various environments.

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John Thomas to head global sales at EV charging supplier Ampure

April 25, 2024 · Transom Capital Group completed its acquisition of Webasto Charging Systems, renaming the company Ampure and appointing John Thomas as head of global sales.

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Collaborating with Robot Arms, Platforms

April 23, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how organizations manage the relationship between staff and cobots and robot arm platforms to optimize workflows.

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Another brick in the wall: Building walls with AI-powered robotic arm platforms

April 19, 2024 · The DexR truck loading robot from Dexterity helped FedEx expedite box placement on trucks at its warehouse, but also offers further collaboration in material handling scenarios.

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ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan

March 27, 2024 · ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.

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Ricoh extends 3D-printing expertise to manufacturing with new university partnership

March 22, 2024 · Ricoh announced a new partnership with NC State University to develop a Center of Excellence that focuses on research and development of new additive manufacturing applications.

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MODEX 2024: Yale Lift Truck Technologies expands availability of Reliant forklift operator assist

March 15, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced that its Reliant forklift operator assist offering is available on over 50 different Yale forklift models.

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MODEX 2024: VisionNav launches trailer loading and unloading system

March 13, 2024 · VisionNav’s VNST20 PRO AGV and Bight Eye system incorporates 3D LiDAR and SLAM machine vision for automated trailer loading and unloading applications.

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MODEX 2024: Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduces advanced dynamic stability system as standalone option

March 11, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies released a standalone option of its advanced dynamic stability program at MODEX 2024.

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How robotics, automation play a role in navigating economic uncertainty in 2024

March 7, 2024 · Despite a major drop in robotics spending in 2023, industry analysts expect that automation investment will see a rebound in 2024 and beyond.

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2024 Robotics Applications Conference announces call for speakers

March 6, 2024 · The 2024 Robotics Applications Conference is seeking participants who can share how deploying and integrating robots address real-world challenges faced by supply chain and manufacturing end users.

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MODEX 2024: Robotics, supply chain and logistics leaders descend on Atlanta

March 6, 2024 · MODEX 2024 will bring over 45,000 professionals in the robotics, supply chain, material handling, logistics and transportation space to Atlanta in March 2024.

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Ryder, Kodiak Robotics open truckport for autonomous trucks in Houston

February 2, 2024 · Ryder and Kodiak Robotics teamed up to open a truckport for autonomous trucks in Houston as the organizations prepare to roll out driverless vehicles in 2024.

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Netlogistik to resell SOFTBOT Platform from SVT Robotics

January 22, 2024 · Netlogistik’s Blue Yonder enterprise system customers can integrate automation through SVT Robotics' SOFTBOT integration platform.

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