Topic: Transportation

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Swift Navigation Raises $100M for Precise Positioning for Vehicles, Drones, and Robots

October 18, 2022 · Swift Navigation said it has developed technology to improve satellite-based positioning to centimeter accuracy and is expanding its continent-wide networks.

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Epson Robots to Showcase at The Assembly Show 2022

October 17, 2022 · Epson Robots will be showcasing its range of products at the popular show in Illinois later this month.

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Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

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Volkswagen to Establish Joint Venture With Beijing-based Horizon Robotics as Part of $2.3B Investment

October 14, 2022 · Volkswagen's partnership with Horizon Robotics is part of its effort to increase the development of its autonomous driving technologies and to drive sales in China.

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Gecko Robotics Works With Siemens Energy to Strengthen European Critical Infrastructure

October 13, 2022 · Gecko Robotics and Siemens Energy said their ultrasonic technology-based robotic inspection services will save money and lives, improve efficiency, and support predictive maintenance.

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FedEx Shuts Down Roxo Same Day Delivery Service as Amazon Scales Back Scout Program

October 7, 2022 · FedEx said it was eliminating its Roxo same-day delivery robot as part of an internal reorganization, while Amazon is ending field testing of the Scout system.

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alwaysAI and Formant Integrate Video Analytics and Cloud Platform for Robot Fleets

September 29, 2022 · alwaysAI is integrating its video analytics technology with Formant's cloud platform to enable enterprises to get actionable insights faster from their robot fleets.

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Avidbots Cleans Up With $70M in Series C Funding to Bring Autonomous Robots to Market

September 28, 2022 · Avidbots, whose Neo cleaning robot works with the Avidbots Autonomy software and the Avidbots Command Center, is expanding R&D and staff in Canada and sales worldwide.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network to Show Regional Strengths at Discovery Day 2022

September 21, 2022 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network will connect the general public with robotics researchers, educational institutions, and employers at its first Discovery Day.

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Arbe and HiRain Technologies Power Perception Radars for Autonomous Trucks and AGVs Across Ports in China

September 20, 2022 · Arbe Robotics is working with HiRain to outfit autonomous vehicles with perception radar systems.

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Durapower to Power 60% of Tuas Port’s Automated Guided Vehicle Fleet

September 7, 2022 · PSA Singapore, which said it is building Tuas Port to be the largest in the world, will use Durapower lithium-ion batteries for its growing AGV fleet.

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Southwestern Pennsylvania Gets $62.7M Grant to Build Robotics and Autonomy Cluster

September 2, 2022 · The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative is among the recipients of federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grants for technology and workforce development.

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MHS Lift Launches New Integrator Program

August 30, 2022 · MHS has expanded its warehouse optimization and automation offerings as it opens its new West Coast branch in Costa Mesa, Calif.

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Kodiak Robotics to Launch Autonomous Truck Ports with Pilot Company

August 26, 2022 · Kodiak Robotics and Pilot Co. are joining forces to expand their autonomous trucking network, starting first with a port in Atlanta.

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Cummins Autonomous Driving Software, Power Train System to Be Used in Gatik Trucks

August 23, 2022 · Combing its software features with its power train system, Cummins has partnered with Gatik.

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Recogni Looks to Disrupt Autonomous Vehicle Market with Vision Inference Chip

August 19, 2022 · Recogni said its new chip offers unmatched perception performance for autonomous vehicles with great power efficiency.

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SAIC Motor Raises $143M With Robotaxi Partner Momenta

August 17, 2022 · SAIC Motor has raised 1 billion yuan, including investment from autonomous ride-hailing developer and partner Momenta. The companies are operating robotaxis in China.

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With NVIDIA’s Tech, Seoul Robotics Adds Self-Driving Capabilities to Non-Autonomous Vehicles

August 16, 2022 · Seoul Robotics is taking advantage of a vehicle's V2X communication system to give it more functionality.

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LedderTech To Showcase AV and ADAS Technologies at Upcoming Shows in China and U.S.

August 11, 2022 · LedderTech is taking its technology on the road as it makes the rounds at several upcoming tradeshows.

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OPEX to Showcase Sure Sort System and ASRS VR Exhibit at IMHX 2022

August 10, 2022 · OPEX will for the first time have an exhibit at one of the U.K.'s biggest materials handling tradeshows.

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