Topic: Artificial Intelligence

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Geek+ Launches Four-Way Shuttle Warehouse Storage and Picking System

March 29, 2022 · Geek+ said its new four-way system are ideal for operations in retail, third-party logistics, manufacturing, cold chain, and pharmaceutical distribution.

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Collaborative Robots Bring Productivity

March 28, 2022 · In this free download, we look at how collaborative robots, a fast-growing area of automation, are increasingly helping manufacturers and other users improve productivity.

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Seegrid Begins Taking Pre-Orders for Palion Lift Truck AMR

March 28, 2022 · Seegrid's new autonomous mobile robot was officially unveiled at MODEX 2022, and the company said initial shipments will start next month.

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Softeon Showcases Smart Warehouse Management Services at MODEX 2022

March 28, 2022 · Softeon said it offers enabling technologies for warehouses looking to automate more processes. It will show off some of that technology at MODEX 2022 this week.

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Boston Dynamics’ Stretch Robot Now Available for Commercial Purchase

March 28, 2022 · A little over a year after unveiling it, Boston Dynamics has announced that its Stretch truck-unloading robot is now available for warehouses and distribution centers.

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to Acquire RE2 for $100M

March 28, 2022 · Sarcos is purchasing RE2 for an estimated $100 million to expand its customer base and to explore new industries.

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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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Kindred’s New AI-Powered INDUCT Robot System Automates Parcel Handling

March 25, 2022 · Kindred's new parcel-handling robot workstation uses AI, machine vision, grasping technology, and manipulation algorithms to sort items.

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Waymo to Remove Drivers as Part of San Francisco Autonomous Ride Hailing Tester Program

March 23, 2022 · In response to feedback from participants of its autonomous ride-hailing test program in San Francisco, Waymo said it will begin to offer fully autonomous rides in the city.

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RE2 Robotics, VideoRay Reach Reach New Depth With Underwater Robot

March 23, 2022 · RE2 Robotics, which has developed the Maritime Mine Neutralization System with VideoRay, has set a new 1 km depth record for inspection-class remotely operated vehicles underwater.

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NVIDIA Announces Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit and Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robots at GTC 2022

March 22, 2022 · NVIDIA announced at GTC Spring 2022 its Jetson AGX Orin developer kit, which is eight times faster than Jetson AGX Xavier, and the new Isaac Nova Orin for 3D robotic perception.

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Bosch Rexroth Takes Majority Stake in Kassow Robots

March 22, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth is investing in Kassow Robots because it believes the cobot market will continue to grow.

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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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General Motors Purchases SoftBank Vision Fund’s Stake in Self Driving Company Cruise for $2.1B

March 21, 2022 · SoftBank Vision Fund has sold its stake in Cruise to General Motors four years after initially investing in the self-driving vehicle developer.

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American Robotics Owner Ondas Acquires Ardenna to Offer Drone Analytics for Rail Inspection

March 21, 2022 · Ondas Holdings, which owns industrial drone provider American Robotics, plans to integrate Ardenna's image-processing capabilities to make inspections easier and railways safer.

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Zebra Technologies to Acquire Matrox Imaging Division

March 21, 2022 · Zebra Technologies and Matrox Imaging cite their shared focus on innovation, as well as Zebra's global footprint, to help accelerate Maxtrox's machine vision strategy.

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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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Secretary Walsh Participates in MassRobotics Panel on the Influence of Robotics on the U.S. Job Market

March 18, 2022 · MassRobotics hosted a panel with government, academic, and industry experts on the future of work coinciding with the release of its five-year impact report.

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Toyota Ventures Opens 2022 Call for Factory of the Future Innovation

March 18, 2022 · Toyota Ventures' third global call of innovation seeks startups that can apply AI, robotics, and other technologies to enable Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing.

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