Topic: Artificial Intelligence

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Figure AI unveils second-generation humanoid robot Figure 02

August 8, 2024 · Figure AI revealed its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02, with a revamped design and the addition of neural network technology via OpenAI.

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Lumotive, Hokyu commercially release YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor

August 7, 2024 · Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface optical beamforming technology equips Hokyu’s YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor with solid-state beam steering for multiple simultaneous FOVs.

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Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands

August 6, 2024 · Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.

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Nokia announces inventory-counting capability for AIMS

August 5, 2024 · Nokia AIMS now includes an inventory-counting capability that can compare counts collected by autonomous drones against WMS and ERP using Nokia’s AI image recognition software.

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Holman Logistics announces autonomous forklift initiative with Third Wave Automation

August 3, 2024 · Holman Logistics and Third Wave Automation recently announced a partnership that will see Third Wave autonomous forklifts deployed at a Holman multi-client warehouse.

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GreyOrange adds line of autonomous forklifts to Certified Ranger Network

August 2, 2024 · GreyOrange announced that it has added a line of autonomous forklifts to its Certified Ranger network in an expansion of the company's Intralogistics and Case Pick Ranger portfolio.

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AES launches Maximo AI-enabled solar installation robot

July 30, 2024 · Equipped with generative AI and machine learning capabilities, AES Corporation’s Maximo robotic vehicles will install solar modules at Amazon’s Bellenfield site starting in August.

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Yale Reliant forklift operator assist system recognized with three prestigious awards

July 26, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced that its Reliant operator assistance system received three awards from multiple organizations for addressing operational safety in warehouses.

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Foxglove digital twin helps Greenzie speed up troubleshooting

July 26, 2024 · Autonomous commercial mower provider Greenzie chose Foxglove’s visualization, simulation, and digital twin software to improve its data management and troubleshooting process.

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ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 600-L Slim AMR

July 26, 2024 · Measuring nearly two inches shorter than the base model, ForwardX’s new Flex 600-L Slim deck-lifting AMR can also support up to 1,322 pound loads.

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AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam

July 25, 2024 · AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.

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LUCID Vision Labs adds dual extended-head camera to Phoenix GigE PoE camera family

July 24, 2024 · LUCID Vision Labs added a dual extended-head camera to its Phoenix GigE PoE camera family and secured a 2024 VSD Innovators Award for innovation in machine vision.

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EU RoboSAPIENS consortium to evaluate AI-enabled robots

July 24, 2024 · Funded by the EU, RoboSAPIENS aims to define safe and trustworthy architecture for adaptive robotics AI deep learning software using digital twins and simulation.

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Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics leaders, launches with $78 million Series B

July 23, 2024 · Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian leaders, launched with a $78 million Series B with the aim of transforming warehouses and boosting economic productivity through robotics and AI.

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Dexterity, Sumitomo Corporation establish joint venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption in Japan

July 21, 2024 · Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced a join venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in Japanese warehouse operations.

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Valin Corporation acquires Dynamic Solutions

July 16, 2024 · Valin Corporation announced that it has acquired Dynamic Solutions as the company expands its motion control and automation product portfolio.

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AutoScheduler.AI introduces centralized warehouse orchestration platform

July 16, 2024 · AutoScheduler.AI released its centralized warehouse orchestration platform, called AutoPilot Central, to give supply chain leaders a birds eye view of data across multiple sites.

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KION North America to assemble Fox Robotics lift trucks

July 16, 2024 · KION North America will assemble Fox Robotics autonomous lift trucks through a non-exclusive partnership that also aims to establish a U.S. service and support network.

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Chef Robotics exits stealth mode, launches food prep robot arm

July 14, 2024 · Chef Robotics recently exited stealth mode to announce the launch of its food manipulation robot arms for high-mix meal manufacturing environments.

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Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory welcomes 5 companies to Accelerate program

July 13, 2024 · The Robotics Factory welcomed five new companies to the second cohort of its Accelerate program, focusing on health tech, aviation and plastic recycling.

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