Topic: Automotive

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Alibaba Group Buys Stake in Autonomous Robotaxi Firm DeepRoute

August 27, 2021 · DeepRoute, which says it is developing "full-stack" autonomous driving, is the latest startup to receive funding from e-commerce company Alibaba, "China's Amazon."

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Perrone Robotics Signs OEM Agreement With Local Motors for Autonomous Shuttles

August 25, 2021 · Autonomous vehicle pioneers Perrone Robotics and Local Motors are collaborating to integrate Perrone's TONY autonomy kit into Local Motors Olli electric shuttle this year.

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Timken Acquires Intelligent Machine Solutions to Expand Linear Motion Line With Industrial Robots

August 23, 2021 · Intelligent Machine Solutions, which makes floor-mounted, seventh-axis robotic transfer units, and gantry systems, will grow Timken's Rollon presence across industries.

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AutoX Demonstrates Autonomous Robotaxis in ‘Urban Villages’

August 23, 2021 · In a new video, AutoX showed how its Gen5 system enables an autonomous robotaxi to maneuver through dense neighborhoods. The company has permission to operate in China and California.

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Epson Robots Signs Advanced Industrial Products as Distributor in Kentucky, West Virginia

August 20, 2021 · Epson Robots said AIP will provide support and help customers in multiple markets gain access to its affordable and easy-to-use robot line, including SCARA systems.

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Qcraft Raises $100M Series A Funding for Autonomous Shuttle Bus Development

August 14, 2021 · Qcraft, which is developing a full stack of autonomous vehicle technology using simulation and 5G technologies, is planning to deploy more 'Dragon Boat' buses.

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Webinar: Collaborative Robots to Democratize Automation

August 13, 2021 · Panelists in this "Hot Seat" will discuss advances in collaborative robots and how they can help small and midsize enterprises.

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Mobile Industrial Robots Launches MiR600, MiR1350 Heavy-Duty Mobile Robots

August 12, 2021 · New autonomous mobile robots can carry pallets, safely navigate with new sensors, and withstand challenging manufacturing and warehouse environments, according to MiR.

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Desktop Metal to Acquire ExOne for Leadership in Additive Manufacturing for Mass Production

August 11, 2021 · Desktop Metal and ExOne, both of which claim to be 3D printing pioneers, plan to combine their offerings in a broad portfolio for additive manufacturing at scale.

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Sarcos Robotics and T-Mobile to Integrate 5G Into Guardian XT Teleoperation Robot

August 9, 2021 · Sarcos, which makes industrial exoskeletons and the Guardian XT for teleoperation in hazardous conditions, is working with T-Mobile to add high-bandwidth, low-latency 5G connectivity.

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Top 10 Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of July 2021

August 6, 2021 · Although the number of transactions in July 2021 held steady, self-driving car companies and startups working on robot software still raised billions.

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Inceptio Technology Raises $270M Series B for Autonomous Truck Development

August 3, 2021 · Inceptio, which has been working with Chinese OEMs on autonomous heavy-duty trucks, plans to use its latest funding to further develop its ruggedized technology.

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Quanergy Demonstrates Optical Phased Array-Based Solid-State Lidar With 100m Range

August 3, 2021 · Quanergy, which recently announced a SPAC merger, has demonstrated with electric vehicle manufacturer Zero Electric Vehicle

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7+ Robots to Watch for During the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games

July 23, 2021 · Toyota and Panasonic have developed robots to provide assistance during the delayed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will also showcase Japan's robot prowess.

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Alphabet’s X Launches Intrinsic to Make Robot Programming Easier

July 23, 2021 · A team at X, the innovation unit of Alphabet, has spent five and a half years developing tools to make it easier for robots to sense and be used in more applications.

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Seoul Robotics Launches Deployment-Ready Lidar for Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Cities

July 22, 2021 · The Voyage lidar perception system and deployment kit includes proprietary software, sensors, and a computer, and it protects privacy by not saving identifying data.

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Path Robotics Raises $100M in Series C Financing for Autonomous Welding

July 20, 2021 · Path Robotics, which has been developing autonomous welding systems for manufacturers and raised $56 million in May, raised another $100 million to expand applications.

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ABB Acquires ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to Broaden Automation Portfolio

July 20, 2021 · Industrial automation provider ABB plans to acquire logistics firm ASTI, adding autonomous mobile robots to its portfolio, with facilities in Spain and China.

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Novanta to Acquire Sensor, Tooling Maker ATI Industrial Automation for $172M

July 19, 2021 · Novanta is adding ATI and Schneider Electric Motion to its offerings for industrial equipment manufacturers, as well as for medical and collaborative robots.

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Würth Additive Group to Distribute Markforged’s Digital Forge 3D Printing Platform Globally

July 18, 2021 · Würth will help distribute Markforged's Digital Forge 3D printing platform for 3D printing metals and other materials, as Markforged prepares for SPAC deal and public listing.

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