10 Trends That Shaped the Robotics Industry in 2022
December 23, 2022
The year is coming to a close, and it's time to get introspective. Here's our take on the biggest robotic trends of 2022.
Uber Freight and Volvo Come Together for Autonomous Trucking Partnership
December 19, 2022
Uber Freight and V.A.S. said they envision a hybrid future where autonomous and manually-driven trucks work together to move goods safely and efficiently using a hub-to-hub model
Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks
December 19, 2022
Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.
Embark Provides First Autonomous Truck to Knight-Swift as Part of Truck Transfer Program
December 19, 2022
Embark Trucks has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology to carrier Knight-Swift for a Las Angeles-to-Phoenix route rather than operate the vehicle itself.
Einride Keeps on Trucking Autonomously With $500M Investment
December 8, 2022
Einride has raised $200 million in Series C equity and $300 million in a debt facility to continue developing and deploying its ecosystem of autonomous freight mobility.
Uber Freight and Aurora Add Autonomous Trucking Lane in Texas to Address Holiday Season Demands
December 5, 2022
Uber Freight has opened a new commercial lane in Texas for its autonomous trucks as part of a pilot it is doing with Aurora during the holiday season.
ISEE Raises Series B Funding for Self-Driving Yard Trucks
November 18, 2022
ISEE is using its latest investment to hire more staffers as it continues development and deployment of its AI technology stack for self-driving yard trucks.
Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates How Its Autonomous Trucks Respond to Blown-Out Tires
November 14, 2022
Kodiak Robotics last week released a video showcasing how one of its autonomous trucks responds to a blown-out tire.
5 Autonomous Trucking Companies Hauling Along
November 12, 2022
Robotics companies working on autonomous trucks continue to take on new partnerships as they develop their technologies.
Einride Completes Autonomous Truck Pilot on U.S. Public Road With GE Appliances
October 31, 2022
Einride has successfully tested its Eindride Saga electric, autonomous vehicle in Tennessee, and it plans to set up an office in Berlin to support German industry.
Robots Continue to Permeate the Modern Supply Chain
October 27, 2022
Robotic technologies continue to make inroads in the global supply chain, encountering some resistance but bringing efficiency and sustainability to many operations.
Stratom Demonstrates ATLAS Autonomous Pallet Loader Vehicle for Defense, Commercial Applications
October 12, 2022
Stratom has shown that ATLAS robotic truck can pick up and transport heavy and bulky cargo, ultimately increasing the speed, efficiency, and safety of logistics in difficult terrain.
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.
NileCAM81_CUOAGX Multi-Camera System From e-con Systems Offers High Resolution for Robots
August 28, 2022
NileCAM81_CUOAGX can deliver high resolution in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for robots, autonomous vehicles, and other applications, says e-con Systems.
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.
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.
Embark Trucks Demonstrates Self-Driving Vehicle Emergency Interaction Capability
August 7, 2022
Embark said it has demonstrated a traffic stop of an autonomous truck on a public road, marking completion of a milestone on its capabilities and commercialization roadmap.
TuSimple Partners with Hegelmann Group to Equip Trucks With Its Autonomous Technology
July 25, 2022
After successfully completing its first fully autonomous semi-truck run in 2021, TuSimple continues to innovate on its technology with new partnerships.
Outrider Releases Next-Generation Kit for Scaling Distribution Yard Automation
July 19, 2022
Outrider, which has worked with NVIDIA, Ouster, Yaskawa, and Orange EV technology, has released its latest autonomy kit for growing fleets of electric yard trucks in logistics operations.
Waymo and J.B. Hunt Joined by Wayfair in Autonomous Trucking Pilot in Texas
July 5, 2022
Waymo's pilot with J.B. Hunt is expanding to include the first autonomous freight hauls for Wayfair with the goal of making self-driving transport commercially viable.
