Shield AI Raises Series D Funding for Autonomous Piloting of Military Aircraft
August 27, 2021
Shield AI, which takes a software-first approach to military drones, has raised funding bringing its valuation to $1 billion after recent purchases of Heron Systems and Martin UAV.
Velodyne Lidar Signs Agreement With Renu Robotics for Sensors in Mowing Robots
August 26, 2021
Renu Robotics, whose Renubot is a fully autonomous, electric mower designed to maintain grounds around solar energy facilities, chose Velodyne Lidar's Puck for reliability.
Hillrom Uses Ava Telepresence Robots to Improve Customer Experience, Sales Reach
August 25, 2021
Ava Telepresence Robots have enabled Hillrom Connected Care representatives to more easily involve remote attendees and subject-matter experts, and helped overcome travel limitations.
Nespresso Pilots Drone Deliveries in Israel With Airwayz, SkylinX, and FlytechIL
August 25, 2021
In the Tel Aviv-Jaffa corridor in Israel, Nespresso coffee pods will be delivered by drone fleets managed by Airwayz, with airports run by Skylinx and piloting by FlytechIL.
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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Automation, the Key to Solving Labor Shortages
August 25, 2021
An answer to the labor shortage resounds from multiple sources and industry experts, "automate, automate, automate."
Locus Robotics Marks Milestone of Half-Billion Units Picked
August 24, 2021
Locus Robotics, whose LocusBots work with people to improve picking productivity in warehouses and fulfillment centers, this new level in just 94 days since 400 million picks.
OSARO Raises Series C Funding for Software-Defined Logistics Automation
August 24, 2021
OSARO said it plans to continue its global expansion and to work with logistics customers to identify new applications for its software-defined automation.
Warehouse Robotics Revenues to Surpass $51B by 2030, Finds ABI Research
August 23, 2021
Labor shortages and accelerated e-commerce demand have led warehouse operators to move from evaluation to adoption of systems such as vision-guided picking and mobile robots.
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.
7 Things to Consider When Buying or Building a Fleet Manager for Mobile Robots
August 21, 2021
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AEye Closes SPAC Merger, and Lidar Maker Begins Trading on Nasdaq
August 20, 2021
AEye said its software-configurable, adaptive iDAR system provides range, resolution, and speed advantages over existing lidar for autonomous vehicles, driver assistance, and robots.
Sarcos Robotics Names Pine Environmental a Distributor for Guardian S Remote Inspection Robot
August 19, 2021
Monitoring and testing provider Pine, which has 39 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, will offer Sarcos Robotics' Guardian S mobile robot for surveillance and inspection.
Waymo and Ryder Partner to Scale Autonomous Truck Maintenance Nationwide
August 19, 2021
Waymo will use Ryder's network of 500 maintenance facilities across the U.S. for its growing fleet of autonomous trucks. It is also building a transportation hub in Dallas.
Lift Truck Technology Can Improve Operator Productivity and Safety as Well as Add Autonomy
August 19, 2021
Not only can advances in lift truck technology provide full autonomy, but they can also make operations easier and safer for human workers.
Flying Ship Technologies, PROBOTEK to Jointly Deliver Robotic Maritime Vessels
August 19, 2021
Flying Ship Technologies plans to integrate PROBOTEK's software into its wing-in-ground-effect vessels for semi-autonomous, low-emissions deliveries, starting in Greece.
Perrone Robotics and Tropos Team up to Develop Autonomous Electric Compact Utility Vehicles
August 18, 2021
Perrone Robotics said it will combine its TONY autonomous vehicle kit with Tropos Motors' ABLE electric compact utility vehicles for applications such as delivery and construction.
Honeywell Technology for Light Drones to Triple Range With Hydrogen Fuel Cells
August 18, 2021
Honeywell said that its Beyond Visual Line of Sight suite includes hydrogen cells and radar for quieter, less polluting, longer-range, and more autonomous drone operations.
WiBotic Releases New Chargers and Transmitters for Drones and Autonomous Mobile Robots
August 17, 2021
WiBotic has developed new onboard chargers for mobile robots of all kinds, as well as the Commander fleet power management software and transmitters using GaN Systems' technology.
Geek+ and WSR Solutions Launch System for Mixed Case Palletizing
August 17, 2021
WSR Solutions, which provides intelligent algorithms for palletizing, has built a new system with Geek+ for autonomous mobile robots to systematically process multiple orders.
