Topic: Autonomy

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Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas Claims Humanoid Robots Could One Day Offer a Better ROI

June 30, 2022 · Apptronik is working on building robots designed to look like humans. Its CEO said humanoid robots could eventually help alleviate labor shortage concerns and save operators money.

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Velodyne Lidar Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Boston Dynamics

June 29, 2022 · At least for the next few years, Velodyne's lidar technology will be inside Boston Dynamics robots.

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Warehouse Workers Want Technology to Help Them Do Their Jobs, Finds Lucas Systems Study

June 29, 2022 · Lucas Systems reports in its "Voice of the Warehouse Worker Study" that nearly half of on-floor staffers welcome robots in relieving physical stress, but many are still concerned about automation.

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Gartner Names Ava Robotics a Technology Innovator in Smart Robotics in 2022 Report

June 29, 2022 · Ava Robotics has received recognition from analyst firm Gartner for improving workplace and remote productivity, security, and quality of life with its mobile service robots.

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ABB Survey Finds 70% of U.S. Businesses Looking to Bring Production Closer to Home

June 28, 2022 · ABB's president of robotics and discreate automation shared the survey data during the Select USA Tech Summit.

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DriveU.auto Platform to Run on Segway Delivery Robots

June 28, 2022 · Segway and DriveU.auto are working together to make more capable delivery robots, a market that Segway believes it can be a leader in.

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RE2 Marks Technical Achievement With STARFISH Gripper for the U.S. Navy

June 28, 2022 · RE2 has successfully assembled and lab-tested STARFISH, a gripper with multimodal sensing that is able to grasp a variety of objects underwater. It is designed for explosive ordnance disposal.

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Geek+ and Reesink Logistic Solutions Announce New Partnership

June 27, 2022 · Geekplus had entered another partnership with a European systems integrator as it looks to expand its global presence.

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COUNTBOT to Carry Out Annual Inventory of a L’Oréal International Distribution Center

June 27, 2022 · After a successful pilot with the cosmetics mega brand, Delta Drone has entered a three-year partnership to have its COUNTBOT used at L’Oréal's facility in Northern France.

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Navya to Assemble Urban Utility Vehicles With Autonomous Potential for Muses Europe

June 27, 2022 · Navya is joing Muses Europe's technology network to add its autonomous capability to a modular electric mobility platform. It plans to assemble 300 delivery vehicles in France.

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inVia Robotics Boosts Pick Rates by 10x, Wins 2022 Top Supply Chain Projects Award

June 26, 2022 · inVia Robotics' Picker robots and Logic warehouse execution system helped a logistics provider increase pick rates by more than 10 times, earning it recognition.

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Robust.AI Unveils Software Suite Grace & Hardware Product Carter

June 24, 2022 · Launched three years ago, Robust.AI has just taken the cover off of its new software suit designed to provide robots with better situational awareness. It's also looking for hardware partners to build its AMR concept.

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Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant Test-Drives Servi Hospitality Robot From Bear Robotics

June 24, 2022 · Abeulo's Mexican Restaurant said it wanted to capitalize on the benefits of Bear Robotics' mobile service robots to improve worker productivity and customer satisfaction.

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Einride Pod Picks Up Federal Approval to Operate Autonomously on U.S. Public Roads

June 24, 2022 · Einride plans to begin testing its Autonomous Electric Transport Pods on U.S. roads with client GE Appliances in the third quarter to show its value for commercialization.

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BotsAndUs Secures $13M in Seed Round for Its Robotic Warehouse Data Intelligence Platform

June 23, 2022 · The company will use the funding to help it expands it global audience as more warehouses turn to automation.

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Modern Machine Vision Helps Robotics Provide Value

June 23, 2022 · From robots that can know when to snap a photo to systems that can identify ripe or moldy fruit, vision technology is not only able to perceive things but also provide context.

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German Robotics Industry Gets More Orders but Faces Supply Chain Disruptions, Reports VDMA

June 23, 2022 · German orders for robots are increasing again after the pandemic disruption, reports the VDMA, but supply chain and labor challenges have persisted.

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Amazon Announces Four New Systems to Ease Ergonomics in Its Warehouses

June 22, 2022 · Amazon introduced its first fully autonomous mobile robot 10 years after acquiring Kiva Systems. The company also announced three systems intended to improve warehouse working conditions.

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At Automatica 2022, ABB Highlights Flexible Robotic Systems

June 22, 2022 · ABB headed to Germany this week for the Automatica 2022 trade show. It is showcasing a range of its robotic systems, including its GoFA and SWIFTI cobot lines.

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Rio Tinto’s New Mine Features Autonomous Water Carts, Digital Twin Software, and AGVs

June 21, 2022 · With state of the art of technology such as autonomous haul trucks, virtual reality trainings, Gudai-Darii is Rio Tinto's most advanced mine yet.

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