Aurora and Volvo Partner to Accelerate the Deployment of Autonomous Trucks
April 4, 2021
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with Aurora to jointly develop and deploy an autonomous system for hub-to-hub transportation in North America.
AGM Systems Makes Multi-Year Agreement With Velodyne Lidar for Ultra Puck in UAVs
April 3, 2021
Velodyne Lidar will work with Russia-based AGM Systems to include its Ultra Puck sensor in the new AGM-MS3 drone mapping system.
WaveSense Obtains $15M to Accelerate Development of Radar for Vehicle Positioning
April 2, 2021
Growing demand from automakers for safer and higher-performing advanced driver-assistance systems signals a critical need for sensing systems that work despite challenging road conditions, says WaveSense.
Embark Universal Interface Designed to Add Self-Driving Tech to Existing Trucks
April 1, 2021
The Embark Universal Interface will accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology across carriers, says Embark.
Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom
April 1, 2021
Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.
Bolt Midsize Autonomous Mobile Robot From IAM Robotics to Debut at ProMat DX
March 31, 2021
IAM Robotics said its new Bolt autonomous mobile robot builds on its experience with its Swift mobile manipulator.
H Mart Partners With AutoStore, Bastian Solutions to Deploy Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center
March 30, 2021
H Mart, the largest Asian-American food retailer in the U.S., is working with AutoStore and integrator Bastian Solutions to open an automated micro-fulfillment center for its online grocery operations.
Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President
March 30, 2021
Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.
HAI Robotics Secures $15M Series B+ Funding to Scale Autonomous Case-Handling Robot
March 30, 2021
HAI Robotics, which makes the HAIPICK autonomous case-handling robotic system, has obtained funding to continue its global expansion.
3 Ways to Use High-Payload AMRs in Today’s Short-Staffed Facilities
March 30, 2021
High-payload autonomous mobile robots, including lift trucks, towers, and pallet stackers, can help manufacturers and warehouse operators be safer and more productive.
Tompkins Robotics Combines Unit Sortation and Container Removal in xChange System
March 29, 2021
Tompkins Robotics has partnered with IAM Robotics to offer the xChange system, which pairs automated unit sortation with an autonomous tote exchange robot.
Universal Robots Develops Cobot Interface for Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal
March 29, 2021
Universal Robots said its collaborative robots will soon be available through Siemens' Simatic Robot Library for planning their integration into complex manufacturing environments.
Plus to Conduct Supervised Autonomous Truck Pilot in China for SF Express
March 27, 2021
Plus, formerly Plus.ai, said its pilot with SF Express in China has demonstrated improvements in safety, operator comfort, and fuel efficiency.
Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein
March 26, 2021
This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.
Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event
March 26, 2021
In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.
UVD Robots Supplies 37 Disinfection Robots in Largest U.S. School District Deployment to Date
March 26, 2021
A rural school district in New Mexico is deploying 37 disinfection robots from UVD Robots, a brand of Blue Ocean Robotics, to help students safely return to classes.
Libiao Robotics Partners With Körber Supply Chain for Autonomous Mobile Sorting Robots
March 25, 2021
The K.Move AutoSort Mobile – Powered by Libiao combines Libiao Robotics' mobile sorting robots with Körber's supply chain integration expertise.
BlueBotics, Fetch, and Teradyne Take Top Spots in ABI’s Autonomous Material Handling Ranks
March 25, 2021
ABI Research has named the top 10 autonomous mobile robot providers as the market for automated materials handling continues to grow.
Cargo Cove Chooses RaaS Provider inVia Robotics for Warehouse Execution System
March 25, 2021
To keep up with accelerated e-commerce demand, logistics provider Cargo Cove is rolling out inVia warehouse optimization systems, including its AI-based inVia Logic and inVia Picker mobile robots.
Commercial Robotics Must Account for the Human Element, Interoperability, Says FedEx’s Aaron Prather
March 24, 2021
Aaron Prather, R&D evangelist at FedEx, tells Robotics 24/7 what developers and vendors need to focus on for commercial success.
