Topic: Autonomy

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Symbotic to Take AI Powered Supply Chain Robots Public With SoftBank Partnership

December 13, 2021 · Symbotic, which supplies AI-driven warehouse automation to customers such as Walmart, expects SPAC transaction with SoftBank to help it address $5 billion backlog in orders.

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NAI Expands Connectivity Capabilities for Warehouse Automation

December 12, 2021 · NAI, which custom designs and manufactures cable assemblies and harnesses for warehouse equipment, said its offerings can now support growing demand for automation.

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Yara Birkeland, Electric and Autonomous Container Ship, to Begin Testing in Norway

December 11, 2021 · The Yara Birkeland is the first fully electric and autonomous container vessel, according to battery maker Lechlanche, which collaborated with Yara International and Kongsberg Maritime.

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HAI Robotics Obtains SGS, ETL Certifications for HAIPICK and Workstation Products

December 10, 2021 · Autonomous case-picking robot provider HAI Robotics said it has received safety certifications for its HAIPICK A42 robots and HAIPORT-Powered Workstation, respectively.

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Embark Expands Autonomous Truck Operations in Texas, Opens New Hub

December 10, 2021 · In addition to a new autonomous truck lane between Houston and San Antonio, Embark Trucks is collaborating with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to develop its systems.

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MassRobotics Marks Another Year of Growth, Successful Partnerships

December 10, 2021 · At an annual event, MassRobotics noted the many ways in which public-private partnerships have helped Massachusetts robotics innovators and entrepreneurs in the past year.

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AES Launches Atlas Robot to Accelerate Solar Installations

December 9, 2021 · Fortune 500 global energy provider AES worked with Calvary Robotics to develop the Atlas robot to help its teams install solar energy systems and help customers meet sustainability goals.

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Robotic Research Raises $228M in Funding for Autonomous Transportation Development

December 9, 2021 · Robotic Research plans to use its first outside capital to expand its RR.AI division, which is commercializing an autonomy kit for Class 8 and yard trucks, buses, and off-road vehicles.

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HowToRobot.com Launches U.S. Marketplace to Connect Industrial Robot Buyers, Sellers

December 9, 2021 · Denmark-based HowToRobot.com says its online marketplace can help robotics users, integrators, and suppliers connect to eliminate the headaches of sourcing components and systems.

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Geek+ and Boreal Upgrade SP Digital’s Supply Chain With Mobile Robots

December 8, 2021 · SP Digital, an e-commerce provider of computing and gaming products in Chile, faced spikes in e-commerce demand. Boreal Technologies implemented Geek+ robots to increase throughput.

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Robot Operations Group Announces First RobOpsCon for October 2022

December 8, 2021 · The Robot Operations Group said its first conference, which will be in Silicon Valley next October, will gather the community of people interested in advancing robot fleet management.

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Flooring for Robots: New $15M Facility Increases Manufacturing Output

December 8, 2021 · New $15 million manufacturing facility will allow Cornerstone to increase its manufacturing output for ResinDek® panels.

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SolidRun’s New System on Module Offers Fast Processing for Robotics, Industrial IoT Applications

December 7, 2021 · SolidRun's new system on module, which uses AM64x processors from Texas Instruments, is designed for real-time, low-power robust robotics and Internet of Things applications.

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SiLC Releases Chip-Integrated Eyeonic Lidar Sensor

December 7, 2021 · SiLC Technologies says its Eyeonic Vision Sensor integrates photonics functions into a single chip for robotics, autonomous vehicle, and industrial and security applications.

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Robust Navigation System for Drones From InfiniDome, Honeywell Aerospace, and Easy Aerial Successfully Demonstrated

December 7, 2021 · InfiniDome, Honeywell Aerospace, and Easy Aerial have demonstrated that a combination of their technologies can enable UAVs to safely function autonomously in GPS-denied environments.

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Photoneo Raises Series B Funding to Expand 3D Vision for E-Commerce Fulfillment

December 7, 2021 · Photoneo, which supplies 3D sensors and the Brightpick automation for warehouses and "dark stores," plans to use the funding to expand its offerings for online order fulfillment.

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Ottonomy Develops Autonomous Robots for Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries

December 6, 2021 · While other delivery robot developers are taking an incremental approach in constrained environments, Ottonomy's CEO says it is focusing on full autonomy and indoor and outdoor operations.

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Mobile Industrial Robots and Logitrans Collaborate to Build Autonomous Pallet Jacks

December 6, 2021 · Mobile Industrial Robots and Logitrans are combining their expertise in autonomous navigation and pallet jacks to develop systems to complement MiR's heavy-duty mobile robots.

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Aeva Develops 4D Lidar to Help Bring Autonomous Trucks to Market

December 4, 2021 · Supply chain problems including a shortage of truck drivers have led to keent interest in autonomous trucks. Aeva says its 4D lidar could help bring autonomous trucks to market sooner.

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Cimcorp Expands U.S. Office to Increase Warehouse Automation Support

December 3, 2021 · Cimcorp, which offers automation for warehouse, logistics, and distribution centers, says its new U.S. headquarters will offer space for demonstrations, training, and parts.

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