Topic: Autonomy

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Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics Advance With New and Safer Power Sources

September 26, 2021 · After concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries, researchers are refining power-storage technologies to extend the capabilities of robots, drones, and self-driving vehicles.

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SB Logistics Moves Toward a ‘Lights-Out’ Warehouse in Japan

September 24, 2021 · With help from SoftBank Robotics and Berkshire Grey, SB Logistics added automation throughout a new e-commerce order-fulfillment facility serving all of Tokyo.

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Smart Flexible Depalletizer From Honeywell Designed to Boost Warehouse Productivity, Reduce Injuries

September 24, 2021 · Honeywell's new depalletizing robot uses machine learning and gripper advances to help unload pallets without pre-programming, addressing labor shortages and turnover.

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Pudu Technology Completes Series C Fundraising for Service Robots

September 24, 2021 · Pudu Robotics, which provides mobile service robots that operate around people in restaurants, hotels, and hospitals, has raised close to $155 million in five months.

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InOrbit Launches Free Edition of Robot Operations Software

September 23, 2021 · InOrbit is offering a Free Edition of its robot operations software to help operators manage robots from anywhere. The Standard Edition includes the Time Capsule feature.

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GM Invests $300M in Momenta to Deploy Self-Driving Technologies in China

September 23, 2021 · As part of its global strategy toward electric and autonomous vehicles, General Motors is investing in Momenta, a Chinese developer of self-driving software.

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Berkshire Grey Launches AI-Powered, Robotic Shuttle Put Wall for E-Commerce Fulfillment

September 23, 2021 · Berkshire Grey said its new Robotic Shuttle Put Wall will help e-commerce operations increase fulfillment throughput amid labor shortages and heightened demand.

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Mobile Robot Adoption by Warehouses Will Surge to Half-Million Mark, Says ABI Research

September 23, 2021 · Sustained supply chain demand is driving warehouse adoption of mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and combined automation, reports ABI Research.

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NVIDIA Working With Open Robotics to Accelerate ROS 2 Perception for Robot Developers

September 22, 2021 · NVIDIA is working to help robotics developers and startups by enabling ROS 2 to run on its Jetson processors for perception, modeling, and training in realistic environments.

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Aurora Partners With FedEx, PACCAR to Autonomously Deliver Goods at Scale

September 22, 2021 · Truck maker PACCAR has expanded its partnership with autonomous technology developer Aurora to test the self-driving hauling of FedEx loads between Dallas and Houston.

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Oshkosh Corp. Invests in Carnegie Foundry to Build Autonomy and Robotics Capabilities

September 22, 2021 · Oshkosh Corp. has invested in and is partnering with Carnegie Foundry to accelerate the development of autonomous systems and robotics for industrial uses.

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HAI Robotics Raises $200M to Upgrade, Grow Warehouse Robot Fleet

September 22, 2021 · HAI Robotics, which claims to be a global leader in autonomous case-picking robots, said it will use its Series C and D funding to continue expanding and innovating.

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Embark, Ryder to Establish Nationwide Network of Freight Transfer Points for Autonomous Truck Fleet

September 21, 2021 · Embark's autonomous trucking network will gain access to Ryder's freight transfer points, fleet management options, and maintenance facilities across the U.S.

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Avidbots Expands Mobile Robot Offerings to Include Disinfection

September 21, 2021 · Avidbots, which is adding a Disinfection Add-On to its Neo floor-cleaning system, has tested multifunction robots at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

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SoftBank Robotics and Keenon Robotics Become Global Partners for Service Industry

September 21, 2021 · SoftBank Robotics and Keenan Robotics said their partnership will enable them to serve growing global demand for efficiency in food service, starting in Singapore.

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Mujin Opens Georgia Office to Offer Robot Controller to U.S. Logistics Market

September 21, 2021 · Rather than programming complex tasks or trusting machine learning, Mujin takes a "machine intelligence" approach to picking as it expands into North America.

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Thomas H. Lee Partners to Acquire Semiconductor Solutions Group From Brooks Automation for $3B

September 20, 2021 · Thomas H. Lee Partners is acquiring Brooks Automation's namesake group, which will continue to provide automation for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

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Locus Acquires Waypoint as Mobile Robot Providers Serve Both Warehouses and Factories

September 20, 2021 · Robotics 24/7 spoke with executives at both Locus and Waypoint as the companies combine to offer a range of mobile robots for the growing global warehouse market.

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3 Ways in Which Robots Are Helping the Supply Chain Industry

September 20, 2021 · Collaborative robot arms, automated storage and retrieval systems, and mobile robots can not only improve efficiency, but they can also affect worker safety and morale.

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GrAI Matter Labs and ADLINK Partner to Integrate SMARC Module With GrAI VIP

September 20, 2021 · GrAI Matter Labs is combining its vision AI processors with ADLINK's development kits to enable smarter and more efficient camera modules on devices at the edge.

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