Topic: Autonomy

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network Passes 100 Members, Aims to Be ‘Robotics Capital of the World’

June 29, 2021 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network, which was founded in 2016, has received a $125,000 grant and passed 100 members as it promotes robotics and AI innovation in the Pittsburgh area.

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inVia Robotics Announces More Than 10 Channel Partners for Warehouse Automation

June 29, 2021 · Among the more than 10 channel partners that inVia Robotics has announced is Pregis, a packaging automation provider. The partners will integrate inVia's robots and software as a service.

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Seegrid to Add Autonomous Mobile Robots as a Service Offering

June 29, 2021 · Seegrid said its new subscription model in addition to existing purchasing options will help support growing demand for its AMRs in materials handling for supply chains and manufacturers.

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Champlain Towers Collapse Demonstrates Need for Disaster-Response Robots, Says Expert

June 28, 2021 · The collapse of part of a condominium building in Surfside, Fla., is a reminder of the need for robots to be more available to local authorities, says IEEE Fellow Robin Murphy.

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Xpeng Announces Hong Kong IPO, Could Raise $2B for Electric, Autonomous Vehicles

June 28, 2021 · Xpeng, which has been developing electric, self-parking, and autonomous vehicles, is already trading on the New York Stock Exchange and could be valued at up to $32 billion.

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Createc to Create Custom Integrations for Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot

June 27, 2021 · U.K.-based Createc, which provides systems for nuclear, marine, security, and other markets, will serve as integrator and reseller for Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped robot for industrial inspection.

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Forth Engineering Builds Rescue Robot for Hazardous Environments

June 26, 2021 · Forth Engineering, which has developed robots for hazardous environments such as nuclear sites and underwater, has developed a non-tethered heavy-duty robot it says could find other uses.

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American Robotics and SARA Collaborate on Fully Autonomous Drone Safety in U.S. Airspace

June 25, 2021 · BVLOS commercial drone operations are coming closer, with American Robotics' Scout drones using Scientific Applications & Research Associates' SARA acoustics aircraft-detection technology.

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inVia Robotics, Rufus Labs Team Up for Robots, Wearables in Warehouses

June 24, 2021 · The companies will jointly offer inVia's Picker mobile robots and PickMate and Logic software plus Rufus Labs' wearable computers, RADD Tab tablets, and WorkHero analytics software.

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OTTO Motors Announces Global Partners, Mobile Robot Safety Standards Compliance

June 24, 2021 · OTTO Motors has partnered for global availability of its autonomous mobile robots and software. It also complies with international safety standards and will exhibit at Automatica.

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Embark Trucks to Raise $614M, Go Public Through SPAC Merger

June 23, 2021 · Embark Trucks, which provides autonomous software to U.S. trucking market, will be valued at $4.55 billion, and former Secretary of Transportation and Labor Elaine Chao is joining its board.

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WeRide Closes $310M Series C Round for Robotic Taxis, Buses

June 23, 2021 · WeRide, whose Master Platform powers its robotaxis and Mini Robobus vehicles, has received funding from Nissan and others, bringing its valuation to $3 billion.

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May Mobility Launches Free Autonomous Shuttle Service in Indianapolis

June 23, 2021 · The shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative to encourage development of mobility technologies and access from the Toyota Mobility Foundation and the Energy Systems Network.

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Amazon in Talks to Buy Stake in Autonomous Truck Startup Plus

June 22, 2021 · Amazon reportedly has placed an order for 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving truck technology startup Plus and is in talks to buy a stake of as much as 20%.

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2021 Autonomous Mobile Robot RFP Template

June 22, 2021 · Autonomous mobile robots have become a valuable tool for improving warehousing, fulfillment, and material handling processes within your supply chain. The decision to deploy this technology into your operation is a critical initiative to the ongoing improvement and modernization efforts for your operation.

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Solid-State Lidar Provider Quanergy to Enter SPAC Merger, List on NYSE

June 22, 2021 · Quanergy, which makes solid-state lidar sensors and 3D perception software, plans to merge with CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. and use proceeds of $278 million to continue growth.

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Automation Spreads in Supply Chains

June 21, 2021 · As robots multiply in warehouses and other facilities, operators need to know where to start, how to manage them, and what they should expect.

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NVIDIA Offers Isaac Sim on Omniverse to Robotics Developers in Open Beta

June 21, 2021 · The new Isaac simulation engine not only creates more photorealistic environments, but it also streamlines synthetic data generation and domain randomization, said NVIDIA.

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Using Innovative Technology to Overcome Warehouse Labor Shortages

June 21, 2021 · It's clear that robotics and automation are paving the way for warehouses to address labor shortages and other challenges - but it’s also clear that the people element is maintained too. It could be through voice that extra hidden value is found.

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Using Innovation to Manage Peak Seasonal Demand

June 21, 2021 · Managing seasonal demand is becoming even more complex thanks to the expanding role of omnichannel distribution, increasing product lines, order diversity and goods returns.

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