Fetch Robotics and Körber Announce New Case Picking Solution for Distribution Centers
July 14, 2021
Fetch, which was recently acquired by Zebra Technologies, will combine its mobile robots with Körber’s warehouse management systems for safer and more efficient picking.
How to Get to Hyperlocal Fulfillment, Fast
July 12, 2021
While micro-fulfillment centers have caught on for grocers, retailers and e-commerce firms are working to quickly establish networks for next-day or two-day fulfillment.
Verizon Launches Robotics Business Technology Unit for Ground Robots, Aerial Drones
July 11, 2021
Verizon new Robotics Business Technology will focus on integrated systems that use its 5G and mobile edge computing to deploy, manage, and scale mixed fleets of robots and drones.
2021 MHI Annual Industry Report Looks at Innovation in Materials Handling
July 9, 2021
An annual report from the Materials Handling Institute and Deloitte found some reluctance among supply chain organizations to invest in emerging technologies including robotics.
Reply Develops Architecture for Autonomous Mobile Robots Using Microsoft Azure
July 7, 2021
Reply has developed a system using Microsoft Azure to create mobile robot applications such as a rental vehicle inspection system using Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped.
Explorer Surgical Offers ExplORer Live to Provide Visibility Into Robotic Surgery, Shorten Learning Curve
July 6, 2021
One of the barriers to adoption of robotic surgery is the steep learning curve, which Explorer Surgical said its cloud-based ExplORer Live platform can shorten with real-time data.
Denver Public Schools to Deploy Tennant Robotic Scrubbers Using BrainOS to Free Up Workers
July 6, 2021
Brain Corp announced that Denver Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the U.S., will use Tennant T380AMR cleaning robots to help workers at 14 of its...
Yutong Xiaoyu 2.0 Autonomous Bus Wins 2021 Red Dot Design Award
July 3, 2021
Yutong said its award-winning Xiaoyu 2.0 self-driving bus has a full stack of sensors, onboard computing, and 5G cloud connectivity to enable smart cities across China.
Zebra Technologies to Acquire Mobile Robot Vendor Fetch Robotics for $290M
July 1, 2021
Zebra, which provides technology for asset tracking and management, said that Fetch Robotics' mobile robots and cloud software will enable expansion in warehousing and manufacturing.
How Amazon Integrates Physical and Emerging Digital Technologies With AWS IoT
June 30, 2021
Amazon's chief technology officer explains how Amazon's robots use AWS IoT for comprehensive device management to scale out and conduct tasks such as induction and palletizing.
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.
Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists
June 25, 2021
The Global Robot Cluster co-hosted a virtual event with MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics examining progress in human-robot interaction for healthcare and industrial uses.
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.
RobotLAB and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Offer Pepper, NAO, and Whiz in North America
June 20, 2021
SoftBank Robotics' Pepper and NAO humanoid service robots will be available for integration for educational and industrial use through RobotLAB, as will SoftBank's Whiz cleaning robots.
Warehouses Require More Flexible Automation Than Conventional ASRS, Says Caja Robotics Exec
June 17, 2021
Most automated storage and retrieval systems require warehouse operators to invest in infrastructure, notes Caja Robotics EVP Hanna Yanovsky. She claims Caja's systems offer more flexibility.
MachineMetrics Raises $20M Series B Funding for Autonomous Manufacturing
June 16, 2021
Teradyne led the round for MachineMetrics, which said it applies Industrial IoT to machine monitoring to help manufacturers create the factory of the future with autonomous systems.
Airwayz Partners With Digiland for AI-Driven Drone Fleet Management Services
June 16, 2021
Airwayz, which has developed AI-based software for fleet management autonomous drones, is partnering with investment, operations, and consulting firm Digiland to deploy services worldwide.
NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments
June 15, 2021
NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.
Scythe Robotics Emerges From Stealth With $18.6M in Series A Funding for Autonomous Mower
June 15, 2021
Scythe Robotics has raised Series A funding and is offering its electric commercial lawnmower through a robotics-as-a-service model. It can also capture property and performance data.
Canon Solutions America Adds SoftBank Robotics’ Whiz to Workplace Health Portfolio
June 9, 2021
Canon Solutions America is offering the Whiz vacuuming robot, produced by SoftBank Robotics and using Brain Corp.'s Brain OS, among its integrated products and services to commercial sites.
