Jungheinrich Acquires Mobile Robot and Fleet Management Firm arculus
November 10, 2021
Industrial automation provider Jungheinrich acquired arculus, whose autonomous mobile robots and fleet management software comply with the European VDA 5050 interoperability standard.
Motional and Lyft Plan to Launch Las Vegas Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in 2023
November 9, 2021
Lyft and Motional say the IONIQ 5 electric robotaxis, developed with Hyundai and using Lyft's app, will enable people in Nevada to ride in autonomous vehicles for the first time.
Brain Corp Mobile Robot Fleet Covers 100B Square Feet Autonomously
November 9, 2021
While many companies look for scarce workers, Brain Corp reported that adoption of its AI-powered fleet of mobile robots has grown, particularly in the healthcare market.
MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge With $3M Prize Launches in Abu Dhabi
November 5, 2021
In the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge, to be held by ASPIRE in the United Arab Emirates in June 2023, teams will deploy unmanned vehicles in a GNSS-denied environment.
Einride Rolls Into U.S. Shipping Market With Remote Truck Driver, New Products, and New York HQ
November 5, 2021
Einride has hired its first remote truck driver as part of its expansion in the U.S. The Swedish digital shipping provider is also releasing customized hardware and software.
Locus Robotics Adds Mezzanine Management Capabilities to Optimize Multilevel Fulfillment
November 4, 2021
Locus Robotics said its Pick-and-Pass feature clusters and directs order-fulfillment work across the warehouse, dynamically directing LocusBots and human workers for optimal productivity.
Einride and GE Appliances Announce First Electric, Autonomous Truck Fleet in the U.S.
November 1, 2021
As part of its $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and distribution, GE Appliances is working with Einride to bring the autonomous pods to U.S. corporate campuses.
Seegrid Gives Select Customers Early Access to Its New Autonomous Lift Truck
October 29, 2021
Through the Seegrid Technology Early-Access Program, customers can test the Palion Lift autonomous lift truck and provide feedback that will affect its development and deployment.
FedEx and Neolix Test Autonomous Delivery Vehicle in China
October 29, 2021
As part of its sustainability and technology innovation efforts, FedEx Express is testing an autonomous delivery vehicle with Neolix this month in China.
American Robotics CEO Discusses Drone Development From the Lab to Real World Use
October 28, 2021
As American Robotics merges with Ondas, commercializes its Scout drone with FAA approval for BVLOS operations, and expands staff and headquarters, its CEO discusses the choices it made.
ABB Launches FlexLoader M for Modular Machine Tending
October 27, 2021
FlexLoader M line offers machine loading and unloading options for foundries, die-casting operations, and machining centers. ABB says its modular approach makes scaling up easy.
Open-RMF Addresses Growing Robotics Interoperability Needs
October 27, 2021
From simulation to management of robot fleets in heterogeneous environments, Open Robotics' Open-RMF is an open-source approach to interoperability that is different than other efforts.
Webcast: Robots Provide Scalability for Seasonal Demand
October 22, 2021
Recording: November 17, 2021 at 2:00 EST
Expert panelists in this "Hot Seat" will discuss how robotics and automation can help retailers and supply chains find a "new normal" in the face of accelerated demand.
5 Questions With Melonee Wise About New Zebra and Fetch Robots
October 21, 2021
Melonee Wise, founder of Fetch Robotics, which was recently acquired by Zebra Technologies, explains how three new mobile robots and FetchCore software offer value for warehouse picking.
Zebra Technologies Expands Fetch Robotics Portfolio With Fulfillment Optimization
October 21, 2021
Zebra Technologies has rebranded and updated Fetch mobile robots and the FetchCore software to streamline order, batch, case, pallet, and each picking workflows.
HAI Robotics Named ‘Next-Gen Supply Chain Award’ Category Winner
October 21, 2021
HAI Robotics says its award-winning HAIPICK autonomous case-handling system system offers intelligence, efficiency, and flexibility to improve warehouse efficiencies.
10 Takeaways From A3’s Autonomous Mobile Robot and Logistics Conference
October 20, 2021
From getting started with mobile robots and developing the workforce to mobile manipulation, and interoperability to developing your workforce, the event examined key logistics innovations.
HARTING Distribution Center in Germany Showcases Warehouse Automation
October 19, 2021
Korber helped HARTING Logistics integrate automated storage, AGVs, palletizing and depalletizing systems, and RFID technologies in a distribution center that showcases automation.
Formant Partners With PickNik Robotics for Cloud Based Mobile Manipulation
October 19, 2021
To advance mobile manipulation, PickNik Robotics and Formant are collaborating on a cloud-based, low-latency interface for advanced motion planning for robot arms.
MOV.AI Launches Robotics Engine Platform for Mobile Robot Deployment
October 19, 2021
The latest version of the MOV.AI platform offers a visual IDE, advanced algorithms such as 3D SLAM, simulation tools, scene and behavior editors, an open API framework, and more.
