Topic: Hospitality

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United Robotics Group Acquires SoftBank Robotics Europe and Service Robot Portfolio

April 12, 2022 · United Robotics Group, a German robotics-as-a-service provider, is acquiring France-based service robot maker SoftBank Robotics Europe, whose name will revert to Aldebaran.

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Tennant Adds Lithium-Ion Batteries to Three Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots

April 6, 2022 · Tennant Co. has added lithium-ion batteries as an option to three of its autonomous floor-cleaning robots running on BrainOS. It said they will ease usage and maintenance.

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4 Robotics Hardware and Software Trends to Follow in 2022

April 3, 2022 · From robotics-as-a-service models encouraging adoption to the development of multi-purpose robots, Meili Robots looks at how robotics hardware and software will grow this year.

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Chipotle Tests Chippy Tortilla Robot From Miso Robotics

March 17, 2022 · Chipotle is testing Miso Robotics' Chippy, which uses AI and robotics to cook and season tortilla chips in keeping with the fast-casual restaurant chain's recipe and style.

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Bear Robotics Announces $81M Series B for Hospitality Robots

March 17, 2022 · Bear Robotics, which has developed mobile service robots for the restaurant industry in partnership with SoftBank, has raised $81 million to continue product development.

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Zyter and Qualcomm to Provide Mobile Robot, Other Applications for 5G Private Networks

February 28, 2022 · Zyter and Qualcomm have collaborated to provide 5G network management, a consolidated dashboard, and production-ready applications for mobile robots in multiple environments.

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Guardforce AI Adds Security, Screening Robots as a Service in Asia-Pacific Trials

February 21, 2022 · Guardforce AI, which has diversified from security services into screening and disinfection robots, has deployed more than 1,400 systems in Asia-Pacific and plans to expand in the U.S.

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Chartwells Higher Education Puts Picnic Pizza Automation on Texas A &M Campus

February 8, 2022 · Chartwells Higher Education, which serves 300 institutions, and Picnic claimed that they are bringing the world's first robotic pizza-assembly station to a U.S. college campus.

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5 Robots to Watch at the Beijing Winter Olympics

February 4, 2022 · China is showcasing several robots around the Beijing Winter Olympics. Here are some that are helping to maintain health and hygiene, from food service to disinfection.

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Doosan Robotics Discusses NINA Cobot, CES 2022, and Growing Service Applications

January 16, 2022 · From prosumer camera work to food and restaurant service, Doosan Robotics is developing collaborative robots for non-manufacturing applications worldwide.

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BrainOS Mobile App From Brain Corp Gives Operators Remote Access to Robot Fleets

January 12, 2022 · Brain Corp has developed BrainOS Mobile, an app to provide managers and facilities operators a more seamless way to interact with fleets of cleaning robots.

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Blue Ocean Robotics Receives $51M Investment as It Grows Global Service Robot Reach

January 5, 2022 · Blue Ocean Robotics, which provides disinfection, patient transfer, and telepresence robots, has grown 20x since 2018 and received funding from A.P. Moller Holding.

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Savioke Releases Revised Relay+ Service Robot for Hotels, Offices, Hospitals

December 24, 2021 · Savioke says Relay+, the latest generation of its autonomous service robot, is available in multiple configurations, has Rapid Install capability, and easily integrates with elevators.

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Ottonomy Expands Service Robot Rollout at CVG Airport for Contactless Deliveries

December 19, 2021 · The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is a hub for Amazon Air and DHL Express, has collected feedback and expanded trials of Ottonomy's fleet.

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Brain Corp and Karcher Unveil Autonomous Commercial Vacuum Cleaner

December 16, 2021 · The KIRA CV 60/1 is the first commercial robot to result from the Brain Corp. and Karcher partnership, which applies BrainOS to vacuum cleaners for large facilities.

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Ameca Humanoid Robot From Engineered Arts to Debut at CES 2022

December 3, 2021 · Engineered Arts' Ameca humanoid combines AI with an artificial body for gestures and upgradable modular mechanics via cloud-managed development tool kit

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Trombia Says Airport Pilot Shows Autonomous Sweeper Can Improve Maintenance Efficiency

November 30, 2021 · Finland-based Trombia Technologies says its Trombia Free autonomous sweeper, which has a teleoperation feature, can work without water year-round and reduce waste and CO2 emissions.

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FJ Dynamics Closes Series B Funding for Mobile Robots in Agriculture, Other Industries

November 29, 2021 · FJ Dynamics plans to use its Series B funding to develop more autonomous systems for agriculture, construction, and landscaping, which it already provides to 60 countries.

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Advanced Intelligent Systems Wins Award for Pivoting Agricultural IP to Disinfection Robot

November 29, 2021 · Canadian company Advanced Intelligent Systems was recently recognized for its modular approach to mobile robots, which enabled it to repurpose an agricultural system for disinfection.

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Everyday Robots Moves Out of Alphabet X, Reports Progress Toward General Purpose Robot

November 20, 2021 · From cleaning a table and picking up toys to opening doors, everyday tasks are coming within reach of service robots, says Everyday Robots, which is spinning out of X Development.

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