Topic: Industrial Automation

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Zebra Connect Fulfillment cobots pick up productivity

January 30, 2025 · Expanding its Symmetry Fulfillment platform, Zebra Technologies’ Connect Fulfillment cobots use a cart-based system coupled with wearable technologies to reduce underutilization.

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NEURA Robotics names Dr. Oliver Wolst, former Bosch manager, CTO

January 29, 2025 · NEURA Robotics announced Dr. Oliver Wolst as company CTO. Dr. Wolst, a former manager at Bosch, will look to drive NEURA’s technological advancements in cognitive robotics.

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Report: Global mobile robot market slows due to macro-economic factors

January 28, 2025 · Interact Analysis reports the global mobile robot market will slow because of external political and economic factors, but mobile robot shipments will continue growing.

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Ambi Robotics introduces AmbiStack, AI-powered robotic stacking for warehouse operations

January 28, 2025 · Ambi Robotics introduced AmbiStack, an artificial intelligence-powered robotic offering for warehouse operations such as sorting and stacking.

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Freespace Robotics announces strategic partnership, investment from Matthews Automation

January 27, 2025 · Freespace Robotics announced a strategic partnership and investment from Matthews Automation, focusing on automated storage and retrieval automation for warehouse and last mile operations.

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ProMat 2025: Swisslog to discuss cold storage, omnichannel offerings

January 25, 2025 · At ProMat 2025 in Chicago, warehouse automation and software provider Swisslog will discuss its cold storage and omnichannel offerings, highlights the human side of automation.

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International Federation of Robotics report highlights top 5 global robotics trends of 2025

January 24, 2025 · The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported on the top five global robotics trends of 2025, identifying topics including AI, humanoids and sustainability.

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Contoro Robotics named finalist for 2025 SXSW Pitch competition

January 21, 2025 · Contoro Robotics was named a finalist at the 2025 SXSW Pitch competition in the Robotics, Web3, Voice & Extended Reality category for its AI-powered truck unloading robot.

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NEURA Robotics raises €120 million for cognitive humanoids

January 20, 2025 · NEURA Robotics will use about $125 million in Series B funding to support its Neuraverse platform, research and development on new products for European and global markets.

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Simbe launches Tally Spot fixed sensor data capture offering, complementing Tally AMR

January 15, 2025 · Simbe released Tally Spot, a fixed sensor that complements its Tally autonomous mobile robot and Tally RFID to support high-frequency scans in specific sections of stores.

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Motlow State College certified for Mitsubishi Electric training

January 13, 2025 · Motlow State College’s McMinnville, Tenn. Automation & Robotics Training Center is now a Mitsubishi Electric Certified Training Center, including for GX Works3 Programming.

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RoboForce announces $10M early-stage funding for AI-enabled MMRs

January 12, 2025 · RoboForce has secured $10M in early-stage funding for its AI-enabled MMRs that can help address labor shortages for solar, manufacturing, mining, and aerospace end users.

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Flexiv, KURABO partner to create KURAVIZON adaptive robot

January 9, 2025 · Flexiv and KURABO introduced the KURAVIZON adaptive robot, combining force control and advanced vision technology to revolutionize precision automation in the Japanese market.

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CES 2025: RealMan Robotics showcases humanoid robot arms, actuators and more

January 9, 2025 · RealMan Robotics showcased a slew of robotic offerings at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, including its ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms, robot actuators and more.

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CES 2025: NVIDIA launches Cosmos world foundation model, expands Omniverse

January 8, 2025 · At CES 2025, NVIDIA launched its Cosmos world foundation model to advance physical AI development and expanded its Omniverse generative physical AI capabilities.

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CES 2025: Ubicept showcases new photonic computer vision technology for rapid prototyping

January 7, 2025 · Ubicept unveiled its newest photonic computer vision technology at CES 2025. The advanced machine perception is now available for rapid prototyping across robotic technologies.

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Ambi Robotics deploys PRIME-1 vertically-integrated AI foundation model for warehouse robots

January 7, 2025 · Ambi Robotics launched its PRIME-1 Robotic Foundation Model, the first of its kind to be deployed in real-world commercial warehouse operations.

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One Equity Partners becomes Comau majority shareholder

January 5, 2025 · One Equity Partners completed a majority investment in Comau, which will provide the global industrial robotics and automation company with additional capital to grow and expand.

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CynLr, Indian deep tech robotics startup, raises $10M Series A funding

January 2, 2025 · CynLr, an India-based robotics startup, secured a $10M Series A, which will be used to expand its team and supply chain network capabilities along with hardware, software enhancements.

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Cofactr raises $17M Series A for component sourcing platform

January 1, 2025 · Bain Capital led Series A funding for Cofactr’s component sourcing platform. Customers include e-commerce robotics, autonomous vehicles, and wearables hardware manufacturers.

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