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Myomo Acquires Japanese Patent for MyoPro Wearable Robotics

February 21, 2022 · Myomo has added a patent from Japan to its family of 20 global patents for the MyoPro wearable device, which is designed for both assistive and therapeutic use on upper limbs.

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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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Kiwibot Completes Pre-Series A of $7.5M, Closes Its Expansion Deal with Sodexo

February 20, 2022 · Founded in 2017, Kiwibot has raised approximately $14 million. It says its expanded contract with Sodexo will help it reach its goal of expanding to 50 locations in the next three years.

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Top 5 Robotics Trends for 2022, According to the International Federation of Robotics

February 19, 2022 · As the number of industrial robots in operation has increased from 2015, the International Federation of Robotics says it expects certain trends to continue, including greater ease of use.

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Exodigo Makes Nonintrusive Underground Mapping Commercially Available, Raises Seed Funding

February 17, 2022 · Exodigo says its mapping platform combines sensors, 3D imaging, and AI to help the construction, mining, and utility industries avoid hazards, costs, and time-consuming work.

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IDTechEx Examines the Future of Drone Delivery in a New Report

February 17, 2022 · IDTechEx's new report aims to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing mobile robotics. One area of focus is the challenge of using drones for deliveries.

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PTC to Provide Onshape to MassRobotics Startups to Accelerate Robot Design Process

February 17, 2022 · PTC is providing free licenses of its Onshape cloud CAD software to MassRobotics resident startups to accelerate the product-design process and help them be competitive.

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Allied Universal Starts Selling Knightscope Autonomous Security Robots

February 16, 2022 · Allied Universal, a global security services provider, has started selling Knightscope's autonomous security robots to help expand its customer base.

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Starship Technologies Launches Robotic Delivery Service in San Francisco Bay Area

February 16, 2022 · Starship Technologies has expanded its partnership with The Save Mart Cos. to launch on-demand delivery of groceries from the Lucky California flagship store with its mobile robots and app.

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Flytrex Releases ‘2021 Yardstick,’ Offering Insights Into Drone Delivery Demand

February 16, 2022 · Flytrex, which has conducted drone deliveries starting in 2017 in Iceland and has expanded service in North Carolina, shared details of last year's customer trends as it expands nationwide.

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Miso Robotics to Install Flippy 2 Frying Robot in 100 More White Castle Locations

February 16, 2022 · White Castle, which claims to be the world's first fast-food hamburger chain, is ordering more Flippy 2 robots from Miso after its initial, successful deployment around Chicago.

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AERAS Fog Uses Drones to Survey Pittsburgh Bridges for Structural Integrity  

February 15, 2022 · While AERAS drones have cleaned stadiums and other large venues such as the Kentucky Derby, they are now being used to determine the safety of infrastructure in the “City of Bridges.”

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Humanoid Robots Could Reach Out and Take Patient’s Blood Pressure

February 14, 2022 · Simon Fraser University researchers have provided a humanoid robot with leech-inspired origami sensors in its fingertips to take ECG and PPG readings and obtain a patient's blood pressure.

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Titan Medical Passes Milestone With More Than 200 Patents and Patent Applications

February 14, 2022 · Nearly 14 years after its founding, Titan Medical has grown its patent portfolio for its medical workstations and patient carts. It has clarified its third-party licensing strategy.

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HeroWear Exo-LiFFT Tool Assesses Exoskeleton Effectiveness in Reducing the Risk of Back Injury

February 14, 2022 · Lower-back injuries account for nearly 40% of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, which exoskeletons could reduce by as much as 60%, finds a HeroWear study with Vanderbilt and Auburn universities.

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Mobile Logistics Robots Take a Starring Role Across Industries

February 13, 2022 · A combination of hardware and software improvements, worker shortages, and growing recognition of efficiency and data insights is driving adoption of mobile logistics robots.

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My Goat Educates the Lawn Care Industry on the Benefits of Robots

February 12, 2022 · My Goat has developed lawn mowing robots as a service that operate in geofenced pens. The company is helping commercial groundskeepers take a new approach to property maintenance.

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Coco Expands Robotic Delivery Service to Austin After $56M Series A

February 11, 2022 · After receiving funding and a successful launch in Los Angeles, Coco is hitting the Austin food scene with its remotely controlled delivery robots.

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Omron Automation Americas Opens Advanced Motion R &D Center in California

February 10, 2022 · Omron Automation Americas' new Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center in Chatsworth, Calif., will work with customers on smaller, faster, and more accurate motion controllers.

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Kinova Raises $48M to Commercialize Robots for Medical, Manufacturing Markets

February 9, 2022 · Kinova has received venture capital from Graham Partners and funding from the Canadian government to commercialize cobots, increase its engineering staff, and develop new products.

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