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Smith+Nephew Launches CORI, ‘Turnkey’ System for Robot-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery

November 23, 2021 · Smith+Nephew says its CORI handheld robotic system to assist surgeons with knee replacements can improve patient outcomes and is immediately scalable to the U.K.'s National Health Service.

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Omron Automation Launches Proof of Concept Center in Michigan

November 22, 2021 · Omron Automation Americas says its new Proof-of-Concept Center in Novi, Mich., will help customers by providing engineers and facilities to test robotics applications before deployment.

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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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Monarch Tractor Secures Series B Funding to Produce, Deploy MK-V Driver Optional Tractor

November 19, 2021 · Monarch Tractor, which has been developing the MK-V fully electric, driver-optional tractor for specialty crops, plans to use its latest funding to expand its global operations.

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Smith+Nephew Invests in Surgical Robotics R &D Center in Pittsburgh

November 18, 2021 · There's more to developing surgical robots than cutting-edge technology. Smith+Nephew, which launched its second-gen CORI system last year, is part of Pittsburgh's robotics talent pool.

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ABB Partners With Sevensense to Enable Mobile Robots to Work in Unstructured Environments

November 18, 2021 · ABB plans to integrate Sevensense's hardware and software for 3D SLAM navigation in dynamic environments with its new line of mobile robots from its ASTI Mobile Robotics acquisition.

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Cleo Robotics Announces Availability of Rugged Indoor Drone for Industrial, Commercial, and Government Applications

November 18, 2021 · Cleo Robotics said its Dronut X1, which is designed to safely operate around people indoors and can reach GPS-denied spaces, is available to security, construction, and defense customers.

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PickNik Robotics Offers Beta of MoveIt Studio for Managing Robot Arms in Challenging Environments

November 17, 2021 · PickNik Robotics' MoveIt Studio software builds on its support of the open-source robot arm motion planning software to make it easier for users to remotely manage robot arms.

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Fieldin Acquires Midnight Robotics, Begins Deploying Autonomous Farming Platform in California

November 17, 2021 · Fieldin says the combination of its smart farm operations management platform with Midnight Robotics' autonomous driving retrofit kit will enable farmers to get actionable data.

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Nommi Partners With C3 to Build Robotic Kitchens Offering Food Bowls Around the Clock

November 17, 2021 · To meet demand for fast, convenient, and nutritious food, Nommi is developing a robotic kitchen that will prepare branded bowls, starting with 'Iron Chef' Morimoto's Sa'Moto.

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OhmniLabs Introduces OhmniClean Autonomous UV-C Disinfection Robot

November 16, 2021 · OhmniLabs said its new OhmniClean robot takes less than 15 minutes to disinfect a 3,000-sq.-ft. space, reducing costs compared with manual cleaning or stationary UV units.

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RE2 Robotics Receives U.S. Navy Funding for CLAMS System to Improve ROV Manipulation

November 16, 2021 · RE2 Robotics has received SBIR funding to improve and unify control of the RE2 Sapien Sea Class robot arms on the VideoRay Defender remotely operated vehicles for topside operators.

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Honda Tests Autonomous Work Vehicle Prototype at Black & Veatch Solar Construction Site

November 15, 2021 · Honda said it expects its Autonomous Work Vehicles, now in testing, to be capable of performing a wide range of services for industries that need a rugged, off-road system.

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10 Technologies for Autonomous Vehicle, Robotics Developers From NVIDIA’s GTC 2021

November 12, 2021 · From autonomous trucks to robots in factories and warehouses, NVIDIA made a host of announcements at its GTC event, including new libraries, integrations, and simulation products.

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Doosan Robotics Named a CES 2022 Innovation Award Honoree for Camera Robot System

November 12, 2021 · Doosan Robotics' NINA robotic camera system, which includes a collaborative robot arm and a mobile base, has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for ease of use.

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Q3 Robot Sales of $1.48B Put 2021 on Track for Biggest Year Yet, Says A3

November 11, 2021 · Not only did North American third-quarter orders of robots continue a strong trend, but they also demonstrated that more industries are adding automation, according to A3.

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Gaussian Robotics Raises Series C Funding for Delivery, Cleaning Robots

November 10, 2021 · Shanghai-based Gaussian Robotics, which builds floor-cleaning and delivery service robots used in about 40 countries, has raised $188 million from investors including SoftBank.

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Cionic Feasibility Study Finds Neural Sleeve Provides Significant Improvement to Gait

November 10, 2021 · Cionic said its Neural Sleeve is the first algorithm-powered bionic clothing to help people with neurological disorders regain functional movement in everyday activities

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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.

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Near Earth Autonomy, L3Harris Demonstrate Drone Delivery of Blood to Medics in the Field

November 9, 2021 · The drone delivery system demonstrated by Near Earth Autonomy and L3 Harris Technologies can autonomously deliver medical supplies hundreds of miles, potentially saving lives.

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