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Brooks Automation to Acquire Cobot Maker Precise Automation for $70M

April 26, 2021 · Brooks Automation will add Precise Automation's range of collaborative robots to its portfolio for electronics manufacturing and laboratory automation.

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Russian Farming Machinery Manufacturer to Equip Combines With AI for Autonomy

April 25, 2021 · Bryanskselmash, a leading Russian agricultural equipment provider, is including the Cognitive Agro Pilot autonomy kit standard in its PALESSE GS12 combine harvesters.

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ETH Zurich Researchers Test Neuro-Robotic Prosthesis That Restores Sensory Feedback

April 24, 2021 · Most commercially available prosthetic limbs do not provide sensory feedback, but neuro-robotic prostheses could improve function and quality of life, say ETH Zurich researchers.

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Sarcos Robotics CEO Discusses SPAC Merger, Bringing Guardian XO Exoskeleton to Market

April 23, 2021 · Sarcos Robotics, which obtained $496 million in capital through a special-purpose acquisition company, is on track to commercialize its Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton.

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AMP Robotics Deploys Recycling Systems at Evergreen for Bottle Recycling

April 23, 2021 · Evergreen, which recycles plastic bottles, is deploying six AI-driven robotics systems from AMP Robotics as both companies expand their sustainability efforts.

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Allen Institute for AI Adds Object Manipulation to AI2-THOR Framework

April 22, 2021 · Robotic manipulation poses several challenges. The ManipulaTHOR framework is built on a physics engine and enables realistic interactions with objects while navigating through scenes and performing tasks.

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Additive Manufacturing Production System Can Now Use 316L Stainless Steel, Says Desktop Metal

April 22, 2021 · Desktop Metal said it has qualified 316L stainless steel, which is useful in applications requiring hygiene and durability, for use in its Production System P-50.

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NVIDIA GTC 2021 Shows New Processors, Simulation Tools for Robotics Developers

April 19, 2021 · At its annual GPU Technology Conference, NVIDIA showed new processors, simulation software, and tools. The Omniverse simulation framework will allow for faster prototyping, says the company.

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ANA Avatar XPRIZE Selects Semifinalists in Telepresence Competition

April 16, 2021 · The Avatar XPRIZE, sponsored by Japanese airline ANA, seeks to advance the projection of human presence for disaster recovery, healthcare, and other uses.

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Clinical Automation Firm Inpeco Optimizes Production With MiR Mobile Robots

April 15, 2021 · Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR200 Hook autonomous mobile robot helped Inpeco relieve materials handling burdens on its factory workers.

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MX3D Raises $2.7M to Launch M1 Metal Additive Manufacturing System

April 15, 2021 · MX3D, which 3D-printed a bridge in Amsterdam, has raised funding to commercialize its M1 robotic system and its MetalXL controls to turn existing welding robots into industrial-grade 3D metal printers.

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Vicarious Surgical Enters SPAC Merger for $115M

April 15, 2021 · In a SPAC deal, Vicarious Surgical will gain valuation of $1.1 billion as it continues developing robotics and virtual reality for minimally invasive surgeries.

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Gaussian Robotics Raises $100M Series B for Cleaning Robots Using SLAM

April 14, 2021 · Gaussian Robotics, which completed Series B financing, claims to be the first company to apply SLAM technology in its cleaning robots in 30 countries.

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Kiwibot Launches Version 4.0 of Its Food-Delivery Robot, Partners With Segway

April 13, 2021 · Kiwibot 4.0 includes new sensors, user-interface features, and semi-autonomous capabilities, and Kiwibot is working with partners like Segway and Shopify.

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Soft Robotics Adds Features to mGrip Modular Gripping System for Food Handling

April 13, 2021 · Soft Robotics has added capabilities to its mGrip to enable integrators to design flexible end-of-arm tools that can withstand high-pressure washdown environments.

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Stratom Develops Robotic Refueling System for U.S. Army Autonomous Ground Vehicles

April 9, 2021 · Stratom is developing an autonomous ground refueling prototype to help protect soldiers, optimize efficiency in the field, and supply ground vehicles and aircraft.

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Chinese Service Robotics Startup CloudMinds Raises $150M in Series B Funding

April 9, 2021 · CloudMinds, whose IPO was blocked because of the U.S.-China trade conflict, has raised money to continue development of humanoid service robots.

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AppHarvest Acquires Agricultural Robotics and AI Startup Root AI for $60M

April 8, 2021 · Root AI's staff and executives will join AppHarvest and continue developing the Virgo "universal harvester" to apply robotics and AI to indoor farming.

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Geosun Chooses ACIENNA as IMU Supplier for Drone Mapping Lidar

April 7, 2021 · Geosun, which provides lidar scanning systems for construction mapping, has chosen ACIENNA to supply inertial measurement units.

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WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems

April 7, 2021 · WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.

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