Conigital Gets $619M Series A+ Funding Offer From Global PE Firm for Self-Driving Tech
September 17, 2023
Conigital has raised Series A funding and is also looking for bridge investors as the British company develops autonomous systems for industrial sites such as logistics yards.
Rockwell Automation Agrees to Acquire Clearpath Robotics, OTTO Motors—Updated
September 14, 2023
Rockwell Automation plans to spend $600 million to add industrial automation provider Clearpath Robotics and its OTTO Motors mobile robot division to its portfolio.
Align Production Systems, Kollmorgen Partner to Advance Automated Guided Vehicles
September 13, 2023
Align Production Systems and Kollmorgen plan to collaborate on AGV navigation, fleet scalability, and energy efficiency.
ABB Invests $280M in Expanding European Robotics Hub in Sweden
September 13, 2023
ABB's new robotics campus will feature the latest digital technologies for flexible production, as well as R&D, customer experience, and education centers for innovation.
The Future of Supply Chain and Logistics Is Here
September 12, 2023
Manifest Vegas, Feb. 5 to 7, 2024, is the largest global supply chain and logistics tech event in the world, bringing together Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, cutting-edge startups, venture...
Otto Group to Deploy Fleet of Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots
September 11, 2023
Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.
Kardex Solutions Partners With Tompkins Robotics to Offer Automated Storage and Sortation
September 9, 2023
Kardex Solutions will offer its AutoStore ASRS system with a Tompkins Robotics tSort technology to provide efficiencies and a faster ROI for fulfillment operations.
Stack AV Launches Self Driving Truck Business With Argo AI Veterans, SoftBank Support
September 8, 2023
Stack AV is a new Pittsburgh-based autonomous trucking developer that plans to apply its founders' expertise in AI and self-driving vehicles to modernize freight transport.
OSARO and FANUC Join Forces to Help Warehouses Automate Picking
September 7, 2023
OSARO plans to provide its SightWorks vision software with FANUC America pick-and-place robots to warehouses through the companies' partner networks.
FORTNA Establishes Last Mile Solutions Center
September 7, 2023
FORTNA, which provides conveyors, robots, and sortation systems, said its new center will provide expertise on automating last-mile delivery.
CaPow Brings Constant Power for Mobile Robots to the U.S. With Partner JLC Robotics
September 7, 2023
CaPow said its Genesis product provides perpetual power to robots without wires, reducing fleet size, space utilization, and battery hazards.
FORT Robotics Endpoint Controller Receives SIL 3 Safety Certification
September 6, 2023
FORT Robotics said exida has certified its controller, which provides machine and fleet-wide controls, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Fizyr Opens U.S. Headquarters to Meet Growing Robotics Demand for Computer Vision
September 6, 2023
Fizyr, which provides computer vision for robotics applications including bin picking and palletizing, is also starting a U.S. roadshow at PACK EXPO.
Mujin Plans to Use Latest Funding to Grow Robotics Footprint in the U.S.
September 6, 2023
Mujin has raised $85 million and said it plans to grow its operation to serve more U.S. users of its supply chain automation.
Robotiq Introduces PE20 Integrated Cobot Palletizing System
September 5, 2023
Robotiq said its PE20 palletizing system works with its PowerPick20 vacuum gripper and the UR20 arm, plus standardized hardware and software for ease of use.
Dexory Robot to Expand Warehouse Visibility for Linkline
September 5, 2023
Dexory is providing a modular mobile robot so U.K. logistics provider Linkline can gain real-time visibility into its operations.
Caltech Aims All Terrain M4 Morphobot at NASA Mars Mission
August 31, 2023
Caltech, Northeastern University, and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab have developed the Multi-Modality Mobility Morphobot to fly, drive, walk, and combine motions for dynamic travel.
Runner Group Automates Internal Logistics for Kitchenware With MiR Robots
August 30, 2023
Runner Group built a smart factory to meet changing demand for kitchen goods, and it deployed a dozen systems from Mobile Industrial Robots for ease of use.
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Universal Robots Offers Tips, Demos for Palletizing at PACK EXPO
August 29, 2023
Universal Robots shares best practices on preparing for automated palletizing and packaging, as well as a justification tool and demonstrations to catch at PACK EXPO 2023.
Webcast: New Robots Emerge for Palletizing and Loading
August 29, 2023
Recording: September 20, 2023 at 2:00 EST
Palletizing and loading are becoming easier to automate, thanks to advances in vision and software. Learn how in this free Robotics 24/7 Roundtable.
