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Find your robotics fit

July 8, 2021 · The market has no lack of robotics solutions. To find the right robotics fit for your operation, best practices include having a solid handle on internal data like product dimensions, order profiles and peak requirements.

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Berkshire Grey Opens New Headquarters and Robotics Innovation Center

July 8, 2021 · Berkshire Grey said its new facility will showcase its offerings for global customers, benefit from the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem, and support supply chain automation development.

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FM Logistic to Operate Fulfillment Center for Robotic Truck Firm BALYO

July 8, 2021 · FM Logistic will operate a global technology center for BALYO, which designs and develops technologies to convert lift trucks into autonomous mobile robots, southeast of Paris.

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Zebra Technologies is set to acquire Fetch Robotics

July 7, 2021 · According to Zebra Technolologies, Fetch features the largest portfolio of AMRs in the industry and offers seamless integration with warehouse and manufacturing systems without the need for changes to facilities or infrastructure.

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Sarcos Robotics Successfully Implements Teleoperation Capabilities of Guardian XT Robotic System

July 7, 2021 · Saros Robotics said the SenSuit controller garment for its Guardian XT teleoperated robot includes AR, VR, and a motion-capture tracker to augment human workers and keep them safe.

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Mech-Mind Robotics Introduces Mech-Eye Nano Industrial 3D Camera for Robotic Applications

July 7, 2021 · Mech-Mind Robotics said its new Mech-Eye Nano camera has a small size and the precision needed for on-arm robotic applications such as pick-and-place operations in manufacturing.

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Top 10 Robotics Transactions of June 2021

July 6, 2021 · Self-driving vehicle developers continued fueling up for their long march toward full autonomy in June 2021, followed by factory, warehouse, and other automation.

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American Robotics Joins FAA Rulemaking Committee on BVLOS Drone Operations

July 5, 2021 · American Robotics is joining the FAA's Unmanned Aerial System Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations for regulations for autonomous flights.

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Geek+ Celebrates Sale of 20,000 Autonomous Mobile Robots Worldwide

July 2, 2021 · China-based Geek+ claimed that it is a leading provider of mobile robots and software for supply chain automation worldwide and plans to continue developing more systems.

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Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Services With $250M in New Funding

July 1, 2021 · Zipline, which has provided commercial drone delivery services for governments, retail brands, and healthcare systems, will be valued at $2.75 billion as it continues its expansion.

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Zebra Technologies to Acquire Mobile Robot Vendor Fetch Robotics for $290M

July 1, 2021 · Zebra, which provides technology for asset tracking and management, said that Fetch Robotics' mobile robots and cloud software will enable expansion in warehousing and manufacturing.

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How Amazon Integrates Physical and Emerging Digital Technologies With AWS IoT

June 30, 2021 · Amazon's chief technology officer explains how Amazon's robots use AWS IoT for comprehensive device management to scale out and conduct tasks such as induction and palletizing.

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Kindred to Integrate SORT Robots With Hy-Tek E-Commerce Systems to Expand Order Fulfillment Capabilities

June 29, 2021 · Kindred said the integration of its SORT pick-and-place robots with Hy-Tek's materials handling systems will enable customers to more easily manage polybag e-commerce orders.

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Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists

June 25, 2021 · The Global Robot Cluster co-hosted a virtual event with MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics examining progress in human-robot interaction for healthcare and industrial uses.

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Pitney Bowes to Deploy AmbiSort AI-Powered Robots in E-Commerce Network

June 24, 2021 · Pitney Bowes is responding to increasing e-commerce demand by rolling out the AmbiSort AI-guided sortation robots to more locations, starting with its hub in Bloomington, Calif.

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Embark Trucks to Raise $614M, Go Public Through SPAC Merger

June 23, 2021 · Embark Trucks, which provides autonomous software to U.S. trucking market, will be valued at $4.55 billion, and former Secretary of Transportation and Labor Elaine Chao is joining its board.

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Amazon in Talks to Buy Stake in Autonomous Truck Startup Plus

June 22, 2021 · Amazon reportedly has placed an order for 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving truck technology startup Plus and is in talks to buy a stake of as much as 20%.

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Boston Dynamics Acquisition by Hyundai Motor Group From SoftBank Is Complete

June 21, 2021 · Hyundai Motor Group has completed its acquisition of a controlling share in humanoid and legged robot maker Boston Dynamics, and the companies plan to expand their product lines.

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Good Machine Sustainability Projects Get Autonomous Lift From Plus Trucks

June 18, 2021 · Trucks could help protect the environment, as a project between autonomous vehicle developer Plus and sustainability venture firm Good Machines hauls wildfire detection gear.

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Walmart Invests in DroneUp for Nationwide Drone Deliveries

June 18, 2021 · After completing hundreds of successful test flights in the past year, Walmart said it is expanding its partnership and investing in drone delivery and services provider DroneUp.

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