Kollmorgen and Ericsson Test 5G to Expand Mobile Robot Capabilities
February 9, 2022
Kollmorgen, a supplier of autonomy technology for robots and vehicles, said its initial tests of 5G networking with telecommunications provider Ericsson yielded promising results.
Collaborative Robots Raise the Bar for Productivity
February 8, 2022
Collaborative robots can not only boost productivity, but they can also provide flexibility and precision for automating tasks in manufacturing, fulfillment, and logistics.
How Autonomous Mobile Robots Can Solve Global E-Commerce Fulfillment Problems
February 6, 2022
As e-commerce spikes and labor shortages continue to put pressure on warehouse and fulfillment operations, autonomous mobile robots can add throughput and save money, if you know where to start.
Cyngn to Provide Autonomy to Greenland Technologies Electric Forklifts
February 4, 2022
Greenland Technologies has partnered with Cyngn to add variable autonomy, as well as data collection and analysis capabilities, to its fleet of electric forklifts.
ZAPI Group Acquires Robot Navigation Provider BlueBotics
February 2, 2022
BlueBotics, which provides navigation technology for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, is now part of ZAPI Group and expects to grow its global market presence.
Berkshire Grey Reports $14M in New Supply Chain Orders Since November
February 1, 2022
Berkshire Grey, which released new products over the past year to automate supply chain functions, has responded to strong demand from new and existing customers.
DHL Supply Chain to Invest $15M in Boston Dynamics Robots, Starting With Stretch
January 30, 2022
DHL Supply Chain has been working with Boston Dynamics to develop robots including Stretch, which is designed to move boxes of varying sizes. It's also the first buyer.
Starship Technologies Agrees to European Investment Bank Funding for Delivery Robot R&D
January 29, 2022
Starship Technologies, which already provides autonomous robot deliveries in Europe and the U.S., plans to use its latest financing to expand development in Estonia.
Latest Lidar Sensors Enable New, Safe Robotics Applications, Says Velodyne
January 28, 2022
Nandita Aggarwal, senior lidar architect at Velodyne describes how the company's latest sensors can enable robots in loading docks, last-mile deliveries, and other uses.
MiR Reports That Sales of Autonomous Mobile Robots Increased by 42% in 2021
January 27, 2022
Mobile Industrial Robots credited its new MiR600 and MiR1350 heavy-duty robots for helping to increase sales in new markets, including consumer packaged goods and logistics.
Webcast: Overcoming Material Handling Challenges with AMRs For 2022 and Beyond
January 27, 2022
Recording: February 16, 2022 at 2:00 EST
In this webinar, Jay Judkowitz, VP Product, and Neil Datt, Director of Product Marketing at OTTO Motors, will discuss overcoming material handling challenges with AMRs
Seegrid to Unveil New Palion Autonomous Lift Truck at MODEX 2022
January 26, 2022
At MODEX 2022, Seegrid will show its new Palion Lift autonomous mobile robot, demonstrate its suite of perception and fleet management software, and discuss return on investment.
FedEx Works With Dorabot on AI-Powered Sorting Robot for Smart Logistics
January 26, 2022
FedEx Express has deployed Dorabot's DoraSorter sortation robot at its e-commerce shipment center in Ghangzhou, China. The companies are continuing to fine-tune the system.
Vecna Robotics Picks up $65M Series C for Materials Handling Automation
January 26, 2022
Vecna Robotics, which provides mobile robots and orchestration software to address supply chain challenges, will use the funding to meet rapidly growing demand.
Parallel Systems Raises Series A Funding for Autonomous, Electric Rail Vehicles
January 24, 2022
By making trains shorter and using its autonomous, electric railcars, freight transportation could be more efficient, environmentally sustainable, and faster, says Parallel Systems.
Special Focus Issue
Software and AI Enable Automation Success
January 24, 2022
This free download looks at the evolving software stack for robots and how AI, fleet management tools, and collaborations are powering new industrial applications.
Cognitive Rail Pilot Complies With Eurasian Economic Union Requirements, Starts Mass Production
January 24, 2022
Cognitive Rail Pilot is an AI-based system designed to help engine drivers avoid errors that may lead to accidents and to help locomotive fleet operators boost efficiency.
Starship Technologies Adds SMU to Campuses Served by Robotic Deliveries
January 24, 2022
Southern Methodist University in Dallas is the latest campus to add Starship Technologies' robots for on-demand deliveries of food and other goods to students.
HAI Robotics Opens Warehouse Automation Demonstration Center in Silicon Valley
January 24, 2022
HAI Robotics has expanded its U.S. presence by opening a Demo Center in Fremont, Calif., that will show four types of robots, three picking workstations, and its HAIQ software.
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Webcast: Managing and Optimizing Fleets of Mobile Robots
January 21, 2022
Recording: February 23, 2022 at 2:00 EST
This Robotics 24/7 Roundtable will discuss what warehouse and logistics operators need to know to benefit from the latest software for managing fleets of mobile robots.
