ForwardX Robotics Raises $31M to Bring More Autonomous Mobile Robots to the U.S.
December 14, 2021
Beijing-based ForwardX Robotics, which has developed autonomous mobile robots for factories and warehouses, has raised Series C1 funding to increase R&D and expand in the U.S. market.
Scape Technologies Partners With Machine Tool Provider Demek, Announces HEYCO Tool Orders
December 13, 2021
Scape Technologies A/S today announced a partnership with Estonia-based Demek CNC and an order from hand tool producer HEYCO-WERK as it continues to serve the automotive industry.
Symbotic to Take AI Powered Supply Chain Robots Public With SoftBank Partnership
December 13, 2021
Symbotic, which supplies AI-driven warehouse automation to customers such as Walmart, expects SPAC transaction with SoftBank to help it address $5 billion backlog in orders.
HAI Robotics Obtains SGS, ETL Certifications for HAIPICK and Workstation Products
December 10, 2021
Autonomous case-picking robot provider HAI Robotics said it has received safety certifications for its HAIPICK A42 robots and HAIPORT-Powered Workstation, respectively.
AES Launches Atlas Robot to Accelerate Solar Installations
December 9, 2021
Fortune 500 global energy provider AES worked with Calvary Robotics to develop the Atlas robot to help its teams install solar energy systems and help customers meet sustainability goals.
Berkshire Grey Updates Robotic Product Sortation for Scalable Order Fulfillment
December 8, 2021
Berkshire Grey says its new Robotic Product Sortation system can autonomously pick, sort, and pack millions of items per month, doubling fulfillment throughput without adding labor.
SolidRun’s New System on Module Offers Fast Processing for Robotics, Industrial IoT Applications
December 7, 2021
SolidRun's new system on module, which uses AM64x processors from Texas Instruments, is designed for real-time, low-power robust robotics and Internet of Things applications.
SiLC Releases Chip-Integrated Eyeonic Lidar Sensor
December 7, 2021
SiLC Technologies says its Eyeonic Vision Sensor integrates photonics functions into a single chip for robotics, autonomous vehicle, and industrial and security applications.
Photoneo Raises Series B Funding to Expand 3D Vision for E-Commerce Fulfillment
December 7, 2021
Photoneo, which supplies 3D sensors and the Brightpick automation for warehouses and "dark stores," plans to use the funding to expand its offerings for online order fulfillment.
Ottonomy Develops Autonomous Robots for Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries
December 6, 2021
While other delivery robot developers are taking an incremental approach in constrained environments, Ottonomy's CEO says it is focusing on full autonomy and indoor and outdoor operations.
READY Robotics, Futura Automation Partner to Aid Manufacturers in Western U.S.
December 3, 2021
Futura Automation has joined READY Robotics' network of distributors and integrators and will include the Forge/OS software to help manufacturers apply automation to new applications.
Seegrid IQ Provides 3D Perception for Palion Lift, Other AMRs, Explains Exec
December 1, 2021
The new Palion Lift truck is just one of Seegrid's autonomous mobile robots to take advantage of its Seegrid IQ technology, which builds on the company's acquisition of Box Robotics.
Seegrid Says Palion Lift Autonomous Mobile Robot Has Industry Leading Perception
November 30, 2021
Seegrid says that the Palion Lift, its first autonomous lift truck, includes its latest Seegrid IQ technology and is the only robot of its kind in the market with 3D...
Mecademic Announces International Partners for Small Industrial Robot Arms
November 26, 2021
Montreal-based Mecademic has announced partners in North America, Europe, and Australia as it expands its global offering of compact and precise robot arms.
ARM Institute Issues Project Calls for AR in Manufacturing, Endorsement Auditors
November 24, 2021
The ARM Institute is seeking project proposals to help the U.S. Air Force improve robotic manipulation and to evaluate education and training programs for robotics and manufacturing.
Seegrid CEO Jim Rock Recognized by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
November 23, 2021
Ernst & Young's recognition of Seegrid CEO Jim Rock as an Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 finalist caps a year of strong growth and new products for the Pittsburgh mobile robot provider.
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.
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.
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.
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.
