Topic: Mobile Robots

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Lucas Systems, Fetch Robotics to Jointly Optimize Warehouse Worker and Robot Collaboration

August 4, 2021 · Lucas Systems plans to orchestrate both warehouse workers and Fetch's autonomous mobile robots to optimize picking, improve productivity, and relieve labor shortages.

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STORD to Build Fulfillment Center in Atlanta Using Locus Robotics

August 4, 2021 · STORD, which provides cloud-based, on-demand supply chain services, is building a new facility that will integrate Locus mobile robots.

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Quanergy Demonstrates Optical Phased Array-Based Solid-State Lidar With 100m Range

August 3, 2021 · Quanergy, which recently announced a SPAC merger, has demonstrated with electric vehicle manufacturer Zero Electric Vehicle

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Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset

August 2, 2021 · Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.

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Eight Emerging Themes In Robotics and Automation

August 1, 2021 · Here are eight key topics that RIOS has predicted and are now seeing unfold within robotics and automation.

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Cansel to Distribute TinySurveyor Mobile Robot in Canada

July 30, 2021 · Cansel, which provides hardware, software, and services to the construction industry, will distribute the TinySurveyor GPS-guided robot designed for precision.

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inVia Robotics Raises $30M in Series C Funding From Microsoft, Qualcomm, Hitachi

July 28, 2021 · inVia Robotics, which provides warehouse optimization software and mobile robots as a service, plans to use its latest funding to expand its global presence.

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FLOW 2021: 6 River Systems’ annual supply chain conference

July 27, 2021 · Join fulfillment leaders and change-makers virtually for two days of supply chain sessions, networking opportunities and interactive workshops.

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Cassie Bipedal Robot Produced by OSU and Agility Robotics Runs 5K

July 27, 2021 · Cassie, the two-legged robot developed at Oregon State University and commercialized by Agility Robotics, completed a 5K course untethered with only two stumbles.

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Online Grocery Market Continues to Grow, but Automation Complexity a Challenge, Finds Report

July 26, 2021 · From order fulfillment and inventory to cleaning and last-mile delivery, there are many potential applications for robots and drones in e-grocery, says Styleintelligence.

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Instacart and Fabric Partner on Automated Fulfillment Initiative for North American Retailers

July 25, 2021 · Instacart, which provides order-fulfillment services in the U.S. and Canada, is adding Fabric's micro-fulfillment technology to its offerings for e-commerce retailers.

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7+ Robots to Watch for During the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games

July 23, 2021 · Toyota and Panasonic have developed robots to provide assistance during the delayed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will also showcase Japan's robot prowess.

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Brain Corp CTO Discusses Software Driving Mobile Robot Value, Future Plans

July 23, 2021 · Jon Thomason, chief technology officer of Brain Corp, recently described his goals for the company, which provides autonomy kits for existing industrial equipment.

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Webinar: Advances in Goods-to-Person Automation

July 22, 2021 · Panelists in this webinar examined different aspects of goods-to-person automation and how to get the most out of warehouse robots and software.

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Improving Warehouse Processes & Efficiency with Autonomous Mobile Robots

July 22, 2021 · Warehouse professionals know the feeling – the pressure is high,with more products, faster delivery times, and less staff, supply chains must operate more efficiently than ever before, they must be flexible and scalable but also cost-efficient - so, how can you tackle this seemingly impossible task?

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Matterport Closes SPAC Merger, Raises $640M to Advance Digital Twins

July 22, 2021 · Matterport, whose technology creates 3D digital twins of spaces of all sizes, has completed its special-purpose acquisition company deal and will begin trading on Nasdaq.

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InOrbit Joins MassRobotics and Supports Autonomous Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard

July 21, 2021 · InOrbit, which is in the Robot Operations Group, has joined MassRobotics and is contributing to the organization's efforts to get mobile robots to work better together.

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ABB Acquires ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to Broaden Automation Portfolio

July 20, 2021 · Industrial automation provider ABB plans to acquire logistics firm ASTI, adding autonomous mobile robots to its portfolio, with facilities in Spain and China.

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Geek+ Opens Global R &D Center for Logistics Automation at Hong Kong Science Park

July 20, 2021 · Geek+, which provides mobile robots for a variety of industrial applications, said its new Global R&D Center in Hong Kong reflects its ongoing commitment to innovation.

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Five Robotics Failures and What Developers Can Learn From Them

July 20, 2021 · Humanoid robots, fruit-picking robots, and the ongoing self-driving car race show that rather than blame luck or overestimate technology, designers can learn from past mistakes.

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