Forth Engineering Builds Rescue Robot for Hazardous Environments
June 26, 2021
Forth Engineering, which has developed robots for hazardous environments such as nuclear sites and underwater, has developed a non-tethered heavy-duty robot it says could find other uses.
inVia Robotics, Rufus Labs Team Up for Robots, Wearables in Warehouses
June 24, 2021
The companies will jointly offer inVia's Picker mobile robots and PickMate and Logic software plus Rufus Labs' wearable computers, RADD Tab tablets, and WorkHero analytics software.
OTTO Motors Announces Global Partners, Mobile Robot Safety Standards Compliance
June 24, 2021
OTTO Motors has partnered for global availability of its autonomous mobile robots and software. It also complies with international safety standards and will exhibit at Automatica.
2021 Autonomous Mobile Robot RFP Template
June 22, 2021
Autonomous mobile robots have become a valuable tool for improving warehousing, fulfillment, and material handling processes within your supply chain. The decision to deploy this technology into your operation is...
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June 21, 2021
As robots multiply in warehouses and other facilities, operators need to know where to start, how to manage them, and what they should expect.
NVIDIA Offers Isaac Sim on Omniverse to Robotics Developers in Open Beta
June 21, 2021
The new Isaac simulation engine not only creates more photorealistic environments, but it also streamlines synthetic data generation and domain randomization, said NVIDIA.
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June 21, 2021
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June 21, 2021
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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.
RobotLAB and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Offer Pepper, NAO, and Whiz in North America
June 20, 2021
SoftBank Robotics' Pepper and NAO humanoid service robots will be available for integration for educational and industrial use through RobotLAB, as will SoftBank's Whiz cleaning robots.
Warehouses Require More Flexible Automation Than Conventional ASRS, Says Caja Robotics Exec
June 17, 2021
Most automated storage and retrieval systems require warehouse operators to invest in infrastructure, notes Caja Robotics EVP Hanna Yanovsky. She claims Caja's systems offer more flexibility.
Facility Management Company ISS Selects UVD Disinfection Robots for Global Distribution
June 16, 2021
ISS World Services will offer Blue Ocean Robotics' autonomous UVD Robots to its more than 60,000 customers for disinfecting spaces such as hospitals, factories, and offices.
NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments
June 15, 2021
NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.
Dusty Robotics Raises $16.5M Series A for Construction Automation
June 15, 2021
Dusty Robotics, whose FieldPrinter robot can rapidly lay out plans following building information models, will use its investment to scale up to meet construction industry demand.
Scythe Robotics Emerges From Stealth With $18.6M in Series A Funding for Autonomous Mower
June 15, 2021
Scythe Robotics has raised Series A funding and is offering its electric commercial lawnmower through a robotics-as-a-service model. It can also capture property and performance data.
FedEx, Nuro Enter Multi-Year Agreement to Test Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
June 15, 2021
FedEx and Nuro said their multiyear partnership will test Nuro's autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations, as Nuro expands into parcel logistics and FedEx offers new services.
Mobile Industrial Robots Launches MiR250 Hook for Towing Heavy Carts
June 15, 2021
MiR said its patented autonomous mobile robot accessory offers high precision and performance when picking up, transporting, and delivering carts with payloads up to 1,100 lb.
TriEye and Trimble to Explore Short-Wave Infrared Sensors for Autonomous Systems, Remote Sensing
June 14, 2021
Partners are exploring the integration of TriEye's CMOS SWIR sensors with Trimble's autonomous systems to see if the technology can help them see more clearly in challenging conditions.
Intech NDE to Distribute Sarcos Robotics’ Guardian S Inspection Robot in Canada
June 13, 2021
Sarcos has named Intech NDE as official distribution partner for providing its Guardian S compact, remote visual inspection and surveillance robot to customers across Canada.
