inVia Robotics Offers RaaS to Optimize Both People and Robots in Warehouses
April 14, 2021
inVia Robotics' hardware, software, and support are intended to maximize the efficiency and productivity of both people and mobile robots in fulfillment centers.
Gaussian Robotics Raises $100M Series B for Cleaning Robots Using SLAM
April 14, 2021
Gaussian Robotics, which completed Series B financing, claims to be the first company to apply SLAM technology in its cleaning robots in 30 countries.
Caja Robotics Works With Integrator Advanced Handling Systems to Automate Distribution Facility
April 14, 2021
Caja Robotics' goods-to-person system and AHS's integrated fulfillment systems will be combined to help a major Midwestern retailer.
AMH Material Handling Deploys Geek+ Mobile Robots for Sortation at Asda Logistics Services
April 14, 2021
Asda Logistics Services needed to rapidly and accurately sort parcels as e-commerce demand increased over the past year, so it turned to AMH and Geek+.
Kiwibot Launches Version 4.0 of Its Food-Delivery Robot, Partners With Segway
April 13, 2021
Kiwibot 4.0 includes new sensors, user-interface features, and semi-autonomous capabilities, and Kiwibot is working with partners like Segway and Shopify.
Tompkins Robotics, GreyOrange Partner for ‘Zero Walk’ Automated Fulfillment
April 13, 2021
The combination of Tompkins' tSort and GreyOrange's Ranger is intended to eliminate walking by human pickers and increase e-commerce order fulfillment.
Mobile Robot Success Requires User Trust and Metrics, Explains Seegrid Speaker at ProMat DX
April 12, 2021
Choosing an AMR is only the first step, says Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid. Users need to develop confidence and competence, he says.
Vecna Robotics to Demonstrate How AMRs, Orchestration Can Boost ROI at ProMat DX
April 12, 2021
At the virtual ProMat DX materials handling event this week, Vecna Robotics will demonstrate its latest mobile robots and the Pivotal software for users.
Disruption vs. Hype: What Is the Reality for Robotics?
April 9, 2021
Supply chain executives agree that robotics is a source of disruption, but to adopt it, they must get past the hype, says a robotics and AI entrepreneur.
Stratom Develops Robotic Refueling System for U.S. Army Autonomous Ground Vehicles
April 9, 2021
Stratom is developing an autonomous ground refueling prototype to help protect soldiers, optimize efficiency in the field, and supply ground vehicles and aircraft.
Geosun Chooses ACIENNA as IMU Supplier for Drone Mapping Lidar
April 7, 2021
Geosun, which provides lidar scanning systems for construction mapping, has chosen ACIENNA to supply inertial measurement units.
WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems
April 7, 2021
WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.
OTTO Motors Launches Next Generation of OTTO 1500 as Heavy-Class Mobile Robots Pass 1M Production Hours
April 6, 2021
OTTO Motors said its updated OTTO 1500 includes off-the-shelf components, higher speeds, and fleet management software.
RE2 Robotics Launches RE2 Sapien Robotic Arm to Augment Human Capabilities
April 6, 2021
The new RE2 Sapien arms are designed for tasks from maneuvering solar panels to inspecting pipes below the ocean surface, says RE2 Robotics.
SoftBank Spends $2.8B to Acquire 40% of Automated Storage Provider AutoStore
April 6, 2021
AutoStore, which makes automated storage and retrieval systems, plans to use the investment from SoftBank to accelerate its expansion in the Asia-Pacific market.
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Future Trends for Robotics and Automation
April 5, 2021
RIOS team members provide their thoughts on the trends in robotics and automation.
Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021
April 5, 2021
From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.
Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom
April 1, 2021
Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.
Bolt Midsize Autonomous Mobile Robot From IAM Robotics to Debut at ProMat DX
March 31, 2021
IAM Robotics said its new Bolt autonomous mobile robot builds on its experience with its Swift mobile manipulator.
H Mart Partners With AutoStore, Bastian Solutions to Deploy Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center
March 30, 2021
H Mart, the largest Asian-American food retailer in the U.S., is working with AutoStore and integrator Bastian Solutions to open an automated micro-fulfillment center for its online grocery operations.
