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Maja Matarić named 2024-2025 Athena Lecturer

June 30, 2024 · Maja Matarić’s research on distributed robotics, behavior-based systems, human-robot interaction, and socially assistive robotics are acknowledged by her Athena Lecturer award.

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Doosan Robotics, Rocketfarm announce palletizing robotics partnership

June 28, 2024 · Doosan Robotics will integrate Rocketfarm’s Pally palletizing software into its robot arms, including its PRIME-SERIES, to help streamline workflows for various industries.

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Universal Robots and MiR open new headquarters in Denmark

June 28, 2024 · Executives from NVIDIA and Siemens, with whom Teradyne Robotics recently announced collaborations, spoke at MiR and Universal Robots’ new joint headquarters grand opening.

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GXO signs multi-year agreement for use of humanoid robots from Agility Robotics

June 28, 2024 · Digit mobile manipulation robots already in production use at GXO facility for apparel brand SPANX.

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Agility Robotics, GXO sign multi-year humanoid deployment agreement

June 27, 2024 · Building off a pilot with SPANX in December, GXO and Agility will continue RaaS commercial deployment of Digit mobile manipulation humanoids, integrating with cobot AMRs.

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Doosan Robotics partners with Rocketfarm on palletizing solutions

June 27, 2024 · Rocketfarm’s Pally Software will complement Doosan’s Robotics cobots to create palletizing solution across various industries.

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Robotics Invest Summit 2024 highlights funding, robotics ecosystems

June 27, 2024 · The 2024 Robotics Invest Summit in Boston brought leaders from across the robotics industry to discuss funding, industrial AI and more with peers and venture capital firms.

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ABB launches OmniCore intelligent automation platform

June 27, 2024 · ABB said its OmniCore intelligent automation platform will be a step change to a modular and futureproof motion control architecture, improving accuracy and efficiency.

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THine announces new 13 MP THEIA-CAM embedded camera kit

June 27, 2024 · THine’s new 13 megapixel THSCJ101 PDAF camera reference design kit is built for embedded applications using NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano platforms.

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Yale Reliant accumulates 14 million real-world run time hours

June 26, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies’ Reliant operator assistance technology reinforces safe lift truck operation by intervening and providing feedback to operators.

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Johnson & Johnson’s Luis Roman named keynote speaker of NextGen Supply Chain Conference

June 26, 2024 · NextGen Supply Chain Conference announced that Luis Roman, global head of site & supply at Johnson & Johnson, will serve as a keynote speaker at its October 2024 event in Chicago.

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AI, sensor developer Forcen closes CA$8.35 million funding round

June 26, 2024 · Generative design tools and off-the-shelf development kits will help Forcen scale its force/torque sensor and edge AI offerings for less-structured robotics applications.

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Robotics-as-a-service solution provider Formic raises additional $27 million

June 25, 2024 · Formic's RaaS offering includes deploying the system and providing continuous monitoring and maintenance throughout the engagement. The company also announced a finanancing partnership.

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COVAL launches CMS M series multi-stage mini vacuum pumps

June 25, 2024 · COVAL’s CMS M series multi-stage mini vacuum pumps use cascading Venturi profiles and progressive intermediate isolation valves to generate high suction at low vacuum levels.

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Elysium Robotics develops human-muscle-like actuators

June 24, 2024 · Elysium Robotics’ co-founders said the company can mass produce humanoid robot and prosthetic hands made from dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) for under $1,000.

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Applied EV to integrate new CISSOID control module into autonomous EV motors

June 23, 2024 · To improve functional safety, Applied AV will integrate CISSOID's new CXT-ICM3SA series inverter control modules into its autonomous vehicle electric motors.

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Vecna Robotics closes $100 million series C, appoints new COO

June 21, 2024 · Newly-appointed Vecna Robotics COO Michael Helmbrecht will oversee the development of initiatives, including a case-picking robot with GEODIS, using $40 million in new funding.

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Zion Solutions Group partners with Locus Robotics

June 21, 2024 · Partnership blends Zion's expertise in supply chain integration and Locus Robotics' AI-driven robotic solutions, with aim of enhanced warehouse productivity

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AutoStore opens new U.S. headquarters in New Hampshire

June 20, 2024 · AutoStore said its new U.S. headquarters in Salem, N.H. will bring over 100 jobs to greater Boston. The facility includes its AutoStore Academy and Experience Center.

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PIT’s xBridge innovation center helps Ottonomy evaluate use cases

June 20, 2024 · At Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge innovation center, companies test their products in real-world environments, including Ottonomy’s autonomous delivery robots.

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