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DHL Makes First Commercial Deployment of Boston Dynamics Stretch Robot to Unload Trailers and Containers

February 1, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain has been working with Boston Dynamics for years on developing the Stretch robot for unloading boxes from trucks. It plans to deploy more robots.

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DHL Supply Chain achieves first commercial deployment of Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot

January 31, 2023 · The successful deployment of Stretch comes just one year after DHL Supply Chain announced its $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics.

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Automation provider stow Robotics and cooling vendor Phononic partner on cold-chain fulfillment

January 31, 2023 · Combining stow Robotics’ automation expertise with Phononic’s active cooling technology, the two companies are collaborating to design, develop and scale solutions for cold chain fulfillment in North America and Europe.

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stow Robotics and Phononic Collaborate to Design and Scale Cold Chain Fulfillment Systems in North America and Europe

January 31, 2023 · stow Robotics has partnered with Phononic to enable sustainable, flexible order fulfillment of mixed-temperature items for the grocery industry.

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Addverb Showcases Micro-Fulfillment Automation at Manifest 2023

January 31, 2023 · Addverb Americas CEO Mark Messina will speak in a panel on automated micro-fulfillment and autonomous routing in Las Vegas and highlight the benefits of Addverb's systems.

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Piab Sells Selected Joulin Grippers Under the Kenos Brand

January 31, 2023 · Piab has integrated Joulin's MiniGrip, FlexiGrip, and Safe&Light grippers into its Kenos line for industries including automotive, food and beverage, and warehousing.

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Plus One Robotics to Demonstrate Parcel Handling System at ProMat 2023

January 31, 2023 · Plus One Robotics plans to demonstrate its parcel handling robots and software in Chicago using virtual reality to enable visitors to "race against the robot."

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Causey Aviation Granted New FAA Certification to Expand Drone Delivery in the U.S. With Flytrex  

January 30, 2023 · Causey Aviation Unmanned Inc. works hand in hand with Flytrex as part of its drone delivery offerings.

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RightHand Robotics Picks Up Partners and Recognition, Expects Maturing Demand in 2023

January 30, 2023 · RightHand Robotics announced key partnerships last year and expects robotic picking to work alongside automated storage and human workers across industries this year.

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Kindred Tests the Performance of INDUCT System at High-Volume Logistics Center as Part of Beta Trial

January 30, 2023 · Kindred recently completed an 18-month beta trial for its INDUCT system at a logistics facility that sorts up to 400,000 parcels an hour during the peak holiday season.

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KMP 600-S diffDrive Mobile Robot From KUKA Designed for Swift, Safe intralogistics

January 30, 2023 · The KMP 600-S diffDrive is a compact mobile robot that can move up to 2 m/sec. (4.4 mph) and is safe thanks to laser scanners and 3D object detection, said KUKA.

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Sargento Increases Outbound Fulfillment With Westfalia Warehouse Automation

January 29, 2023 · Sargento is known for cheese production, but it needed to support both layer picking and full pallet handling. It turned to Westfalia for an ASRS and picking system.

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Robots Assemble: Why Do Scientists Want to Create Self-Building Modular Robots?

January 28, 2023 · MIT Center for Bits and Atoms has released details of its new modular robotic systems that it said could be useful for industrial and construction applications.

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ABAGY Finds That Many Welders Welcome Robotics, Looks to 2023 Manufacturing Trends

January 27, 2023 · ABAGY and Weld.com found in a welding community survey that nearly half expect robots to improve efficiency. Demonstrations also showed how workers can adapt to automation.

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Wandercraft Gets FDA Clearance for Exoskeleton Suit Designed to Help People Relearn How to Walk

January 27, 2023 · Wandercraft said the clearance is a "significant milestone" for the French maker of the Atalante assistive exoskeleton as it expands in the U.S.

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Lockheed Martin Ventures Gives $21.8M to Machina Labs to Bolster Its Automated Sheet Metal Manufacturing Platform

January 27, 2023 · Lockheed Martin is investing in the company as part of its strategy to streamline and increase production time of its defense products.

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NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16 GB System on Module Offers to Boost Edge AI Performance

January 27, 2023 · NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16 GB is a new module intended to support AI applications, delivering 3X the performance of AGX Xavier and 5X that of Jetson Xavier NX.

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Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics partner to achieve cross-platform robotic automation

January 27, 2023 · Integrated solutions target full-scale automation with minimal fixed infrastructure, enabling customers to maximize throughput, scale effectively, and optimize labor efficiencies.

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Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics Announce Partnership Offering Cross-Platform Automation

January 27, 2023 · Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics have partnered to integrate Berkshire Grey's Robotic Shuttle Put Wall with Locus' Origin and Vector autonomous mobile robots.

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AutoStore survey highlights “Five Challenges for Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2023”

January 27, 2023 · Survey of 300+ C-level executives finds that reducing costs and investing in automation technology are top priorities

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