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ARM Institute Calls for Projects to Advance AI, Robotics in Manufacturing

July 15, 2022 · The ARM Institute has issued its final 22-01 Technology Project Call, seeking proposals for ways to make robots work better with humans, learn faster, and reduce waste in manufacturing.

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Deenova Releases New Unit-Packing Medication Robot to Reduce Human Error and Waste

July 15, 2022 · The company said it is looking to bring more efficiency to the medication collection process with its all-in-one automated systems.

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Robotics Company Setbacks Belie Industry Strength, Say Experts

July 15, 2022 · Robotics companies recently announced layoffs, but they reflect misaligned expectations, noted industry observers, who said they're still bullish on technologies that solve real problems.

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FORT Robotics to Use Series B Funding to Expand Machine Communications Platform

July 14, 2022 · FORT Robotics, which has raised $25 million in Series B funding, offers hardware and software to help keep connected devices such as robots safe and secure.

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Merlin Labs Raises $105M Series B to Help it Build Its Aerial Autonomous Technology

July 14, 2022 · Investor interest is high in Merlin Labs' autonomous aviation vehicle technology as it works to allow airplanes to fly with minimal human involvement.

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Wings and Rings Partners with Miso Robotics to Begin Flippy 2 Pilot

July 14, 2022 · Miso Robotics is installing its Flippy 2 frying robot in more restaurant franchises across the U.S. This time, its helping the workers at Wings and Rings in Crestview Hills, Ky.

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Corvus Robotics Raises Seed Funding to Scale Production of Inventory Drones as a Service

July 14, 2022 · Corvus Robotics says its data and robotics-as-a-service offering can increase inventory accuracy from about 70% to more than 90%, with drones able to fly unattended and frequently.

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New headquarters for FANUC Mexico in Aguascalientes

July 13, 2022 · The new 109,000 square foot facility will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering and customer service.

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FANUC Opens New Robotics and Automation Headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico

July 13, 2022 · FANUC plans to serve industrial automation and CNC machining customers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and other manufacturing from its new headquarters in Mexico.

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57% of Manufacturers Surveyed Say Robots Aren’t Taking Jobs, Finds Veo Robotics

July 13, 2022 · Veo Robotics "2022 Manufacturing Automation Outlook" finds that human-robot collaboration has risen for six out of 10 manufacturers in the past year, as robots supplement workers.

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Resgreen Group Explains How Its Autonomous Mobile Robots Use Lidar to Navigate Around Facilities

July 13, 2022 · Resgreen Group International's robots use a combination of 2D and 3D lidar, as well as the Robot Operating System, to safely and efficiently move. The lidar and AMR markets are growing.

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May Mobility Closes $111M Series C Funding to Develop Toyota Autonomous Mobility Platforms

July 13, 2022 · May Mobility has raised funding to continue deploying mobility as a service with autonomous vehicles with partners including Toyota, MONET Technologies, and SoftBank.

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Nano Dimension Acquires Formatec Holding, Adding Metal & Ceramic Additive Manufacturing to Its Portfolio

July 12, 2022 · As it looks to advancing its volume manufacturing capabilities, Nano Dimension has acquired Formatec to increase its Industry 4.0 presence.

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XPENG Robotics Completes $100 Million Series A to Develop Ridable Robots

July 12, 2022 · XPENG is in the business of making rideable quadruped robots. With the recent funding, the company said it will be able to expand its research and development efforts.

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A new perspective on lights out

July 12, 2022 · While there aren’t too many facilities without a human workforce, lights out continues to gain acceptance in operational pockets with the help of advanced automation.

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Markforged to Acquire Digital Metal, Expand Additive Manufacturing Production of Metal Parts

July 12, 2022 · Markforged is acquiring Sweden-based Digital Metal for about $32 million and said its technology will help manufacturers use 3D printing to mass produce complex metal parts.

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Automation Can Provide Stability, Predictability to Warehouse Operations, Says Honeywell Report

July 12, 2022 · Automation can help warehouses and distribution centers cope with supply chain challenges, but operators should think of their workforces and long-term returns, found Honeywell.

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How Drone Delivery Could Change Cities in the Years to Come

July 11, 2022 · Drone deliveries are increasing throughout the globe. Dronedek said their societal benefits could help reduce humanity's reliance on cars, increase sustainability, and more.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge to Take Another Lap at CES 2023 With Self-Driving Racecars

July 11, 2022 · After January's successful race, the Indy Autonomous Challenge and Consumer Technology Association are again teaming up to enable teams of innovators and universities to compete.

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