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Top 5 Robotics Trends for 2022, According to the International Federation of Robotics

February 19, 2022 · As the number of industrial robots in operation has increased from 2015, the International Federation of Robotics says it expects certain trends to continue, including greater ease of use.

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Nuro Autonomous Delivery Vehicles to Add Autoliv Airbags

February 18, 2022 · Autoliv, which provides automotive safety systems, has provided external airbags for Nuro's self-driving delivery vehicle to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

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Elevated Flooring Solutions for AGVs and AMRs

February 18, 2022 · With more operations implementing robotic solutions such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) to increase throughput and operational efficiency, it’s important to create the optimal environment to maximize the productivity of these technologies.

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Robots and AI Can Help Solve the $120B E-Commerce Returns Problem

February 18, 2022 · Berkshire Grey says its AI-enabled Reverse Logistics system can help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate the resale of returned goods by reducing the processing time by up to 25%.

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Cepton Starts Trading on Nasdaq as It Commercializes Automotive Lidar Sensors

February 18, 2022 · Cepton Technologies, which focused on lidar for ADAS systems and autonomous vehicles and will supply General Motors' Ultra Cruise program, celebrated its SPAC partnership and listing.

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Exodigo Makes Nonintrusive Underground Mapping Commercially Available, Raises Seed Funding

February 17, 2022 · Exodigo says its mapping platform combines sensors, 3D imaging, and AI to help the construction, mining, and utility industries avoid hazards, costs, and time-consuming work.

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IDTechEx Examines the Future of Drone Delivery in a New Report

February 17, 2022 · IDTechEx's new report aims to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing mobile robotics. One area of focus is the challenge of using drones for deliveries.

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Waymo Via and C.H. Robinson Plan Multiyear Pilot of Autonomous Trucking

February 17, 2022 · Waymo Via will deliver freight with C.H. Robinson's Navisphere logistics management platform in Texas over the next few years to advance autonomous truck technology.

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PTC to Provide Onshape to MassRobotics Startups to Accelerate Robot Design Process

February 17, 2022 · PTC is providing free licenses of its Onshape cloud CAD software to MassRobotics resident startups to accelerate the product-design process and help them be competitive.

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Allied Universal Starts Selling Knightscope Autonomous Security Robots

February 16, 2022 · Allied Universal, a global security services provider, has started selling Knightscope's autonomous security robots to help expand its customer base.

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Starship Technologies Launches Robotic Delivery Service in San Francisco Bay Area

February 16, 2022 · Starship Technologies has expanded its partnership with The Save Mart Cos. to launch on-demand delivery of groceries from the Lucky California flagship store with its mobile robots and app.

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Mobileye, Beep, and Benteler EV Systems to Jointly Develop Autonomous Shuttle Buses by 2024

February 16, 2022 · Vehicle technology developers Mobileye, Beep, and Benteler have joined forces to produce electric, self-driving shuttle buses that they say will hit the road by 2024.

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Flytrex Releases ‘2021 Yardstick,’ Offering Insights Into Drone Delivery Demand

February 16, 2022 · Flytrex, which has conducted drone deliveries starting in 2017 in Iceland and has expanded service in North Carolina, shared details of last year's customer trends as it expands nationwide.

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Miso Robotics to Install Flippy 2 Frying Robot in 100 More White Castle Locations

February 16, 2022 · White Castle, which claims to be the world's first fast-food hamburger chain, is ordering more Flippy 2 robots from Miso after its initial, successful deployment around Chicago.

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Robotic lift trucks can cut operating expenses up to 70%

February 15, 2022 · This white paper examines the ways in which warehouses can not only justify an investment in robotic lift trucks through speedy ROI – but achieve meaningful savings.

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AERAS Fog Uses Drones to Survey Pittsburgh Bridges for Structural Integrity  

February 15, 2022 · While AERAS drones have cleaned stadiums and other large venues such as the Kentucky Derby, they are now being used to determine the safety of infrastructure in the “City of Bridges.”

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Addverb Technologies Expands Warehouse Robotics to Americas After Series B Funding

February 15, 2022 · Addverb, which recently received $132 million in funding from Reliance Industries, has named leaders for its U.S. office as it widens automation hardware and software offerings.

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Raymond Adds Automated Transtacker to Intralogistics Lineup

February 15, 2022 · Raymond Corp. says its new Automated Transtacker, or TRT, offers versatility and flexibility, with features for narrow aisles and both pallet moves and case picking.

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Humanoid Robots Could Reach Out and Take Patient’s Blood Pressure

February 14, 2022 · Simon Fraser University researchers have provided a humanoid robot with leech-inspired origami sensors in its fingertips to take ECG and PPG readings and obtain a patient's blood pressure.

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Titan Medical Passes Milestone With More Than 200 Patents and Patent Applications

February 14, 2022 · Nearly 14 years after its founding, Titan Medical has grown its patent portfolio for its medical workstations and patient carts. It has clarified its third-party licensing strategy.

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