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SIMPPLE Ltd. deploys 89 autonomous cleaning robots on three Singapore MRT lines

January 6, 2025 · SIMPPLE Ltd. announced it has deployed 89 of its autonomous cleaning robots on three major Singapore MRT lines in partnership with rail operator SMRT Trains.

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One Equity Partners becomes Comau majority shareholder

January 5, 2025 · One Equity Partners completed a majority investment in Comau, which will provide the global industrial robotics and automation company with additional capital to grow and expand.

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Chung-Ang University researchers develop self-powered tactile sensors for robotics, wearables

January 4, 2025 · Researchers from Chung-Ang University in South Korea have developed self-powered tactile sensors for robotics and wearables that they say will benefit next-generation technologies.

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Palladyne AI records first successful small drone autonomous tracking flight

January 3, 2025 · Palladyne AI announced that through its Pilot AI software platform, a third-party drone was able to identify, prioritize and autonomously track terrestrial targets on a flight.

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CynLr, Indian deep tech robotics startup, raises $10M Series A funding

January 2, 2025 · CynLr, an India-based robotics startup, secured a $10M Series A, which will be used to expand its team and supply chain network capabilities along with hardware, software enhancements.

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Cofactr raises $17M Series A for component sourcing platform

January 1, 2025 · Bain Capital led Series A funding for Cofactr’s component sourcing platform. Customers include e-commerce robotics, autonomous vehicles, and wearables hardware manufacturers.

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2025 robotics predictions: Industry leaders vary on impact of humanoids, AI in near future

December 31, 2024 · Robot industry leaders provided their 2025 robotics predictions, focusing heavily on humanoids, artificial intelligence and vision systems for automation in 2025.

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Slamcore presented 2024 Top Tech Startup award

December 31, 2024 · Spatial intelligence systems provider Slamcore received the Top Tech Startup award for software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.

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Zebra Technologies acquires Photoneo from Photoneo Brightpick Group

December 30, 2024 · Zebra Technologies acquired Photoneo and the company’s robotic vision sensors and intelligence software from Photoneo Brightpick Group. The transaction is expected to close Q1 2025.

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CES 2025: Voyant Photonics CARBON lidar now available

December 29, 2024 · Voyant Photonics’ Carbon FMCW lidar sensor is now available for order. Weighing under 10 ounces, the component’s camera-like sensing capabilities will be demonstrated at CES 2025.

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Apellix unveils US1 commercial and industrial power wash drone

December 28, 2024 · The US1 power wash drone from Apellix builds upon the success of the company’s B1 cleaning drone, with updated navigation and fluid resistance backed by customer support.

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Dexory partners with Körber Supply Chain Software

December 27, 2024 · Through a new partnership, the DexoryView AI-enabled warehouse visibility platform will integrate with Körber Supply Chain Software’s WMS for inventory flow control.

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Orbex Group introduces new compact wheel drive combo units

December 26, 2024 · Orbex Group’s new family of compact wheel drives, the CWD-500 and CWD-1000, combine motor, gearbox, encoder, and wheel in one unit for AMR and AGV robotic applications.

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Rapid humanoid robot development ‘signals a turning point’

December 25, 2024 · Saurabh Daga, GlobalData project manager of Disruptive Tech, said improvements to AI, adaptability, and dexterity will pave the way for humanoids to replace or augment human roles.

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ProMat 2025: Azeem Azhar, Deion Sanders among keynote speakers

December 24, 2024 · MHI announced that Paul Zikopoulos, Azeem Azhar, Deion Sanders, John Paxton and Wanda Johnson will provide the keynote addresses at ProMat 2025 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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ABB Robotics announces T-Robotics, Mbodi as 2024 AI Startup Challenge winners

December 23, 2024 · ABB Robotics announced that T-Robotics and Mbodi won its 2024 AI Startup Challenge. The winners will collaborate on conversation AI, adaptive learning robotics offerings with ABB.

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Skyline Robotics, Alimak Group partner to automate building maintenance for new construction sites

December 22, 2024 · Skyline Robotics and Alimak Group announced a partnership that will see Skyline’s Ozmo autonomous window cleaning robot deployed at Alimak-managed construction sites around the globe.

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Mantis Robotics secures $5M to scale operations, expand presence in industrial robot arm market

December 21, 2024 · Mantis Robotics secured $5M in funding, led by Emerald Technology Ventures and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund to expand its presence in the industrial robot arm marketplace.

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Universal Robots announces Collaborate North America 2025

December 20, 2024 · The free-to-attend cobot conference and tradeshow will feature hands-on demos, speakers from A3, Siemens and MIT, and 'surprise speakers' from automotive and AI chip manufacturers.

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Apptronik, Google DeepMind robotics partner to accelerate advancement of AI-powered humanoids

December 19, 2024 · Apptronik and Google DeepMind announced a robotics partnership to further advance artificial intelligence-powered humanoids and help more people in dynamic environments.

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