Topic: Press Release

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Sea Machines Signs $3M Contract with Defense Department for Autonomous Supply Stations

August 5, 2021 · Sea Machines is working to deploy autonomous replenishment stations that would deploy self-propelled, ocean-going barges to resupply military aircraft.

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Inceptio Technology Raises $270M Series B for Autonomous Truck Development

August 3, 2021 · Inceptio, which has been working with Chinese OEMs on autonomous heavy-duty trucks, plans to use its latest funding to further develop its ruggedized technology.

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Quanergy Demonstrates Optical Phased Array-Based Solid-State Lidar With 100m Range

August 3, 2021 · Quanergy, which recently announced a SPAC merger, has demonstrated with electric vehicle manufacturer Zero Electric Vehicle

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FundamentalVR Simulates Soft Tissue With Haptics for Medical Education

August 2, 2021 · Not only can haptic feedback provide more realistic surgical simulations, but it can also accelerate the process of safely learning new techniques, says Fundamental VR.

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Buffalo Automation and Future Mobility Network Launch Autonomous Ferry Service in Europe

July 31, 2021 · Buffalo Automation is working with international partners to launch an autonomous robotaxi service that is different from others -- it's a ferry in the Netherlands.

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Cansel to Distribute TinySurveyor Mobile Robot in Canada

July 30, 2021 · Cansel, which provides hardware, software, and services to the construction industry, will distribute the TinySurveyor GPS-guided robot designed for precision.

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TuSimple Teams Up With Ryder to Expand Autonomous Trucking in Southern U.S.

July 29, 2021 · TuSimple is working with Ryder to identify fleet maintenance facilities that can serve as terminals for its Autonomous Freight Network, enabling self-driving trucks nationwide.

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FANUC America, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications

July 28, 2021 · FANUC America and the MSSC are streamlining the certification process for production and materials handling operators, which they said could address worker shortages.

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Airbiquity and Cyngn Partner to Add Autonomous Material Handling to Existing Vehicle Fleets

July 28, 2021 · Rather than spending money and time replacing fleets with autonomous vehicles, companies can use Airbiquity and Cyngn's technology stack, which includes over-the-air updates.

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Covariant Raises $80M Series C for Robotic Manipulation AI

July 28, 2021 · The Covariant Brain, which uses AI to guide picking robots for more flexible manipulation, has already been successfully deployed in verticals such as grocery and parcel.

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Cassie Bipedal Robot Produced by OSU and Agility Robotics Runs 5K

July 27, 2021 · Cassie, the two-legged robot developed at Oregon State University and commercialized by Agility Robotics, completed a 5K course untethered with only two stumbles.

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Outrider Offers Autonomous Tractor-Trailer Hitching Capability

July 27, 2021 · Outrider, which provides automation for yard trucks, said it is the first company to offer advanced, automated tractor-trailer hitching capabilities.

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Ambi Robotics Releases AmbiKit for Multi-Robot Pick-and-Place Kitting

July 27, 2021 · Ambi Robotics' new AmbiKit system uses AI and five pick-and-place robots alongside people for a fast-growing segment of e-commerce kitting -- online subscription boxes.

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Carnegie Mellon Works With Apple on Robotic Recycling of Devices

July 26, 2021 · Apple, which already uses robots to disassemble electronics to recover hazardous or valuable materials, is funding research at CMU to better recognize different devices.

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ACE Controls Releases MC75 Miniature Shock Absorber for Robots, Other Tight Spaces

July 26, 2021 · The MC75 shock absorbers are designed to provide high-energy damping in tight installation spaces in industrial manufacturing, materials handling, and robotics applications.

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Instacart and Fabric Partner on Automated Fulfillment Initiative for North American Retailers

July 25, 2021 · Instacart, which provides order-fulfillment services in the U.S. and Canada, is adding Fabric's micro-fulfillment technology to its offerings for e-commerce retailers.

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Matterport Closes SPAC Merger, Raises $640M to Advance Digital Twins

July 22, 2021 · Matterport, whose technology creates 3D digital twins of spaces of all sizes, has completed its special-purpose acquisition company deal and will begin trading on Nasdaq.

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Seoul Robotics Launches Deployment-Ready Lidar for Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Cities

July 22, 2021 · The Voyage lidar perception system and deployment kit includes proprietary software, sensors, and a computer, and it protects privacy by not saving identifying data.

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Path Robotics Raises $100M in Series C Financing for Autonomous Welding

July 20, 2021 · Path Robotics, which has been developing autonomous welding systems for manufacturers and raised $56 million in May, raised another $100 million to expand applications.

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ABB Acquires ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to Broaden Automation Portfolio

July 20, 2021 · Industrial automation provider ABB plans to acquire logistics firm ASTI, adding autonomous mobile robots to its portfolio, with facilities in Spain and China.

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