Topic: Press Release

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Facility Management Company ISS Selects UVD Disinfection Robots for Global Distribution

June 16, 2021 · ISS World Services will offer Blue Ocean Robotics' autonomous UVD Robots to its more than 60,000 customers for disinfecting spaces such as hospitals, factories, and offices.

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NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments

June 15, 2021 · NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.

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FedEx, Nuro Enter Multi-Year Agreement to Test Autonomous Delivery Vehicles

June 15, 2021 · FedEx and Nuro said their multiyear partnership will test Nuro's autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations, as Nuro expands into parcel logistics and FedEx offers new services.

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Waymo and J.B. Hunt Collaborate for Autonomous Freight Testing in Texas

June 14, 2021 · The Waymo Driver will power a Class 8 autonomous truck to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth, Texas, as J.B. Hunt Transport Services evaluates the technology's potential.

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TriEye and Trimble to Explore Short-Wave Infrared Sensors for Autonomous Systems, Remote Sensing

June 14, 2021 · Partners are exploring the integration of TriEye's CMOS SWIR sensors with Trimble's autonomous systems to see if the technology can help them see more clearly in challenging conditions.

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Intech NDE to Distribute Sarcos Robotics’ Guardian S Inspection Robot in Canada

June 13, 2021 · Sarcos has named Intech NDE as official distribution partner for providing its Guardian S compact, remote visual inspection and surveillance robot to customers across Canada.

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ARM Institute Announces First Three Recipients of Academic Endorsement Program

June 11, 2021 · The ARM Institute has recognized a high school in Columbus, Ohio, and two programs at Wichita State University for their excellence in preparing students for careers in robotics and manufacturing.

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Drone Express and FarEye Partner to Launch Autonomous Drone Deliveries for U.S. Retailers

June 11, 2021 · Drone Express, which provides commercial drones as a service, and FarEye, which offers logistics optimization software, say they will offer end-to-end visibility and route optimization.

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Perrone Robotics Completes Demonstrations of Autonomous Vehicles on Public Roads

June 11, 2021 · Perrone Robotics' TONY autonomy kit enables existing or new passenger and cargo shuttles to navigate complex environments, and the company plans to make them available by late summer.

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Wyzo Launches ‘Sidebot’ High-Speed Collaborative Picking Robot

June 10, 2021 · Wyzo's new "sidebot" is a high-speed delta robot plus sensors and software that enable it to conduct pick-and-place operations at speed and also work safely around people.

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ISEE Launches Autonomous Driving System for Yard Trucks in Logistics Hubs

June 10, 2021 · ISEE, which has developed AI that it said can anticipate behavior in dynamic environments, is working with Maersk and Lazer Spot on projects involving autonomous yard trucks.

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ABB PixelPaint Car Painting System Wins IERA 2021 Robotics Award

June 10, 2021 · PixelPaint's two robots can apply paint to vehicles faster and with less waste than other methods, improving efficiency and helping the environment, said winner ABB Robotics.

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Canon Solutions America Adds SoftBank Robotics’ Whiz to Workplace Health Portfolio

June 9, 2021 · Canon Solutions America is offering the Whiz vacuuming robot, produced by SoftBank Robotics and using Brain Corp.'s Brain OS, among its integrated products and services to commercial sites.

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Gideon Brothers Raises $31M to Expand Vision-Based Autonomous Mobile Robots

June 9, 2021 · Gideon Brothers, which has developed AI and vision-guided mobile robots, plans to accelerate commercialization of its supply chain automation and open offices in Munich and Boston.

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New LiveDrive Actuators Will Enable Safer, More Productive Robots, Says Genesis Robotics

June 9, 2021 · Genesis Robotics said its new LiveDrive LDD 1800 Series actuators eliminate the need for gearing, reducing space and complexity for robotics designers. Demaurex's Wyzo uses LiveDrive.

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Hesai Raises Series D of $300M to Scale Hybrid Lidar Production

June 8, 2021 · Hesai, which has self-driving vehicle and robotics customers in 23 countries, plans to use its latest funding to continue R&D into processors and lidar perception.

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Seegrid Releases Autonomous Palion Tow Tractor Series 8

June 8, 2021 · Seegrid has added the enhanced Smart Path technology for improved awareness and autonomous decision-making capabilities in dynamic facilities to its Palion Tow Tractor Series 8.

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Qualcomm Releases Roster of 7 IoT Products Built to Drive Digital Transformation

June 8, 2021 · Qualcomm has released seven new products that it said will help with Internet of Things and AI applications including connected healthcare, logistics management, and warehousing.

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Vecna Robotics Names Craig Malloy as CEO, as Mobile Robot Demand Surges

June 8, 2021 · Craig Malloy, a U.S. Navy veteran, will focus on Vecna Robotics' organizational and operational needs as it scales up, while founder Daniel Theobald will serve as chief innovation officer.

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Geek+ Deploys 100 Mobile Robots at Circle K Distribution Center in Hong Kong

June 8, 2021 · Circle K Hong Kong has deployed 100 Geek+ autonomous mobile robots for picking at its distribution center, which serves 300 convenience stores and handles 1 million items daily.

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