Exotec Raises $335M Series D for Robots to Improve Supply Chain Resilience for Global Retailers
January 17, 2022
Exotec, which has developed the Skypod rack-climbing robots and Skypicker robot arm, is now worth $2 billion as it expands in North America and worldwide.
Doosan Robotics Discusses NINA Cobot, CES 2022, and Growing Service Applications
January 16, 2022
From prosumer camera work to food and restaurant service, Doosan Robotics is developing collaborative robots for non-manufacturing applications worldwide.
HDS Global Launches Technology Center Using Robots, AI for the Future of E-Commerce
January 14, 2022
HDS Global says its fully automated Technology Center for e-commerce order fulfillment has attracted investors and industry leaders as it moves toward commercial release.
Geek+ and Körber Digitize and Automate Ariat Apparel Supply Chain
January 14, 2022
Apparel and footwear brand Ariat International needed to increase throughput at its central warehouse in Texas, so Körber Supply Chain implemented 88 Geek+ mobile robots.
Serve Robotics Launches Level 4 Autonomous Robots for Sidewalk Deliveries
January 13, 2022
With technology from partners including NVIDIA and Ouster, Serve Robotics says its next-generation delivery robots mark a milestone for commercial autonomous vehicles.
BrainOS Mobile App From Brain Corp Gives Operators Remote Access to Robot Fleets
January 12, 2022
Brain Corp has developed BrainOS Mobile, an app to provide managers and facilities operators a more seamless way to interact with fleets of cleaning robots.
Nuro Unveils Third-Generation Vehicle; Plans to Scale Autonomous Delivery to Millions
January 12, 2022
Nuro's third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle includes enhanced safety, storage, and sustainability features, as it expands manufacturing and U.S. deployments.
Berkshire Grey Releases System Designed Specifically for Reverse Logistics
January 12, 2022
Berkshire Grey's automated Reverse Logistics system is designed to help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate resale of returns by reducing processing time by up to 25%.
Verity Gets Swiss Government Accreditation for Inventory Drones as Cleantech
January 11, 2022
Verity, which has developed an inventory tracking system using autonomous indoor drones, has received accreditation and funding from the Swiss government for sustainability.
HAI Robotics Joins Greek Intralogistics Provider to Offer Smart Warehousing in Eastern Europe
January 10, 2022
HAI Robotics made its third distribution agreement in Europe as it secures more footholds in the global intralogistics market with its HAIPICK autonomous case-handling system.
Brain Corp and Tennant Launch Inventory Scan Accessory for Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots
January 10, 2022
Brain Corp and Tennant have developed the Inventory Scan accessory to add data-capture functions to autonomous mobile robots for commercial floor cleaning.
Geek+ Opens South Korea Office and Deploys More Mobile Robots With CJ Logistics
January 10, 2022
Geek+ said it has deployed 128 autonomous mobile robots at CJ Logistics' distribution center in Gunpo, South Korea, serving the top e-commerce platform in the country.
Robotics Advancements Promise Bright Future for Supply Chains Beyond COVID Challenges
January 9, 2022
While some companies, like e-commerce giant Amazon, are developing their own automation, many others, such as DHL are looking at robots from suppliers including Seegrid.
TDK Announces RoboKit1 Platforms for Robotics Developers at CES 2022
January 7, 2022
The TDK RoboKit1 platform joins the SmartRobotics family, includes several sensors and controllers, and is compatible with ROS, said TDK's InvenSense unit.
Doosan Robotics Raises $33.7M, Shows Off NINA Cobot at CES 2022
January 6, 2022
Doosan Robotics has raised funding to expand in North America and Europe as it displayed robots for prosumer camera operators, palletizing, and food service.
Hy-Tek Holdings Acquires Fellow Integrator Advanced Handling Systems
January 5, 2022
Hy-Tek Holdings is acquiring Advanced Handling Systems and adding the automation systems integrator to its Hy-Tek Material Handling group serving varied applications.
Ottonomy’s Ottobot Rolls Out for Robotic Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries
January 5, 2022
At CES 2022, Ottonomy unveiled its Ottobot, a fully autonomous mobile robot for retail and restaurant deliveries. It uses contextual mapping both indoors and outdoors.
Blue Ocean Robotics Receives $51M Investment as It Grows Global Service Robot Reach
January 5, 2022
Blue Ocean Robotics, which provides disinfection, patient transfer, and telepresence robots, has grown 20x since 2018 and received funding from A.P. Moller Holding.
Parallel Structured Light Can Enable Robots to Sort Parcels in Motion
January 2, 2022
Automated order fulfillment requires maximum throughput and accuracy, and Photoneo says its Parallel Structured Light 3D scanners can capture fast-moving objects.
Robots Can Help Optimize Material Handling Processes in the Supply Chain
January 1, 2022
While most warehouses are not yet heavily automated, mobile robots and fleet management software offer several advantages over manual processes, says Meili Robots.
