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Fizyr Opens U.S. Headquarters to Meet Growing Robotics Demand for Computer Vision
Fizyr, which provides computer vision for robotics applications including bin picking and palletizing, is also starting a U.S. roadshow at PACK EXPO.

Mujin Plans to Use Latest Funding to Grow Robotics Footprint in the U.S.
Mujin has raised $85 million and said it plans to grow its operation to serve more U.S. users of its supply chain automation.

Runner Group Automates Internal Logistics for Kitchenware With MiR Robots
Runner Group built a smart factory to meet changing demand for kitchen goods, and it deployed a dozen systems from Mobile Industrial Robots for ease of use.

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Universal Robots Offers Tips, Demos for Palletizing at PACK EXPO
Universal Robots shares best practices on preparing for automated palletizing and packaging, as well as a justification tool and demonstrations to catch at PACK EXPO 2023.

Newegg Deploys Geek+ Mobile Robots in Electronics Warehouse
Newegg has deployed P800 mobile robots as part of a Geek+ shelf-to-person picking system at its e-commerce warehouse in Ontario, Calif.

MIT Develops AI Technique Enabling Robots to Manipulate Objects With Their Whole Bodies
MIT researchers have developed an AI technique called smoothing to address challenges in contact-rich manipulation planning for robots to determine how to handle objects.

Cognex Joins OSARO Partners Alliance to Integrate Vision Into Warehouse Robots
Cognex provided DataMan barcode scanners to be integrated with OSARO's Robotic Bagging System and SightWorks software to increase fulfillment throughput by 80% at Zenni Optical.

Orgill Picks Numina Group for Fulfillment Automation in New Distribution Center
Orgill, an independent hardware supplier, has partnered with Numina Group to implement automation in its new distribution center.

POLA ORBIS Partners With ForwardX Robotics to Streamline Warehouse Operations
POLA ORBIS, a leading Japanese cosmetic producer, needed to streamline its picking processes, so it turned to mobile robots with onboard scales from ForwardX.

Locus Robotics Passes 2B Units Picked, Less Than a Year After 1B Milestone
Locus Robotics celebrated its 2 billionth pick only 11 months after its 1 billionth pick, and its CEO explained how it is scaling to serve global demand for robot-aided fulfillment.

Indxx Licenses Global Robotics and AI Thematic Index for Korean ETF
Indxx explained why it has licensed its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index to Mirae Asset Global Investments and the opportunities in Korean robotics.

Macy’s Looks at Electrification, Worker Safety as Parts of Sustainability
Macy's has been modernizing its supply chain, and one priority is sustainability. The retailer is pursuing this goal through reducing energy consumption and packaging and educating its workforce.

Macy’s Reinvents Retail With a Focus on Visibility, Predictability, and Flexibility
Macy's is working to keep up with today's retail shoppers through inventory productivity, which includes reinventing its supply chain with automated storage and retrieval.

Robotics Applications Conference Opens Registration for 2023 Virtual Event
The second annual Robotics Applications Conference, to be held online on Oct. 18, offers an opportunity to learn from technology users, integrators, and suppliers about real-world deployments.

Wakefern to Deploy Simbe Inventory Robots to More ShopRite Grocery Stores
Wakefern Food Corp. conducted a successful pilot with Simbe Robotics' Tally mobile robots and cloud-based data platform in 20 grocery stores and plans to add more inventory systems.

DFI to Show Smart Factory Systems for the First Time at India Automation Expo
DFI, which supplies embedded computing for systems including industrial automation, mobile robots, and medical devices, is growing in South Asia.

Locus Robotics Makes Inc. 5000 List for Third Year in a Row
Locus Robotics has again been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. by Inc., reflecting warehouse demand for its mobile robots and data analytics software.

Brenton to Demonstrate New XCP Series Case Picker at PACK EXPO
Brenton said its new XCP Series continuous motion case picker can handle up to 70 cases per minute and is part of its integrated line.

‘Elegant Robotics’ Is the Future of Warehouse Automation, Says Exotec
'Elegant robotics' means designing automated storage systems with simplicity, generality, and creative solutions to warehouse problems in mind, claimed Exotec.

Serve Robotics to Go Public in Reverse Merger, Finds $30M in Funding for Robot Deliveries
Serve Robotics has raised more than $56 million since 2021 and plans to use its latest financing to scale up to provide robotic deliveries in more cities across the U.S.



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