Topic: Retail

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KUKA and Roboception Bring Smart Bin Picking System to Market

October 13, 2022 · KUKA said its new KUKA.SmartBinPicking software and Roboception's 3D camera combines AI-based object recognition with precise path planning for bin-picking robots.

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Gausium and SoftBank Robotics America to Expand Service Robot Deployments Across U.S. Market

October 10, 2022 · Gausium's X1 performs automated food service, while the Scrubber 50 Pro works alongside commercial cleaning teams scrubbing, sweeping, dust mopping, and sanitizing.

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InOrbit Launches Developer Edition, Expands Mobile Robot Orchestration Capabilities

October 10, 2022 · InOrbit announced at A3's mobile robot and logistics event the launch of a Developer Edition of its RobOps software, streamlined Connect certification, and more interoperability.

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10 Humanoid Robotic Companies to Look Out For

October 9, 2022 · Humanoid robots may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but these companies are making them a reality.

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Alert Innovation Agrees to Be Aquired by Walmart as Micro-Fulfillment Market Grows

October 7, 2022 · Alert Innovation, which provides micro-fulfillment technology for grocery e-commerce fulfillment, will be acquired by Walmart, The two companies have been partners since 2016.

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FedEx Shuts Down Roxo Same Day Delivery Service as Amazon Scales Back Scout Program

October 7, 2022 · FedEx said it was eliminating its Roxo same-day delivery robot as part of an internal reorganization, while Amazon is ending field testing of the Scout system.

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Berkshire Grey Makes Equity Purchase Agreement Worth Up to $75M With Lincoln Park Capital

October 6, 2022 · Berkshire Grey, which provides robots for picking, sorting, and moving items in warehouses, plans to use the capital to continue its growth and make strategic transactions.

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ShipHero Implements inVia Automation to Upgrade E-Commerce Fulfillment Warehouses in Three States

October 4, 2022 · ShipHero, which is both a third-party logistics provider and supplier of warehouse management systems, is working with inVia Robotics' software and mobile robots.

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Webinar: Evaluating Automation for Retail and E-Commerce

September 29, 2022 · In this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, attendees can hear from e-commerce, retail, and omnichannel experts on best practices for selecting and using a variety of robots.

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Charleys Philly Steaks Partners With Flytrex to Bring Flying Cheesesteaks to Durham, N.C.

September 29, 2022 · Charleys, which claims to be the largest cheesesteak franchise in the world, has partnered with Flytrex for fast service as the drone delivery firm keeps expanding.

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alwaysAI and Formant Integrate Video Analytics and Cloud Platform for Robot Fleets

September 29, 2022 · alwaysAI is integrating its video analytics technology with Formant's cloud platform to enable enterprises to get actionable insights faster from their robot fleets.

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Avidbots Cleans Up With $70M in Series C Funding to Bring Autonomous Robots to Market

September 28, 2022 · Avidbots, whose Neo cleaning robot works with the Avidbots Autonomy software and the Avidbots Command Center, is expanding R&D and staff in Canada and sales worldwide.

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DHL Supply Chain Expands Partnership With Locus Robotics, Deploys Automation at Two More Warehouses

September 28, 2022 · DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics' relationship continues to grow, as LocusBot autonomous mobile robots are deployed to facilitate fulfillment for Carhartt in Ohio.

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OPLOG Raises $10.5M to Widen European Warehouse Network With In-House Robotics

September 27, 2022 · OPLOG is offering both logistics services and mobile robots in a pooled approach as it expands fulfillment warehouse operations across Europe and the U.K.

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MAXXgrip Promises to Advance Material Handling Robotics Performance

September 22, 2022 · The Gripper Co. said its new MAXXgrip robotic gripper combines compliance with suction for hybrid grasping with speed and gentleness for e-commerce.

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GreyOrange Receives SPARK Matrix Recognition for Ranger Robots, GreyMatter Software

September 21, 2022 · GreyOrange has combined its Ranger autonomous mobile robots and GreyMatter optimization software for multi-agent management of warehouse operations.

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NVIDIA Puts Isaac Sim on the Cloud, Releases Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robot Developers

September 20, 2022 · NVIDIA said that Isaac Sim is now available on the cloud, that Jetson Orin Nano has 80x performance over Xavier, and that Isaac Nova Orin reference platform is out.

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ASTM International Creates Subcommittee on Robotic Grasping and Manipulation

September 20, 2022 · ASTM International's new subcommittee intends to help robotics users select end effectors by developing standards for grasping and manipulation.

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Attabotics Introduces Re-engineered Attabot 2022 Robot to Increase Warehouse Efficiency

September 19, 2022 · Attabotics spent six years moving from thousands of prototypes to the commercial version of its Attabot 2022 robotic shuttle for dense storage.

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Locus Robotics Passes 1B Units Picked in Warehouses

September 15, 2022 · Locus Robotics said a home-improvement retail warehouse in Florida made its one billionth pick, as LocusBots earn a place in helping workers meet e-commerce demand.

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