Topic: Retail

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Addverb Technologies Receives $132M From Reliance Retail to Grow Indian Robotics

January 19, 2022 · Addverb, which supplies mobile robots, picking systems, and automated storage, plans to use its funding to expand manufacturing in India and operations in the U.S. and Europe.

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7bridges Obtains Series A Funding to Transform Supply Chains With AI

January 18, 2022 · 7bridges, which has developed the LEO platform to provide logistics visibility, plans to use its $17 million round to improve supply chain efficiency and resilience.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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