Topic: Robot Operating System

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New Mobile Manipulator Designed for Affordability, Ease of Use by Waypoint and Productive Robotics

April 18, 2021 · Waypoint Robotics said its new mobile manipulator, which combines its Vector AMR and Productive Robotics' OB7 cobot, is designed to be easy to use and affordable for companies of all sizes.

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Microsoft Buys Conversational AI Firm Nuance Communications for $19.7B

April 12, 2021 · Microsoft plans to add Nuance's voice software and services for healthcare and other industries to its cloud/edge offerings.

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OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021

March 11, 2021 · OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric vacuum grippers are intended to cut the time needed to deploy automation.

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Gap Inc. to Build Texas Distribution Center to Meet Digital Shopping Demand

February 24, 2021 · Gap to build new distribution center in Longview, Texas, to meet demand for digital shopping.

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Ahold Delhaize USA Expands Micro-Fulfillment Capabilities

February 16, 2021 · Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Peapod Digital Labs, tap Swisslog solution and AutoStore technology in new pilot of micro-fulfillment automation solution

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OnLogic Offers Cincoze GM-1000 Embedded GPU Computer

February 16, 2021 · The Cincoze GM-1000 features an embedded MXM GPU, high-speed I/O and Intel Xeon CPUs for advanced embedded machine vision applications, company says.

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How NFI Industries Is Meeting the Innovation Challenge

November 23, 2020 · The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.

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MathWorks Updates Simulink Real-Time

October 20, 2020 · Software enhancements involve rapid control prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop testing capabilities with QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS).

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NIST Scientists Go Soft on 3D Printing

September 22, 2020 · New method may jumpstart the construction of tiny medical devices for the body.

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Indy Challenge to Use RTI Software to Build and Race Autonomous Vehicles

August 27, 2020 · RTI provides university teams with software to design, simulate and run autonomous vehicles in world's first high-speed, head-to-head autonomous race

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The 2020 Top 10 Materials Handling System Suppliers

August 27, 2020 · Although the year promises to paint a different picture, the industry continued to build upon record growth in 2019.

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RTI Joins the Baidu Apollo Autonomous Driving Program

August 27, 2020 · RTI Connext databus will be part of Baidu software stack for autonomous vehicles.

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Warehouse Picking During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Fetch Robotics Cart

August 10, 2020 · These are the emerging technologies that can help workers, customers practice social distancing more successfully intelligent automation, IoT and 5G may have come on the scene at precisely the right time.

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Automation Is a Complement, Not a Replacement for Human Workers

July 2, 2020 · As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

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The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace

June 26, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center and warehouse operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely - emerging technologies may help in the effort.

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Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?

June 10, 2020 · You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

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Other Voices: In times of social distancing, essential businesses turn to autonomous robots

May 5, 2020 · Warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing companies look to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to operate efficiently while maintaining the social distancing guidelines.

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Keeping Automated Vehicles on Track with 2D LiDAR Localization

May 4, 2020 · LiDAR Localization software uses measurement data from safety laser scanners as a supplement to magnetic and optical tracking guidance technologies.

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NVIDIA Completes Acquisition of Mellanox

April 27, 2020 · Combined company provides expertise in compute and networking technologies for high-performance computing.

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5 Ways Technology Advancement Disrupts Transport and Logistics Business Models

April 2, 2020 · In the world where we are in, it is impossible for transport and logistics companies to compete without first staying clear of the complex processes, and old IT systems.

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