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Mobile Robot Success Requires User Trust and Metrics, Explains Seegrid Speaker at ProMat DX

April 12, 2021 · Choosing an AMR is only the first step, says Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid. Users need to develop confidence and competence, he says.

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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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Vecna Robotics to Demonstrate How AMRs, Orchestration Can Boost ROI at ProMat DX

April 12, 2021 · At the virtual ProMat DX materials handling event this week, Vecna Robotics will demonstrate its latest mobile robots and the Pivotal software for users.

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Stratom Develops Robotic Refueling System for U.S. Army Autonomous Ground Vehicles

April 9, 2021 · Stratom is developing an autonomous ground refueling prototype to help protect soldiers, optimize efficiency in the field, and supply ground vehicles and aircraft.

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Chinese Service Robotics Startup CloudMinds Raises $150M in Series B Funding

April 9, 2021 · CloudMinds, whose IPO was blocked because of the U.S.-China trade conflict, has raised money to continue development of humanoid service robots.

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TuSimple Readies for $1.1B Self-Driving Truck IPO

April 8, 2021 · TuSimple said its software and services for autonomous trucking can address safety, labor shortages, and sustainability.

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WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems

April 7, 2021 · WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.

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OTTO Motors Launches Next Generation of OTTO 1500 as Heavy-Class Mobile Robots Pass 1M Production Hours

April 6, 2021 · OTTO Motors said its updated OTTO 1500 includes off-the-shelf components, higher speeds, and fleet management software.

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Veo Robotics Obtains ISO Safety Certification for FreeMove

April 6, 2021 · The FreeMove system, which includes purpose-built sensors and software to make industrial robots safer to operate around people, has been certified as Veo partners with more integrators.

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SoftBank Spends $2.8B to Acquire 40% of Automated Storage Provider AutoStore

April 6, 2021 · AutoStore, which makes automated storage and retrieval systems, plans to use the investment from SoftBank to accelerate its expansion in the Asia-Pacific market.

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Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021

April 5, 2021 · From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.

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WaveSense Obtains $15M to Accelerate Development of Radar for Vehicle Positioning

April 2, 2021 · Growing demand from automakers for safer and higher-performing advanced driver-assistance systems signals a critical need for sensing systems that work despite challenging road conditions, says WaveSense.

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Embark Universal Interface Designed to Add Self-Driving Tech to Existing Trucks

April 1, 2021 · The Embark Universal Interface will accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology across carriers, says Embark.

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Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President

March 30, 2021 · Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.

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Universal Robots Develops Cobot Interface for Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal

March 29, 2021 · Universal Robots said its collaborative robots will soon be available through Siemens' Simatic Robot Library for planning their integration into complex manufacturing environments.

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Plus to Conduct Supervised Autonomous Truck Pilot in China for SF Express

March 27, 2021 · Plus, formerly Plus.ai, said its pilot with SF Express in China has demonstrated improvements in safety, operator comfort, and fuel efficiency.

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Cargo Cove Chooses RaaS Provider inVia Robotics for Warehouse Execution System

March 25, 2021 · To keep up with accelerated e-commerce demand, logistics provider Cargo Cove is rolling out inVia warehouse optimization systems, including its AI-based inVia Logic and inVia Picker mobile robots.

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ACIENNA, Point One Navigation Launch OpenARC for Precise Positioning

March 24, 2021 · ACIENNA says its new OpenARC positioning system combines its hardware and software with Point One's cloud correction service.

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eKAMI Advanced Robotic Instruction Project Receives $3M for Second Training Facility

March 23, 2021 · eKAMI, the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, has received state funding to build a center to retrain incarcerated individuals for robotics and automation.

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Allied Electronics & Automation Partners With Colorado State Robotics Team for Moon Mining Competition

March 22, 2021 · Allied Electronics is sponsoring students from CSU's Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering to help them improve excavation robots for the Lunabotics contest.

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