Topic: Supply Chain

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Robotic Research Raises $228M in Funding for Autonomous Transportation Development

December 9, 2021 · Robotic Research plans to use its first outside capital to expand its RR.AI division, which is commercializing an autonomy kit for Class 8 and yard trucks, buses, and off-road vehicles.

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HowToRobot.com Launches U.S. Marketplace to Connect Industrial Robot Buyers, Sellers

December 9, 2021 · Denmark-based HowToRobot.com says its online marketplace can help robotics users, integrators, and suppliers connect to eliminate the headaches of sourcing components and systems.

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Geek+ and Boreal Upgrade SP Digital’s Supply Chain With Mobile Robots

December 8, 2021 · SP Digital, an e-commerce provider of computing and gaming products in Chile, faced spikes in e-commerce demand. Boreal Technologies implemented Geek+ robots to increase throughput.

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Berkshire Grey Updates Robotic Product Sortation for Scalable Order Fulfillment

December 8, 2021 · Berkshire Grey says its new Robotic Product Sortation system can autonomously pick, sort, and pack millions of items per month, doubling fulfillment throughput without adding labor.

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Robot Operations Group Announces First RobOpsCon for October 2022

December 8, 2021 · The Robot Operations Group said its first conference, which will be in Silicon Valley next October, will gather the community of people interested in advancing robot fleet management.

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Robotics Leaders Ask Policymakers to Reconsider EU AI Act

December 8, 2021 · Leaders of Europe's biggest robotics associations and technology innovators called on legislators to amend proposed regulations that would affect deployments of AI and robotics.

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SolidRun’s New System on Module Offers Fast Processing for Robotics, Industrial IoT Applications

December 7, 2021 · SolidRun's new system on module, which uses AM64x processors from Texas Instruments, is designed for real-time, low-power robust robotics and Internet of Things applications.

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Photoneo Raises Series B Funding to Expand 3D Vision for E-Commerce Fulfillment

December 7, 2021 · Photoneo, which supplies 3D sensors and the Brightpick automation for warehouses and "dark stores," plans to use the funding to expand its offerings for online order fulfillment.

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Ottonomy Develops Autonomous Robots for Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries

December 6, 2021 · While other delivery robot developers are taking an incremental approach in constrained environments, Ottonomy's CEO says it is focusing on full autonomy and indoor and outdoor operations.

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Mobile Industrial Robots and Logitrans Collaborate to Build Autonomous Pallet Jacks

December 6, 2021 · Mobile Industrial Robots and Logitrans are combining their expertise in autonomous navigation and pallet jacks to develop systems to complement MiR's heavy-duty mobile robots.

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Aeva Develops 4D Lidar to Help Bring Autonomous Trucks to Market

December 4, 2021 · Supply chain problems including a shortage of truck drivers have led to keent interest in autonomous trucks. Aeva says its 4D lidar could help bring autonomous trucks to market sooner.

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Cimcorp Expands U.S. Office to Increase Warehouse Automation Support

December 3, 2021 · Cimcorp, which offers automation for warehouse, logistics, and distribution centers, says its new U.S. headquarters will offer space for demonstrations, training, and parts.

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Robot Delivery Service Coco Expands Capabilities With COCO 1 Built With Segway

December 3, 2021 · Coco says its updated COCO 1 delivery robot has a three-mile range and a larger carrying capacity, enabling it to add groceries to metropolitan-area delivery services.

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MOOVE, Sensible 4 Partner for All-Weather Autonomous Shuttle Bus

December 2, 2021 · Finnish autonomy software maker Sensible 4 and German transportation startup MOOVE have partnered to develop an all-weather self-driving shuttle bus for the European market by 2023.

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Nuro and 7-Eleven Launch Commercial Autonomous Delivery Service in California

December 2, 2021 · Nuro credited regulatory approvals from California for enabling it to partner with 7-Eleven to offer autonomous deliveries with its custom Priuses and R2 robots in Mountain View.

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Essentium to Enter SPAC Merger, Go Public as It Advances Sustainable Additive Manufacturing

December 2, 2021 · Essentium, which claims that its on-site additive manufacturing systems can reduce waste by 70% and the carbon footprint, said its total addressable market is $209 billion.

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Former Swisslog CEO Joins Goods to Person Automation Provider Caja Robotics as Senior Advisor

December 1, 2021 · Caja Robotics, which has developed automation for order fulfillment, has hired Christian Bauer, who has experience in warehouse software and robotics from KUKA and Swisslog.

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AS/RS One Level Shuttle (OLS) System and Warehouse Systems by Honeywell Intelligrated

December 1, 2021 · The Honeywell Intelligrated One-level Shuttle (OLS) System provides quick access to cartons, totes and trays, ideal for operations with high-turn inventory storage and short order cycle times. A shuttle can serve a dedicated level for maximum throughput, or use a shuttle lift to access multiple levels for increased flexibility.

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Top Notch Deploys 6 River Systems Robots for Safer, More Efficient Distribution Centers

December 1, 2021 · Top Notch Distributors has moved to a modern distribution center architecture, with automation integrated by Kuecker and autonomous mobile robots and software from 6 River Systems.

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Seegrid IQ Provides 3D Perception for Palion Lift, Other AMRs, Explains Exec

December 1, 2021 · The new Palion Lift truck is just one of Seegrid's autonomous mobile robots to take advantage of its Seegrid IQ technology, which builds on the company's acquisition of Box Robotics.

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