Topic: Supply Chain

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Zebra Technologies Expands Machine Vision, Scanning Offerings and Acquires Adaptive Vision

May 19, 2021 · Zebra Technologies announced its first suite of vision systems for manufacturers and supply chains, and it acquired machine vision software firm Adaptive Vision.

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PuduTech Raises $78M in Series C Funding for Service Robots

May 19, 2021 · PuduTech, which makes several mobile robots for restaurants, hospitals, disinfection, and supply chain applications, has raised more than $100 million in the past year.

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InOrbit Offers Time Capsule to Give Operators, Engineers Insight Into Robot Fleets

May 19, 2021 · InOrbit said the new Time Capsule feature in its cloud-based software-as-a-service offering is designed to make it easier to diagnose robot failures and optimize fleets.

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Third Wave Automation Announces Partnership With Toyota Industries for Material Handling Vehicles

May 19, 2021 · The application of machine learning for "shared autonomy" between robotic materials handling vehicles and human operators is key to next-generation productivity, says Third Wave.

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Mech-Mind Robotics Raises Series C Funding for AI Plus Industrial Automation

May 19, 2021 · Mech-Mind Robotics, which provides computer vision systems for industrial applications, said it has raised $100 million to date. The startup plans to expand its offerings.

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RightHand Robotics Opens RightPick Center Europe in Germany

May 18, 2021 · RightHand Robotics, whose RightPick 3 robotic system is designed for item handling, has opened a business development and training center in Nürnberg, Germany.

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Raymond Corp. Unveils Intralogistics Portfolio Including Automation

May 18, 2021 · Raymond Corp. said its "end-to-endless" intralogistics suite for materials handling includes automated guided vehicles, software, and support services to enable greater visibility and efficiency.

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BALYO Picks Ouster’s 3D Lidar Sensors for Autonomous Forklifts

May 18, 2021 · BALYO, a French provider of autonomous navigation systems for forklifts, plans to upgrade its sensors with 3D digital lidar from Ouster to improve safety and efficiency in warehouses.

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Universal Robots Increases UR10e Cobot Payload by 25%

May 18, 2021 · Universal Robots has increased the capacity of its UR10e cobot arm to 12.5kg (27.5 lb.), opening up potential applications in palletizing, machine tending, and packaging.

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Robotic Deliveries Quadruple During Pandemic, Reports Starship Technologies

May 17, 2021 · Starship Technologies reported that its robotic deliveries have quadrupled worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, with demand particularly strong on college campuses.

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8 Types of Warehouse Robots by Application

May 16, 2021 · Depending on the task, the space and infrastructure available in the environment, and the need for flexible processes, there are different types of robots for every warehouse.

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E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Drives Growth in Robotic Lift Trucks

May 14, 2021 · Although robotic lift trucks are still a small slice of the market, the industry seeks to speed up processes while lessening the struggle of finding enough operators.

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Robot Fleets Grow Demand for Warehouse Management Software, Interoperability Layer

May 14, 2021 · As warehouse operators add more robots, they can choose vendor support or third-party software providers. In addition, organizations are working on interoperability standards.

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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Phantom Auto Partner to Scale Up Remote Operations of Unmanned Forklifts

May 13, 2021 · Phantom Auto is integrating its vehicle-agnostic tele-operations software with Mitsubishi Logisnext America's UniCarriers and Mitsubishi-branded lifts.

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Orbbec to Build Time-of-Flight 3D Cameras on Microsoft Azure Depth Platform

May 12, 2021 · Orbbec said its design and manufacturing expertise will complement Microsoft's 3D sensor and cloud technology for a new 3D, time-of-flight sensors to meet growing developer demand.

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AWS RoboMaker Support for ROS 2 Foxy Fitzroy Includes Navigation2

May 11, 2021 · Amazon Web Services' support for the latest build of the Robot Operating System enables developers to more easily create simulations and navigation for robots.

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Ottopia Announces Availability of Teleoperation Software on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX

May 10, 2021 · Ottopia claimed that its software, which is now available on NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX platform, can enable safe teleoperation of any system.

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AutoX Discusses First 100 Days of RoboTaxi Service Without Safety Drivers

May 10, 2021 · As AutoX and other autonomous vehicle developers move to testing without safety drivers, it has begun receiving favorable feedback for its driverless ride-hailing service.

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Pony.ai and Luminar Technologies Partner on Sensors for Robotaxi Testing in Five Cities

May 10, 2021 · Pony.ai said its partnership with Luminar for 360-degree lidar sensing will enable it to expand its robotaxi testing globally.

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Autonomous Trucking Firm Plus to Enter SPAC Merger, be Valued at $3.3B

May 10, 2021 · Plus said its SPAC deal will provide $500 million in gross proceeds to help it accelerate commercialization of its autonomous truck technology and expand global operations.

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