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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seegrid Says Palion Lift Autonomous Mobile Robot Has Industry Leading Perception
November 30, 2021
Seegrid says that the Palion Lift, its first autonomous lift truck, includes its latest Seegrid IQ technology and is the only robot of its kind in the market with 3D...
Advanced Intelligent Systems Wins Award for Pivoting Agricultural IP to Disinfection Robot
November 29, 2021
Canadian company Advanced Intelligent Systems was recently recognized for its modular approach to mobile robots, which enabled it to repurpose an agricultural system for disinfection.
Amazon Web Services Offers AWS IoT RoboRunner for Fleets, Teams With MassRobotics for Startup Accelerator
November 29, 2021
Amazon Web Services says its AWS IoT RoboRunner service will help developers deploy robot fleets. The AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator with MassRobotics offers mentoring and funding.
Sarcos Moves Into New Headquarters and Production Facility in Salt Lake City
November 28, 2021
Sarcos, which is bringing its Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton and Guardian XT teleoperated robot avatar to market, has doubled its space for R&D, manufacturing, and demonstrations.
