AMR 101: Everything You Need to Know About Autonomous Mobile Robots
June 21, 2021
Online sales will only keep growing, which means warehouses need flexible solutions to keep up -- this whitepaper will review what you need to know.
Boston Dynamics Acquisition by Hyundai Motor Group From SoftBank Is Complete
June 21, 2021
Hyundai Motor Group has completed its acquisition of a controlling share in humanoid and legged robot maker Boston Dynamics, and the companies plan to expand their product lines.
Good Machine Sustainability Projects Get Autonomous Lift From Plus Trucks
June 18, 2021
Trucks could help protect the environment, as a project between autonomous vehicle developer Plus and sustainability venture firm Good Machines hauls wildfire detection gear.
Walmart Invests in DroneUp for Nationwide Drone Deliveries
June 18, 2021
After completing hundreds of successful test flights in the past year, Walmart said it is expanding its partnership and investing in drone delivery and services provider DroneUp.
Pony.ai Claims to Be the First Company to Test Driverless Vehicles in Both the U.S. and China
June 17, 2021
Pony.ai has obtained authorization to conduct testing of fully autonomous vehicles in preparation for offering robotaxi services in multiple cities in China and the U.S. next year.
Warehouses Require More Flexible Automation Than Conventional ASRS, Says Caja Robotics Exec
June 17, 2021
Most automated storage and retrieval systems require warehouse operators to invest in infrastructure, notes Caja Robotics EVP Hanna Yanovsky. She claims Caja's systems offer more flexibility.
Soft Robotics Names AMP Automation as a Preferred System Integrator
June 17, 2021
Soft Robotics, which makes the mGrip compliant gripper, 3D vision, and AI systems, is working with AMP Automation to expand robotics adoption in the European food and beverage market.
Waymo Raises $2.5B to Continue Autonomous Vehicle Development
June 16, 2021
Waymo said it plans to use its funding to continue developing and commercializing its autonomous driving technology and to hire more staffers as it offers service in select cities.
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Why the U.S. Infrastructure Bill Must Respond to China’s Investment in High-Tech Manufacturing and Robotics
June 15, 2021
China has made significant investments in technologies such as robotics, as well as in advanced manufacturing and global trade, so the U.S. needs the infrastructure bill to be competitive.
NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments
June 15, 2021
NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.
FedEx, Nuro Enter Multi-Year Agreement to Test Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
June 15, 2021
FedEx and Nuro said their multiyear partnership will test Nuro's autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations, as Nuro expands into parcel logistics and FedEx offers new services.
Mobile Industrial Robots Launches MiR250 Hook for Towing Heavy Carts
June 15, 2021
MiR said its patented autonomous mobile robot accessory offers high precision and performance when picking up, transporting, and delivering carts with payloads up to 1,100 lb.
Stratom to Develop Autonomous Pallet Loader for U.S. Marine Corps
June 14, 2021
Stratom has received an SBIR contract to develop an Autonomous Pallet Loader that can move 10,000-lb. pallets on and off aircraft. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Stratom's CEO about the vehicle.
Waymo and J.B. Hunt Collaborate for Autonomous Freight Testing in Texas
June 14, 2021
The Waymo Driver will power a Class 8 autonomous truck to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth, Texas, as J.B. Hunt Transport Services evaluates the technology's potential.
TriEye and Trimble to Explore Short-Wave Infrared Sensors for Autonomous Systems, Remote Sensing
June 14, 2021
Partners are exploring the integration of TriEye's CMOS SWIR sensors with Trimble's autonomous systems to see if the technology can help them see more clearly in challenging conditions.
Drone Express and FarEye Partner to Launch Autonomous Drone Deliveries for U.S. Retailers
June 11, 2021
Drone Express, which provides commercial drones as a service, and FarEye, which offers logistics optimization software, say they will offer end-to-end visibility and route optimization.
Perrone Robotics Completes Demonstrations of Autonomous Vehicles on Public Roads
June 11, 2021
Perrone Robotics' TONY autonomy kit enables existing or new passenger and cargo shuttles to navigate complex environments, and the company plans to make them available by late summer.
Wyzo Launches ‘Sidebot’ High-Speed Collaborative Picking Robot
June 10, 2021
Wyzo's new "sidebot" is a high-speed delta robot plus sensors and software that enable it to conduct pick-and-place operations at speed and also work safely around people.
ISEE Launches Autonomous Driving System for Yard Trucks in Logistics Hubs
June 10, 2021
ISEE, which has developed AI that it said can anticipate behavior in dynamic environments, is working with Maersk and Lazer Spot on projects involving autonomous yard trucks.
ARM Institute Issues New Call for Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defense Projects
June 9, 2021
The U.S. Defense Department and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute are looking to fund projects around topics such as AI in manufacturing and aerospace requirements.
