Topic: Transportation

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Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks

December 19, 2022 · Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.

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Embark Provides First Autonomous Truck to Knight-Swift as Part of Truck Transfer Program

December 19, 2022 · Embark Trucks has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology to carrier Knight-Swift for a Las Angeles-to-Phoenix route rather than operate the vehicle itself.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to CES 2023 and Las Vegas Motor Speedway

December 18, 2022 · The Indy Autonomous Challenge is continuing to push the limits of self-driving cars with its next race at CES 2023, which will include new technologies and head-to-head matches.

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Walmart Begins Offering Drone Deliveries for Select Customers in Arizona, Florida, and Texas

December 16, 2022 · The news follows Walmart's early announcement this summer that it plans to expand its DroneUp network to an additional 4 million homes across six states.

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Locus Robotics’ LocusBot Completed Over 230M Picks During Holiday Shopping Peak

December 14, 2022 · Locus Robotics gives an inside look at how its AMRs were used during Cyber Week 2022.

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Electromin Purchases Navya Autonomous Shuttle for Pilot Programs in Middle East—Updated

December 13, 2022 · Navya and Electormin have been working together since July. Now, Electormin has decided to purchase a Navya shuttle for a pilot program in the Middle East.

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LeddarTech Will Display Sensor Fusion and Perception Products at CES 2023

December 13, 2022 · The company is inviting attendees who represent automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and OEMS to book a demonstration of the technology.

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Einride Keeps on Trucking Autonomously With $500M Investment

December 8, 2022 · Einride has raised $200 million in Series C equity and $300 million in a debt facility to continue developing and deploying its ecosystem of autonomous freight mobility.

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HoloMatic Raises $100M in Series C to Bolster Autonomous Vehicle Development

December 8, 2022 · HoloMatic said the money will help it expand its research and development efforts and help it mass produce its technology.

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Changi Airport Group and Sarcos Robotics Demonstrate Outdoor Baggage Handling Automation

December 8, 2022 · Changi Airport in Singapore and Sarcos tested a prototype system to augment human workers by loading and unloading loose passenger bags from narrow-bodied aircraft.

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Stereolabs Optimizes ZED-X Rugged 3D Robot Camera for Indoor, Outdoor Use

December 8, 2022 · Stereolabs has launched the ZED-X, which is designed to bring 3D perception to robots in challenging agricultural, construction, and logistics environments.

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SiLC Technologies Launches Compact, Coherent Machine Vision System

December 7, 2022 · SiLC Technologies' new Eyeonic Vision System is designed to provide high-resolution, high-precision, and long-range lidar sensing for robots and autonomous vehicles.

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Ambarella Reveals 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Driving

December 6, 2022 · Ambarella has revealed a new architecture that uses 4D imaging technology to help autonomous vehicles navigate.

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Uber Freight and Aurora Add Autonomous Trucking Lane in Texas to Address Holiday Season Demands

December 5, 2022 · Uber Freight has opened a new commercial lane in Texas for its autonomous trucks as part of a pilot it is doing with Aurora during the holiday season.

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IFR Report Finds China Has Beat Out the U.S. for Overall Robot Density for the First Time

December 5, 2022 · The International Federation of Robotics' newest report highlights how China has seen a massive growth in robotic adoption in the past six years.

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Ottonomy Opts for Multiple Use Cases for Indoor/Outdoor Robots, Including First Mile Deliveries

November 28, 2022 · Ottonomy is testing Ottobot, a mobile robot that can work both indoors and outdoors, for logistics in Oslo, Norway, and in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh's airports.

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SparkAI Addresses Artificial Intelligence Shortfalls With Human Cognition

November 22, 2022 · With its human intervention system, SparkAI said it is helping customers like John Deere overcome some of the shortcomings of AI-powered robots and drones.

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Cepton Teams Up With Exwayz to Bolster Lidar Development Applications for Mobile Robots

November 21, 2022 · Cepton and Exwayz are taking advantage of each other's technologies as they work to enhance lidar's role in mobile robotic development.

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Manifest 2023 to Host Women’s Luncheon to Celebrate Women in Logistics Tech

November 18, 2022 · Manifest 2023 in Las Vegas will include a luncheon focusing on diversity in the supply chain and logistics industry, as well as numerous other sessions and exhibits.

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Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates How Its Autonomous Trucks Respond to Blown-Out Tires

November 14, 2022 · Kodiak Robotics last week released a video showcasing how one of its autonomous trucks responds to a blown-out tire.

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