Topic: Artificial Intelligence

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Franka Robotics unveils MATLAB toolbox to bridge theory, application in robotics research

March 28, 2024 · Frank Robotics unveiled its MATLAB toolbox that allows users to connect Franka robots to MATLAB and Simulink from MathWorks and push the boundaries of robotics research.

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Gather AI receives $17M Series A-1 funding to expand AI-powered inventory monitoring

March 28, 2024 · Gather AI received a $17M Series A-1 funding for its AI-powered warehouses inventory drones, totaling $34M in funding to scale operations and expand production of its offerings.

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ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan

March 27, 2024 · ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.

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ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

March 27, 2024 · ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.

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Kane Robotics unveils GRIT vision system for cobots powered by AI with visual sensors

March 25, 2024 · Kane Robotics announced its GRIT vision system, using visual sensors powered by AI to replicate the human eye and assess uneven surfaces in material removal operations.

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Electric Sheep debuts AI-powered autonomous robot for outdoor environments

March 22, 2024 · Robotics company Electric Sheep has built the first trimming, edging and blowing robot to use AI and large world models to work alongside landscape crews.

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GTC 2024: NVIDIA combines digital twins with real-time AI for industrial automation

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA software - Omniverse, Metropolis, Isaac and cuOpt - combine to create an AI gym where robots and AI agents can work out and be evaluated in complex industrial spaces.

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GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.

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MODEX 2024: Locus Robotics unveils LocusHub business intelligence engine

March 12, 2024 · Locus Robotics announced the release of its LocusHub business intelligence engine at MODEX 2024. The platform will be available to current customers in early 2024.

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MODEX 2024: Exotec reaches $1 billion in systems sold

March 12, 2024 · Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider founded in 2015, eclipsed the $1 billion in systems sold mark and announced the news at MODEX 2024.

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MODEX 2024: Covariant introduces RFM-1 to give robots human-like ability to reason

March 11, 2024 · Covariant released its RFM-1 to provide robots the human-like ability to reason at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.

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MODEX 2024: Anyware Robotics unveils unloading add-on for Pixmo robots

March 7, 2024 · Anyware Robotics released an add-on for its Pixmo robots that the company says will increase container unloading throughput up to 1,000 boxes per hour.

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Robots enable more efficient reverse logistics

February 28, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue takes aim at how robots can optimize reverse logistics processes and expedite returns for retail organizations.

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Boston Dynamics announces Orbit robot fleet management software, Spot enhancements

February 17, 2024 · Boston Dynamics announced the release of its Orbit robot fleet management software, allowing users to watch its site, robots and equipment through a single portal.

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Plus One Robotics reaches 1 billion picks across robot fleet

February 16, 2024 · Plus One Robotics, led by its PickOne AI-powered vision software and Yonder remote supervisor service, eclipsed the 1 billion pick mark across its robot fleet.

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Manifest 2024: Dexterity and GXO to pilot AI-enabled robots in warehouse

February 6, 2024 · GXO Logistics, Inc. recently announced it is partnering with Dexterity to pilot human-like robots for depalletizing, labeling, and repalletizing packages.

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Association for Advancing Automation celebrates 50th anniversary

January 25, 2024 · Expanding since 1974 to represent over 1,280 member companies, A3 commemorated 50 years of advancing automation and robotics technologies in January 2024.

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Sagawa Express partners with Sumitomo and Dexterity on robotic truck loading in Japan

January 12, 2024 · Sagawa Express, a leading logistics and delivery service provider, will begin harnessing Dexterity's AI technology to power robots capable of loading trucks with randomized boxes.

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CES 2024: Orbbec rolls out Gemini 2 XL camera

January 12, 2024 · The Orbbec Gemini 2 XL camera is made for AI-based vision developers looking for an affordable, wide FOV RGB-D PoE camera with high-performance over a long range and varied lighting condition.

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ABB acquires Sevensense, expanding leadership in next-generation AI-enabled mobile robotics

January 11, 2024 · ABB acquired Sevensense, a provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots.

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