Topic: COVID-19

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Amazon announces 14,000 layoffs, not due to AI but “culture”

November 2, 2025 · Amazon announced the elimination of 14,000 jobs across the company, but denied that the expanded use of AI technologies was behind the move, instead citing culture as the reason.

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Interact Analysis estimates automation orders declined 3% in 2024

February 9, 2025 · Estimating a 3% warehouse automation orders decline in 2024, Interact Analysis predicts fulfillment automation investment will return as ecommerce retailers expand capacity.

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PIT’s xBridge innovation center helps Ottonomy evaluate use cases

June 20, 2024 · At Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge innovation center, companies test their products in real-world environments, including Ottonomy’s autonomous delivery robots.

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Automation System’s Pros and Cons

February 9, 2023 · In an industrial setting, automation is associated with computerized programming that coordinates different jobs with little to no human interaction. While they are unable to complete complex tasks that require human hands, their most effective traits come out by automating repetitive, mechanical, or in other cases, both.

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ABB Robots Help University of Texas Medical Branch Automate COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Testing

February 7, 2023 · ABB Robotics has developed a system with the University of Texas Medical Branch to increase test rates, help diagnose herd immunity, and understand the effectiveness of vaccines.

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Robots Are Deployed in Warehouses and Distribution Centers Globally. Here Are a Few Factors Driving Adoption

October 17, 2022 · There are a number of factors that have led to the advancement of robots in warehouses, from labor shortages and e-commerce demands to advancements in vision systems and robot arms.

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Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

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IFR’s World Robotics Report Finds More Than Half a Million Robots Were Deployed Globally Last Year

October 13, 2022 · The IFR has released its annual World Robotics Report, which tallied the still-growing number of industrial robots that have been installed around the globe.

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Recycling Robot Provider EverestLabs Raises $16.1M in Series A

September 30, 2022 · EverestLabs will use the funding to scale up production and address the needs of manufacturing recycling facilities.

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In a Post-COVID World, Experts Point to Automation

September 26, 2022 · The manufacturing sector is experiencing a crisis. Post-COVID demand and severe labor shortages have pushed many businesses to their breaking point. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

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DoorDash Uses Cobalt Robots to Create Safer, More Secure Workplaces

September 26, 2022 · DoorDash has used Cobalt Robotics' systems to help employees return to work after the COVID-19 pandemic, and it also used the robots for

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The Key to Revitalizing Manufacturing is Human Labor and Robots Working Hand in Hand. But How?

September 23, 2022 · Søren Peters of HowtoRobot.com takes a look at the challenges of integrating automation in today's evolving manufacturing industry.

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4 Innovations in Automation & Robotics to Boost Warehouse Productivity

July 11, 2022 · The COVID-19 pandemic and the convenience of e-commerce have had a profound impact on how consumers purchase goods and how the supply chain has had to adapt to what is essentially a new way to shop.

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Insilico Medicine Raises Series D to Launch Robotic Drug Discovery Laboratory

June 9, 2022 · Insilico Medicine is using the funding to build out a fully robotic biological data factory.

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ARM Institute Awarded American Rescue Act Grants to Help U.S. Manufacturing Be More Resilient

April 1, 2022 · The ARM Institute is participating in two projects receiving a total of $16 million to help manufacturers integrate robots into their processes and diversify supply chains.

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Charting A Short and Long-Term Course to Handle Peak Demand

March 16, 2022 · Peak preparation: Charting a short- and long-term course to handle peak demand.

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10 Robotics Startups Changing Different Industries Today

March 13, 2022 · Robotics startups are making advances to serve the needs of many industries, from healthcare to construction. These 10 innovators provide practical technologies and hope for a brighter future.

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Guardforce AI Adds Security, Screening Robots as a Service in Asia-Pacific Trials

February 21, 2022 · Guardforce AI, which has diversified from security services into screening and disinfection robots, has deployed more than 1,400 systems in Asia-Pacific and plans to expand in the U.S.

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5 Robots to Watch at the Beijing Winter Olympics

February 4, 2022 · China is showcasing several robots around the Beijing Winter Olympics. Here are some that are helping to maintain health and hygiene, from food service to disinfection.

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UVD Robots Collaborates With Ecolab to Fight Hospital Acquired Infections Globally

January 25, 2022 · Ecolabs has added UVD Robots' autonomous disinfection system to its global offerings to fight hospital-acquired infections and COVID-19.

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
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Automate’s largest day ever draws huge crowds to McCormick Place