Topic: Delivery Service

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Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen 5G, Edge AI Systems for Autonomous Mobile Robots and Drones

May 10, 2022 · Qualcomm said its new Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform and RB5 AMR Reference Design will bring 5G and edge AI to systems for industrial automation, delivery, urban air mobility, and more.

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Ottonomy Plans to Expand Robot Deliveries, Shows RaaS Offerings at AUVSI Xponential

April 27, 2022 · Ottonomy, whose Ottobots are designed to autonomously deliver goods both indoors and outdoors, is expanding its trials worldwide and exhibiting at AUVSI Xponential this week.

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Haomo Raises Series A+ Funding in Attempt to Pull Ahead in Chinese Self-Driving Race

April 14, 2022 · Haomo.AI, which has raised millions from investors including the Bank of China, plans to spend its latest funding on hiring and R&D for Level 2 to 4 autonomous vehicles.

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4 Robotics Hardware and Software Trends to Follow in 2022

April 3, 2022 · From robotics-as-a-service models encouraging adoption to the development of multi-purpose robots, Meili Robots looks at how robotics hardware and software will grow this year.

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FedEx Works With Elroy Air to Begin Drone Cargo Deliveries

March 30, 2022 · FedEx and Elroy Air plan to start offering middle-mile drone deliveries of packages to FedEx customers. The companies said they expect to begin test flights next year.

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Flytrex Brings Drone Delivery to Granbury, Texas

March 29, 2022 · Flytrex is expanding its customer base with the launch of drone deliveries for It's Just Wings and Maggiano's Italian Classics in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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MissionGO’s New President Aims to Take Company to New Heights

March 16, 2022 · Chris Corgnati has more than a decade of experience in aviation operations. The military veteran is bringing his skills to his new role as president of MissionGO.

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10 Delivery Robot Companies to Watch in 2022

March 12, 2022 · From Starship to Amazon, here are top providers of mobile robots for sidewalk and street-based deliveries. The market for such hardware, software, and services is growing, particularly in the U.S.

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Volocopter Raises $170M in Series E Funding Toward Urban Air Mobility

March 11, 2022 · Volocopter, which is developing autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, has obtained funding and made partnerships for expansion in South Korea and for leasing.

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Grubhub Ends Mobile Delivery Relationship With Russian Internet Company Yandex

March 5, 2022 · Grubhub is reportedly ending its partnership with mobile delivery robot provider Yandex amid Russian's invasion of Ukraine. College campuses will have to seek other options.

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Starship Technologies Raises $100M in 30 Days, as Autonomous Delivery Demand Tripled in 2021

March 1, 2022 · Starship Technologies, which has attained valuation of about $200 million, also recently marked 3 million robotic deliveries and 3 million miles traveled autonomously.

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Kiwibot Completes Pre-Series A of $7.5M, Closes Its Expansion Deal with Sodexo

February 20, 2022 · Founded in 2017, Kiwibot has raised approximately $14 million. It says its expanded contract with Sodexo will help it reach its goal of expanding to 50 locations in the next three years.

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IDTechEx Examines the Future of Drone Delivery in a New Report

February 17, 2022 · IDTechEx's new report aims to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing mobile robotics. One area of focus is the challenge of using drones for deliveries.

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Starship Technologies Launches Robotic Delivery Service in San Francisco Bay Area

February 16, 2022 · Starship Technologies has expanded its partnership with The Save Mart Cos. to launch on-demand delivery of groceries from the Lucky California flagship store with its mobile robots and app.

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Flytrex Releases ‘2021 Yardstick,’ Offering Insights Into Drone Delivery Demand

February 16, 2022 · Flytrex, which has conducted drone deliveries starting in 2017 in Iceland and has expanded service in North Carolina, shared details of last year's customer trends as it expands nationwide.

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Coco Expands Robotic Delivery Service to Austin After $56M Series A

February 11, 2022 · After receiving funding and a successful launch in Los Angeles, Coco is hitting the Austin food scene with its remotely controlled delivery robots.

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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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Starship Technologies Agrees to European Investment Bank Funding for Delivery Robot R &D

January 29, 2022 · Starship Technologies, which already provides autonomous robot deliveries in Europe and the U.S., plans to use its latest financing to expand development in Estonia.

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Starship Technologies Adds SMU to Campuses Served by Robotic Deliveries

January 24, 2022 · Southern Methodist University in Dallas is the latest campus to add Starship Technologies' robots for on-demand deliveries of food and other goods to students.

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Starship Robotics to Deliver Age Restricted Items in the U.K. With Veriff Authentication

January 20, 2022 · Veriff is providing AI-driven biometric authentication and re-verification of identity to Starship's delivery robots, allowing for the delivery of age-restricted items.

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