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.
Meijer Partners With Council of the Great Lakes Region to Use Robots to Clean Water and Beaches
August 26, 2022
Meijer, a Midwestern retailer, is working with the Council of the Great Lakes Region, Grand Valley State University, and other organizations to deploy robots across states.
University of Leeds Scientists Discuss the Role of Automation in Global Sustainability
July 6, 2022
A new report outlines the findings of a team of international researchers related to automation, sustainability, and human-to-robot relationships.
Meijer Donates $1M to Clean Up Midwest Lakeshores Using Drones, Robots, and Stormwater Filtration
April 22, 2022
Meijer recently announced it was going to be giving the Council of the Great Lakes Region $1 million to help clean up regional beaches and waterways.
Autonomous EV Maker ICONIQ to Enter SPAC Merger With East Stone Acquisition
April 18, 2022
ICONIQ, an autonomous and electric vehicle manufacturer that now does business as NWTN, is establishing a new subsidiary with East Stone Corp.
Sumitomo SHI FW Expands Partnership With Gecko Robotics Globally to Inspect Boilers
February 23, 2022
Sumitomo SHI FW and Gecko Robotics have been working together since the summer to help service boilers in a select number of countries. Now, they are expanding that partnership to...
Farm Robots Could Lead to a Utopian—or Dystopian—Future, Argues Researcher
July 18, 2021
As farms of all sizes look to adopt automation, robotics developers and policymakers should take a broader view of the potential environmental impacts, says a German scientist.
ABB PixelPaint Car Painting System Wins IERA 2021 Robotics Award
June 10, 2021
PixelPaint's two robots can apply paint to vehicles faster and with less waste than other methods, improving efficiency and helping the environment, said winner ABB Robotics.
U.S. Department of Energy recognizes REI distribution center for energy efficiency
March 25, 2019
280,000-square-foot solar panels, 'hypershairs' for employees and robotic fulfillment technologies help cut energy costs and environmental impact.
DHL challenges smart minds to develop innovative robotics and green solutions
June 15, 2016
Visionaries invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts.
