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Report: Global mobile robot market slows due to macro-economic factors

January 28, 2025 · Interact Analysis reports the global mobile robot market will slow because of external political and economic factors, but mobile robot shipments will continue growing.

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DeepSeek releases ChatGPT-like AI model, U.S. tech stocks tumble

January 27, 2025 · DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence startup, released its R1 AI model in late January 2025, sending tech stocks tumbling in the U.S. thanks to its similarities to ChatGPT.

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Freespace Robotics announces strategic partnership, investment from Matthews Automation

January 27, 2025 · Freespace Robotics announced a strategic partnership and investment from Matthews Automation, focusing on automated storage and retrieval automation for warehouse and last mile operations.

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Kardex StoreX Calculator helps users prepare for AutoStore

January 24, 2025 · Kardex’s new StoreX Calculator can simulate potential Autostore AS/RSs in a user facility, helping potential customers make informed decisions before buying and plan for expansion.

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President Donald Trump annouces $500B private sector investment in AI infrastructure

January 21, 2025 · President Donald Trump announced a $500B investment in AI infrastructure in the United States. OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle also are planning a joint venture, Stargate.

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NEURA Robotics raises €120 million for cognitive humanoids

January 20, 2025 · NEURA Robotics will use about $125 million in Series B funding to support its Neuraverse platform, research and development on new products for European and global markets.

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RoboForce announces $10M early-stage funding for AI-enabled MMRs

January 12, 2025 · RoboForce has secured $10M in early-stage funding for its AI-enabled MMRs that can help address labor shortages for solar, manufacturing, mining, and aerospace end users.

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Deus Robotics secures $3M funding round for product development, UK market expansion

January 10, 2025 · Deus Robotics closed a $3M funding round to further develop its warehouse automation offering and expand into the UK market. The company is now valued at $20M.

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One Equity Partners becomes Comau majority shareholder

January 5, 2025 · One Equity Partners completed a majority investment in Comau, which will provide the global industrial robotics and automation company with additional capital to grow and expand.

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Agility Robotics to deploy humanoids with Schaeffler Group

November 15, 2024 · Schaeffler Group has made a minority investment in Agility Robotics. The companies announced at Web Summit that Schaeffler will deploy Digit humanoid mobile manipulation robots.

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Innovation Works, Carnegie Mellon University to host AI & Robotics Venture Fair

September 22, 2024 · Innovation Works and Carnegie Mellon will host the 7th annual AI & Robotics Venture Fair, taking place on Sept. 26 in Pittsburgh at the University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.

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Case Study: Kardex AutoStore AS/RS deployed for MAHLE Aftermarket

August 29, 2024 · Automotive parts supplier MAHLE Aftermarket adjusted to more small package orders using an AutoStore robotic cube automated storage and retrieval system deployed by Kardex.

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Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks

August 19, 2024 · Seegrid’s Tom Panzarella and David Griffin explain how cameras, AI, machine learning, and deep learning enable autonomous lift trucks to pick and place pallets with precision.

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Robotics Invest Summit 2024 highlights funding, robotics ecosystems

June 27, 2024 · The 2024 Robotics Invest Summit in Boston brought leaders from across the robotics industry to discuss funding, industrial AI and more with peers and venture capital firms.

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Vecna Robotics closes $100 million series C, appoints new COO

June 21, 2024 · Newly-appointed Vecna Robotics COO Michael Helmbrecht will oversee the development of initiatives, including a case-picking robot with GEODIS, using $40 million in new funding.

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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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Maxim AI announces general availability, $3 million funding round

June 19, 2024 · Founded by former Google and Postman API employees Vaibhavi Gangwar and Akshay Deo, Maxim AI aims to bring traditional software development best practices to AI workflows.

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HowToRobot automation marketplace merges with Gain & Co advisory firm

June 13, 2024 · Global automation marketplace HowToRobot and independent advisory firm Gain & Co merged to expand their vendor-agnostic robot consultation and supply business reach.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Cybernetix Ventures announce strategic partnership

June 2, 2024 · Cybernetix Ventures recently partnered with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network to bring more of the cluster’s investable robotics opportunities to global markets.

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Medical robotics company Clarapath partners with the Mayo Clinic

May 29, 2024 · Clarapath, producer of the SectionStar tissue slide preparation system, has partnered with the Mayo Clinic to develop pathology laboratory automation technologies.

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