Topic: Materials Handling

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LG acquires majority stake in Bear Robotics

January 31, 2025 · Upon completing a call option to raise its shares to 51%, LG will integrate its commercial robot business centered around CLOi hospitality and service AMRs with Bear Robotics.

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Gather AI names new heads of sales and finance

January 21, 2025 · Christopher Visnic and Li Wu have joined inventory intelligence drone provider Gather AI as the head of sales and head of finance, respectively.

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Universal Robots announces Collaborate North America 2025

December 20, 2024 · The free-to-attend cobot conference and tradeshow will feature hands-on demos, speakers from A3, Siemens and MIT, and 'surprise speakers' from automotive and AI chip manufacturers.

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FlexLink introduces RC12 palletizing cobot arm

December 9, 2024 · FlexLink’s third generation RC12 palletizing cobot arm features a redesigned, standardized base, safety systems, and a user-friendly interface that require no programming skills.

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Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO

November 13, 2024 · In addition to closing $14.5 million in additional funding, Vecna Robotics has welcomed Karl Iagnemma as CEO, who brings experience from developing autonomous vehicle technology.

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Johnson Electric, Aegis Sortation announce distribution partnership

October 24, 2024 · Aegis Sortation announced that it is Johnson Electric’s exclusive technology distributor in the North American market, where it will distribute the TrueDrive and VersaSort products.

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Seegrid announces closing of $50M Series D investment

September 6, 2024 · Seegrid, an autonomous mobile robot for pallet material handling provider, announced the closing of a $50M Series D round, led by Giant Eagle Incorporated and G2 Venture Partners.

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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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Humanoid robot developer Robot Era debuts XHand for object manipulation

August 12, 2024 · Robot Era released its XHand, a human-like hand for object manipulation on its XBot-L humanoid robot with highly sensitive sensors and joints for data collection and feedback.

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Holman Logistics announces autonomous forklift initiative with Third Wave Automation

August 3, 2024 · Holman Logistics and Third Wave Automation recently announced a partnership that will see Third Wave autonomous forklifts deployed at a Holman multi-client warehouse.

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Softeon named Magic Quadrant Visionary by Gartner

July 20, 2024 · Softeon’s WMS was recognized for the second year in a row by Gartner, and the company has been named a Magic Quadrant Visionary for the 13th consecutive time.

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ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 300-L Mini AMR

July 18, 2024 · Complementing last week’s launch of the Flex 300-SCB Mini, ForwardX Robotics announced its deck-lifting Flex 300-L Mini, featuring the same 31.5 by 18.9 inch footprint.

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Robotics integrator enVista accepted into MHI robotics industry group

July 15, 2024 · Robotics and supply chain integrator enVista is now one of 42 companies accepted into MHI’s robotics group for its leading robotics integration services.

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Yale expands LiftOne dealer to include former Wheeler territory

July 9, 2024 · Family-owned lift truck supplier LiftOne’s Yale territory has been expanded across portions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia.

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Universal Robots and MiR open new headquarters in Denmark

June 28, 2024 · Executives from NVIDIA and Siemens, with whom Teradyne Robotics recently announced collaborations, spoke at MiR and Universal Robots’ new joint headquarters grand opening.

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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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Pudu Robotics launches T300 industrial conveyance robot

June 14, 2024 · Adding to its food and beverage, restaurant, and service robot offerings, PUDU’s T300 materials conveyance robot is equipped with SLAM navigation to provide flexible operations.

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Teleo deploys dump trucks equipped for supervised autonomy

May 13, 2024 · Teleo has deployed its teleoperation and supervised autonomy systems for Tomahawk Construction at a construction site in Naples, Florida performing haul jobs.

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Agility Robotics partners with systems integrator Zion Solutions

May 13, 2024 · Through a new partnership, Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal humanoid robots and Arc cloud-based fleet management software will be offered through systems integrator Zion Solutions.

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Automate 2024: Comau debuts hollow wrist robot arms

May 11, 2024 · Comau’s S-Family hollow-wrist six-axis articulated robots are designed for applications outside automotive including foundry, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage handling.

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