Topic: Picking

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Pickle Robot Pilots Truck Unloading in Southern California, Raises Series A Funding

November 15, 2022 · Pickle Robot, which is running pilots of its truck unloading robots, has raised $26 million and added executives to its team as it commercializes its technology.

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Element Logic to Add Addverb Mobile Robots, Fleet Management Software to Warehouse Portfolio

November 10, 2022 · Element Logic, which integrates AutoStore systems, is adding Addverb Technologies' robots to its warehouse optimization offerings.

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DB Schenker Works With Korber to Implement Automation for Omnichannel Fulfillment

November 3, 2022 · DB Schenker, a leading logistics provider, has worked with Korber Supply Chain to automate a new distribution center near Prague using 100 Geek+ robots.

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Universal Robots to Debut New Cobot Welders With Extended Range at FABTECH 2022

November 1, 2022 · Universal Robots plans to show welding with partners Vectis Automation and Hirebotics at FABTECH. Precision Cobotics, Apera AI, and Kane Robotics will demo other UR applications.

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OSARO Launches Robotic Partner Program That Includes FANUC, Pregis, and NPSG Global

November 1, 2022 · OSARO has launched a new robotics program with the aim of reducing the barriers customers face when buying an automated system.

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Gap Inc. Includes Automation in New Texas Facility to Execute on E-Commerce Strategy

October 31, 2022 · Gap Inc. recently opened its newest customer experience center, which uses a variety of robots and offers to share fulfillment expertise with other brands.

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Mujin Debuts QuickBot Robotic Case Handler to Simplify Warehouse Automation

October 27, 2022 · Mujin demonstrated its QuickBot depalletizing system at A3's AMR and Logistics Week and announced that it will be available through a robotics-as-a-service model.

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Robots Are Taking on the Most Difficult Jobs in Finland, Finds Report

October 26, 2022 · In Finland, robotics suppliers and integrators have specialized in niche applications in manufacturing, found Gain & Co., HowToRobot, and the Robotics Society in Finland.

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Soft Robotics, Partners to Demonstrate mGripAI at PACK EXPO 2022

October 24, 2022 · Soft Robotics will display mGripAI, which is designed for easy integration into picking of food and consumer goods, at several booths in Chicago this week.

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3 Types of Agricultural Robots That Are Improving Global Productivity

October 23, 2022 · Agricultural robots and artificial intelligence are not only helping to improve productivity, but they can also benefit the global economy, according to analysts.

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Robots Edge Into Packaging

October 22, 2022 · While still early days, robots have begun being used for more advanced packing and placing tasks.

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Plus One Robotics Parcel Handling Systems Surpass 500M Picks

October 19, 2022 · Plus One Robotics, whose PickOne vision software and Yonder human-in-the-loop remote supervision suite enable fast, reliable picking, celebrated the parcel-handling milestone.

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Epson Robots Releases DC-Powered Six Axis Robot Arm for Mobile Manipulation

October 18, 2022 · Epson Robots also announced updates to its Epson RC+ Express management software.

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Epson Robots to Showcase at The Assembly Show 2022

October 17, 2022 · Epson Robots will be showcasing its range of products at the popular show in Illinois later this month.

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Ambi Robotics Raises $32M for Sortation Systems

October 17, 2022 · Ambi Robotics plans to continue its expansion efforts with its latest round of funding, which included investment from one of its biggest customers, Pitney Bowes.

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Smart Robotics Releases Smart Parcel Picker for 3PL Markets

October 14, 2022 · Smart Robotics' new Smart Parcel Picker system for depalletizing in warehouses includes an industrial robot arm and suction grippers.

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KUKA and Roboception Bring Smart Bin Picking System to Market

October 13, 2022 · KUKA said its new KUKA.SmartBinPicking software and Roboception's 3D camera combines AI-based object recognition with precise path planning for bin-picking robots.

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BeBop Sensors Seeks to Surpass Human Sense of Touch With RoboSkin

October 11, 2022 · BeBop Sensors has been shipping its RoboSkin flexible sensors to warehouse automation and prosthetics customers and improved its spatial resolution in response to their feedback.

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How Plastics Recycling Can Improve With Robotics and Machine Learning

October 8, 2022 · Plastics recycling is increasingly necessary in the face of global pollution and shipping challenges, but automation is making the dirty and dangerous task of sortation easier.

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Berkshire Grey Makes Equity Purchase Agreement Worth Up to $75M With Lincoln Park Capital

October 6, 2022 · Berkshire Grey, which provides robots for picking, sorting, and moving items in warehouses, plans to use the capital to continue its growth and make strategic transactions.

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