Topic: Safety

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CES 2025: Voyant Photonics CARBON lidar now available

December 29, 2024 · Voyant Photonics’ Carbon FMCW lidar sensor is now available for order. Weighing under 10 ounces, the component’s camera-like sensing capabilities will be demonstrated at CES 2025.

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Apellix unveils US1 commercial and industrial power wash drone

December 28, 2024 · The US1 power wash drone from Apellix builds upon the success of the company’s B1 cleaning drone, with updated navigation and fluid resistance backed by customer support.

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Mantis Robotics secures $5M to scale operations, expand presence in industrial robot arm market

December 21, 2024 · Mantis Robotics secured $5M in funding, led by Emerald Technology Ventures and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund to expand its presence in the industrial robot arm marketplace.

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Apptronik, Google DeepMind robotics partner to accelerate advancement of AI-powered humanoids

December 19, 2024 · Apptronik and Google DeepMind announced a robotics partnership to further advance artificial intelligence-powered humanoids and help more people in dynamic environments.

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Slip Robotics announces $28M Series B for automated truck-loading robots-as-a-service

December 17, 2024 · Slip Robotics announced it has secured a $28 Series B financing round, led by DCVC, to further its development of automated-truck-loading robots-as-a-service offering.

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ANYbotics raises an additional $60 million to drive U.S. expansion

December 12, 2024 · ANYbotics, an AI-driven robot inspection offering provider, raised an additional $60 million in funding to expand further in the U.S., bringing its total funding over $130 million.

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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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Locus Robotics picks 10 million units at GEODIS U.S. facility

December 7, 2024 · LocusBots serving GEODIS’ Carlisle, Pa. omnichannel consumer electronics order fulfillment center have surpassed 10 million units picked, helping improve ergonomics and safety.

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Algorized secures funding for people-sensing technology for safe human-machine interaction

November 29, 2024 · Alogirzed, an AI-powered platform, secured $4.3 million in seed funding to further innovate people-sensing technology and make human-machine interactions safer.

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A3 President Jeff Burnstein pens letter to Donald Trump to support U.S. manufacturing, automation

November 22, 2024 · A3 President Jeff Burnstein wrote to President-Elect Donald Trump to ask the incoming administration to support U.S. manufacturing, automation and high-paying jobs.

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ANYbotics opens San Francisco office

November 18, 2024 · Industrial quadruped inspection robot provider ANYbotics opened an office in San Francisco, leveraging the Silicon Valley robotics region to deliver faster local customer support.

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Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.

November 8, 2024 · Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.

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Mitsubishi Electric launches MELFA RV-12CRL robot arm

November 2, 2024 · The new MELFA RV-12CRL vertical articulated robot arm for machine tending, case packing, and pick-and-place has the largest reach in Mitsubishi Electric’s low-cost series.

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Vecna Robotics introduces CaseFlow robotic case picking offering

October 25, 2024 · Vecna Robotics released its new robotic case picking offering, CaseFlow. GEODIS exceeded 100% improvement in case picking performance at a site using CaseFlow.

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BlackBerry QNX publishes global survey of software developers

October 12, 2024 · BlackBerry QNX recently commissioned a survey of embedded software developers and engineers worldwide on topics such as OS cybersecurity and safety compliance.

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Tesla says ‘future is autonomous’ at We, Robot event with Optimus, Robotaxi demonstrations

October 11, 2024 · Tesla hosted its We, Robot event, where the company showcased updates to its Optimus humanoid robot, and debuted two autonomous vehicles the Robotaxi and Robovan.

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Naviq introduces MTS160 magnetic guide sensor

October 7, 2024 · Naviq’s MTS160 sensor features angle measurement capabilities, point-source disk and reversed polarity detection, and an AI algorithm to manage direction changes at junctions.

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ABB launches Ultra Accuracy feature for GoFa cobots

September 29, 2024 · ABB Robotics recently launched an Ultra Accuracy feature for its GoFa cobots, which can deliver a path accuracy of 0.03 mm for electronics, automotive, and aerospace manufacturing.

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Robots as mobile data platforms

September 25, 2024 · This Special Focus Issue examines how robots collect and analyze data to optimize warehouse processes.

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Dexory deploys inventory counting system for JAMCO GROUP

September 24, 2024 · Dexory’s North American expansion saw another deployment at supply chain logistics service provider JAMCO GROUP’s Laredo, Texas warehouse, helping improve safety and efficiency.

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