Topic: Solar Energy

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Xpanner introduces X1 Panel Lift intelligent automation system for solar panel installation

July 15, 2026 · Xpanner released the X1Panel Lift, an automated, intelligent solar panel installation system that allows crews to focus on alignment, fastening and quality.

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Maximo completes 100-megawatt robotic solar installation

March 29, 2026 · Maximo, a solar robotics company under The AES Corporation, completed 100 megawatts of solar capacity at a California solar complex.

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Xpanner launches X1 Kit, scalable physical AI-based automation offering for construction sites

September 1, 2025 · Xpanner launched its X1 Kit, a scalable, equipment agnostic physical AI-based system for construction sites that looks to tackle labor, safety and operational challenges.

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Texas Instruments isolated modulators improve feedback loop sensing

May 20, 2025 · Texas Instruments marketing manager Kia Rahbar explains how TI’s latest analog-to-digital converters equipped with isolated modulators offer greater precision in a smaller package.

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Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million for AI-powered robots

April 19, 2025 · Cosmic Robotics raised $4 million for AI-powered mobile manipulation robots designed to help reduce labor shortages and accelerate solar utility infrastructure construction.

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Igus to introduce ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot

April 14, 2025 · With 277 new motion plastics components introduced in 2025, igus is marking global growth and sustainability initiatives, including a new ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot.

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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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Mecalux outfits Moderna Products facility with pallet AS/RS

July 31, 2024 · Mecalux outfitted Moderna Products Izegem, Belgium facility with an AS/RS and WMS to fully integrate its internal supply chain, from manufacturing to storage to order picking.

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AES launches Maximo AI-enabled solar installation robot

July 30, 2024 · Equipped with generative AI and machine learning capabilities, AES Corporation’s Maximo robotic vehicles will install solar modules at Amazon’s Bellenfield site starting in August.

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