Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.01
September 18, 2024
Pickommerce, an Israel-based warehouse automation provider, announced it has secured $3.4 million in funding to advance the development, production and marketing of its PickoBot piece-picking robot. The funding round was led by IL Ventures, a fund focused on disruptive technologies for legacy industries, and includes InNegev, Fusion VC, the Israel Innovation Authority and strategic investor ZIM Ventures, the corporate venture arm of maritime shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. PickoBot deployed on Israel farm Today’s logistics warehouses are increasingly automated, with processes like crate collection and package unloading now predominantly handled by robots. However, the final “Pick and Pack”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
July 01, 2024
…developed for multiple markets, including logistics, public safety, inspection and security. The U.S. Department of Defense Special Forces and Israel's Ministry of Defense tier-1 units have also chosen XTEND for multiple multi-million-dollar programs to develop and deliver its systems for operational evaluation. “We believe that the companies bringing the value of AI to massive and complex industries, such as robotics and drone operations, will be the tech giants of the 21st century,” said Eyal Agmoni, founder and chairman of Chartered Group. “Having observed XTEND's remarkable achievements thus far, we truly believe in the company's potential to become the world leader…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.79
December 07, 2023
…of a proof-of-concept next-generation exoskeleton. As part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s MAGNET incentive program, the Human Robot Interaction Consortium, the company has reached a milestone by integrating advanced sensing technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable autonomous decision making in its latest exoskeleton prototype. “We have successfully demonstrated that by combining advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence, the ReWalk Exoskeleton can detect and react to changes in terrain, leading to a potentially new generation of smart exoskeletons,” said David Hexner, vice president of Research & Development at ReWalk. “We continue to advance our design objectives for the next generation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.52
September 14, 2023
…for customers of quick-serve restaurants, or QSRs. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex Inc. today announced Autonomous Pickup. The company said it enables a fully autonomous delivery process—from order placement through pick-up and delivery to customers’ yards. Flytrex claimed that its new capability can cut delivery times to about five minutes from the time orders are ready, creating growth opportunities for QSRs and family-owned restaurants. “What’s so unique about this innovation is its real potential to move the needle, with more and more businesses getting on board with an undeniably seamless and cost-effective process,” stated Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.47
September 12, 2023
…maximize the potential of smaller footprints. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company claimed that its automation is optimized to fulfill orders of single-picked items for same-day or next-day delivery. This design makes the technology suitable for distributed warehouse networks in urban areas, asserted Fabric. By putting goods closer to population centers, retailers can cut shipping costs and expedite delivery times, it noted. Final preparations are under way, and Maersk said it expects the site to be fully operational this fall in support of an online B2C retailer. Fabric relies on experience with retailers “With our proven track record of operating our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
September 07, 2023
…patent portfolio from its team of scientists. The Beersheba, Israel-based company said its “battery-free” system provides constant power flow to mobile robots. This eliminates charging dowtime and reduces both upfront costs and the total cost of ownership for warehouses and factories, it claimed. “The charging systems on the market today have built-in limitations and inefficiencies,” said Prof. Mor M. Peretz, co-founder and CEO of CaPow. “To charge a robot, it needs to stop working, costing an operation time and impacting its workforce, and this has made achieving the full potential of mobile robots impossible.” “There were no surprises from physics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.59
August 29, 2023
…alleviating the effects of social isolation. The Ramat Gan, Israel-based company has been recognized for its work with ElliQ, including with Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies” and the CES “Best of Innovation” awards. ElliQ addresses loneliness epidemic In addition to the U.S. Surgeon General's warning about the loneliness “epidemic,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) recently introduced legislation to create a national policy to promote social connection. Intuition Robotics said its AI companion is designed to enhance the lives of older adults and promote healthy and independent living. ElliQ has demonstrated its ability to engage users over time and benefit the lives…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
August 10, 2023
…which has offices in New York and Tel Aviv, Israel, is working to automate all types of work at heights, starting with window cleaning. OZMO applies robotics, AI to skyscrapers OZMO combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision with advanced robotics and sensors to tackle pressing industry challenges including labor shortages and worker safety, according to Skyline. The company recently received patents in Japan and Singapore for its window-cleaning system. Skyline has already deployed its first robots in New York City and said it is planning to enter markets in various major cities globally. “We have 4G, gauges for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.79
August 06, 2023
…(Australia) X AEB (Brazil) X ISA (Iran) X ISA (Israel) X KENSA (Kenya) X KARI/KASI (South Korea) X NADA (North Korea) X SSAU (Ukraine) X Source: worldpopulationreview Also, most of the efforts in space exploration have come from governments. As of December 2022, only three economies have successfully executed manned space missions, and the U.S. is still the only country to have sent people who walked on the moon. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected reduction in the budgets allocated by many countries for space programs in 2021, but the reduction wasn’t very significant for any of them. Click…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.30
August 02, 2023
…build lidars with the most reliability.” The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company added that half of its investment in research and development is spent on software and claimed that it has made rapid advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate upgrade cycles and expand capabilities. InnovizOne to enable LOXO last-mile deliveries In late June, Innoviz said that Bern, Switzerland-based LOXO plans to deploy the InnovizOne lidar in its alpha electric, autonomous delivery vehicles through 2024. The companies tested Innoviz's lidar earlier this year. “There is ample opportunity to optimize the exchange of goods from local distribution centers to a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.26
August 01, 2023
…activities, and remember what users tell it, said the Israel-based startup. In addition, ElliQ can encourage users to set goals and work with them to achieve them, said Intuition Robotics. The company explained that it is designed to convey empathy to create trust, drive engagement, and help change behavior. Over the past year, Intuition Robotics has added features, such as ElliQ taking users to museum exhibits and road trips, painting with ElliQ using generative AI, and exercises led by a certified mindfulness instructor. The social robot can also record life memories in a digital memoir and share them with family…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.52
July 27, 2023
…tools including navigation, localization, and calibration. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said its platform features a visual Integrated Development Environment (IDE) based on ROS, as well as off-the-shelf algorithms and integrations. It also offers interoperable fleet management, flexible interfaces with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management systems (WMS) software, and cyber-security compliance. “The growing demand for automation creates a need for secure interoperable systems that can be easily deployed and easily adapted to changing business needs,” said Motti Kushnir, CEO of MOV.AI. “We are excited about the collaboration with Advantech, as it provides our customers with comprehensive solutions that…
