Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.39
August 09, 2023
…e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics (3PL) sectors, including ZenFulfillment, Daimler Truck, Material Bank, and Schmalz. Investors see more use cases for Sereact AI Point Nine and Air Street Capital led Sereact's seed funding. Sereact also has offices in Mason Ohio and at MassRobotics in Boston. “Sereact brings a new paradigm to AI and robotics,” said Ricardo Sequerra Amram, a partner at Point Nine. “By combining vision transformers and LLMs, their solution is fast to deploy, easy to configure, and provides the critical service level required by demanding industries like logistics and manufacturing,” he added. “The research done by Ralf and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.90
January 04, 2023
…production for a wide range of customers, mainly Volvo, Daimler and PSA. The site in Písek has been in operation since 2006 and currently employs around 500 people. The company said it focuses on three key areas: electrification and energy management, safe and automated driving, and digital and sustainable cockpit experiences. How are they using the AMRs Seven of FORVIA’s heavy duty MiR robots, mainly MiR600s, work in finished goods, bringing empty pallets to the assembly lines and picking up full pallets to transport to the logistics area. MiR250 robots are also being used to move components from the warehouse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.96
November 30, 2022
…has built an automated welding system for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., a joint venture between Daimler Trucks AG and Chinese truck manufacturer Foton Motor. It is supporting Foton Daimler's first localized heavy-duty truck for the Chinese market, the Actros, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz global platform and uses Daimler’s truck technology. “We are honored to have been selected by Foton Daimler to work on this milestone which paves the way to localizing its first heavy-duty truck. Daimler is a global leader in the automotive industry, not only because of its large volume of business, but also because of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.19
November 18, 2022
…Forum. The event will include partners DHL Supply Chain, Daimler Truck North America, Food Logistics, and Supply and Demand Chain Executive. According to Gartner Inc. research, the amount of women in supply chain roles dropped from 41% in 2021 to 39% in 2022, and there was also a 2% drop at the most senior levels. This is a worrisome trend in the opposite direction from previous years; that number rose from 35% in 2016 to 41% in 2021, noted Manifest. In its “Diversity Wins” report, McKinsey & Co. asserted that companies with greater gender diversity have higher likelihoods of positive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.12
June 09, 2022
…Operating System (ROS). Apex.AI received a strategic investment from Daimler Truck AG last month after raising $56.5 million in Series B funding in December 2021. AGCO adds autonomy to concept Founded in 1990, AGCO is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of farming machinery and precision agriculture technology. Its portfolio includes brands like Challenger, Fendt, GSI, Massey Ferguson, Precision Planting, and Valtra. Powered by Fuse smart farming systems, AGCO said its full line of equipment and services help farmers sustainably feed our world. The Duluth, Ga.-based company had net sales of approximately $11.1 billion in 2021. AGCO developed the Fendt…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.07
May 06, 2022
…self-driving cars and trucks. Apex.AI Inc. yesterday announced that Daimler Truck AG has made a strategic investment in the company. It did not specify the monetary value. “This strategic investment from Daimler Truck demonstrates its forward-thinking nature by ensuring that our scalable applications continue to drive software-defined vehicle development for the entire industry,” stated Jan Becker, co-founder and CEO of Apex.AI. “Our powerful solutions are purposely designed with simplicity in mind. That’s the approach that’s changing the way companies in a wide range of industries develop their future vehicle technologies.” Palo Alto, Calif.-based Apex.AI also has facilities in Munich, Berlin,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.34
January 20, 2022
…stated Markus Schäfer, member of the management board of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, as well as chief technology officer responsible for development and procurement. “Mercedes-Benz’s achievement of SAE Level 3 already marked a huge milestone for automated driving, and I am absolutely convinced that partnerships will increase our level of ambition for what is possible in future,” he added. “Cooperation is an essential part of Mercedes-Benz’s strategy. Therefore, I am highly delighted to have [CEO] Austin Russell and Luminar on board for our journey.” Orlando, Fla.-based Luminar said it has spent the past decade developing the hardware and software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.68
August 19, 2021
…lb. or 14,969 kg.), hauling freight, and working with Daimler Trucks to develop SAE Level 4 redundant systems. It is also building a long-term trucking hub in Dallas and is hiring. Waymo Via to use Ryder maintenance network With a growing fleet and geographical footprint, Waymo Via said it needs a robust and scalable solution for truck maintenance. Ryder has a network of more than 500 maintenance facilities in the U.S. and nearly 90 years of fleet maintenance expertise. Miami-based Ryder said it provides services across North America and the U.K., manages nearly 235,000 commercial vehicles, and operates more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.32
May 27, 2021
…million ($392 million U.S.) in equity from investors including Daimler, Geely, DB Schenker, BlackRock, and Intel Capital. Near Earth’s technology allows aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS. The Pittsburgh-based company said its systems enable aerial mobility and drone inspections for the commercial and defense sectors. Near Earth said it bridges the gap between aerospace and robotics with systems that can improve efficiency, performance, and safety for aircraft ranging from small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to full-size helicopters. Near Earth Autonomy said it has conducted 3,500 flights lasting more 2,000 flight hours with various…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.11
May 10, 2021
…Volvo Cars last year. Luminar has also partnered with Daimler Truck AG, and it has nearly 400 employees. Pony.ai to integrate Luminar sensors Pony.ai said it plans to deploy automotive-grade production autonomous fleets in 2023 globally. The next-generation fleet will integrate Luminar’s Iris and feature a multi-sensor 360-degree configuration and a profile of 10cm (3.9 in.) off of the vehicle roof. The partners said their goal is to increase safe, autonomous driving in complex urban environments with an integrated sensor design that leads advanced development to production scale. The partnership followed Pony.ai’s expansion of its robotaxi service across five cities,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.96
April 01, 2021
…early-stage, non-exclusive partnerships, including TuSimple and Traton, Waymo and Daimler, Aurora and Volvo this week, and Plus and SF Express. Embark said it decided in early 2020 to pursue a different approach with its self-driving technology. Trucking OEMs have a long tradition of offering vehicles with key components sourced from multiple suppliers, including engines, transmissions, and braking systems, in response to carrier demand. By developing a strong technology platform that can be rapidly integrated with the major brands, Embark claimed it will provide OEMs with autonomous technology that is most responsive to their carrier customers' needs. EUI works with OEMs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.93
November 30, 2020
…von Hollen has held leadership positions at Bilfinger SE, Daimler-Chrysler Services, T-Systems and Pentair. “I am very excited to be joining the Ultimaker team, who has developed a leading product, strong business model and has a very talented team,” says Jürgen von Hollen, incoming CEO, Ultimaker. “I believe this uniquely positions Ultimaker to take full advantage of a USD 35 billion 3D printing market and outgrow this market, which itself is expected to grow at 20% per annum. Ultimaker has the ability to enable dynamic innovation, flexible manufacturing and delivers great productivity improvements. Together, we want to transform organizations and…
