Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.14
May 18, 2022
…will include the latest logistics technology to achieve productivity gains with less physical effort. Walmart will be using GreyOrange's technology for the first time at this fulfillment center. GreyOrange said its advanced operating system will help associates store, pick, and sort items by using smart and flexible storage abilities to manage a large and wide variety of inventory. As a result, the order-fulfillment process will be faster, easier, and more efficient, it asserted. Financing to support SaaS, customer service Mithril Capital Management led GreyOrange's latest financing. It was joined by current and new investors, with separate financing provided by funds…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
May 16, 2022
…has entered into an agreement in which it will gain control of 55% of the shares in DroneMatrix N.V. Nordic Unmanned said the investment will strengthen its position in Europe, complement existing systems for multiple market verticals, and accelerate DroneMatrix's development and growth. “The partnership with DroneMatrix enables both companies to scale their commercial offerings through new services and solutions,” stated Knut Roar Wiig, CEO Nordic Unmanned. “DroneMatrix’s fully autonomous AI-powered Drone-In-A-Box solution will add significant value to all our verticals, especially the security vertical.” Founded in 2014, Nordic Unmanned supports public and private customers with real-time data collected by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.57
May 14, 2022
…test, and deploy the technology, as well as to gain access to sales and support networks. Loadsmith is working with Mastery Logistics to build out its autonomous trucking platform. Plus is partnering with Velociti on its program to convert regular Class 8 trucks to semi-autonomous vehicles. Covenant is in talks with Aurora to integrate its self-driving technology into its operations. The list goes on. These companies are also testing their technology out in the wild. Embark Trucking announced it has completed testing its autonomous trucks on the snowy roads of Montana. Kodiak Robotics showed off its new “fallback system” that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.10
May 10, 2022
…autonomously at frequencies and resolutions never before possible to gain real-time insights into the health and performance of their grass seed varietals,” he explained. Ondas Holdings provides private wireless data and aerial drone systems through its wholly owned Ondas Networks and American Robotics subsidiaries, respectively. Together, they offer users in oil and gas, rail, mining, agriculture, and critical infrastructure markets with improved connectivity and data collection capabilities, it said. American Robotics an FAA-approved BVLOS operator Waltham, Mass.-based American Robotics designs, develops, and markets industrial drones for rugged, real-world environments. The company said its Scout System uses artificial intelligence and is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.60
May 05, 2022
…David Lincoln, managing partner at Activate Capital. “We believe Fictiv is the category leader transforming how companies like Honeywell gain unmatched productivity, efficiency, and enterprise scalability through digitized workflows that dramatically change the speed and quality of manufacturing in markets such as energy, healthcare, space, and transportation,” Lincoln said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.77
May 02, 2022
…U.S. manufacturing, according to a new report from HowToRobot, Gain & Co, and the Association for Advancing Automation. Last year, 39,708 robots were sold in North America, an increase of 28% over 2020, said the report. It noted that robot suppliers and integrators have demonstrated successful implementations across the U.S. “What makes robotics companies in the U.S. unique is their ability to take existing technologies from across the globe and adapt them to real-life manufacturing needs,” stated Søren Peters, group CEO of HowToRobot and Gain & Co. “This is particularly useful in the current situation, where automation is urgently needed.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.43
April 26, 2022
…many other regions of China.” “For robotaxi service to gain customer acceptance, it must be accessible through a ride-hailing platform,” said Jiang Hua, CEO of Ontime. “Ontime will launch the first fully open robotaxi operation platform in the domestic ride-hailing industry.” By providing a robotaxi commercial operating solution and robotaxi vehicle operating infrastructure, we believe this joint partnership can accelerate the sustainable commercial development of robotaxi service,” Hua added. Pony.ai said efforts continue on its robotaxi app In addition to working with leading ride-hailing companies like Ontime to broaden Pony.ai’s reach into the ride-hailing ecosystem, Pony.ai continues to develop and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
April 22, 2022
…iterate with customer feedback. They will also help it gain insights into operating environments, discover new uses for its robots, and refine their capabilities, said the company. New Amazon fund joins investors DCVC and Playground Global led Agility Robotics' Series B round. Previous investors, including MFV Partners, ITIC, Robotics Hub, Safar Partners, Sony Innovation Fund, and TDK Ventures, also participated. “We’re deepening our investment in Agility Robotics because their robots solve the labor shortages plaguing businesses and wreaking havoc on supply chains,” said Matt Ocko, co-managing partner of DCVC. “Agility’s robots are designed to free people from repetitive or unpleasant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
April 15, 2022
Manufacturers are always looking for gains in quality and throughput. ABB Robotics this week launched its High-Speed Alignment software, which it said uses computer vision to increase the speed of six-axis robots by 70% and their accuracy by 50%. The company said the improvements for electronics assembly will “significantly reduce time to market.” “Sales of smartphones, wearables, and other high-tech devices are growing, and advances in electronics are gathering pace,” stated Liang Rui, managing director for ABB’s Robotics' electronics business line. “As devices become smaller and more powerful, new automation solutions are required to quickly and accurately place components, ensuring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.72
April 13, 2022
…510k filings to the FDA, which will help it gain approval for other indications, he said. Titan Medical said it hopes to offer its technology for urological and kidney procedures. From there, the next big target would be general surgery such as gallbladder removal and hernia repair. “There are a number of [areas] we can take it, and we’ve tried all of these, and it’s performed even better than we anticipated,” Seibert said. The Enos patient cart. Source Titan Medical 'Shrink everything down' One of the Enos System’s benefits is that it allows surgeons to have more control in small…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.36
April 06, 2022
…more time robotic machines are running, the more productivity gains our customers can realize.” “With BrainOS as the only platform enabling multi-purpose robotic solutions, including Tennant’s Inventory Scan, it’s now even more critical for machines to run longer so they can be utilized more frequently while employees focus on other value-added assignments,” he added. Brain Corp said its BrainOS cloud-connected platform enables robotics developers to build scalable, self-driving robots to clean floors, move inventory, and sense environmental data—turning manual operations into automated workflows. It offers its systems through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The San Diego, Calif.-based company said Fortune 500…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.33
April 06, 2022
…added. “With our introduction into the Metropolis program, we gain access to a robust set of resources that will further our mission to usher in a new era of autonomy.” Seoul Robotics claims to offer the industry’s most advanced perception software, SENSR, to process and interpret 3D data in real time. Using a 3D perception software platform leveraging deep learning AI architecture, SENSR provides tracking, monitoring, and prediction – including an independently-verified accuracy range of four centimeters and dynamic weather-filtering AI. Mix and match sensors SENSR is compatible with over 75 makes and models of 3D sensors and can even…
