Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
November 01, 2023
…support companies around the world as well as the Volkswagen Group with strategic transformation and performance management. The Porsche consultants work in various industries, including mobility, life sciences, industrial goods, financial services, energy, aerospace, construction, and consumer goods. They also support technology development from locations in Germany, Italy, France, China, Brazil, and the U.S. Challenges build up for construction A lack of people to fill construction occupations has contributed to housing shortages in many countries, according to European research. In the U.S., labor shortages are contributing to a housing shortfall of nearly 4 million homes, said Freddie Mac. Deutsche Bank…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.28
September 20, 2023
…Fernride has partnered with leading industry players such as Volkswagen, DB Schenker, and HHLA. New investors join support Fernride said the second closing came in response to investor interest just weeks after its initial Series A announcement. A company spokesman noted that it was one of just four European “deep tech” startups to reach this funding level so far in 2023. New investors included Germany’s Deep Tech and Climate Funds (DTCF), a $1 billion venture fund financed via Germany’s “Future Funds” and the ERP special fund. It was created to drive the growth of deep tech and climate companies in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.55
September 08, 2023
…Argo AI LLC, which partners Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen shut down last year. Rander and Browning, another Argo AI alumnus, both worked at Uber Advanced Technology Group (ATG), which Uber Technologies Inc. sold to Aurora in 2020. “We could not be more thrilled to unveil our autonomous trucking business to the world,” said Rander. “As global commerce continues to become increasingly interconnected, now more than ever, businesses have a dire need for more reliable and efficient supply chains, especially in the trucking and freight industries.” “Leveraging our advanced AI-powered autonomous driving systems, we will improve supply chains for our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.39
February 14, 2023
…U.S., Europe, and Asia. Its customers include General Motors, Volkswagen, and KUKA. Brightpick Autopicker designed for e-commerce, grocery “Brightpick Autopickers can pick and consolidate orders faster than any other fulfillment system,” Zizka said. “They do not need to travel back and forth to pick stations, which means warehouses need fewer robots, resulting in lower cost and complexity.” “What makes Brightpick Autopicker special is not just that it is an autonomous mobile picking robot, but also that it is part of an end-to-end solution for order fulfillment,” he added. “Brightpick started as a goods-to-person system that used AMRs to take items…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.02
February 03, 2023
…than 100 customers including Bayer, Fraunhofer, Rotop, Vitesco, and Volkswagen. It has partnerships with operational technology systems integrators (OTSIs) in Europe and the U.S. Wandelbots names a U.S.-based vice president Caption Wandelbots has obtained $123 million (U.S.) from investors including Insight Partners, Microsoft, and Next47 to fund development of its product line and global expansion. Sue Nicole Susenburger will lead Wandelbots' U.S. division. She joined the company after nearly eight years at Bosch, most recently as global innovation strategy manager. “Wandelbots is driven by the mission to democratize robotics,” Susenburger said. “We're providing solutions to family-owned manufacturers that are struggling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.43
January 18, 2023
…Its customers include leading companies such as General Motors, Volkswagen, and KUKA. Currently, the U.S. accounts for approximately 25% of Photoneo Brightpick Group’s revenue. Photoneo Brightpick promises speedy deployment Brightpick said its robots autonomously pick, consolidate, and dispatch orders in large, small, and micro-fulfillment centers. The company claimed that its end-to-end system takes less than a month to deploy, enables warehouses to reduce their picking labor by 95%, and cuts costs for order fulfillment by half. Brightpick has been actively rolling out its warehouse automation in Europe, including with Rohlik Group, one of Europe’s largest online grocers, with over 10…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.30
December 14, 2022
…with robots.” The Dresden, Germany-based company's customers include Bayer, Volkswagen, Fraunhofer, Rotop, and Vitesco. Wandelbots has partnered with leading operational technology (OT) systems integrators in Europe such as Gibas, Alumotion, Heidenbluth, and Sojka. It has received more than $123 million (U.S.) to date from investors such as Insight Partners, Microsoft, Next47, and 83North. Wandelbots Teaching offers versatility “Normally, the implementation of robotic processes is very complex,” said Wandelbots. To make a robot ready for use, experienced developers have to program every step of the process. This can be costly, and a lack of skilled personnel is slowing down the pace…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.83
December 13, 2022
…In early 2022, it was also recognized by the Volkswagen Group Innovation Tel Aviv 2022 Konnect and CARIAD Startup Challenge and the Shenzhen Automotive Electronics Industry Association.” The company is inviting attendees who represent automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and OEMS to book a demonstration of the technology. They can request a meeting at this link. “CES 2023 is the ideal forum for LeddarTech to share our incredibly unique and multiple award-winning low-level sensing and perception software solutions and products for ADAS and AD applications,” stated Charles Boulanger, CEO of LeddarTech. “I expect automotive Tier 1-2s and OEMs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.91
November 12, 2022
…vehicle company, which was backed by both Ford and Volkswagen, wasn't meeting expectations for several factors, including the economic downturn and a lack of funding from new investors, reported Pittsburgh Inno. The remains of the company will be absorbed by Ford and VW. Argo's closure is certainly a blow to the robotics industry, but thankfully there are still companies working on advancing autonomous driving. We wanted to share a few interesting companies working in the autonomous trucking space. That market made more than $900 million last year and is estimated to grow more than 17% between 2022 and 2028, according…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.87
October 14, 2022
Volkswagen Group earlier this week announced it will invest € 2.4 billion ($2.3 billion U.S.) in Horizon Robotics as it works to build out its autonomous driving operations in China. As part of the investment, Volkeswagen’s autonomous driving software company CARIAD will develop a venture with Horizon Robotics to “accelerate the regional development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) systems for the Chinese market,” the companies said. CARIAD will hold a 60% stake in the new venture. Beijing-based Horizon Robotics is best known for developing both software and hardware ADAS and AD technologies for the Chinese market.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.41
May 10, 2022
…said. To create the art car, ABB refurbished a Volkswagen SUV that was damaged in the catastrophic floods in Germany in the summer of 2021. The company said its recycling demonstrated its commitment to sustainability wherever possible. Source: ABB Robotics Artists customize cars Only 8 years old, Kolarkar uses different shapes, intricate designs, and bold splatters of intertwining lines in his artwork, which is is internationally recognized. An exhibition of his collected works, including part of the ABB robot art car, will be in London’s Gagliardi Gallery from May 12 to 22. Illusorr is a global digital design collective based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.53
February 16, 2022
…advisory board member for Beep and former CEO of Volkswagen North America. Triad taps into cross-industry experience Benteler EV Systems, which is part of German holding company Benteler International AG, has engineering, vehicle integration, and global manufacturing experience. The Salzburg, Austria-based unit will develop the autonomous mover and integrate the individual subsystems into the final vehicle. “Autonomous movers are the solution for future public transportation, solving the mobility challenges of increasing urbanization and emissions,” said Marco Kollmeier, managing director of Benteler EV Systems. “These movers need to be robust for 24/7 public or commercial use, at optimized costs and with…
