May Mobility Launches Free Autonomous Shuttle Service in Indianapolis
June 23, 2021
The shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative to encourage development of mobility technologies and access from the Toyota Mobility Foundation and the Energy Systems Network.
Amazon in Talks to Buy Stake in Autonomous Truck Startup Plus
June 22, 2021
Amazon reportedly has placed an order for 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving truck technology startup Plus and is in talks to buy a stake of as much as 20%.
2021 Autonomous Mobile Robot RFP Template
June 22, 2021
Autonomous mobile robots have become a valuable tool for improving warehousing, fulfillment, and material handling processes within your supply chain. The decision to deploy this technology into your operation is...
Solid-State Lidar Provider Quanergy to Enter SPAC Merger, List on NYSE
June 22, 2021
Quanergy, which makes solid-state lidar sensors and 3D perception software, plans to merge with CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. and use proceeds of $278 million to continue growth.
Special Focus Issue
Automation Spreads in Supply Chains
June 21, 2021
As robots multiply in warehouses and other facilities, operators need to know where to start, how to manage them, and what they should expect.
NVIDIA Offers Isaac Sim on Omniverse to Robotics Developers in Open Beta
June 21, 2021
The new Isaac simulation engine not only creates more photorealistic environments, but it also streamlines synthetic data generation and domain randomization, said NVIDIA.
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Using Innovative Technology to Overcome Warehouse Labor Shortages
June 21, 2021
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Using Innovation to Manage Peak Seasonal Demand
June 21, 2021
Managing seasonal demand is becoming even more complex thanks to the expanding role of omnichannel distribution, increasing product lines, order diversity and goods returns.
AMR 101: Everything You Need to Know About Autonomous Mobile Robots
June 21, 2021
Online sales will only keep growing, which means warehouses need flexible solutions to keep up -- this whitepaper will review what you need to know.
Boston Dynamics Acquisition by Hyundai Motor Group From SoftBank Is Complete
June 21, 2021
Hyundai Motor Group has completed its acquisition of a controlling share in humanoid and legged robot maker Boston Dynamics, and the companies plan to expand their product lines.
CNH Industrial Buys Precision Agriculture Firm Raven Industries
June 21, 2021
CNH Industries and Raven Industries will explore synergies in their agricultural machine brands, including autonomous tractor development, and continue innovation work in South Dakota.
RobotLAB and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Offer Pepper, NAO, and Whiz in North America
June 20, 2021
SoftBank Robotics' Pepper and NAO humanoid service robots will be available for integration for educational and industrial use through RobotLAB, as will SoftBank's Whiz cleaning robots.
Good Machine Sustainability Projects Get Autonomous Lift From Plus Trucks
June 18, 2021
Trucks could help protect the environment, as a project between autonomous vehicle developer Plus and sustainability venture firm Good Machines hauls wildfire detection gear.
Walmart Invests in DroneUp for Nationwide Drone Deliveries
June 18, 2021
After completing hundreds of successful test flights in the past year, Walmart said it is expanding its partnership and investing in drone delivery and services provider DroneUp.
Pony.ai Claims to Be the First Company to Test Driverless Vehicles in Both the U.S. and China
June 17, 2021
Pony.ai has obtained authorization to conduct testing of fully autonomous vehicles in preparation for offering robotaxi services in multiple cities in China and the U.S. next year.
Warehouses Require More Flexible Automation Than Conventional ASRS, Says Caja Robotics Exec
June 17, 2021
Most automated storage and retrieval systems require warehouse operators to invest in infrastructure, notes Caja Robotics EVP Hanna Yanovsky. She claims Caja's systems offer more flexibility.
Waymo Raises $2.5B to Continue Autonomous Vehicle Development
June 16, 2021
Waymo said it plans to use its funding to continue developing and commercializing its autonomous driving technology and to hire more staffers as it offers service in select cities.
Airwayz Partners With Digiland for AI-Driven Drone Fleet Management Services
June 16, 2021
Airwayz, which has developed AI-based software for fleet management autonomous drones, is partnering with investment, operations, and consulting firm Digiland to deploy services worldwide.
Facility Management Company ISS Selects UVD Disinfection Robots for Global Distribution
June 16, 2021
ISS World Services will offer Blue Ocean Robotics' autonomous UVD Robots to its more than 60,000 customers for disinfecting spaces such as hospitals, factories, and offices.
NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments
June 15, 2021
NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.
