AEye, Seoul Robotics Offer Long-Range Perception System for Smart Traffic Systems
October 8, 2021
AEye and Seoul Robotics said the integration of their 4Sight M lidar and SENSR 3D perception software will detect and classify objects at greater range and accuracy.
Honeywell Bridges the Gap Between R&D and Production for Smart Flexible Depalletizer
October 8, 2021
Honeywell's Smart Flexible Depalletizer is designed to safely automate pallet unloading. The company's CTO explains how it approached development and commercialization.
Wayve Partners With Ocado Group to Develop Autonomous Global Delivery Globally
October 7, 2021
The data collected by Ocado's grocery delivery vans outfitted with Wayve's deep learning and camera technology will help the partners overcome last-mile challenges.
Arbe Robotics Completes SPAC Merger, to Be First Publicly Listed Automotive Imaging Radar Firm
October 7, 2021
Arbe Robotics, which is developing 4D imaging radar chipsets for vehicle applications, will receive $118 million in investment to continue development and commercialization.
OTTO Motors Partners With Siemens to Implement Mobile Robots for Material Handling
October 6, 2021
With new Siemens controllers, OTTO Motors says its autonomous mobile robots will improve performance without compromising safety, as well as add asset tracking ability.
Ouster to Acquire Sense Photonics, Bring Solid-State Lidar to Market for Automotive Industry
October 6, 2021
The companies said the acquisition will solidify Ouster as an industry leader with long-range solid-state digital lidar, a major OEM deal, and series production with global automakers.
Trimble Uses Synthetic Data, NVIDIA Isaac Sim to Explore Acceleration of Autonomous Robot Training
October 5, 2021
Before it could deploy Boston Dynamics' Spot robot for data collection indoors, Trimble used synthetic data from NVIDIA Isaac Sim to tune machine learning models.
Robotics Training to Help Students Qualify for the Future Workplace, Says IFR
October 4, 2021
Even as the number of industrial robots climbs worldwide, automation providers, governments, and user companies are investing in training, but some say more is needed.
Kodiak Robotics Announces Fourth Generation of Autonomous Truck Sensors, Plans to Double Self-Driving Fleet
October 4, 2021
Kodiak Robotics announced the fourth generation of its integrated and discreet sensor suite and plans to expand self-driving truck deployments in Q4 2021.
Universities, Businesses Collaborate for Warehouse Robotics Innovation
October 3, 2021
Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Binghamton University, and UC Berkeley are working with companies to improve the speed and accuracy of warehouse robots.
Are Collaborative Robots Really Safe and Easy to Use?
October 2, 2021
While there are safety standards for collaborative robots, it's still important to carefully asses tasks to be automated, explains the Southwest Research Institute.
Vicarious Surgical CEO Discusses Novel Approach to Surgical Robotics, SPAC and NYSE Validation
October 1, 2021
Vicarious Surgical, which recently closed on its SPAC acquisition and started trading on the New York Stock Exchange, is taking a unique approach to robotic surgery.
Vision Guided Robots Lead the Way at Pack Expo 2021
October 1, 2021
Whether their own products or integrations with partners, several robotics exhibitors at Pack Expo this week used the latest vision systems in their demonstrations.
Pack Expo 2021: Robots Seek to Meet Worker Shortage, Efficiency Challenges
September 30, 2021
At Pack Expo in Las Vegas this week, several robotics suppliers demonstrated collaborative robots and other automation designed to meet packaging industry demand.
Activ Surgical Secures $45M in Series B Funding to Apply Augmented Reality to Surgery
September 30, 2021
By combining augmented reality, machine learning, and modular robotics, Activ Surgical is looking to reduce surgical errors and offer its products worldwide.
Burro Raises $10.9M Series A to Commercialize Collaborative Agricultural Robot
September 29, 2021
Burro, formerly known as Augean Robotics, has raised Series A funding to expand its agricultural fleet for grapes, nurseries, and berries to more than 500 robots next year.
Mech-Mind Robotics Closes $155M Series C Funding for Robotic Vision
September 29, 2021
Mech-Mind Robotics said it has raised $155 million in Series C1 funding for its computer vision products and services to help logistics and manufacturing with picking.
Future Acres Partners With Sun World International for Robot to Aid Vineyard Workers
September 29, 2021
Future Acres has developed the Carry robotic wheelbarrow to help farm workers and is collaborating with Sun World, an international grower, for field testing and commercialization.
Sarcos Marks Industrial Exoskeleton Milestone, Begins Trading on Nasdaq
September 28, 2021
The CEO of Sarcos explains how the company's recent SPAC merger and trading on Nasdaq will enable it to scale development and production of its wearable and teleoperated systems.
Ava Robotics Powers Johnson Controls New Tyco Security Robot
September 28, 2021
With Tyco cameras, detection and identification software, and a mobile robot base, Ava Robotics and Johnson Controls' Tyco Security Robot offers to enhance facilities monitoring.
