Kraken Completes Robotics as a Service Contract for Royal Canadian Navy
April 6, 2022
Kraken Robotics says its recently completed contract with the Royal Canadian Navy demonstrated that its KATFISH and LW-SAS systems can meet naval needs for high-quality survey data.
Sea Machines Technology Powers Rolls-Royce Expanded mtu NautIQ Crew Support Systems Line
April 5, 2022
Sea Machines has contributed its autonomy technologies to the new mtu NautIQ CoPilot, mtu NautIQ CoOperate, and mtu NautIQ CoDirect vessel systems from Rolls-Royce.
Sarcos and RE2 CEOs Talk Next Steps After Acquisition Announcement
April 4, 2022
Sarcos CEO Kiva Allgood and RE2 Robotics CEO Jorgen Pedersen discuss their complementary technologies and plans after Sarcos' $100 million purchase of RE2.
ULC Robotic Roadworks and Excavation System Completes Industry Demo, Makes U.K. Debut
April 4, 2022
ULC's Robotic Roadworks and Excavation System combines subsurface sensing, proprietary algorithms, and innovative digging techniques to reduce disruptions and damage.
Manufacturers Turn to Robotic Welders to Address Labor Shortages
April 2, 2022
Shortages of skilled labor are continuing worldwide. Robotic welders are coming to help fill the gap for manufacturers.
Rovco and Vaarst Receive Series B Funding for Marine Technologies for Renewable Energy
April 1, 2022
Rovco and Vaarst have received about $20 million from Legal & General Capital and Equinor to continue developing computer vision and undersea robotics for clean energy.
Beewise to Use $80M Series C for Robots to Respond to Hive Threats
April 1, 2022
Beewise has developed monitoring technology to protect bee populations and increase honey production. This week, it announced Series C funding for its Beehome system.
PickNik Robotics to Collaborate With Sierra Space for Space Habitats, Deep Space Missions
March 31, 2022
PickNik Robotics is working with Sierra Space to develop autonomous and remote-controlled systems that will support habitats in low Earth orbit, on the Moon, or on Mars.
RightHand Robotics Adds Vanderlande to Growing Partner Integrator Network
March 30, 2022
RightHand Robotics says Vanderlande has joined its Robotics Partner Integrator program, as its RightPick system joins Vanderlande's Smart Item Robotics portfolio.
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Collaborative Robots Bring Productivity
March 28, 2022
In this free download, we look at how collaborative robots, a fast-growing area of automation, are increasingly helping manufacturers and other users improve productivity.
Boston Dynamics’ Stretch Robot Now Available for Commercial Purchase
March 28, 2022
A little over a year after unveiling it, Boston Dynamics has announced that its Stretch truck-unloading robot is now available for warehouses and distribution centers.
FORT Robotics Announces Embedded Wireless Safety Controller for Mobile Robots at MODEX
March 28, 2022
At MODEX 2022, FORT Robotics said its new Nano Safety Controller enables remote control of mobile robots and reliable safety commands over Internet Protocol Networks.
Berkshire Grey, Osaro Announce Robotic Bagging Systems Before MODEX 2022
March 27, 2022
Berkshire Grey said its Robotic Pick and Pack with Identification system integrates with existing autobagging technologies, while OSARO's Automated Bagging Solution offers object recognition and robot manipulation.
Kindred’s New AI-Powered INDUCT Robot System Automates Parcel Handling
March 25, 2022
Kindred's new parcel-handling robot workstation uses AI, machine vision, grasping technology, and manipulation algorithms to sort items.
AutoStore Introduces Bin Lift 2.0 to North American Market
March 25, 2022
AutoStore has launched its Bin Lift 2.0 in North America. The company said the new vertical lift is quieter and more versatile than its predecessor.
OTTO Motors Launches OTTO Lifter Autonomous Forklift, to Demo at MODEX 2022
March 25, 2022
OTTO Motors says its OTTO Lifter can navigate dynamic environments, improve safety, and autonomously handle pallets. It will show the lift truck alongside its mobile robots at MODEX.
Terra Drone Raises $70M in Series B Funding for UAS Traffic Management, Urban Air Mobility
March 24, 2022
Terra Drone is received investment from investors and a Japanese public-private infrastructure fund to develop drone hardware and software for multiple industries.
igus Marks Record Year With 180,000 Active Customers, Increases Delivery Capacity
March 24, 2022
igus, which develops and produces motion plastics for industrial uses including robots, marked 32% revenue growth last year. It plans to invest in expanding and sustainability.
NVIDIA Announces Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit and Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robots at GTC 2022
March 22, 2022
NVIDIA announced at GTC Spring 2022 its Jetson AGX Orin developer kit, which is eight times faster than Jetson AGX Xavier, and the new Isaac Nova Orin for 3D robotic perception.
Adams Surveying Uses Microdrones Lidar to Verify Dirt Levels
March 21, 2022
Microdrones has helped Adams Surveying gather actionable data to verify pre-construction plans with drone-based lidar. Adams Surveying described its projects in a video series.
