Gartner Hype Cycle: Rising adoption, fast-growing advanced mobile robot market for supply chains
November 27, 2024
In Gartner’s Nov. 2024 Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, advanced mobile robots will see further adoption and a fast-growing supply chain market.
Brightpick raises $12 million to accelerate AI robot rollout in United States
November 26, 2024
Brightpick announced it has raised another $12 million in funding, bringing the company’s total to $47 million, and will further accelerate deployment of its Autopicker AI robot.
Photoneo, Neousys Technology partner for high-performance computing, advanced 3D imaging
November 26, 2024
Photoneo and Neousys Technology announced a strategic partnership that will see Neosys merge its high-performance computing platforms with Photoneo’s advanced 3D imaging technology.
DEEP Robotics launches Lynx all-terrain, off-road robot
November 25, 2024
DEEP Robotics launched its new Lynx all-terrain, off-road robot, capable of climbing steps and steep slopes, and priced under $20,000.
Gather AI expands inventory intelligence offering into freezer, cold storage warehouses
November 23, 2024
Gather AI has expanded its inventory intelligence drone technology into controlled room temperature environments, including freezer and cold storage warehouses.
A3 President Jeff Burnstein pens letter to Donald Trump to support U.S. manufacturing, automation
November 22, 2024
A3 President Jeff Burnstein wrote to President-Elect Donald Trump to ask the incoming administration to support U.S. manufacturing, automation and high-paying jobs.
MassRobotics, Chewy launch CHAMP Challenge to drive innovation in robotics for warehouse automation
November 21, 2024
MassRobotics and Chewy announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, inviting developers to tackle pressing picking issues in warehouse automation.
Pickle Robot closes $50 million Series B, secures 30+ new order for Unload robots
November 20, 2024
Pickle Robot closed on a $50 million Series B funding round and secured over 30 orders for the company’s Unload Systems to utilize automation to unload trucks.
FANUC introduces M-950iA industrial robot with up to 500 kg payload capability
November 19, 2024
FANUC introduced its new M-950iA heavyweight industrial robot, capable of lifting up to 500 kg and capable of working in tight workspaces with wide-range motion and precision.
Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO
November 13, 2024
In addition to closing $14.5 million in additional funding, Vecna Robotics has welcomed Karl Iagnemma as CEO, who brings experience from developing autonomous vehicle technology.
Brain Corp AMRs scan over 250 billion square feet
November 12, 2024
After 19 million hours of autonomous operation across 37,000 AMRs enabled by BrainOS AI software, Brain Corp has covered 250 billion square feet of space globally.
LUCID Vision Labs launches Triton2 event-based camera
November 11, 2024
In collaboration with Sony and Prophesee, LUCID launched its Triton2 EVS event-based 2.5GigE camera, featuring the IMX636 and IMX637 event-based vision sensors.
Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.
November 8, 2024
Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.
NVIDIA unveils humanoid AI and simulation tools at CoRL
November 6, 2024
NVIDIA shared Project GR00T’s six new humanoid learning workflows, Cosmos tokenizers, and NeMo Curator AI development tools at the Conference for Robot Learning in Munich, Germany.
Locus Robotics surpasses four billion units picked
November 5, 2024
Coinciding with the opening of its Locus Park headquarters in Wilmington, Mass., Locus Robotics person-to-goods AMRs have surpassed four billion picks across its global fleet.
PACK EXPO 2024: Doosan Robotics showcases high-payload collaborative robots
November 4, 2024
Doosan Robotics announced it will showcase its high payload collaborative robots at several partner booths during PACK EXPO 2024 in Chicago.
OSARO unveils AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots
November 1, 2024
OSARO released AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots, an advancement in its SightWorks perception platform to adapt to new products in fulfillment centers in real time.
Formant, Holman announce strategic partnership for robot fleet, data management
October 31, 2024
Formant and Holman announced a strategic partnership that will see Holman utilize Formant’s cloud robotics management platform for its global automotive services.
ABB launches RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for robot arms
October 30, 2024
Automotive paint shops can reduce their CO2 and VOC emissions and improve efficiency, sustainability with ABB’s new 1000i-S paint atomizer on new robots or through an upgrade kit.
Special Focus Issue
Robots picking and packing with precision
October 29, 2024
In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.
