NVIDIA GTC 2021 Shows New Processors, Simulation Tools for Robotics Developers
April 19, 2021
At its annual GPU Technology Conference, NVIDIA showed new processors, simulation software, and tools. The Omniverse simulation framework will allow for faster prototyping, says the company.
Dill Robot From Pickle Designed to Quickly Unjam Trailer Cargo
April 17, 2021
Unloading trailers is a good task for automation, but Pickle Robots realized that it needed people to work with its Dill system for maximum efficiency.
ProMat DX Offers New Automation for Supply Chains, Manufacturers
April 16, 2021
Conveyor drives, autonomous mobile robots, and picking systems were among the automation systems shown at ProMat DX.
Clinical Automation Firm Inpeco Optimizes Production With MiR Mobile Robots
April 15, 2021
Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR200 Hook autonomous mobile robot helped Inpeco relieve materials handling burdens on its factory workers.
AMH Material Handling Deploys Geek+ Mobile Robots for Sortation at Asda Logistics Services
April 14, 2021
Asda Logistics Services needed to rapidly and accurately sort parcels as e-commerce demand increased over the past year, so it turned to AMH and Geek+.
Stratom Develops Robotic Refueling System for U.S. Army Autonomous Ground Vehicles
April 9, 2021
Stratom is developing an autonomous ground refueling prototype to help protect soldiers, optimize efficiency in the field, and supply ground vehicles and aircraft.
TuSimple Readies for $1.1B Self-Driving Truck IPO
April 8, 2021
TuSimple said its software and services for autonomous trucking can address safety, labor shortages, and sustainability.
WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems
April 7, 2021
WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.
SoftBank Spends $2.8B to Acquire 40% of Automated Storage Provider AutoStore
April 6, 2021
AutoStore, which makes automated storage and retrieval systems, plans to use the investment from SoftBank to accelerate its expansion in the Asia-Pacific market.
Piab Launches piSAFE Program for Gripper Safety, MX Suction Cup
April 5, 2021
Piab said its new piSAFE program is designed to provide low-weight and configurable gripper options, and its MX
Aurora and Volvo Partner to Accelerate the Deployment of Autonomous Trucks
April 4, 2021
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with Aurora to jointly develop and deploy an autonomous system for hub-to-hub transportation in North America.
Embark Universal Interface Designed to Add Self-Driving Tech to Existing Trucks
April 1, 2021
The Embark Universal Interface will accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology across carriers, says Embark.
HAI Robotics Secures $15M Series B+ Funding to Scale Autonomous Case-Handling Robot
March 30, 2021
HAI Robotics, which makes the HAIPICK autonomous case-handling robotic system, has obtained funding to continue its global expansion.
3 Ways to Use High-Payload AMRs in Today’s Short-Staffed Facilities
March 30, 2021
High-payload autonomous mobile robots, including lift trucks, towers, and pallet stackers, can help manufacturers and warehouse operators be safer and more productive.
Boston Dynamics Announces Stretch Robot for Warehouse Automation
March 29, 2021
The new Stretch movable robot arm is designed to enable warehouses and distribution centers to automate box moving without expensive infrastructure changes.
Plus to Conduct Supervised Autonomous Truck Pilot in China for SF Express
March 27, 2021
Plus, formerly Plus.ai, said its pilot with SF Express in China has demonstrated improvements in safety, operator comfort, and fuel efficiency.
Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein
March 26, 2021
This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.
Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event
March 26, 2021
In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.
Libiao Robotics Partners With Körber Supply Chain for Autonomous Mobile Sorting Robots
March 25, 2021
The K.Move AutoSort Mobile – Powered by Libiao combines Libiao Robotics' mobile sorting robots with Körber's supply chain integration expertise.
Commercial Robotics Must Account for the Human Element, Interoperability, Says FedEx’s Aaron Prather
March 24, 2021
Aaron Prather, R&D evangelist at FedEx, tells Robotics 24/7 what developers and vendors need to focus on for commercial success.
