10 Technologies for Autonomous Vehicle, Robotics Developers From NVIDIA’s GTC 2021
November 12, 2021
From autonomous trucks to robots in factories and warehouses, NVIDIA made a host of announcements at its GTC event, including new libraries, integrations, and simulation products.
Gatik and Walmart Conduct First Fully Driverless Deliveries in Arkansas Route
November 12, 2021
Walmart and Gatik said they have begun short-haul deliveries with autonomous trucks with no safety drivers in a milestone for commercializing such deliveries safely and at scale.
Körber Supply Chain Deploys Geek+ Mobile Robots for CEVA Logistics in Australia
November 12, 2021
CEVA Logistics needed to keep up with customer growth at its warehouse in Truganina, Australia. With Geek+ robots deployed in a pilot by Körber Supply Chain, it got 4x...
FANUC Introduces Compact Robot for Machine Tending, Warehousing, Logistics Applications
November 11, 2021
FANUC America said the new LR-10iA/10 robot arm is designed to be easy to mount on floors, walls, ceilings, or mobile platforms to help automate machine tending and picking.
Kodiak Robotics Raises $125M Series B to Advance Self-Driving Trucks
November 10, 2021
Kodiak Robotics, which has raised $165 million to date, plans to continue growing its staff and developing and offering self-driving, long-haul freight across the U.S.
FLOW 2021 Recap: Leading the Conversation on Today’s Logistics Realities and the Future of Fulfillment
November 10, 2021
6 River Systems' third annual FLOW user conference provided an opportunity to learn how supply chains can benefit from automation amid today's challenges. The sessions are available online.
Jungheinrich Acquires Mobile Robot and Fleet Management Firm arculus
November 10, 2021
Industrial automation provider Jungheinrich acquired arculus, whose autonomous mobile robots and fleet management software comply with the European VDA 5050 interoperability standard.
Self-Driving Truck Provider Plus and SPAC Call Off Planned Merger
November 9, 2021
Autonomous truck developer Plus has called off its planned merger with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V and is considering business restructuring because of stakes in the U.S. and China.
Near Earth Autonomy, L3Harris Demonstrate Drone Delivery of Blood to Medics in the Field
November 9, 2021
The drone delivery system demonstrated by Near Earth Autonomy and L3 Harris Technologies can autonomously deliver medical supplies hundreds of miles, potentially saving lives.
Touchlab Develops Electronic Skin, Reaches ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals
November 8, 2021
Touchlab, an ANA Avatar XPRIZE finalist, has developed thin sensors that can provide "electronic skin" and work with existing grippers and could have a variety of commercial uses.
HAI Robotics and Invar Partner to Expand Supply Chain Robotics Global Presence
November 5, 2021
HAI Robotics says its autonomous case-handling robots will connect with Invar's warehouse management systems and be more widely available in Europe thanks to their partnership.
MIT CSAIL Designs Dexterous Robot Hands to Easily Manipulate Multiple Objects
November 5, 2021
MIT CSAIL has built a model-free framework that can learn to reorient more than 2,000 geometrically different objects from above or below, with implications for logistics and manufacturing.
Einride Rolls Into U.S. Shipping Market With Remote Truck Driver, New Products, and New York HQ
November 5, 2021
Einride has hired its first remote truck driver as part of its expansion in the U.S. The Swedish digital shipping provider is also releasing customized hardware and software.
Geek+ and GEODIS Optimize Warehouse Logistics With Autonomous Mobile Robots in Hong Kong
November 4, 2021
Global logistics provider GEODIS is meeting the demands of rapid e-commerce order fulfillment with mobile robots and dense storage at its distribution center in Hong Kong.
Ottobock Acquires Industrial, Medical Exoskeleton Maker suitX
November 3, 2021
Ottobock and suitX are combining their portfolio of wearable assistance devices for both healthcare and industrial use cases. Their exoskeletons can augment or restore human capabilities.
Nuro Raises $600M in Series D Funding for Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles
November 3, 2021
Investors including Google, Kroger, SoftBank, and Woven Capital continue to support Nuro's efforts to commercialize and deploy its zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicles.
Einride and GE Appliances Announce First Electric, Autonomous Truck Fleet in the U.S.
November 1, 2021
As part of its $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and distribution, GE Appliances is working with Einride to bring the autonomous pods to U.S. corporate campuses.
Perrone Robotics to Use Ouster Lidar in Scaling Autonomous Vehicle Deployments
October 31, 2021
Ouster plans to supply hundreds of its OS digital lidar sensors to Perrone Robotics for a range of autonomous vehicles. The company also introduced its L2X sensor on a...
Aurora Releases Beta of Aurora Driver in Commercial Self Driving Truck Pilot
October 30, 2021
In the pilot of the Aurora Horizon autonomous trucking service, Aurora is using the first commercial beta of its Aurora Driver suite. The company is also working with Colrspace on...
FedEx and Neolix Test Autonomous Delivery Vehicle in China
October 29, 2021
As part of its sustainability and technology innovation efforts, FedEx Express is testing an autonomous delivery vehicle with Neolix this month in China.
