Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021
April 5, 2021
From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.
Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom
April 1, 2021
Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.
Bolt Midsize Autonomous Mobile Robot From IAM Robotics to Debut at ProMat DX
March 31, 2021
IAM Robotics said its new Bolt autonomous mobile robot builds on its experience with its Swift mobile manipulator.
H Mart Partners With AutoStore, Bastian Solutions to Deploy Automated Micro-Fulfillment Center
March 30, 2021
H Mart, the largest Asian-American food retailer in the U.S., is working with AutoStore and integrator Bastian Solutions to open an automated micro-fulfillment center for its online grocery operations.
Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President
March 30, 2021
Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.
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.
Tompkins Robotics Combines Unit Sortation and Container Removal in xChange System
March 29, 2021
Tompkins Robotics has partnered with IAM Robotics to offer the xChange system, which pairs automated unit sortation with an autonomous tote exchange robot.
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.
UVD Robots Supplies 37 Disinfection Robots in Largest U.S. School District Deployment to Date
March 26, 2021
A rural school district in New Mexico is deploying 37 disinfection robots from UVD Robots, a brand of Blue Ocean Robotics, to help students safely return to classes.
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.
BlueBotics, Fetch, and Teradyne Take Top Spots in ABI’s Autonomous Material Handling Ranks
March 25, 2021
ABI Research has named the top 10 autonomous mobile robot providers as the market for automated materials handling continues to grow.
Cargo Cove Chooses RaaS Provider inVia Robotics for Warehouse Execution System
March 25, 2021
To keep up with accelerated e-commerce demand, logistics provider Cargo Cove is rolling out inVia warehouse optimization systems, including its AI-based inVia Logic and inVia Picker mobile robots.
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.
Collaborative Mobile Robotics Transform Fulfillment Operations
March 24, 2021
Transform fulfillment with the flexibility to meet increased demand and reduce costs.
Createc Develops Underwater Robots for Nuclear Decommissioning Operations
March 24, 2021
Createc is combining its expertise in nuclear decommissioning and robotics with Fortis underwater technology to apply cobots to nuclear decommissioning.
Allied Electronics & Automation Partners With Colorado State Robotics Team for Moon Mining Competition
March 22, 2021
Allied Electronics is sponsoring students from CSU's Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering to help them improve excavation robots for the Lunabotics contest.
The Raymond Corp. Seeks Proposals for Supply Chain University Research Program
March 20, 2021
The University Research Program is in its fifth phase of accepting proposals for grants to discover innovative solutions for the material handling industry.
Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
