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Berkshire Grey Releases System Designed Specifically for Reverse Logistics
Berkshire Grey's automated Reverse Logistics system is designed to help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate resale of returns by reducing processing time by up to 25%.

Verity Gets Swiss Government Accreditation for Inventory Drones as Cleantech
Verity, which has developed an inventory tracking system using autonomous indoor drones, has received accreditation and funding from the Swiss government for sustainability.

HAI Robotics Joins Greek Intralogistics Provider to Offer Smart Warehousing in Eastern Europe
HAI Robotics made its third distribution agreement in Europe as it secures more footholds in the global intralogistics market with its HAIPICK autonomous case-handling system.

Brain Corp and Tennant Launch Inventory Scan Accessory for Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots
Brain Corp and Tennant have developed the Inventory Scan accessory to add data-capture functions to autonomous mobile robots for commercial floor cleaning.

Geek+ Opens South Korea Office and Deploys More Mobile Robots With CJ Logistics
Geek+ said it has deployed 128 autonomous mobile robots at CJ Logistics' distribution center in Gunpo, South Korea, serving the top e-commerce platform in the country.

Robotics Advancements Promise Bright Future for Supply Chains Beyond COVID Challenges
While some companies, like e-commerce giant Amazon, are developing their own automation, many others, such as DHL are looking at robots from suppliers including Seegrid.

TDK Announces RoboKit1 Platforms for Robotics Developers at CES 2022
The TDK RoboKit1 platform joins the SmartRobotics family, includes several sensors and controllers, and is compatible with ROS, said TDK's InvenSense unit.

Doosan Robotics Raises $33.7M, Shows Off NINA Cobot at CES 2022
Doosan Robotics has raised funding to expand in North America and Europe as it displayed robots for prosumer camera operators, palletizing, and food service.

Hy-Tek Holdings Acquires Fellow Integrator Advanced Handling Systems
Hy-Tek Holdings is acquiring Advanced Handling Systems and adding the automation systems integrator to its Hy-Tek Material Handling group serving varied applications.

Ottonomy’s Ottobot Rolls Out for Robotic Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries
At CES 2022, Ottonomy unveiled its Ottobot, a fully autonomous mobile robot for retail and restaurant deliveries. It uses contextual mapping both indoors and outdoors.

Blue Ocean Robotics Receives $51M Investment as It Grows Global Service Robot Reach
Blue Ocean Robotics, which provides disinfection, patient transfer, and telepresence robots, has grown 20x since 2018 and received funding from A.P. Moller Holding.

Parallel Structured Light Can Enable Robots to Sort Parcels in Motion
Automated order fulfillment requires maximum throughput and accuracy, and Photoneo says its Parallel Structured Light 3D scanners can capture fast-moving objects.

Robots Can Help Optimize Material Handling Processes in the Supply Chain
While most warehouses are not yet heavily automated, mobile robots and fleet management software offer several advantages over manual processes, says Meili Robots.

Unitree Technology Launches Z1 Robot Arm for Its Quadruped Robots
For mobile manipulation to be commercially viable, both the platform and its robotic arm must be cost-effective and capable. Unitree has developed the Z1 for its quadrupeds.

Miso Robotics CEO Discusses Crowdfunding, Flippy 2 Frying Robot, and 2022 Wishes
From partnerships with national restaurant chains and the new Flippy 2 food-preparation robot to successful crowdfunding, Miso Robotics' CEO reviews the company's good year.

Alert Innovation Leaders Move as Retail, Grocery Automation Business Grows
Alert Innovation, which has applied mobile robots and automated storage to grocery fulfillment, is moving leaders as it begins to scale deployments of its technology.

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions to Develop Delivery Robot on Security Platform
Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, or AITX, is working on creating a delivery robot based on its ROAMEO platform through its Robotic Assistance Devices unit.

Ottonomy Expands Service Robot Rollout at CVG Airport for Contactless Deliveries
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is a hub for Amazon Air and DHL Express, has collected feedback and expanded trials of Ottonomy's fleet.

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Motional to Provide Robotaxis for Uber Eats to Meal Deliveries
Pursuing a potentially lucrative new market, Motional will provide autonomous robotaxis for Uber Eats' food delivery service starting in 2022 in Santa Monica, Calif.



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