Körber to Show Future of Supply Chain Automation at Automate! 2021 and Elevate APAC Conference
October 5, 2021
Supply chain technology and services provider Körber will examine the latest automation trends and strategies at events for the Asia-Pacific region and the whole world.
Locus Robotics Continues European Expansion With New Amsterdam Headquarters
October 4, 2021
Locus Robotics, which recently obtained $50 million in funding for global growth, this week announced the opening of its new Amsterdam facility for the European market.
Unlimited Robotics Unveils Gary Service Robot and Developer Platform
September 27, 2021
Unlimited Robotics claimed that the developer's platform for its new Gary service robot empowers engineers to build applications even without prior hardware knowledge.
Pudu Technology Completes Series C Fundraising for Service Robots
September 24, 2021
Pudu Robotics, which provides mobile service robots that operate around people in restaurants, hotels, and hospitals, has raised close to $155 million in five months.
Berkshire Grey Launches AI-Powered, Robotic Shuttle Put Wall for E-Commerce Fulfillment
September 23, 2021
Berkshire Grey said its new Robotic Shuttle Put Wall will help e-commerce operations increase fulfillment throughput amid labor shortages and heightened demand.
SoftBank Robotics and Keenon Robotics Become Global Partners for Service Industry
September 21, 2021
SoftBank Robotics and Keenan Robotics said their partnership will enable them to serve growing global demand for efficiency in food service, starting in Singapore.
Stord Raises Series D Funding, Acquires Fulfillment Works to Widen Cloud-Based Logistics
September 17, 2021
With Fulfillment Works' facilities and direct-to-consumer experience, Stord said it is building out its supply chain network for high-volume, high-complexity customers in advance of peak season
GEODIS Partners With AHS to Implement Exotec Skypod Automation for E-Commerce Fulfillment
September 16, 2021
GEODIS, a logistics provider for e-commerce fulfillment, is working with Advanced Handling Systems to deploy Exotec's Skypod system at its new Nashville facility.
Argo AI, Ford, and Walmart to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Deliveries in Three Cities
September 16, 2021
Self-driving vehicle developer Argo AI, automaker Ford, and retailer Walmart said they will address growing demand and learn about last-mile, autonomous deliveries.
Keenon Robotics Raises $200M in Series D Funding for Service Robots
September 15, 2021
Keenon Robotics plans to use its latest financing, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, to develop applications for its mobile service robots and expand into new markets.
Locus Robotics Obtains $50M More Funding for Further Global Expansion
September 14, 2021
Mobile robot provider Locus Robotics said its latest investment from Tiger Global will help it grow into new markets worldwide, as warehouse demand continues to grow.
Smart Technics to Integrate Scallog Mobile Robots in Newpharma Warehouse
September 13, 2021
Scallog's goods-to-person robots will be integrated at Newpharma's new distribution center. Scallog is also demonstrating its new Flexytote robot this week at SITL.
Robots Deliver in the Last Mile, Giving Retailers and Patrons More Options
September 11, 2021
Last-mile logistics was once thought of as too complex to automate, but here are three companies that are tackling the problem with robotic delivery serivces.
Decathlon to Deploy PAL Robotics’ StockBot Across Stores Worldwide
September 10, 2021
PAL Robotics' StockBot has reduced time spent performing inventory, freeing teammates for customer service. Decathlon is expanding implementations beyond Singapore.
Top 10 Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of August 2021
September 8, 2021
In August 2021, the total number of deals and their dollar value fell from the previous month, but industrial automation, self-driving cars, and logistics still thrived.
Ossia Receives European, U.K. Regulatory Approval for Cota Wireless Power System
September 8, 2021
Ossia, which has developed the proprietary Cota system for remote wireless power delivery to specific devices, has obtained regulatory approvals in the U.S., U.K., and Europe.
GXO Logistics Pilots KNAPP Robotic Arm for Apparel E-Commerce Logistics
September 7, 2021
In the first test of KNAPP's Pick-it-Easy system for automated pocket induction for apparel, GXO Logistics is piloting robotic picking for a customer in the Netherlands.
Korber and Locus Robotics Help Sports Retailer evo Respond to E-Commerce Growth
September 2, 2021
When lifestyle and sporting goods retailer evo had difficulty keeping up with e-commerce demand, it turned to Körber and Locus Robotics for a rapid picking improvement.
Attabotics Files Patent Infringment Suit Against Urbx Over Robot Shuttles
August 30, 2021
As the market for automated storage and retrieval systems grows, so too is competition. Attabotics alleges that Urbx's dual-robot system infringes on multiple patents.
Schnuck Markets to Deploy Simbe Tally Inventory Robots Chainwide
August 29, 2021
Regional grocery chain Schnucks plans to expand its deployment of Simbe Robotics' mobile robots, which use AI and the cloud, to all 111 of its retail locations.
