InOrbit Launches Configuration as Code to Help Robot Operations Developers
February 9, 2022
InOrbit says its new Configuration as Code capability enables robot operations developers to apply software best practices and tools to understanding and managing fleets of robots.
Kollmorgen and Ericsson Test 5G to Expand Mobile Robot Capabilities
February 9, 2022
Kollmorgen, a supplier of autonomy technology for robots and vehicles, said its initial tests of 5G networking with telecommunications provider Ericsson yielded promising results.
AutoX Passes 1,000 Vehicle Milestone for Its RoboTaxi Fleet, the Largest in China
February 9, 2022
AutoX is opening a RoboTaxi operations center in San Francisco to expand self-driving vehicle testing as it marks more than 1,000 vehicles produced in China.
Collaborative Robots Raise the Bar for Productivity
February 8, 2022
Collaborative robots can not only boost productivity, but they can also provide flexibility and precision for automating tasks in manufacturing, fulfillment, and logistics.
3 Machine Learning Use Cases That Transformed E-Commerce
February 7, 2022
Machine learning, computer vision, and increasingly sophisticated management of mobile robot fleets are enabling e-commerce operations to adapt to growing and changing demand.
Fetch Robotics, Zebra Technologies Look to Manage Both People and Robots
February 7, 2022
Beyond existing goods-to-person automation and warehouse management systems, Zebra says the Fetch fulfillment software can optimize the activities of both people and mobile robots.
How Autonomous Mobile Robots Can Solve Global E-Commerce Fulfillment Problems
February 6, 2022
As e-commerce spikes and labor shortages continue to put pressure on warehouse and fulfillment operations, autonomous mobile robots can add throughput and save money, if you know where to start.
TTTech Auto to Fuel Safety Software for Automated Driving With $285M From Aptiv, Audi
February 4, 2022
TTTech Auto, a joint venture between TTTech Group, Audi, Infineon, and Samsung, is develops the MotionWise modular safety platform for software-defined vehicles.
5 Robots to Watch at the Beijing Winter Olympics
February 4, 2022
China is showcasing several robots around the Beijing Winter Olympics. Here are some that are helping to maintain health and hygiene, from food service to disinfection.
Cyngn to Provide Autonomy to Greenland Technologies Electric Forklifts
February 4, 2022
Greenland Technologies has partnered with Cyngn to add variable autonomy, as well as data collection and analysis capabilities, to its fleet of electric forklifts.
LeddarTech Obtains Series D Funding and Debt Facility to Scale Sensor Fusion
February 3, 2022
LeddarTech plans to use the $140 million investment to support growth and development efforts for its proprietary perception technologies for automotive manufacturers.
Anduril Industries Acquires Dive Technologies, Adds Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Arsenal
February 3, 2022
Anduril has added Dive Technologies' DIVE-LD modular underwater vehicle to its offerings for autonomous data collection for military, scientific, and industrial use.
6 Questions About Mobile Robots and Software With Vecna Robotics’ CEO
February 3, 2022
Vecna Robotics CEO Craig Malloy discusses the company's recent $65 million investment and his focus on helping the company grow to meet demand for autonomous pallet handling.
Cruise to Get $1.35B More From SoftBank to Commercialize Autonomous Vehicles
February 2, 2022
Cruise, which marked a milestone in autonomous vehicle operations after a delay, will receive the second tranche of investment from the SoftBank Vision Fund.
RE2 Robotics Partners With JLG Industries to Put Robot Arms on Aerial Lifts
February 1, 2022
RE2 Robotics, which specializes in mobile manipulation systems, and JLG Industries, which makes elevating work platforms, are integrating their technologies for solar field construction.
Miso Robotics Opens Series E Funding Round for Restaurant Automation
February 1, 2022
Miso Robotics, which has developed three different robots for restaurants, has launched a $40 million Series E round after successfully raising $50 million in crowdfunding.
Aeva Releases Aeries II 4D Lidar With Camera-Like Resolution
February 1, 2022
Aeva said its FMCW lidar sensor with 4D perception software detects velocity in addition to position, with automotive-grade robustness in a compact form factor.
Berkshire Grey Reports $14M in New Supply Chain Orders Since November
February 1, 2022
Berkshire Grey, which released new products over the past year to automate supply chain functions, has responded to strong demand from new and existing customers.
The Warehouse Worker of the Future: Automation and the Next Generation
February 1, 2022
The so-called Great Resignation has increased demographic pressure on warehouse operators, but a new generation of workers and advancing automation can help.
Wandelbots Raises $84M Series C for Robot Teaching Software
January 31, 2022
Wandelbots says it will use its latest funding to open its Robotics Software Platform to automation suppliers and third-party developers to make robots easier to train.