ForwardX Robotics Picks Up $61M in Series C Funding for Mobile Robot Orchestration
July 18, 2023
ForwardX has raised a total of about $140 million to date as company offers its vision-based mobile robots to warehouses and manufacturers worldwide.
Geek+ Deploys Goods-to-Person Systems for Rhenus Logistics in Swiss Warehouse
July 18, 2023
Geek+ said it collaborated with Rhenus Logistics to bolster digitalization and optimize the end-to-end value chain.
Pittsburgh’s Robotics Factory to Be Located at Tech Forge in Lawerenceville
July 17, 2023
The Robotics Factory, a startup incubator in Pittsburgh, has announced that it will be located among robotics organizations in all stages of growth working across various industries.
Figure AI Humanoid Robot Takes First Steps as Startup Gets Investment From Intel
July 17, 2023
Figure AI has received $9 million from Intel Capital in addition to its existing Series A funding to continue work on its Figure 01, one of several humanoids in development.
Verity Gets Investment From Qualcomm for Inventory Drone Race
July 17, 2023
Verity, which has developed autonomous drones and data analytics to improve inventory management for 'zero-error warehouses,' welcomed Qualcomm Ventures to its backers.
NVIDIA Explains How Simulation Accelerates Robot Development, Training
July 16, 2023
Simulation can not only accurately replicate environments, but it can also speed training of robots for tasks such as assembly, cutting, and manipulation, explained NVIDIA.
Raymond University Research Program Now Accepting Proposals to Advance Material Handling Technology
July 14, 2023
The Raymond Corp. is now accepting applications for technology research grants twice a year to support the future of the materials handling industry.
Sarcos Lays off Portion of Staff and Eliminates Manufacturing in Pittsburgh as Part of Cost Saving Efforts
July 14, 2023
Sarcos, which acquired RE2 Robotics just last year, has laid off about a quarter of its staff and said it is refocusing on aviation, marine, and solar markets.
Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics Jointly Launch Advanced Manufacturing Initiative
July 14, 2023
Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics have announced an advanced manufacturing consortium to jointly offer storage systems, reduce waste packaging, and serve new markets.
Simbe Robotics Raises $28M Series B to Continue Global Expansion for Inventory Robots
July 13, 2023
Simbe Robotics has received equity funding led by Eclipse Ventures to accelerate development of its mobile robots and software to deliver retail visibility and insights.
Clearpath Robotics and Fresh Consulting Join Forces to Enhance Mobile Manipulation
July 13, 2023
The mobile manipulator was designed to showcase Fresh's engineering expertise and Clearpath's robotics platform.
ForwardX Robotics Names Richmond Rolling Solutions Exclusive Distribution Partner for Mobile Robots
July 13, 2023
ForwardX is working with Richmond Rolling Solutions to distribute its robots and software in Australia and New Zealand, and it showed its product line at U.S. trade shows.
UR+ Partner Vention Named One of Universal Robots’ Certified Solutions Partners
July 13, 2023
Vention and Universal Robots said they are strengthening their partnership to provide best-in-class automation solutions in record time.
Thoro.ai Continues Work With Big Joe Forklifts and Nilfisk to Advance Autonomy Stack for Mobile Robots
July 12, 2023
Big Joe Forklift recently launched a new pallet mover in collaboration with Thoro.ai. Robotics 24/7 visited Thoro.ai's headquarters to learn about the partnership and the company's goals.
Canada Robotics Sector Stays Close to Manufacturing, Finds HowToRobot.com and A3 Study
July 12, 2023
Canada is home to numerous robotics integrators and suppliers, most of whom serve manufacturing, but healthcare and energy are increasing in importance, found the study.
GXO Pilots 3D Sortation System in Stradella, Italy
July 11, 2023
GXO's robots have achieved a throughput of 1,200 units per hour at the pilot installation.
Advanced Navigation Expands Boreas Fiber Optic Gyroscope Line With New A Series
July 11, 2023
Advanced Navigation said its new Boreas A90 and A70 inertial measurement units offer accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles, field robots, and subsea systems.
Kivnon Makes and Installs 5,000 Mobile Robots in 20 Countries
July 11, 2023
Kivnon has grown since its founding in 2009 to serve industries including logistics, automotive, and retail with its mobile robots such as the K05 Twister model.
The Time to Automate Is Now, and Hybrid Mode Can Help, Notes Crown Equipment
July 10, 2023
Crown Equipment has published a series of e-books to demystify the process of adopting automation and to help warehouses review forklift safety.
Markforged’s Director of New Platforms Discusses Relationship With Rapid Robotics, New Headquarters
July 10, 2023
Markforged's 3D printers are helping Rapid Robotics develop and manufacture end-of-arm tools at a faster rate than it would with traditional systems.
