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AWS re:Invent 2024: NVIDIA advances physical AI with accelerated robotics simulation on AWS
At AWS re:Invent 2024, NVIDIA announced that Isaac Sim now runs on Amazon EC2 G6e instances accelerated by NVIDIA L40S GPUs, boosting robotics simulation scaling, and faster AI...

Algorized secures funding for people-sensing technology for safe human-machine interaction
Alogirzed, an AI-powered platform, secured $4.3 million in seed funding to further innovate people-sensing technology and make human-machine interactions safer.

AutoStore, Bastian Solutions expands automated fulfillment partnership with PUMA
AutoStore and Bastian Solutions expanded their automated fulfillment partnership with global sports brand PUMA in November, opening a new distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Gartner Hype Cycle: Rising adoption, fast-growing advanced mobile robot market for supply chains
In Gartner’s Nov. 2024 Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, advanced mobile robots will see further adoption and a fast-growing supply chain market.

Brightpick raises $12 million to accelerate AI robot rollout in United States
Brightpick announced it has raised another $12 million in funding, bringing the company’s total to $47 million, and will further accelerate deployment of its Autopicker AI robot.

DEEP Robotics launches Lynx all-terrain, off-road robot
DEEP Robotics launched its new Lynx all-terrain, off-road robot, capable of climbing steps and steep slopes, and priced under $20,000.

Gather AI expands inventory intelligence offering into freezer, cold storage warehouses
Gather AI has expanded its inventory intelligence drone technology into controlled room temperature environments, including freezer and cold storage warehouses.

A3 President Jeff Burnstein pens letter to Donald Trump to support U.S. manufacturing, automation
A3 President Jeff Burnstein wrote to President-Elect Donald Trump to ask the incoming administration to support U.S. manufacturing, automation and high-paying jobs.

MassRobotics, Chewy launch CHAMP Challenge to drive innovation in robotics for warehouse automation
MassRobotics and Chewy announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, inviting developers to tackle pressing picking issues in warehouse automation.

ANYbotics opens San Francisco office
Industrial quadruped inspection robot provider ANYbotics opened an office in San Francisco, leveraging the Silicon Valley robotics region to deliver faster local customer support.

Agility Robotics to deploy humanoids with Schaeffler Group
Schaeffler Group has made a minority investment in Agility Robotics. The companies announced at Web Summit that Schaeffler will deploy Digit humanoid mobile manipulation robots.

Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO
In addition to closing $14.5 million in additional funding, Vecna Robotics has welcomed Karl Iagnemma as CEO, who brings experience from developing autonomous vehicle technology.

Brain Corp AMRs scan over 250 billion square feet
After 19 million hours of autonomous operation across 37,000 AMRs enabled by BrainOS AI software, Brain Corp has covered 250 billion square feet of space globally.

Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.
Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.

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NVIDIA unveils humanoid AI and simulation tools at CoRL
NVIDIA shared Project GR00T’s six new humanoid learning workflows, Cosmos tokenizers, and NeMo Curator AI development tools at the Conference for Robot Learning in Munich, Germany.

Locus Robotics surpasses four billion units picked
Coinciding with the opening of its Locus Park headquarters in Wilmington, Mass., Locus Robotics person-to-goods AMRs have surpassed four billion picks across its global fleet.

OSARO unveils AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots
OSARO released AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots, an advancement in its SightWorks perception platform to adapt to new products in fulfillment centers in real time.

Special Focus Issue
Robots picking and packing with precision
In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.

Gather AI, Bosma Enterprises partner to equip visually impaired warehouse employees
Gather AI, an inventory intelligence drone provider, announced new customer Bosma Enterprises, Indiana’s largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired.



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