Top 5 Robotics Trends for 2022, According to the International Federation of Robotics
February 19, 2022
As the number of industrial robots in operation has increased from 2015, the International Federation of Robotics says it expects certain trends to continue, including greater ease of use.
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How to Jump-Start Flexible Retail Fulfillment for Today’s Multi-Channel World
February 18, 2022
While the shape of future customer demand is uncertain, the need for flexible, highly efficient fulfillment solutions is not.
Robots and AI Can Help Solve the $120B E-Commerce Returns Problem
February 18, 2022
Berkshire Grey says its AI-enabled Reverse Logistics system can help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate the resale of returned goods by reducing the processing time by up to 25%.
Exodigo Makes Nonintrusive Underground Mapping Commercially Available, Raises Seed Funding
February 17, 2022
Exodigo says its mapping platform combines sensors, 3D imaging, and AI to help the construction, mining, and utility industries avoid hazards, costs, and time-consuming work.
IDTechEx Examines the Future of Drone Delivery in a New Report
February 17, 2022
IDTechEx's new report aims to shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing mobile robotics. One area of focus is the challenge of using drones for deliveries.
Allied Universal Starts Selling Knightscope Autonomous Security Robots
February 16, 2022
Allied Universal, a global security services provider, has started selling Knightscope's autonomous security robots to help expand its customer base.
Starship Technologies Launches Robotic Delivery Service in San Francisco Bay Area
February 16, 2022
Starship Technologies has expanded its partnership with The Save Mart Cos. to launch on-demand delivery of groceries from the Lucky California flagship store with its mobile robots and app.
Flytrex Releases ‘2021 Yardstick,’ Offering Insights Into Drone Delivery Demand
February 16, 2022
Flytrex, which has conducted drone deliveries starting in 2017 in Iceland and has expanded service in North Carolina, shared details of last year's customer trends as it expands nationwide.
Miso Robotics to Install Flippy 2 Frying Robot in 100 More White Castle Locations
February 16, 2022
White Castle, which claims to be the world's first fast-food hamburger chain, is ordering more Flippy 2 robots from Miso after its initial, successful deployment around Chicago.
AERAS Fog Uses Drones to Survey Pittsburgh Bridges for Structural Integrity
February 15, 2022
While AERAS drones have cleaned stadiums and other large venues such as the Kentucky Derby, they are now being used to determine the safety of infrastructure in the “City of...
Addverb Technologies Expands Warehouse Robotics to Americas After Series B Funding
February 15, 2022
Addverb, which recently received $132 million in funding from Reliance Industries, has named leaders for its U.S. office as it widens automation hardware and software offerings.
Raymond Adds Automated Transtacker to Intralogistics Lineup
February 15, 2022
Raymond Corp. says its new Automated Transtacker, or TRT, offers versatility and flexibility, with features for narrow aisles and both pallet moves and case picking.
Titan Medical Passes Milestone With More Than 200 Patents and Patent Applications
February 14, 2022
Nearly 14 years after its founding, Titan Medical has grown its patent portfolio for its medical workstations and patient carts. It has clarified its third-party licensing strategy.
HeroWear Exo-LiFFT Tool Assesses Exoskeleton Effectiveness in Reducing the Risk of Back Injury
February 14, 2022
Lower-back injuries account for nearly 40% of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, which exoskeletons could reduce by as much as 60%, finds a HeroWear study with Vanderbilt and Auburn universities.
Mobile Logistics Robots Take a Starring Role Across Industries
February 13, 2022
A combination of hardware and software improvements, worker shortages, and growing recognition of efficiency and data insights is driving adoption of mobile logistics robots.
My Goat Educates the Lawn Care Industry on the Benefits of Robots
February 12, 2022
My Goat has developed lawn mowing robots as a service that operate in geofenced pens. The company is helping commercial groundskeepers take a new approach to property maintenance.
Toyota Motor North America Uses Symbio Robotics Software in High Volume Assembly
February 11, 2022
Toyota Motor North America is using Symbio Robotics' AI to program assembly robots as it shifts to electric vehicles.
Coco Expands Robotic Delivery Service to Austin After $56M Series A
February 11, 2022
After receiving funding and a successful launch in Los Angeles, Coco is hitting the Austin food scene with its remotely controlled delivery robots.
Micropsi Raises Series B to Scale Industrial Automation With Human Motion Trained Robots
February 10, 2022
Micropsi Industries, which has developed the MIRAI system to train and control industrial robots more easily, plans to use its funding to scale operations in the U.S. and Europe.
Cobots Flex Their Muscle in Manufacturing, Education
February 10, 2022
Collaborative robots are finding more use cases in welding, education, and research and development. Companies such as Universal Robots, ABB, FANUC, and AUBO are leading the charge.
