Drone Deliveries to Continue Growth in 2023, According to Flytrex CEO
December 29, 2022
Drone deliveries are not yet widespread, but that will change in the coming year as technical and regulatory hurdles ease, explained Yariv Bash, CEO of Flytrex.
Interact Analysis Report Finds Mobile Robots Shipments Grew 70% in 2021
December 23, 2022
Interact Analysis shares finding from its annual global AMR report.
10 Trends That Shaped the Robotics Industry in 2022
December 23, 2022
The year is coming to a close, and it's time to get introspective. Here's our take on the biggest robotic trends of 2022.
Logistics Robots and AI Realize Visions of a More Robust Warehouse Ecosystem
December 21, 2022
Logistics robots and AI promise to help warehouses and distribution centers improve their operations in response to e-commerce demand and labor shortages.
Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Engineering and Production Facility in Michigan
December 21, 2022
Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a FANUC-authorized systems integrator, has nearly doubled production space for industrial automation across the street from its headquarters.
Exotec Makes 4,000th Robot, Continues Global and North American Expansion
December 20, 2022
Exotec said its rapid growth reflects the quality of its robots and warehouse demand, as it develops its technology and expects 40% of its business to be in North America.
Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks
December 19, 2022
Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.
Embark Provides First Autonomous Truck to Knight-Swift as Part of Truck Transfer Program
December 19, 2022
Embark Trucks has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology to carrier Knight-Swift for a Las Angeles-to-Phoenix route rather than operate the vehicle itself.
Spain Gains Mobile Robot Companies as Automation Sector Grows, Finds New Report
December 14, 2022
Spain is home to a growing number of automation businesses, many of which specialize in integration, mobile robots, and the automotive industry, found HowToRobot and partners.
SWIFTI CRB 1300 From ABB Offers Industrial Speed, Accuracy With Cobot Safety
December 12, 2022
The SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial cobot is designed to be easy for non-robotics specialists to deploy and safe around human workers, according to ABB Robotics.
Hawesko and IWL Build Agile Omnichannel Fulfillment With Mobile Robots From Korber
December 12, 2022
Hawesko Group and its IWL subsidiary have invested in optimizing their logistics processes with Geek+ robots and warehouse management software from Korber Supply Chain.
Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council
December 9, 2022
Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.
Einride Keeps on Trucking Autonomously With $500M Investment
December 8, 2022
Einride has raised $200 million in Series C equity and $300 million in a debt facility to continue developing and deploying its ecosystem of autonomous freight mobility.
Changi Airport Group and Sarcos Robotics Demonstrate Outdoor Baggage Handling Automation
December 8, 2022
Changi Airport in Singapore and Sarcos tested a prototype system to augment human workers by loading and unloading loose passenger bags from narrow-bodied aircraft.
Stereolabs Optimizes ZED-X Rugged 3D Robot Camera for Indoor, Outdoor Use
December 8, 2022
Stereolabs has launched the ZED-X, which is designed to bring 3D perception to robots in challenging agricultural, construction, and logistics environments.
Uber Freight and Aurora Add Autonomous Trucking Lane in Texas to Address Holiday Season Demands
December 5, 2022
Uber Freight has opened a new commercial lane in Texas for its autonomous trucks as part of a pilot it is doing with Aurora during the holiday season.
Medline Expands Partnership With AutoStore for New Facility in Grayslake, Ill.
December 3, 2022
Medline recently opened a new facility in Grayslake, Ill., that features 135 AutoStore robots, as well as systems from Tompkins and Vecna.
KPI Integrated Solutions Opens First North American Demo Site for New Geek+ Four-Way Shuttle
December 2, 2022
KPI Integrated Solutions, a combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, Pulse Integration, and QC Software, has set up a demonstration of Geek+'s Four-way Shuttle and X-series mobile robots.
Sarcos Defense Wins $1M U.S. Army Contract for Ammo Handling Robot
December 1, 2022
Sarcos plans to use the funding to continue testing of an ammunition handling robot designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery system.
MiR to Host Webinar Focused on Replacing Tuggers With AMRs
November 30, 2022
MiR is hoping to encourage more U.K. customers to turn to automation. In an upcoming webinar, the company will discuss replacing tuggers with mobile robots.
