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HAI Robotics Opens Warehouse Automation Demonstration Center in Silicon Valley
HAI Robotics has expanded its U.S. presence by opening a Demo Center in Fremont, Calif., that will show four types of robots, three picking workstations, and its HAIQ software.

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Phantom Auto Gets Investment, Orders for Remote Operations Software for Logistics Vehicles
Not only did ArcBest and NFI participate in the $42 million investment in Phantom Auto; the logistics providers also ordered thousands of teleoperated forklifts.

Starship Robotics to Deliver Age Restricted Items in the U.K. With Veriff Authentication
Veriff is providing AI-driven biometric authentication and re-verification of identity to Starship's delivery robots, allowing for the delivery of age-restricted items.

Cyngn and Columbia Vehicle Group Start Producing Autonomous Industrial Vehicle Fleet
Columbia Vehicle Group is adding Cyngn's self-driving software to new and existing electric Columbia Stockchasers to automate industrial vehicles for logistics providers.

7bridges Obtains Series A Funding to Transform Supply Chains With AI
7bridges, which has developed the LEO platform to provide logistics visibility, plans to use its $17 million round to improve supply chain efficiency and resilience.

Waymo and J.B. Hunt Expand Autonomous Freight Testing in Texas
Waymo Via, which is developing Class 8 self-driving trucks, and J.B. Hunt, one of the largest supply chain providers in North America, are building on successful trials.

Exotec Raises $335M Series D for Robots to Improve Supply Chain Resilience for Global Retailers
Exotec, which has developed the Skypod rack-climbing robots and Skypicker robot arm, is now worth $2 billion as it expands in North America and worldwide.

Seegrid Expects Increased Demand for AMRs to Drive More Growth in 2022
Last year, Seegrid added nearly 200 staffers and introduced three mobile robots, new analytics software, and multiple enhancements to its fleet management and performance software.

AutoStore Releases R5+ Bin Handling Robot With Expanded Capabilities to Meet Warehouse Needs
AutoStore said its R5+ bin-handling robot is now available worldwide. The system can now result in larger grids to help warehouse operations stay competitive, it said.

Ouster to Provide 3,000 Lidar Sensors to Vecna Robotics to Meet Demand for Material Handling Automation
Ouster, which provide high-resolution lidar, has agreed to provide its sensors to Vecna Robotics through 2025 as demand continues to grow for warehouse and logistics automation.

Serve Robotics Launches Level 4 Autonomous Robots for Sidewalk Deliveries
With technology from partners including NVIDIA and Ouster, Serve Robotics says its next-generation delivery robots mark a milestone for commercial autonomous vehicles.

Nuro Unveils Third-Generation Vehicle; Plans to Scale Autonomous Delivery to Millions
Nuro's third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle includes enhanced safety, storage, and sustainability features, as it expands manufacturing and U.S. deployments.

Berkshire Grey Releases System Designed Specifically for Reverse Logistics
Berkshire Grey's automated Reverse Logistics system is designed to help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate resale of returns by reducing processing time by up to 25%.

Verity Gets Swiss Government Accreditation for Inventory Drones as Cleantech
Verity, which has developed an inventory tracking system using autonomous indoor drones, has received accreditation and funding from the Swiss government for sustainability.

HAI Robotics Joins Greek Intralogistics Provider to Offer Smart Warehousing in Eastern Europe
HAI Robotics made its third distribution agreement in Europe as it secures more footholds in the global intralogistics market with its HAIPICK autonomous case-handling system.

Geek+ Opens South Korea Office and Deploys More Mobile Robots With CJ Logistics
Geek+ said it has deployed 128 autonomous mobile robots at CJ Logistics' distribution center in Gunpo, South Korea, serving the top e-commerce platform in the country.

Robotics Advancements Promise Bright Future for Supply Chains Beyond COVID Challenges
While some companies, like e-commerce giant Amazon, are developing their own automation, many others, such as DHL are looking at robots from suppliers including Seegrid.

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics Discuss Metamobility Concept at CES 2022
Hyundai said a combination of its modular mobile platforms, Boston Dynamics' legged robots, and virtual reality will change the transportation of goods and people.

Hy-Tek Holdings Acquires Fellow Integrator Advanced Handling Systems
Hy-Tek Holdings is acquiring Advanced Handling Systems and adding the automation systems integrator to its Hy-Tek Material Handling group serving varied applications.



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