ElliQ Companion Robot Reduces Loneliness by 95%, Finds New York State Pilot Project
August 1, 2023
ElliQ, Intuition Robotics' system designed to provide social engagement for older adults, has effectively combated isolation in a trial with the New York State Office of the Aging.
Cyngn to Deploy 100 Autonomous Electric Forklifts for Wood Products Supplier Arauco
August 1, 2023
Cyngn said Arauco's agreement is its single largest pre-launch order to date. The vehicles will help the wood products company tackle labor shortages and consistency challenges.
TPI Joins GeoCue Distribution Network to Deliver Drone Lidar to Poland
July 31, 2023
TPI will add GeoCue's TrueView 3D imaging sensors and LP360 photogrammetry software to its geospatial offerings.
Geek+ Goods to Person Robots to Help Prep for Singapore National Day Parade
July 31, 2023
Geek+ rapidly deployed mobile robots to help prepare treat bags for the National Day Parade in Singapore, its ASEAN headquarters.
Seoul Metropolitan Government to Invest $160M in Assistive Systems, Robot Cluster
July 31, 2023
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to support startups, promote healthcare and service robotics to the public, and build a robotics cluster.
MIT CSAIL Develops AI to Help Household Robots Halve Planning Time
July 30, 2023
MIT CSAIL said its PIGINet uses machine learning to streamline household robots' task and motion planning by assessing and filtering feasible solutions in complex environments.
Autonomous Robots and Drones Rise in Warehouses
July 29, 2023
Autonomous robots and drones are becoming more capable, thanks to advances in sensing, navigation, swarm coordination, and charging schemes, according to InvenSense.
Hyundai Elevator Signs Pact With LG Electronics, KT to Coordinate Elevators and Robots
July 28, 2023
Hyundai Elevator last year released an open API to enable its elevators to communicate with service robots, and its new agreement intends to promote more connected systems.
Raymond Gives Warehouse Performance a Lift With Robots and Data
July 28, 2023
Raymond Corp. has been recognized for motion control and autonomous lift trucks, but it is also focusing on using telematics to improve services for warehouse customers.
Robel Rail Automation Uses FANUC Robots to Repair Railway Lines
July 28, 2023
Robel Rail Automation in Germany is testing an automated cart that includes sensors and FANUC robots for complicated track and switch maintenance and repairs.
Cyngn Signs Heavy Equipment Manufacturer to Deploy Stockchasers
July 27, 2023
Cyngn said its latest customer to date, a heavy equipment manufacturer, will deploy DriveMod Stockchasers in its North American factory.
MOV.AI, Advantech to Offer Software, Hardware for Mobile Robot Deployments
July 27, 2023
Advantech is providing its rugged computing hardware, while MOV.AI is providing its mobile robot software, to help warehouses automate faster.
Hongkong Post Deploys First Robotic Packet Sorting System From Geek+
July 27, 2023
Hongkong Post said it is using Geek+ parcel-sorting and autonomous mobile robots to provide customers with reliable, accurate, and efficient postal services.
Maersk Chooses Berkshire Grey Robotic Shuttle Put Wall for 2023 Deployment
July 27, 2023
Maersk said it will use Berkshire Grey's RSPW system for maximum SKU coverage across customer use cases.
Pittsburgh Robotics Network Names Jenny Sharpe as Senior Program Manager of Workforce Development
July 26, 2023
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network plans to build more bridges between workforce development organizations, technology entrepreneurs, and the community with Sharpe's leadership.
Special Focus Issue
Tools to Manage Robot Fleets
July 26, 2023
As fleets of mobile robots grow, so does the need to manage them -- and the other equipment, software, and people in a facility. This Special Focus Issue looks at...
Karter Launches Three Autonomous Mobile Robots With Fast Charging
July 26, 2023
Karter is using BlueBotics' Autonomous Navigation Technology in three new products, including flexible mobile robots and automated lift trucks for pallet handling.
Collaborative Robotics Raises $30M Series A, Launches New Cobot Flywheel Program
July 26, 2023
Collaborative Robotics plans to begin manufacturing and field trials of its cobots. The startup also plans to drive operational transformation with partners such as the Mayo Clinic.
Locus Robotics Breaks Ground for New Global Headquarters in Wilmington, Mass.
July 26, 2023
Locus Robotics said its new headquarters, which it expects to open early next year, will consolidate operations, showcase its technologies to customers, and help retain talent.
Symbotic and SoftBank Group Establish GreenBox, Warehouse as a Service Joint Venture
July 25, 2023
Symbotic has contracted for about $7.5 billion in warehouse automation and software to be sold as a service by GreenBox over the course of the six-year contract.
