Geek+ Opens South Korea Office and Deploys More Mobile Robots With CJ Logistics
January 10, 2022
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.
PoliMOVE Wins Indy Autonomous Challenge at CES 2022 in First Head-to-Head Self-Driving Car Race
January 8, 2022
The team, which included researchers from Politecnico di Milano and the University of Alabama, set a new speed record in IAC's latest autonomous vehicle competition.
TDK Announces RoboKit1 Platforms for Robotics Developers at CES 2022
January 7, 2022
The TDK RoboKit1 platform joins the SmartRobotics family, includes several sensors and controllers, and is compatible with ROS, said TDK's InvenSense unit.
Doosan Robotics Raises $33.7M, Shows Off NINA Cobot at CES 2022
January 6, 2022
Doosan Robotics has raised funding to expand in North America and Europe as it displayed robots for prosumer camera operators, palletizing, and food service.
Hy-Tek Holdings Acquires Fellow Integrator Advanced Handling Systems
January 5, 2022
Hy-Tek Holdings is acquiring Advanced Handling Systems and adding the automation systems integrator to its Hy-Tek Material Handling group serving varied applications.
RE2 Robotics Recaps 2021 Successes and Looks Ahead to 2022
January 5, 2022
RE2 Robotics, which develops mobile manipulation robots and software, noted that its technology found uses in aviation, construction, and healthcare, with applications still growing.
Ottonomy’s Ottobot Rolls Out for Robotic Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries
January 5, 2022
At CES 2022, Ottonomy unveiled its Ottobot, a fully autonomous mobile robot for retail and restaurant deliveries. It uses contextual mapping both indoors and outdoors.
Blue Ocean Robotics Receives $51M Investment as It Grows Global Service Robot Reach
January 5, 2022
Blue Ocean Robotics, which provides disinfection, patient transfer, and telepresence robots, has grown 20x since 2018 and received funding from A.P. Moller Holding.
Ambarella Launches CV3 AI Domain Controller for Autonomous Vehicle Perception
January 4, 2022
Ambarella says its CV3 domain controller offers single-chip high performance for AI and sensor fusion at low power for autonomous vehicles and driver-assist systems.
HASCO Partners With ABB to Increase Automation Among Chinese Automakers
January 4, 2022
Automotive parts supplier HASCO and robotics expert ABB have created a joint venture to develop smart automation to provide flexibility and sustainability for Chinese automakers.
TuSimple Develops Autonomous Domain Controller for Level 4 Trucks Using NVIDIA Drive Orin
January 4, 2022
TuSimple says it is working with NVIDIA to develop a scalable, production-ready autonomous domain controller to accelerate deployment of its self-driving truck network.
Indy Autonomous Challenge Readies for Next Self-Driving Race at CES 2022
January 3, 2022
UAE and European teams to help kick off Indy Autonomous Challenge's head-to-head self-driving car race at CES 2022 in Las Vegas this week.
Udelv Unveils Autonomous Transporter Driven by Mobileye at CES 2022
January 3, 2022
Udelv has developed a multi-stop, electric delivery vehicle carrying its modular uPod and using Mobileye's Drive, EyeQ, and numerous sensors for autonomous operations.
Unitree Technology Launches Z1 Robot Arm for Its Quadruped Robots
December 31, 2021
For mobile manipulation to be commercially viable, both the platform and its robotic arm must be cost-effective and capable. Unitree has developed the Z1 for its quadrupeds.
ATI Industrial Automation Provides Force/Torque Sensor for Robotic Weld Bead Removal
December 31, 2021
Material removal is typically a labor-intensive process in manufacturing, but CMU Robotics Institute researchers used an ATI sensor and a Yaskawa arm to automate it.
FM Logistic Invests in MiR Mobile Robots for IKEA Warehouse
December 30, 2021
As part of a joint investment with client IKEA, FM Logistics has implemented a MiR500 mobile robot to improve logistics processes in a warehouse in Jarosty, Poland.
TuSimple Operates Fully Driverless Semi Truck on Open Public Roads
December 29, 2021
TuSimple said a Class 8 semi-truck used its Autonomous Driving System to drive 80 miles from Tucson to Phoenix, Ariz., in a first without any human intervention.
XAG Releases New Drones and Robots for Precision Agriculture
December 29, 2021
XAG, which has developed autonomous systems for precision agriculture over the past eight years, announced five new systems, including data-gathering drones and spraying robots.
Velo3D Delivers First Sapphire XC System for Metal Additive Manufacturing
December 28, 2021
Velo3D delivered its first Sapphire XC metal 3D printing system to an aerospace customer, reducing production costs by as much as 75% and increasing throughput by up to 400%.
YouiBot Completes Series B Fundraising to Accelerate Mobile Robot Expansion
December 28, 2021
YouiBot has closed on two rounds of Series B funding as it continues to grow its staff and global marketing efforts for its integrated mobile robots and software.
