Honda Tests Autonomous Work Vehicle Prototype at Black & Veatch Solar Construction Site
November 15, 2021
Honda said it expects its Autonomous Work Vehicles, now in testing, to be capable of performing a wide range of services for industries that need a rugged, off-road system.
Toposens Partners With Infineon for New Ultrasonic 3D Sensor
November 15, 2021
Inspired by the echolocation of bats, Toposens has released an ultrasonic sensor that relies on microphone technology from Infineon to create 3D maps for robust robot sensing.
Geek+ Opens ASEAN Headquarters in Singapore to Meet ‘Logistics 4.0’ Demand
November 15, 2021
Mobile robot vendor Geek+ says its new regional office and R&D facilities in Singapore will help it to automate Southeast Asian logistics to meet regional growth in e-commerce.
Gatik and Walmart Conduct First Fully Driverless Deliveries in Arkansas Route
November 12, 2021
Walmart and Gatik said they have begun short-haul deliveries with autonomous trucks with no safety drivers in a milestone for commercializing such deliveries safely and at scale.
Doosan Robotics Named a CES 2022 Innovation Award Honoree for Camera Robot System
November 12, 2021
Doosan Robotics' NINA robotic camera system, which includes a collaborative robot arm and a mobile base, has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for ease of use.
Körber Supply Chain Deploys Geek+ Mobile Robots for CEVA Logistics in Australia
November 12, 2021
CEVA Logistics needed to keep up with customer growth at its warehouse in Truganina, Australia. With Geek+ robots deployed in a pilot by Körber Supply Chain, it got 4x...
OnRobot Debuts WebLytics Software for Collaborative Robotics Applications
November 11, 2021
OnRobot, which provides plug-and-play end effectors for collaborative robot applications, has launched its WebLytics software for real-time monitoring and data analytics.
Honeywell Announces New Automated Storage and Retrieval System
November 11, 2021
An automated storage and retrieval system from Honeywell uses machine learning and AI for order fulfillment, product sequencing, returns processing, manufacturing kitting, and more.
FANUC Introduces Compact Robot for Machine Tending, Warehousing, Logistics Applications
November 11, 2021
FANUC America said the new LR-10iA/10 robot arm is designed to be easy to mount on floors, walls, ceilings, or mobile platforms to help automate machine tending and picking.
Berkshire Grey Secures $36M in New Orders, $25M in Repeat Orders
November 11, 2021
Berkshire Grey has received orders from new and returning customers for its order-fulfillment robots and software, and retailer Bealls is using its automation to speed up replenishment.
Kodiak Robotics Raises $125M Series B to Advance Self-Driving Trucks
November 10, 2021
Kodiak Robotics, which has raised $165 million to date, plans to continue growing its staff and developing and offering self-driving, long-haul freight across the U.S.
Cionic Feasibility Study Finds Neural Sleeve Provides Significant Improvement to Gait
November 10, 2021
Cionic said its Neural Sleeve is the first algorithm-powered bionic clothing to help people with neurological disorders regain functional movement in everyday activities
Motional and Lyft Plan to Launch Las Vegas Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in 2023
November 9, 2021
Lyft and Motional say the IONIQ 5 electric robotaxis, developed with Hyundai and using Lyft's app, will enable people in Nevada to ride in autonomous vehicles for the first time.
Brain Corp Mobile Robot Fleet Covers 100B Square Feet Autonomously
November 9, 2021
While many companies look for scarce workers, Brain Corp reported that adoption of its AI-powered fleet of mobile robots has grown, particularly in the healthcare market.
OMRON to Acquire 10% Stake in Cobot Maker Techman Robot
November 8, 2021
OMRON and Techman said their growing partnership will provide industrial automation and collaborative robots to help factories increase productivity without compromising safety.
Ambarella Acquires Radar Perception Software Firm Oculii for $307.5M
November 8, 2021
Ambarella, which makes systems on a chip for computer vision, said its acquisition of radar AI provider Oculii will provide greater perception for autonomous vehicles and robots.
ReWalk ReBoot Soft Exosuit Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
November 7, 2021
The FDA's classification of the ReBoot orthotic exosuit as a "breakthrough device" will help ReWalk Robotics move forward with regulatory approvals and commercialization.
ARM Institute Opens Fellowship Applications With the AIM Higher Consortium
November 6, 2021
The U.S. Department of Defense, ARM Institute, and AIM Higher Consortium are seeking applications for a one-year, $60,000 fellowship for an innovator in robotics for U.S. manufacturing.
HAI Robotics and Invar Partner to Expand Supply Chain Robotics Global Presence
November 5, 2021
HAI Robotics says its autonomous case-handling robots will connect with Invar's warehouse management systems and be more widely available in Europe thanks to their partnership.
MIT CSAIL Designs Dexterous Robot Hands to Easily Manipulate Multiple Objects
November 5, 2021
MIT CSAIL has built a model-free framework that can learn to reorient more than 2,000 geometrically different objects from above or below, with implications for logistics and manufacturing.
