CNH Industrial Buys Precision Agriculture Firm Raven Industries
June 21, 2021
CNH Industries and Raven Industries will explore synergies in their agricultural machine brands, including autonomous tractor development, and continue innovation work in South Dakota.
RobotLAB and SoftBank Robotics America Partner to Offer Pepper, NAO, and Whiz in North America
June 20, 2021
SoftBank Robotics' Pepper and NAO humanoid service robots will be available for integration for educational and industrial use through RobotLAB, as will SoftBank's Whiz cleaning robots.
Researchers Make Maneuverable Miniature Robots Controlled With Magnetic Fields
June 19, 2021
A team of scientists has developed millimeter-sized robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields to perform dexterous manipulations. This could have applications in biomedicine and manufacturing.
Good Machine Sustainability Projects Get Autonomous Lift From Plus Trucks
June 18, 2021
Trucks could help protect the environment, as a project between autonomous vehicle developer Plus and sustainability venture firm Good Machines hauls wildfire detection gear.
Pony.ai Claims to Be the First Company to Test Driverless Vehicles in Both the U.S. and China
June 17, 2021
Pony.ai has obtained authorization to conduct testing of fully autonomous vehicles in preparation for offering robotaxi services in multiple cities in China and the U.S. next year.
Soft Robotics Names AMP Automation as a Preferred System Integrator
June 17, 2021
Soft Robotics, which makes the mGrip compliant gripper, 3D vision, and AI systems, is working with AMP Automation to expand robotics adoption in the European food and beverage market.
Airwayz Partners With Digiland for AI-Driven Drone Fleet Management Services
June 16, 2021
Airwayz, which has developed AI-based software for fleet management autonomous drones, is partnering with investment, operations, and consulting firm Digiland to deploy services worldwide.
Facility Management Company ISS Selects UVD Disinfection Robots for Global Distribution
June 16, 2021
ISS World Services will offer Blue Ocean Robotics' autonomous UVD Robots to its more than 60,000 customers for disinfecting spaces such as hospitals, factories, and offices.
NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments
June 15, 2021
NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.
FedEx, Nuro Enter Multi-Year Agreement to Test Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
June 15, 2021
FedEx and Nuro said their multiyear partnership will test Nuro's autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations, as Nuro expands into parcel logistics and FedEx offers new services.
Waymo and J.B. Hunt Collaborate for Autonomous Freight Testing in Texas
June 14, 2021
The Waymo Driver will power a Class 8 autonomous truck to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth, Texas, as J.B. Hunt Transport Services evaluates the technology's potential.
TriEye and Trimble to Explore Short-Wave Infrared Sensors for Autonomous Systems, Remote Sensing
June 14, 2021
Partners are exploring the integration of TriEye's CMOS SWIR sensors with Trimble's autonomous systems to see if the technology can help them see more clearly in challenging conditions.
Intech NDE to Distribute Sarcos Robotics’ Guardian S Inspection Robot in Canada
June 13, 2021
Sarcos has named Intech NDE as official distribution partner for providing its Guardian S compact, remote visual inspection and surveillance robot to customers across Canada.
ARM Institute Announces First Three Recipients of Academic Endorsement Program
June 11, 2021
The ARM Institute has recognized a high school in Columbus, Ohio, and two programs at Wichita State University for their excellence in preparing students for careers in robotics and manufacturing.
Drone Express and FarEye Partner to Launch Autonomous Drone Deliveries for U.S. Retailers
June 11, 2021
Drone Express, which provides commercial drones as a service, and FarEye, which offers logistics optimization software, say they will offer end-to-end visibility and route optimization.
Perrone Robotics Completes Demonstrations of Autonomous Vehicles on Public Roads
June 11, 2021
Perrone Robotics' TONY autonomy kit enables existing or new passenger and cargo shuttles to navigate complex environments, and the company plans to make them available by late summer.
Wyzo Launches ‘Sidebot’ High-Speed Collaborative Picking Robot
June 10, 2021
Wyzo's new "sidebot" is a high-speed delta robot plus sensors and software that enable it to conduct pick-and-place operations at speed and also work safely around people.
ISEE Launches Autonomous Driving System for Yard Trucks in Logistics Hubs
June 10, 2021
ISEE, which has developed AI that it said can anticipate behavior in dynamic environments, is working with Maersk and Lazer Spot on projects involving autonomous yard trucks.
ABB PixelPaint Car Painting System Wins IERA 2021 Robotics Award
June 10, 2021
PixelPaint's two robots can apply paint to vehicles faster and with less waste than other methods, improving efficiency and helping the environment, said winner ABB Robotics.
Canon Solutions America Adds SoftBank Robotics’ Whiz to Workplace Health Portfolio
June 9, 2021
Canon Solutions America is offering the Whiz vacuuming robot, produced by SoftBank Robotics and using Brain Corp.'s Brain OS, among its integrated products and services to commercial sites.