Teledyne FLIR Defense Works With MFE to Integrate Chemical Hazard Sensor on Drones, Spot Robot
April 10, 2022
Teledyne FLIR Defense has worked with MFE Inspection Systems to integrate the MUVE 360 multi-gas sensor into ground and air platforms for remote hazard inspections.
Tennant Adds Lithium-Ion Batteries to Three Autonomous Floor Cleaning Robots
April 6, 2022
Tennant Co. has added lithium-ion batteries as an option to three of its autonomous floor-cleaning robots running on BrainOS. It said they will ease usage and maintenance.
Overwatch Imaging Raises $11M in Series A to Scale Its AI-Enabled Airborne Imaging Systems
April 5, 2022
Overwatch Imaging, which provides precision imaging systems and onboard AI software for drones, said it plans to use its Series A funding to expand worldwide.
4 Robotics Hardware and Software Trends to Follow in 2022
April 3, 2022
From robotics-as-a-service models encouraging adoption to the development of multi-purpose robots, Meili Robots looks at how robotics hardware and software will grow this year.
FedEx Works With Elroy Air to Begin Drone Cargo Deliveries
March 30, 2022
FedEx and Elroy Air plan to start offering middle-mile drone deliveries of packages to FedEx customers. The companies said they expect to begin test flights next year.
Flytrex Brings Drone Delivery to Granbury, Texas
March 29, 2022
Flytrex is expanding its customer base with the launch of drone deliveries for It's Just Wings and Maggiano's Italian Classics in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Chipotle Tests Chippy Tortilla Robot From Miso Robotics
March 17, 2022
Chipotle is testing Miso Robotics' Chippy, which uses AI and robotics to cook and season tortilla chips in keeping with the fast-casual restaurant chain's recipe and style.
Bear Robotics Announces $81M Series B for Hospitality Robots
March 17, 2022
Bear Robotics, which has developed mobile service robots for the restaurant industry in partnership with SoftBank, has raised $81 million to continue product development.
MissionGO’s New President Aims to Take Company to New Heights
March 16, 2022
Chris Corgnati has more than a decade of experience in aviation operations. The military veteran is bringing his skills to his new role as president of MissionGO.
Intuition Robotics Launches ElliQ Companion Robot for Subscription in the U.S.
March 15, 2022
Intuition Robotics, which has developed ElliQ to be a digital care companion for older adults, said its system is now available on a subscription basis in the U.S. with...
10 Robotics Startups Changing Different Industries Today
March 13, 2022
Robotics startups are making advances to serve the needs of many industries, from healthcare to construction. These 10 innovators provide practical technologies and hope for a brighter future.
10 Delivery Robot Companies to Watch in 2022
March 12, 2022
From Starship to Amazon, here are top providers of mobile robots for sidewalk and street-based deliveries. The market for such hardware, software, and services is growing, particularly in the U...
KABAM Robotics Merges With Cognicept Systems to Increase Presence in Facilities Management, Security
March 11, 2022
Thanks to a recent merger, Cognicept Systems and KBAM Robotics will soon be taking advantage of each other’s technology.
Pony.ai Gets Series D Financing Toward Mass Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles
March 7, 2022
Pony.ai, which consolidated its robotaxi and autonomous trucking units, announced it has closed on Series D financing. The California company said the money will help it reach mass deployment.
Grubhub Ends Mobile Delivery Relationship With Russian Internet Company Yandex
March 5, 2022
Grubhub is reportedly ending its partnership with mobile delivery robot provider Yandex amid Russian's invasion of Ukraine. College campuses will have to seek other options.
Sumitomo SHI FW Expands Partnership With Gecko Robotics Globally to Inspect Boilers
February 23, 2022
Sumitomo SHI FW and Gecko Robotics have been working together since the summer to help service boilers in a select number of countries. Now, they are expanding that partnership to...
Baidu Apollo Launches Trial Robotaxi Service in Downtown Shenzhen
February 22, 2022
Baidu Apollo has been expanding its ride-hailing trial service to cities throughout China. The company said Shenzhen is a perfect addition because of its policies and road network.
Guardforce AI Adds Security, Screening Robots as a Service in Asia-Pacific Trials
February 21, 2022
Guardforce AI, which has diversified from security services into screening and disinfection robots, has deployed more than 1,400 systems in Asia-Pacific and plans to expand in the U.S.
Kiwibot Completes Pre-Series A of $7.5M, Closes Its Expansion Deal with Sodexo
February 20, 2022
Founded in 2017, Kiwibot has raised approximately $14 million. It says its expanded contract with Sodexo will help it reach its goal of expanding to 50 locations in the next three years.
Top 5 Robotics Trends for 2022, According to the International Federation of Robotics
February 19, 2022
As the number of industrial robots in operation has increased from 2015, the International Federation of Robotics says it expects certain trends to continue, including greater ease of use.
