ForwardX Robotics Releases Flex 60-T Mobile Robot for Cage Trolley Docking and Towing
July 25, 2023
ForwardX said its Flex 60-T autonomous mobile robot is the first one for docking and towing cage trolleys, which are used in warehouses, factories, and other environments.
GXO Logistics Appoints Adrian Stoch as Chief Automation Officer
July 25, 2023
GXO Logistics, which said it has deployed a record amount of operational technology, has created the role of chief automation officer to lead strategy for automation and AI.
Aurora Innovation Raises $820M to Put Autonomous Trucks on the Road
July 24, 2023
Aurora Innovation said it is on schedule with its product roadmap as it develops Aurora Horizon for autonomous freight transportation and Aurora Connect for ride hailing.
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Unitree Introduces Quadruped Robot of Embodied AI, the Unitree Go2
July 24, 2023
Unitree said its new Unitree Go2 quadruped robot is designed to be more perceptive, rugged, interactive, and affordable than its predecessor models, opening up new applications.
Eyewear Industry Streamlines Customer Experience Through Robotics and AI
July 23, 2023
The eyewear industry is adopting automation to meet market demand, from 3D printing for personalized production and robotic fulfillment to AI and AR for e-commerce.
Automation Explorer Tool From SCHUNK and READY Robotics to Use NVIDIA Omniverse to Aid Deployment
July 21, 2023
Automation Explorer uses SCHUNK's automation technology, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and READY Robotics' ForgeOS to simulate systems and ease deployment among applications.
NEURA Robotics Raises $55M to Drive International Expansion for Cognitive Robots
July 20, 2023
NEURA Robotics has raised more than $130 million to date as it develops "cognitive" collaborative, mobile, and humanoid robots plus a platform for partners and developers.
SKA Custom Robots and Machines Collaborates With PickNik on Field Robotics Development
July 20, 2023
SKA, which has engineered medical, mining, and inspection robots, is teaming up with PickNik, which develops software for robotic manipulation across domains.
Cyngn Partners With Motrec to Launch Fleet of AI Powered, Electric Autonomous Tuggers
July 19, 2023
Cyngn is integrating its DriveMod system for autonomous driving with Motrec's heavy-duty MT-160 tuggers for materials handling in complex commercial and industrial environments.
Saildrone Charts Course for Nautical Data Collection With NVIDIA
July 19, 2023
Saildrone provides three uncrewed surface vehicles, or USVs, to study the oceans, weather, and marine life, and it uses NVIDIA technologies to optimize data analysis.
ForwardX Robotics Picks Up $61M in Series C Funding for Mobile Robot Orchestration
July 18, 2023
ForwardX has raised a total of about $140 million to date as company offers its vision-based mobile robots to warehouses and manufacturers worldwide.
Pittsburgh’s Robotics Factory to Be Located at Tech Forge in Lawerenceville
July 17, 2023
The Robotics Factory, a startup incubator in Pittsburgh, has announced that it will be located among robotics organizations in all stages of growth working across various industries.
Verity Gets Investment From Qualcomm for Inventory Drone Race
July 17, 2023
Verity, which has developed autonomous drones and data analytics to improve inventory management for 'zero-error warehouses,' welcomed Qualcomm Ventures to its backers.
NVIDIA Explains How Simulation Accelerates Robot Development, Training
July 16, 2023
Simulation can not only accurately replicate environments, but it can also speed training of robots for tasks such as assembly, cutting, and manipulation, explained NVIDIA.
Gecko Robotics Announces $5M U.S. Navy Contract Expansion to Speed Maintenance Cycles
July 14, 2023
Gecko Robotics said its robots and AI-powered software will accelerate inspection, maintenance, and repairs of U.S. Navy surface vessels, improving defense readiness.
Sarcos Lays off Portion of Staff and Eliminates Manufacturing in Pittsburgh as Part of Cost Saving Efforts
July 14, 2023
Sarcos, which acquired RE2 Robotics just last year, has laid off about a quarter of its staff and said it is refocusing on aviation, marine, and solar markets.
Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics Jointly Launch Advanced Manufacturing Initiative
July 14, 2023
Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics have announced an advanced manufacturing consortium to jointly offer storage systems, reduce waste packaging, and serve new markets.
Simbe Robotics Raises $28M Series B to Continue Global Expansion for Inventory Robots
July 13, 2023
Simbe Robotics has received equity funding led by Eclipse Ventures to accelerate development of its mobile robots and software to deliver retail visibility and insights.
ForwardX Robotics Names Richmond Rolling Solutions Exclusive Distribution Partner for Mobile Robots
July 13, 2023
ForwardX is working with Richmond Rolling Solutions to distribute its robots and software in Australia and New Zealand, and it showed its product line at U.S. trade shows.
Thoro.ai Continues Work With Big Joe Forklifts and Nilfisk to Advance Autonomy Stack for Mobile Robots
July 12, 2023
Big Joe Forklift recently launched a new pallet mover in collaboration with Thoro.ai. Robotics 24/7 visited Thoro.ai's headquarters to learn about the partnership and the company's goals.
