MassRobotics, Chewy launch CHAMP Challenge to drive innovation in robotics for warehouse automation
November 21, 2024
MassRobotics and Chewy announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, inviting developers to tackle pressing picking issues in warehouse automation.
Pickle Robot closes $50 million Series B, secures 30+ new order for Unload robots
November 20, 2024
Pickle Robot closed on a $50 million Series B funding round and secured over 30 orders for the company’s Unload Systems to utilize automation to unload trucks.
FANUC introduces M-950iA industrial robot with up to 500 kg payload capability
November 19, 2024
FANUC introduced its new M-950iA heavyweight industrial robot, capable of lifting up to 500 kg and capable of working in tight workspaces with wide-range motion and precision.
ANYbotics opens San Francisco office
November 18, 2024
Industrial quadruped inspection robot provider ANYbotics opened an office in San Francisco, leveraging the Silicon Valley robotics region to deliver faster local customer support.
Agility Robotics to deploy humanoids with Schaeffler Group
November 15, 2024
Schaeffler Group has made a minority investment in Agility Robotics. The companies announced at Web Summit that Schaeffler will deploy Digit humanoid mobile manipulation robots.
Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO
November 13, 2024
In addition to closing $14.5 million in additional funding, Vecna Robotics has welcomed Karl Iagnemma as CEO, who brings experience from developing autonomous vehicle technology.
Brain Corp AMRs scan over 250 billion square feet
November 12, 2024
After 19 million hours of autonomous operation across 37,000 AMRs enabled by BrainOS AI software, Brain Corp has covered 250 billion square feet of space globally.
LUCID Vision Labs launches Triton2 event-based camera
November 11, 2024
In collaboration with Sony and Prophesee, LUCID launched its Triton2 EVS event-based 2.5GigE camera, featuring the IMX636 and IMX637 event-based vision sensors.
Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.
November 8, 2024
Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.
Yale Lift Truck Technologies makes the case for automation
November 7, 2024
Join Kyle Smart of Yale Lift Truck Technologies to make the case for automation across warehouses in the latest edition of the Robotics Applications Podcast.
NVIDIA unveils humanoid AI and simulation tools at CoRL
November 6, 2024
NVIDIA shared Project GR00T’s six new humanoid learning workflows, Cosmos tokenizers, and NeMo Curator AI development tools at the Conference for Robot Learning in Munich, Germany.
Locus Robotics surpasses four billion units picked
November 5, 2024
Coinciding with the opening of its Locus Park headquarters in Wilmington, Mass., Locus Robotics person-to-goods AMRs have surpassed four billion picks across its global fleet.
PACK EXPO 2024: Doosan Robotics showcases high-payload collaborative robots
November 4, 2024
Doosan Robotics announced it will showcase its high payload collaborative robots at several partner booths during PACK EXPO 2024 in Chicago.
Mitsubishi Electric launches MELFA RV-12CRL robot arm
November 2, 2024
The new MELFA RV-12CRL vertical articulated robot arm for machine tending, case packing, and pick-and-place has the largest reach in Mitsubishi Electric’s low-cost series.
OSARO unveils AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots
November 1, 2024
OSARO released AutoModel AI-powered order fulfillment robots, an advancement in its SightWorks perception platform to adapt to new products in fulfillment centers in real time.
Formant, Holman announce strategic partnership for robot fleet, data management
October 31, 2024
Formant and Holman announced a strategic partnership that will see Holman utilize Formant’s cloud robotics management platform for its global automotive services.
ABB launches RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for robot arms
October 30, 2024
Automotive paint shops can reduce their CO2 and VOC emissions and improve efficiency, sustainability with ABB’s new 1000i-S paint atomizer on new robots or through an upgrade kit.
Bell-Everman announces molded belt tray for linear actuators
October 29, 2024
Designed for long-travel motion systems including gantry and linear robots, the latest generation of Bell-Everman’s ServoBelt linear actuators feature design improvements.
Gather AI, Bosma Enterprises partner to equip visually impaired warehouse employees
October 28, 2024
Gather AI, an inventory intelligence drone provider, announced new customer Bosma Enterprises, Indiana’s largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Photo slideshow: Locus Robotics opens new global headquarters
October 25, 2024
Local businesses, investors, and media were invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of Locus Robotics’ new global headquarters and robot manufacturing warehouse Oct. 23.
