ForwardX Robotics Raises $31M to Bring More Autonomous Mobile Robots to the U.S.
December 14, 2021
Beijing-based ForwardX Robotics, which has developed autonomous mobile robots for factories and warehouses, has raised Series C1 funding to increase R&D and expand in the U.S. market.
Flytrex Receives FAA Approval to Expand Drone Deliveries to 1 Mile, 10k Homes
December 14, 2021
Flytrex, which has conducted thousands of drone deliveries of food and other retail goods in North Carolina, plans to use its latest FAA approval to expand its service area.
Apex.AI Raises Series B Round for ROS Based Autonomous Vehicle Operating System
December 14, 2021
Apex.AI, whose Apex.OS is based on ROS 2, is safety-certified, and is designed to enable easier software development for autonomous vehicles, is looking at new industries and Asia.
Ryder to Acquire E-Commerce, Omnichannel Fulfillment Provider Whiplash for $480M
December 13, 2021
Ryder says its $480 million acquisition of omnichannel fulfillment and retail logistics provider Whiplash will help it expand its e-commerce capabilities nationwide.
Scape Technologies Partners With Machine Tool Provider Demek, Announces HEYCO Tool Orders
December 13, 2021
Scape Technologies A/S today announced a partnership with Estonia-based Demek CNC and an order from hand tool producer HEYCO-WERK as it continues to serve the automotive industry.
German Bionic Launches Fifth Generation Cray X AI Powered Exoskeleton
December 13, 2021
German Bionic says its latest industrial exoskeleton adds human augmentation capabilities with active walking assistance and IP54 waterproofing for outdoor environments.
Symbotic to Take AI Powered Supply Chain Robots Public With SoftBank Partnership
December 13, 2021
Symbotic, which supplies AI-driven warehouse automation to customers such as Walmart, expects SPAC transaction with SoftBank to help it address $5 billion backlog in orders.
NAI Expands Connectivity Capabilities for Warehouse Automation
December 12, 2021
NAI, which custom designs and manufactures cable assemblies and harnesses for warehouse equipment, said its offerings can now support growing demand for automation.
Yara Birkeland, Electric and Autonomous Container Ship, to Begin Testing in Norway
December 11, 2021
The Yara Birkeland is the first fully electric and autonomous container vessel, according to battery maker Lechlanche, which collaborated with Yara International and Kongsberg Maritime.
HAI Robotics Obtains SGS, ETL Certifications for HAIPICK and Workstation Products
December 10, 2021
Autonomous case-picking robot provider HAI Robotics said it has received safety certifications for its HAIPICK A42 robots and HAIPORT-Powered Workstation, respectively.
Embark Expands Autonomous Truck Operations in Texas, Opens New Hub
December 10, 2021
In addition to a new autonomous truck lane between Houston and San Antonio, Embark Trucks is collaborating with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to develop its systems.
MassRobotics Marks Another Year of Growth, Successful Partnerships
December 10, 2021
At an annual event, MassRobotics noted the many ways in which public-private partnerships have helped Massachusetts robotics innovators and entrepreneurs in the past year.
AES Launches Atlas Robot to Accelerate Solar Installations
December 9, 2021
Fortune 500 global energy provider AES worked with Calvary Robotics to develop the Atlas robot to help its teams install solar energy systems and help customers meet sustainability goals.
Robotic Research Raises $228M in Funding for Autonomous Transportation Development
December 9, 2021
Robotic Research plans to use its first outside capital to expand its RR.AI division, which is commercializing an autonomy kit for Class 8 and yard trucks, buses, and off-road vehicles.
HowToRobot.com Launches U.S. Marketplace to Connect Industrial Robot Buyers, Sellers
December 9, 2021
Denmark-based HowToRobot.com says its online marketplace can help robotics users, integrators, and suppliers connect to eliminate the headaches of sourcing components and systems.
Geek+ and Boreal Upgrade SP Digital’s Supply Chain With Mobile Robots
December 8, 2021
SP Digital, an e-commerce provider of computing and gaming products in Chile, faced spikes in e-commerce demand. Boreal Technologies implemented Geek+ robots to increase throughput.
Berkshire Grey Updates Robotic Product Sortation for Scalable Order Fulfillment
December 8, 2021
Berkshire Grey says its new Robotic Product Sortation system can autonomously pick, sort, and pack millions of items per month, doubling fulfillment throughput without adding labor.
Robot Operations Group Announces First RobOpsCon for October 2022
December 8, 2021
The Robot Operations Group said its first conference, which will be in Silicon Valley next October, will gather the community of people interested in advancing robot fleet management.
Flooring for Robots: New $15M Facility Increases Manufacturing Output
December 8, 2021
New $15 million manufacturing facility will allow Cornerstone to increase its manufacturing output for ResinDek® panels.
Robotics Leaders Ask Policymakers to Reconsider EU AI Act
December 8, 2021
Leaders of Europe's biggest robotics associations and technology innovators called on legislators to amend proposed regulations that would affect deployments of AI and robotics.
