FLOW 2021 Recap: Leading the Conversation on Today’s Logistics Realities and the Future of Fulfillment
November 10, 2021
6 River Systems' third annual FLOW user conference provided an opportunity to learn how supply chains can benefit from automation amid today's challenges. The sessions are available online.
Jungheinrich Acquires Mobile Robot and Fleet Management Firm arculus
November 10, 2021
Industrial automation provider Jungheinrich acquired arculus, whose autonomous mobile robots and fleet management software comply with the European VDA 5050 interoperability standard.
Gaussian Robotics Raises Series C Funding for Delivery, Cleaning Robots
November 10, 2021
Shanghai-based Gaussian Robotics, which builds floor-cleaning and delivery service robots used in about 40 countries, has raised $188 million from investors including SoftBank.
Cionic Feasibility Study Finds Neural Sleeve Provides Significant Improvement to Gait
November 10, 2021
Cionic said its Neural Sleeve is the first algorithm-powered bionic clothing to help people with neurological disorders regain functional movement in everyday activities
Motional and Lyft Plan to Launch Las Vegas Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in 2023
November 9, 2021
Lyft and Motional say the IONIQ 5 electric robotaxis, developed with Hyundai and using Lyft's app, will enable people in Nevada to ride in autonomous vehicles for the first time.
Brain Corp Mobile Robot Fleet Covers 100B Square Feet Autonomously
November 9, 2021
While many companies look for scarce workers, Brain Corp reported that adoption of its AI-powered fleet of mobile robots has grown, particularly in the healthcare market.
Self-Driving Truck Provider Plus and SPAC Call Off Planned Merger
November 9, 2021
Autonomous truck developer Plus has called off its planned merger with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V and is considering business restructuring because of stakes in the U.S. and China.
Touchlab Develops Electronic Skin, Reaches ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals
November 8, 2021
Touchlab, an ANA Avatar XPRIZE finalist, has developed thin sensors that can provide "electronic skin" and work with existing grippers and could have a variety of commercial uses.
OMRON to Acquire 10% Stake in Cobot Maker Techman Robot
November 8, 2021
OMRON and Techman said their growing partnership will provide industrial automation and collaborative robots to help factories increase productivity without compromising safety.
Ambarella Acquires Radar Perception Software Firm Oculii for $307.5M
November 8, 2021
Ambarella, which makes systems on a chip for computer vision, said its acquisition of radar AI provider Oculii will provide greater perception for autonomous vehicles and robots.
ReWalk ReBoot Soft Exosuit Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
November 7, 2021
The FDA's classification of the ReBoot orthotic exosuit as a "breakthrough device" will help ReWalk Robotics move forward with regulatory approvals and commercialization.
ARM Institute Opens Fellowship Applications With the AIM Higher Consortium
November 6, 2021
The U.S. Department of Defense, ARM Institute, and AIM Higher Consortium are seeking applications for a one-year, $60,000 fellowship for an innovator in robotics for U.S. manufacturing.
HAI Robotics and Invar Partner to Expand Supply Chain Robotics Global Presence
November 5, 2021
HAI Robotics says its autonomous case-handling robots will connect with Invar's warehouse management systems and be more widely available in Europe thanks to their partnership.
MIT CSAIL Designs Dexterous Robot Hands to Easily Manipulate Multiple Objects
November 5, 2021
MIT CSAIL has built a model-free framework that can learn to reorient more than 2,000 geometrically different objects from above or below, with implications for logistics and manufacturing.
MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge With $3M Prize Launches in Abu Dhabi
November 5, 2021
In the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge, to be held by ASPIRE in the United Arab Emirates in June 2023, teams will deploy unmanned vehicles in a GNSS-denied environment.
Einride Rolls Into U.S. Shipping Market With Remote Truck Driver, New Products, and New York HQ
November 5, 2021
Einride has hired its first remote truck driver as part of its expansion in the U.S. The Swedish digital shipping provider is also releasing customized hardware and software.
Locus Robotics Adds Mezzanine Management Capabilities to Optimize Multilevel Fulfillment
November 4, 2021
Locus Robotics said its Pick-and-Pass feature clusters and directs order-fulfillment work across the warehouse, dynamically directing LocusBots and human workers for optimal productivity.
Geek+ and GEODIS Optimize Warehouse Logistics With Autonomous Mobile Robots in Hong Kong
November 4, 2021
Global logistics provider GEODIS is meeting the demands of rapid e-commerce order fulfillment with mobile robots and dense storage at its distribution center in Hong Kong.
Momenta Drives Off With $500M in Series C Funding for Autonomous Driving
November 4, 2021
Momenta, which says its "flywheel" path will lead to rapid development and mass production of self-driving cars, has raised more than $1.2 billion total from investors and automakers.
Ottobock Acquires Industrial, Medical Exoskeleton Maker suitX
November 3, 2021
Ottobock and suitX are combining their portfolio of wearable assistance devices for both healthcare and industrial use cases. Their exoskeletons can augment or restore human capabilities.
