ABB Launches FlexLoader M for Modular Machine Tending
October 27, 2021
FlexLoader M line offers machine loading and unloading options for foundries, die-casting operations, and machining centers. ABB says its modular approach makes scaling up easy.
Open-RMF Addresses Growing Robotics Interoperability Needs
October 27, 2021
From simulation to management of robot fleets in heterogeneous environments, Open Robotics' Open-RMF is an open-source approach to interoperability that is different than other efforts.
Fabric Raises $200M in Series C Funding for Omnichannel Fulfillment
October 26, 2021
Fabric, which has developed a proprietary technology stack for micro-fulfillment, called itself a "robocorn" and plans to expand operations across major U.S. metropolitan areas.
ATI Industrial Automation Develops Mini43LP Force Torque Sensor for Compact, High Precision Applications
October 26, 2021
ATI said its Mini43LP force/torque sensor is designed to be suitable for smaller applications including electronics assembly, robot-assisted surgery, and laboratory automation.
Flytrex Expands Drone Delivery Service for Food on Demand to Holly Springs, N.C.
October 26, 2021
Residents of select North Carolina neighborhoods can now get online retail and food orders delivered by drone through Flytrex and its partners, as service grows with FAA approval.
Starship Technology Begins Robotic Delivery Service at North Carolina A&T
October 25, 2021
Starship, which has more than 1,000 mobile robots making deliveries on campuses nationwide, will be providing food service at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Kirovets Tractors to Include Cognitive Agro Pilot Autonomy as Standard Option
October 25, 2021
In Russia's first production-line OEM contract for autonomous tractors, PTZ's Kirovets K-7M tractors will come equipped with the Cognitive Agro Pilot AI and autonomy kit.
Zyter to Implement Qualcomm IoT Systems for OneScreen Smart Warehouse
October 25, 2021
To implement a smart warehouse for OneScreen, Zyter is using Internet of Things-as-a-service offerings from Qualcomm to take data out of silos and help manage robots and other devices.
TUM Autonomous Motorsport Wins $1M Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered By Cisco
October 24, 2021
The Technical University of Munich beat eight other university teams in developing and racing its autonomous race car on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
MIT-PITT-RW Team Faces Obstacles at Indy Autonomous Challenge
October 24, 2021
The team from the University of Pittsburgh, MIT, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Waterloo was undaunted by challenges with fundraising, collaboration, and a crash on race...
ROS Powered Race Cars Ready for Indy Autonomous Challenge
October 23, 2021
ADLINK provides a peek under the hood at the university teams, corporate sponsors, and open-source technologies participating in the Indy Autonomous Challenge.
Webcast: Robots Provide Scalability for Seasonal Demand
October 22, 2021
Expert panelists in this "Hot Seat" will discuss how robotics and automation can help retailers and supply chains find a "new normal" in the face of accelerated demand.
Stereotaxis Uses Robots and Magnets to Improve Cardiac Ablation for Arrhythmia
October 22, 2021
Stereotaxis has developed Robotic Magnetic Navigation technology and improved its Genesis teleoperation system to safely and precisely conduct cardiac ablation procedures.
ANA Avatar XPRIZE Competition Announces 15 Finalist Teams
October 22, 2021
After conducting semifinals testing in Miami last month, the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Competition has selected teams from eight countries to advance in demonstrating telepresence technology.
Amazon Opens New Robotics Manufacturing Facility in Massachusetts
October 22, 2021
Amazon.com has added a manufacturing facility in Westborough, Mass., to its Amazon Robotics headquarters in North Reading, Mass., saying that it will create jobs as well as robots.
NVIDIA Launches Isaac ROS to Provide AI Perception to Robotics Developers
October 21, 2021
NVIDIA said its latest Isaac ROS GEMs can help developers accelerate product development, improve performance, and simplify the addition of functionality into ROS-based applications.
5 Questions With Melonee Wise About New Zebra and Fetch Robots
October 21, 2021
Melonee Wise, founder of Fetch Robotics, which was recently acquired by Zebra Technologies, explains how three new mobile robots and FetchCore software offer value for warehouse picking.
Miso Robotics Unveils Flippy Wings Robotic Fryer Tested at Buffalo Wild Wings
October 21, 2021
Miso Robotics has announced Flippy Wings, which is designed to automate the frying of chicken wings at high-volume restaurants and was tested at the Inspire Brands Innovation Center.
Festo and MassRobotics Choose Four Companies for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst
October 21, 2021
Festo and MassRobotics will help the companies chosen for the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program with introductions, subject-matter experts, and technical and marketing support.
Zebra Technologies Expands Fetch Robotics Portfolio With Fulfillment Optimization
October 21, 2021
Zebra Technologies has rebranded and updated Fetch mobile robots and the FetchCore software to streamline order, batch, case, pallet, and each picking workflows.
