Aurora Partners With FedEx, PACCAR to Autonomously Deliver Goods at Scale
September 22, 2021
Truck maker PACCAR has expanded its partnership with autonomous technology developer Aurora to test the self-driving hauling of FedEx loads between Dallas and Houston.
Oshkosh Corp. Invests in Carnegie Foundry to Build Autonomy and Robotics Capabilities
September 22, 2021
Oshkosh Corp. has invested in and is partnering with Carnegie Foundry to accelerate the development of autonomous systems and robotics for industrial uses.
HAI Robotics Raises $200M to Upgrade, Grow Warehouse Robot Fleet
September 22, 2021
HAI Robotics, which claims to be a global leader in autonomous case-picking robots, said it will use its Series C and D funding to continue expanding and innovating.
Embark, Ryder to Establish Nationwide Network of Freight Transfer Points for Autonomous Truck Fleet
September 21, 2021
Embark's autonomous trucking network will gain access to Ryder's freight transfer points, fleet management options, and maintenance facilities across the U.S.
Avidbots Expands Mobile Robot Offerings to Include Disinfection
September 21, 2021
Avidbots, which is adding a Disinfection Add-On to its Neo floor-cleaning system, has tested multifunction robots at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
SoftBank Robotics and Keenon Robotics Become Global Partners for Service Industry
September 21, 2021
SoftBank Robotics and Keenan Robotics said their partnership will enable them to serve growing global demand for efficiency in food service, starting in Singapore.
Mujin Opens Georgia Office to Offer Robot Controller to U.S. Logistics Market
September 21, 2021
Rather than programming complex tasks or trusting machine learning, Mujin takes a "machine intelligence" approach to picking as it expands into North America.
Thomas H. Lee Partners to Acquire Semiconductor Solutions Group From Brooks Automation for $3B
September 20, 2021
Thomas H. Lee Partners is acquiring Brooks Automation's namesake group, which will continue to provide automation for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Locus Acquires Waypoint as Mobile Robot Providers Serve Both Warehouses and Factories
September 20, 2021
Robotics 24/7 spoke with executives at both Locus and Waypoint as the companies combine to offer a range of mobile robots for the growing global warehouse market.
3 Ways in Which Robots Are Helping the Supply Chain Industry
September 20, 2021
Collaborative robot arms, automated storage and retrieval systems, and mobile robots can not only improve efficiency, but they can also affect worker safety and morale.
GrAI Matter Labs and ADLINK Partner to Integrate SMARC Module With GrAI VIP
September 20, 2021
GrAI Matter Labs is combining its vision AI processors with ADLINK's development kits to enable smarter and more efficient camera modules on devices at the edge.
What to Look for When Performing Industrial Robot Maintenance
September 19, 2021
The art of robot maintenance requires knowledge of the different types of industrial automation, as well as the functions, components, and best practices of each.
Fabtech 2021 Exhibitors Offer Systems for Small and Midsize Manufacturers
September 18, 2021
As manufacturers struggle with skilled staffing shortages, exhibitors at Fabtech 2021 displayed robots for gripping delicate objects, painting, and other production processes.
9 Welding Robots to Watch From Fabtech 2021
September 17, 2021
At Fabtech 2021, cobot vendors displayed the latest features and accessories for automated welding, as shops struggle with worker shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.
Flow Robotics Brings flowbot ONE Pipetting Robot to North America
September 17, 2021
Flow Robotics designed flowbot ONE to simply and safely handle liquids, relieving laboratory personnel of tedious or dangerous pipetting. The company
Stord Raises Series D Funding, Acquires Fulfillment Works to Widen Cloud-Based Logistics
September 17, 2021
With Fulfillment Works' facilities and direct-to-consumer experience, Stord said it is building out its supply chain network for high-volume, high-complexity customers in advance of peak season
Warehouses Not Yet Taking Full Advantage of AI, Finds Lucas Systems Study
September 16, 2021
Lucas Systems recently commissioned a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. It found that warehouse executives are interested in AI and automation but worry about costs.
GEODIS Partners With AHS to Implement Exotec Skypod Automation for E-Commerce Fulfillment
September 16, 2021
GEODIS, a logistics provider for e-commerce fulfillment, is working with Advanced Handling Systems to deploy Exotec's Skypod system at its new Nashville facility.
Argo AI, Ford, and Walmart to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Deliveries in Three Cities
September 16, 2021
Self-driving vehicle developer Argo AI, automaker Ford, and retailer Walmart said they will address growing demand and learn about last-mile, autonomous deliveries.
Soft Robotics Launches SoftAI to Help Food Industry Adopt Robots
September 16, 2021
SoftAI can augment industrial robots with "hand-eye" coordination, says Soft Robotics. It could drive automation adoption for a more resilient food supply chain, it said.
