GITAI Robot Arm Arrives on SpaceX Capsule at ISS for Demonstration
August 30, 2021
GITAI and Nanoracks plan to test the S1 robot arm for switch, cable, and in-orbit assembly operations in the Bishop airlock of the International Space Station.
Attabotics Files Patent Infringment Suit Against Urbx Over Robot Shuttles
August 30, 2021
As the market for automated storage and retrieval systems grows, so too is competition. Attabotics alleges that Urbx's dual-robot system infringes on multiple patents.
Nuro to Build Autonomous Vehicle Testing, Manufacturing Facilities in Nevada
August 30, 2021
Nuro, which has developed autonomous vehicles for robotic deliveries, is building a factory with BYD North America and taking over part of the Las Vegas Speedway.
Formic Offers Robotics as a Service and Financing to Manufacturers
August 30, 2021
With an hourly rate for robotics as a service, Formic says its financing and deployment offering can reduce customer risk and let manufacturers to more easily adopt robots.
Schnuck Markets to Deploy Simbe Tally Inventory Robots Chainwide
August 29, 2021
Regional grocery chain Schnucks plans to expand its deployment of Simbe Robotics' mobile robots, which use AI and the cloud, to all 111 of its retail locations.
OSHA and Robotics: What You Need to Know About Safety
August 28, 2021
While OSHA may not have much in the way of robotics safety standards, other guidance does exist, and integrators and operators should conduct a thorough risk assessment before deployment.
Alibaba Group Buys Stake in Autonomous Robotaxi Firm DeepRoute
August 27, 2021
DeepRoute, which says it is developing "full-stack" autonomous driving, is the latest startup to receive funding from e-commerce company Alibaba, "China's Amazon."
Basil Street Cafe Rolls Out Proprietary Pizza Kiosks Nationwide
August 27, 2021
Basil Street Café, which is raising funding through a crowdfunding campaign on SeedInvest, has developed automated pizza kitchens that it claims can replicate brick-oven pizza.
Shield AI Raises Series D Funding for Autonomous Piloting of Military Aircraft
August 27, 2021
Shield AI, which takes a software-first approach to military drones, has raised funding bringing its valuation to $1 billion after recent purchases of Heron Systems and Martin UAV.
MCRI to Join Plus One Robotics’ Integrator Program to Automate E-Commerce Fulfillment, Warehouse Operations
August 27, 2021
Motion Controls Robotics Inc., or MCRI, is a certified systems integrator that will offer Plus One Robotics' vision and collaboration systems to its warehouse automation offerings.
Novarc Technologies to Unveil Spool Welding Robot+HyperFill at FABTECH 2021
August 26, 2021
Not only can the new SWR+HyperFill improve welding performance, but the collaborative robot system can also help both experienced and less-skilled workers, said Novarc.
Velodyne Lidar Signs Agreement With Renu Robotics for Sensors in Mowing Robots
August 26, 2021
Renu Robotics, whose Renubot is a fully autonomous, electric mower designed to maintain grounds around solar energy facilities, chose Velodyne Lidar's Puck for reliability.
Hillrom Uses Ava Telepresence Robots to Improve Customer Experience, Sales Reach
August 25, 2021
Ava Telepresence Robots have enabled Hillrom Connected Care representatives to more easily involve remote attendees and subject-matter experts, and helped overcome travel limitations.
Nespresso Pilots Drone Deliveries in Israel With Airwayz, SkylinX, and FlytechIL
August 25, 2021
In the Tel Aviv-Jaffa corridor in Israel, Nespresso coffee pods will be delivered by drone fleets managed by Airwayz, with airports run by Skylinx and piloting by FlytechIL.
Perrone Robotics Signs OEM Agreement With Local Motors for Autonomous Shuttles
August 25, 2021
Autonomous vehicle pioneers Perrone Robotics and Local Motors are collaborating to integrate Perrone's TONY autonomy kit into Local Motors Olli electric shuttle this year.
Automation, the Key to Solving Labor Shortages
August 25, 2021
An answer to the labor shortage resounds from multiple sources and industry experts, "automate, automate, automate."
Körber Builds First Automated Warehouse on Philippine Island for BigBlue Logistics
August 25, 2021
BigBlue Logistics faced challenges including scarce labor, limited space, and the need for environmental sustainability. Körber is helping to build an ASRS for cold storage.
ICON Technology Completes Series B Round for Robotics and 3D Printing in Construction
August 24, 2021
ICON Technology, which has developed proprietary 3D-printing robots, software, and advanced building materials, is addressing the need for housing on Earth and potentially Mars.
Network Rail, Cranfield University Use Clearpath Robot for Autonomous Rail Inspection and Repair
August 24, 2021
The In2Smart 2 project involves academia and corporate researchers working to automate rail inspection and repair. They've used a Warthog UGV as a robust platform for equipment.
Locus Robotics Marks Milestone of Half-Billion Units Picked
August 24, 2021
Locus Robotics, whose LocusBots work with people to improve picking productivity in warehouses and fulfillment centers, this new level in just 94 days since 400 million picks.
