Mobile Industrial Robots Reports 55% Increase in Q1 Sales
April 29, 2021
Mobile Industrial Robots said that its first-quarter sales increased significantly over the same period last year because of increasing automotive and electronics demand.
Fetch Robotics Says Its Entire Fleet Complies With R15.08 Safety Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots
April 29, 2021
Fetch claimed that all of its mobile robots conform to the first official safety standard governing industrial mobile robots and accessories.
Universal Robots Picks Integrators for ActiNav Machine Loading
April 28, 2021
Universal Robots has named four ActiNav Solutions Providers to help deploy its integrated system for bin picking in machine-tending applications.
Attabotics Works With AltaML and Amii to Add AI Capabilities to Supply Chains
April 28, 2021
Attabotics has partnered with two organizations in Alberta, Canada, to add AI, machine learning, and IoT to help customers be more proactive.
Hirebotics Cobot Welder, Powered by Beacon, to Demonstrate Ease of Use
April 28, 2021
Hirebotics says its Cobot Welder, which includes a UR10e robot arm and the cloud-based Beacon software, will enable welders to easily set up applications.
Interoperability Rising as a Challenge With the Growth of Mobile Robot Fleets, Says Report
April 27, 2021
As automation spreads beyond factories, particularly mobile robots, the need for interoperability is rising, according to a new report from Meili Robots.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces LoadMate Plus Robot Cell for Machine Tool Tending
April 27, 2021
LoadMate Plus is designed to improve productivity in high-mix, low-volume machine shops and to free up operators through automation, said Mitsubishi.
Toyota Unit Woven Planet to Acquire Lyft’s Level 5 Autonomous Driving Division for $550M
April 27, 2021
Woven Planet Group, a new mobility unit of Toyota, is buying Lyft's Level 5 division as investments and consolidation continue in the self-driving space.
Plus One Robotics Raises $33M to Expand Vision Software Market for Logistics Robots
April 27, 2021
Plus One Robotics, whose vision software plus human-in-the-loop supervision enables warehouse robots to perform a range of tasks, has raised funding to continue its international expansion.
Wing Drone Deliveries Get Good Marks From First Virginia Town Testing the Service
April 26, 2021
After being the first town in the U.S. to test Wing's drone delivery, Christiansburg, Va., residents reported favorable attitudes toward the service.
Brooks Automation to Acquire Cobot Maker Precise Automation for $70M
April 26, 2021
Brooks Automation will add Precise Automation's range of collaborative robots to its portfolio for electronics manufacturing and laboratory automation.
Russian Farming Machinery Manufacturer to Equip Combines With AI for Autonomy
April 25, 2021
Bryanskselmash, a leading Russian agricultural equipment provider, is including the Cognitive Agro Pilot autonomy kit standard in its PALESSE GS12 combine harvesters.
ETH Zurich Researchers Test Neuro-Robotic Prosthesis That Restores Sensory Feedback
April 24, 2021
Most commercially available prosthetic limbs do not provide sensory feedback, but neuro-robotic prostheses could improve function and quality of life, say ETH Zurich researchers.
Sarcos Robotics CEO Discusses SPAC Merger, Bringing Guardian XO Exoskeleton to Market
April 23, 2021
Sarcos Robotics, which obtained $496 million in capital through a special-purpose acquisition company, is on track to commercialize its Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton.
Velodyne Lidar Agrees to Provide Sensors for Gatik Autonomous Middle-Mile Network
April 23, 2021
Gatik said its autonomous delivery trucks are working around the clock for Fortune 100 companies, and they will continue to use Velodyne Lidar Alpha Prime and Ultra Puck sensors.
AMP Robotics Deploys Recycling Systems at Evergreen for Bottle Recycling
April 23, 2021
Evergreen, which recycles plastic bottles, is deploying six AI-driven robotics systems from AMP Robotics as both companies expand their sustainability efforts.
Allen Institute for AI Adds Object Manipulation to AI2-THOR Framework
April 22, 2021
Robotic manipulation poses several challenges. The ManipulaTHOR framework is built on a physics engine and enables realistic interactions with objects while navigating through scenes and performing tasks.
Additive Manufacturing Production System Can Now Use 316L Stainless Steel, Says Desktop Metal
April 22, 2021
Desktop Metal said it has qualified 316L stainless steel, which is useful in applications requiring hygiene and durability, for use in its Production System P-50.
Meituan Raises $10B to Develop Robotic and Drone Delivery
April 21, 2021
Meituan has raised $10 billion, which the Chinese e-commerce provider said it will invest in developing autonomous delivery vehicles and drone services.
SoftBank Robotics and Berkshire Grey Build Automated E-Commerce Fulfillment Center in Japan
April 21, 2021
Berkshire Grey is adding its AI-driven robots to help automate a 3PL facility in Japan run by SoftBank.
