Kassow Robots has introduced compact collaborative robot arms (cobots) designed for mobile robots, featuring direct DC connection, remote power control, and automatic mode operation.

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LOXO AG has opened its first international subsidiary in Munich, Germany, to provide autonomy to delivery vehicles through its software-as-a-service system.

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CAPTRON has partnered with Universal Robots to offer high-precision sensors through the UR+ marketplace, designed for applications like dispensing and welding.

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Diligent Robotics' Moxi robot has completed 110,000 autonomous elevator rides in hospitals across the U.S., marking a milestone in AI-driven automation for healthcare environments.

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In August 2023, Locus Robotics, a US-based autonomous mobile robot developer founded in 2014, surpassed 2 billion picks for its warehouse fulfillment customers, demonstrating significant productivity improvements and innovation in the field.

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Silicon Sensing Systems will provide PinPoint gyros for the German Aerospace Centre's Martian Moons eXploration mission. The gyros will help detect unintended movement of the rover exploring Phobos, one of Mars' moons, and collect surface samples.

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The AI Institute introduced Theia, a vision foundation model for robot training, to enable machines to interpret and interact with their environment.

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ZAP Surgical Systems raised $78 million in funding to commercialize its ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform. This non-invasive robotic technology offers an alternative to open brain surgery for treating brain tumors and other intracranial disorders.

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Fieldwork Robotics, a company creating an autonomous raspberry-harvesting robot, has partnered with Augean Robotics, the manufacturer of the Burro autonomous mobile robot. The collaboration aims to enhance grower productivity through efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable harvesting solutions, addressing labor challenges in the raspberry industry.

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Vecna Robotics has raised $14.5 million in funding and appointed Karl Iagnemma as CEO, bringing his experience in robotics research and entrepreneurship to the company.

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