GXO Logistics Inc. has partnered with Reflex Robotics to pilot its general-purpose robot for deployment into live operations. The company is currently in the early stages of trials and pilots with the Reflex robots, exploring tasks such as disposal of empty cartons. GXO's chief automation officer, Adrian Stoch, stated that the company is pleased to partner with Reflex to develop applications for its robot across various tasks in their warehouses.
LogisticsGXO | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-20 01:40:22 PM |
Kodiak Robotics, a US-based company founded in 2018, has unveiled its first autonomous test vehicle, a Ford F-150 pickup truck, designed to handle complex military environments and diverse operational conditions. The vehicle is equipped with Kodiak's autonomous system, Kodiak Driver, and can be teleoperated if needed. The company has primarily focused on developing autonomous trucks since its founding.
AutonomousKodiak | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 12:10:42 AM |
Planzer, a Swiss logistics company, is partnering with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to launch their first joint project, the 'Planzer – Dynamic Micro Hub with LOXO' project, in Bern, Switzerland. The project aims to take urban logistics to a new level in Switzerland, leveraging the country's new Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 1, expected to take effect in early 2025.
LogisticsPlanzer | Rating: 50 | 2024-09-19 09:10:34 PM |
Pudu Technology unveiled its latest service robot, the PUDU D7, a semi-humanoid robot that features advanced mobility, versatile operational capabilities, and embodied intelligence. The company expects to fully commercialize the robot in 2025. Pudu Robotics' founder and CEO, Felix Zhang, stated that the robot marks a significant milestone in their pursuit of a diverse range of robotic solutions.
RoboticsPudu | Rating: 50 | 2024-09-19 06:50:27 PM |
e-con Systems will demonstrate its recently launched camera systems at the VISION 2024 event in Stuttgart, Germany. The company has been designing and manufacturing OEM cameras since 2003 and has a portfolio of various camera types, including time-of-flight, MIPI, GMSL, USB, stereo, GigE, and low-light cameras. Its cameras are currently embedded in over 350 customer products.
Technologye-con | Rating: 42 | 2024-09-19 04:30:33 PM |
Inbolt, a Paris-based company, has secured €15 million ($16.4 million U.S.) in Series A funding led by Exor Ventures with participation from MIG Capital. The company will use the round to expand its operations and accelerate the development of its AI-powered 3D vision guidance technology for robots. CEO Rudy Cohen stated that the funding will help accelerate development and expand presence in Europe, the United States, and Japan.
AIInbolt | Rating: 62 | 2024-09-19 07:00:37 AM |
Rethink Robotics recently launched its product portfolio, and co-founders Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discussed it on The Robot Report Podcast. Yarbo, a company co-founded by Kenneth Kohlmann, developed a modular yard maintenance robot that can mow the lawn, blow leaves, and clear driveways of snow. The company started as Snowbot, developing an autonomous snow blowing robot, and rebranded to Yarbo a few years ago.
RoboticsYarbo | Rating: 57 | 2024-09-17 08:00:24 PM |
The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market grew by 27% in 2023 to reach $4.5 billion globally, according to Interact Analysis. The webinar will focus on accelerating ROS 2 AMR development, uncovering common pitfalls in AMR projects, and resolving them. Experts will guide attendees through the development process, from system planning and platform evaluation to ROS 2 module fine-tuning and testing for production readiness.
AINVIDIA | Rating: 56 | 2024-09-17 07:30:26 PM |
Siemens AG and Teradyne Robotics are jointly developing a robotics showcase at the MxD innovation center in Chicago. The collaboration aims to provide customers with a view into the future of automation, driven by artificial intelligence. Rainer Brehm, CEO of factory automation at Siemens Digital Industries, stated that this will enable a frictionless journey between robotics and automation for customers.
AISiemens | Rating: 56 | 2024-09-17 06:10:21 PM |
Naviq unveiled the MTS160, a magnetic guide sensor for mobile robots, featuring 1-degree precision in angle measurement and 1 mm position accuracy. The sensor provides dual functionality for both orientation and positioning, improving navigation capabilities of automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
RoboticsNaviq | Rating: 60 | 2024-09-17 02:20:39 PM |