Pickommerce, an Israel-based company, has secured $3.4 million in funding to advance the development, production, and marketing of its PickoBot piece-picking robot. The company aims to address the global shortage of tens of millions of workers in logistics roles, increasing efficiency by picking and placing inventory.
RoboticsPickommerce | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-17 11:20:44 AM |
Mach9 Robotics Inc. accelerates geospatial data processing by turning 3D lidar scan data into 2D and 3D engineering models faster and cheaper than conventional methods. The company's software simplifies and interprets complex 3D data sets into engineering drawings at incredible speed. Co-founder and CEO Alexander Baikovitz aims to build the fastest geospatial production software, creating a new category in automated geospatial production and detailed maps.
TechnologyMach9 | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-16 09:10:57 PM |
Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc. has released Astorino, an educational robotics platform for industrial and technical education providers. The platform aims to offer the capabilities of a modern industrial robot at a fraction of the cost of other systems for the educational market. There are currently 174,213 robotics engineering jobs in the workforce, expected to grow at a 6.41% rate in the next five years.
RoboticsKawasaki | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-16 08:30:28 PM |
Simbe Robotics, a US-based organization founded in 2014, is deploying its Tally inventory management robot to help retailers accurately manage their inventory. The robot uses computer vision, AI, and mobile robots to deliver real-time inventory data, reducing manual audits and costs. According to researchers, 60% of out-of-stock items are somewhere else in a store, and 50% of products ordered online are substituted or not found, resulting in a loss of $2 trillion per year.
RetailSimbe | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-16 10:21:04 AM |
Opentrons Labworks, Inc. launched its Flex Prep robot, paired with new no-code software, allowing users to set up pipetting tasks and execute workflows through a touchscreen. The company aims to expand its market reach by empowering scientists with no prior laboratory robotics experience to incorporate automated pipetting into their workflows. With Flex Prep, users can develop, visualize, and run pipetting tasks in as little as a minute.
RoboticsOpentrons | Rating: 54 | 2024-09-15 02:10:25 PM |
Automated mobile robotics is facing challenges in mass adoption due to a lengthy integration process, which requires customers to program the fleet and modify their facilities. This is a major barrier for mid-level companies and enterprise-level businesses.
RoboticsNVIDIA | Rating: 48 | 2024-09-14 07:50:38 PM |
Kubota North America Corp. acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in agricultural imaging and analysis, to provide innovative systems for the agriculture industry. The acquisition supports growers across seven countries and three continents. Kubota North America manufactures and sells a range of machinery, including tractors and construction equipment.
AcquisitionKubota | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-14 03:30:30 PM |
Cyngn announced its AI-powered autonomous navigation solution, DriveMod, can now operate in outdoor environments, allowing organizations to automate repetitive workflows and shift employees to higher-value tasks. The DriveMod Tugger can navigate large facilities, including those with multiple buildings, to transport materials efficiently. Cyngn's VP of Sean Stetson noted that one of the biggest pain points is the wasted time and resources involved in transporting materials between buildings.
RoboticsCyngn | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-14 02:40:39 PM |
MassRobotics, an organization promoting the robotics ecosystem, held a Women in Robotics event, where Boston Dynamics employees shared their experiences. Only 19% of robotics engineers are female, according to CareerExplorer. The event aimed to improve representation and tap a wider pool of talent. It was held at Boston Dynamics' headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, with nearly 200 attendees.
RoboticsBoston | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-13 03:40:41 PM |
Pudu Technology Inc. launched the PUDU MT1, a robotic sweeper designed to autonomously clean large-scale industrial environments. The AI-powered robot promises to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure a consistently high level of cleanliness. The company's founder and CEO, Felix Zhang, stated that the robot's AI capabilities deliver the intelligence and automation essential for keeping extensive areas meticulously clean.
AIPudu | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-13 12:30:44 PM |