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LOXO expands into Germany with self-driving logistics subsidiary

Robotics Business Review

Germany’s strong logistics market, advanced automotive infrastructure, and progressive legislation surrounding autonomous vehicles make it the ideal location for us to further our middle-mile and mobile distribution projects.” In addition, the company operates its own fleet of logistics vehicles, the electric LOXO Alpha and LOXO R1.

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Gatik gets independent safety validation from TUV SUD for autonomous logistics

Robotics Business Review

Founded in 2017, Gatik has developed autonomous vehicles ( AVs ) for middle-mile and short-haul logistics. The automotive and trucking industries self-certify,” said Dr. Adam Campbell, Gatiks head of safety. The Mountain View, Calif.-based Isuzu Motors, Cummins, Ryder, and Goodyear are among Gatik’s partners.

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Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to advance humanoid robots with AI

Robotics Business Review

Apollo is designed to balance complexity and functionality for initial application in manufacturing and logistics, said the company. In March, Mercedes-Benz said it is testing Apollo in automotive manufacturing. In June, Apptronik said GXO Logistics Inc. GXO Logistics is testing the Apollo humanoid. The robot is 5 ft.,

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Continental develops mobile robot software for logistics, ag with AWS

Robotics Business Review

Continental mobile robots are deployed in logistics operations at manufacturing facilities. Credit: Continental Continental Mobile Robots, a Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based division of Continental’s Automotive Group Sector, has developed mobile robots for use in automotive plants.

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UK Automotive collaborates globally to compete globally

SMMT

Britains automotive sector has many other global trading partners, including Turkey, where this week SMMT supported a Department for Business and Trade mission, including a series of strategic business meetings involving 12 different UK export companies. Email address. Company. * Consent I agree to the SMMT Privacy Policy. Email address.

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RBR50 Spotlight: evoBot offers unique design for autonomous mobile robots

Robotics Business Review

Organization: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1981 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services evoBOT is the kind of robot that stands out the moment you look at it.

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Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots

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SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Companies across North America are using SlipBots in 24/7 production operations, including John Deere, GE Appliances, Nissan, and other manufacturers and logistics operators, said Slip. SlipBot automates trailer loading and loading for Valeo in Indiana.

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