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RobotPlusPlus launches HighMate C20 cargo hold cleaning robot

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Source: RobotPlusPlus RobotPlusPlus this week provided live demonstrations of its HighMate C20 Hold Cleaning Robot at the SMM 2024 conference in Hamburg, Germany. The Beijing-based company said its new robot cleaner enhances cargo hold cleaning, an essential part of bulk carrier operations. Register now.

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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

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Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. Air Force and Xwing Inc. kg) payload.

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Pyka raises $40M for autonomous electric aircraft

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Source: Pyka Pyka, a developer of electric aviation technology, raised $40 million in Series B funding. Pyka is commercializing autonomous electric aircraft for a variety of applications, including agricultural crop protection, commercial cargo transportation, and defense logistics. The Alameda, Calif. . and international customers.

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Stratom develops airworthy material handling system for USSOCOM

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Source: Stratom Stratom Inc. ” It said its latest robot will be able to lift, load, unload, and transport palletized 463L tactical cargo across various operating environments and terrains. “These unique capabilities enhance cargo operations while reducing fuel waste and minimizing cycle times for military personnel.”

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Planzer and LOXO roll out urban pilot for autonomous vehicles in Switzerland

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A Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van equipped with LOXO’s Digital Driver navigation software. Source: Planzer Planzer, a Swiss logistics company, is partnering with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to roll out their first joint project. At the center of the project is “Mathilde,” a Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van.

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U.S. Marine Corps testing autonomy system for helicopters

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Source: Near Earth Autonomy The Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR) has selected Near Earth Autonomy to demonstrate an advanced autonomy system for helicopters. Specifically, the 20-month initiative will highlight the rapid deployment of cargo up to 3,000 lb. The company will be demoing its technology for the U.S. over a 200 NM radius.

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Virtual Incision’s mini surgical robot arrives at ISS

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A screen grab from a NASA broadcast shows a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station on Jan. Source: NASA Virtual Incision’s MIRA surgical robot system has made it to the International Space Station (ISS). 30, 2024 with the spaceMIRA from Virtual Incision onboard.

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