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Nimble picks up $106M to scale general purpose fulfillment robot

Robotics Business Review

Source: Nimble While warehouse automation today is limited to a few functions, improvements in artificial intelligence promise to change that. Nimble’s fulfillment centers are controlled by its Cloud Logistics Platform, which orchestrates fleets of its general-purpose robots.

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Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to advance humanoid robots with AI

Robotics Business Review

Source: Apptronik A year full of humanoid robot news is ending with more developments. Apollo is designed to balance complexity and functionality for initial application in manufacturing and logistics, said the company. In June, Apptronik said GXO Logistics Inc. GXO Logistics is testing the Apollo humanoid.

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PUDU T300 marks Pudu’s move from service to industrial robots

Robotics Business Review

Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Co. Source; Pudu Robotics Zhang: The biggest difference in developing robots for manufacturing in comparison to service robots lies within the distinct market needs and opportunities of the industrial sector. The PUDU T300 mobile robot dis designed for use in tight aisles with heavy payloads.

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Eyeonic Vision System Mini unveiled by SiLC Technologies at CES 2024

Robotics Business Review

Source: SiLC Technologies SiLC Technologies Inc. Founded in 2018, SiLC Technologies said its 4D+ Eyeonic lidar chip integrates all the photonics functions needed to enable a coherent vision sensor. “We are excited to partner with SiLC to unlock lidar for the robotics and logistics markets.” Dexterity Inc.

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Elmo Motion Control to show innovations at 2024 Robotics Summit

Robotics Business Review

Source: Elmo Motion Control From industrial automation and healthcare applications to increasingly diverse use cases, robots need precise and reliable motion control. ” Platinum line includes Bassoon with functional safety Platinum Bassoon Servo Drive. Elmo demonstrates its technologies in a gantry robot. kW of continuous power.

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

Robotics Business Review

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. In modern conflict, it’s axiomatic that logistics wins wars. Xwing aircraft involved in USAF autonomy tests. Air Force and Xwing Inc. has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.

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Smartify Robots – Critical Functions of Sensors in Robot Navigation

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Over the past several years, robots have gained significant momentum in a variety of industries, such as logistics and delivery, manufacturing, cleaning and disinfection, and daily services. While people are enjoying the enormous benefits of robots and autonomy, it is crucial to understand how these autonomous functions (e.g.,