The deal will make certain Creo surgical technologies compatible with the surgical robotic giant’s systems.
Scythe Robotics autonomous mower cuts down commercial milestone
Scythe Robotics said it surpassed 5,000 reservations for its M.52 autonomous mower for commercial landscaping.
Ocado Group acquires robotics startup Myrmex for $11M
Myrmex acquisition could enable faster rollout of AFL across Ocado Group’s global CFC footprint, as well as open up new opportunities for the development of bespoke automation solutions for the Ocado Smart Platform.
Walmart to put Symbotic system in 42 distribution centers
Symbotic’s partnership with Walmart was announced in July 2021, when Walmart planned to Symbotic’s system in 25 distribution centers.
Soft Robotics to bring its mGripAI to new industries
Soft Robotics plans to make its mGripAI solution available for order fulfillment, sortation, decanting and kitting.
John Deere acquires camera-based perception tech from Light
John Deere will integrate Light’s perception platform into its autonomous tractors to augment its vision-only approach to autonomy.
FDA clearance expands indications for Xact Robotics’ ablation system
The Xact Ace system combines image-based procedure planning and real-time monitoring with hands-free precise robotic insertion and non-linear steering.
GreyOrange is ready to grow with $110M funding round
The funding will drive global growth; further expand global customer installations and accelerate deployment of software solutions.
Mercedes rolls out Level 3 autonomous driving tech in Germany
Mercedes-Benz’ Drive Pilot is able guide the vehicle within its lane, while also taking into account events occuring on the route.
ABB depalletizer replaces heavy lifting and improves efficiency
The ABB Depalletizer Solution uses vision guidance to easily identify boxes to pick from a pallet, regardless of size and orientation.
Researchers developing underwater map-making robot
The robot, a customized BlueROV2 robot, operates at a depth of 1 meter and uses sonar signals to detect objects around it.
Eureka Robotics brings in $4.5M in pre-Series A funding
Eureka’s high accuracy and high agility automation technology builds on research from Nanyang Technical University in Singapore and MIT.
AB Dynamics’ robots at use crash testing NASCAR cars
AB Dynamics and NASCAR have partnered to safely crash-test of NASCAR’s Next Gen race car using AB Dynamics’ robots.
ABB’s Mark Joppru joins MiR as VP of sales for the Americas
Mark Joppru, the former vice president of ABB USA’s Consumer Segments and Service Robotics division, has joined the MiR team.
Teraki, DriveU.auto partner for teleoperated delivery robots
DriveU.auto’s platform is already being put to work in Teraki’s operational European fleet of delivery robots.
Syslogic releases AI Rugged Computer for agricultural applications
Syslogic, as a Preferred Partner in the NVIDIA Partner Network, offers AI-powered embedded systems for harsh environments.
Clearbot Neo autonomously clears plastic from harbors
Clearbot Neo is about 3 meters long, has a dual-camera system and is powered by a solar-powered electric motor.
Kiva Systems creators inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Kiva Systems’ creators Raffaello D’Andrea, Mick Mountz and Peter Wurman are being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Savioke is now Relay Robotics
The new organization acquires Savioke R&D and the Relay product line. It will continue to focus primarily on hospitality and healthcare.
Ruqi Mobility brings in $153M to scale robotaxi fleet
Ruqi Mobility’s funding round included participation from autonomous vehicle industry leaders Pony.ai and WeRide.
VisionNav Robotics closes $80M for AGVs
VisionNav’s AGVs include forklifts, indoor and outdoor autonomous tractors and BrightEye, its smart AGV system.
Festo, MassRobotics to celebrate healthcare robotics innovation
At the Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum, the Festo-MassRobotics Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst will celebrate the milestones achieved four startups.