Amazon counteracts Astro’s lack of computation capabilities with algorithms and software designed to allow the robot to move more gracefully.
Pudu Robotics brings in over $15M in C3 round
Pudu Robotics plans to use the latest round of funding to build a new production base expanding the company’s production capacity.
Watch a Badger Technologies robot wander out of a grocery store
Marty, an indoor autonomous mobile robot made by Badger Technologies, was spotted wandering a GIANT Food Stores parking lot.
Editor’s Picks: best robots of CES 2023
Robots were everywhere at CES 2023. Mike Oitzman highlights some of his favorite robots he saw in Las Vegas.
Ocado Group signs deal with Lotte Shopping to expand into Korea
The deal will enable Lotte to deploy Ocado automated storage and retrieval solution in Korea, to help automate fulfillment workflows for the company.
iRobot, SharkNinja patent dispute receives initial determination
Administrative Law Judge Maryann McNamara issues an initial determination in iRobot’s patent infringement lawsuit against SharkNinja.
Walmart to acquire ASRS maker Alert Innovation
Walmart began working with Alert Innovation in 2016 to build custom technology for its micro-fulfillment centers.
Delivery robot maker Starship Technologies cuts 11% of workforce
Starship is also closing a number of locations that “do not have the right mix of merchants and customer base to meet our near-term profitability goals.”
ABB robot 3D prints houseware in London storefront
For the month of April, an ABB robot will be 3D printing designer furniture, houseware and other objects in a window at Selfridges in London.
Celestica to manufacture Urbx Logistics’ ASRS
Urbx leverages Celestica’s experience to meet rising demand among retailers for faster, more efficient, cost-effective order fulfillment and delivery systems
Bossa Nova de-emphasizes robots in ‘retail AI’ rebrand
Bossa Nova said the pace of robotics adoption by retailers is too slow for robotics to be the only focus.
Simbe receives patent for tracking fruit & vegetable freshness
The patent clearly outlines the new functionality helps Simbe on its path to commercializing fresh food tracking and management.
PackExpo 2021 Recap
PackExpo 2021 was an opportunity to check out the latest in packaging automation. Check out this recap of the latest innovations that were presented at the show.
Hy-Vee deploys Tally robots to count in-store inventory
Hy-Vee is deploying Tally inventory scanning robots in stores in the mid-west.
GroceryShop 2021 Recap
GroceryShop is a great event if you want to reach buyers from national and regional grocers.
AMR provider Zippedi closes $6.9M seed series funding round
Investment will enable Zippedi to expand its market into the U.S. to meet the market demand in both the Home Improvement and grocery sectors.
ASRS wars: Attabotics sues Urbx for patent infringement
Both companies develop automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and are pursuing the lucrative grocery automation market.
Bossa Nova shuts down European robotics division
Bossa Nova Robotics, the Mountain View, Calif.-based developer of inventory control robots for retailers, recently shut down its European business unit. Headquartered in Sheffield, U.K., Bossa Nova Robotics Europe had its funding cut off from the parent company. Bossa Nova Robotics Europe is in the Administration phase, the U.K.’s equivalent to Chapter 11. In November…
Dexai designs Alfred 2.0 for safe food service to help restaurants during pandemic
Dexai Robotics has designed its Alfred 2.0 to offer a space-saving, sanitary alternative for dishing out meals.
Sex, Race, and Robots author Ayanna Howard discusses how to identify, fight bias
Ayanna Howard, the first female dean of Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, discusses her new book on Sex, Race, and Robotics.
STCR works with Badger Technologies to help independent grocers adopt robots
Badger Technologies’ in-store, multipurpose robots will complement the retail systems of STCR, which hopes to help independent grocers adopt automation.
Bobacino launches crowdfunding campaign for automated bubble tea machine
As robotics and automation expand to new markets, startup Bobacino brings a customizable and futuristic splash to a time-honored tradition of bubble tea.