Motional and Uber signed a 10-year framework agreement that would include autonomous vehicles providing ride-hailing and delivery services.
OnRobot brings in over $5.9M for product development
OnRobot closed a DKK 45.5 million, over $5.9 million, investment round, that the company plans to put towards product development.
ABB invests in Scalable Robotics no-code
ABB announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Scalable Robotics to enhance its portfolio of robotic welding systems.
5 startups to compete in RoboBusiness Pitchfire
Meet the contestants of the Pitchfire startup competition, an opening day staple of RoboBusiness for 10 years.
Walmart to acquire ASRS maker Alert Innovation
Walmart began working with Alert Innovation in 2016 to build custom technology for its micro-fulfillment centers.
Open letter pledges not to weaponize robots
Agility Robotics, ANYbotics, Boston Dynamics, Clearpath Robotics, Open Robotics and Unitree pledged not to support the weaponization of their products and are calling for others in the industry to do the same.
Tesla Optimus demo; Markus Schmidt from Swisslog on the future of warehouse automation
This week, we discuss the recent demo of the Tesla Optimus bipedal robot and talk to Swisslog President Markus Schmidt about high throughput material handling.
inVia Robotics to automate 2 ShipHero fulfillment centers
ShipHero, a shipping and logistics platform, announced that it would implement inVia Robotics’ robotic system at two more fulfillment centers.
Piab releases higher capacity piCOBOT L vacuum pump
The piCOBOT L is particularly attractive for e-commerce, logistics and warehouse applications, and assisting with lifting heavier items.
Teradyne merges AMR companies AutoGuide, MiR
By combining with AutoGuide, MiR’s product portfolio will expand to include high payload AMR tuggers and forklifts.
ARM Institute opens Florida office
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute announced that it opened an office in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Inside Waymo’s safety benchmarks for robotaxis
Waymo released its Response Time and Collision Avoidance Benchmarking papers to provide clarity on the benchmarks it has for its vehicles.
Top 10 robotics stories of September 2022
Big acquisitions, bipedal robots and an FTC investigation captured your attention in September.
Dexterity partners with Sumitomo to deploy 1,500 robots in Japan
Sumitomo invested in Dexterity’s 2020 funding round through its U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm Presidio Ventures.
Sarcos CEO Kiva Allgood to keynote Field Robotics Engineering Forum
Sarcos CEO Kiva Allgood is presenting an engaging keynote on day two of the 2022 Field Robotics Engineering Forum.
CIONIC brings in $12.5M for bionic clothing
CIONIC, a bionic clothing company, brought in $12.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $23 million.
Wing delivery drone crashes into power lines in Australia
A Wing drone crashed into a powerline in Browns Plains, Queensland, Australia, leaving 2,000 homes without power.
MassRobotics kicks off annual RoboBoston event
More than 40 companies and universities will gather to showcase cutting-edge robotics and technology in a series of professional and STEM-related events
Watch a Cassie bipedal robot run 100 meters
Cassie, a bipedal robot developed at Oregon State University, recently ran 100 meters in 24.73 seconds at OSU’s Whyte Track and Field Center.
Majority of Commonplace Robotics acquired by igus
The two German companies have worked together for six years, developing a number of products together.
Lyft, Argo AI begin robotaxi rides in Austin
Lyft has started offering autonomous rides, with two safety drivers on board, in Austin, Texas.
Indy Autonomous Challenge announces next competition at Texas Motor Speedway
The IAC announced the first major competition for the enhanced autonomous racecars, and the continuation of head-to-head racing.