Percepto’s AIM software and drone-in-a-box solution will autonomously perform routine inspections of panels.
How Zoox robotaxis make predictions while on the road
Amazon gave a look at how the Zoox vehicle is able to make predictions about its surroundings up to eight seconds into the future.
GrayMatter Robotics’ sanding solution brings in $20M
GrayMatter Robotics’ Scan&Sand system is a flexible robotic sander that can quickly adjust to objects with complex geometry.
Seoul Robotics makes regular cars autonomous with LV5 CTRL TWR
Seoul Robotics, a NVIDIA Metropolis member, is developing autonomous cars by outfitting the car’s environment with sensors.
Muddy Machines brings in $1.8M for asparagus harvesting robot Sprout
Sprout is a lightweight, battery-powered autonomous robot that can precisely harvest asparagus for up to 16 hours a day.
Levita Magnetics raises $26M for Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery platform
Levita Magnetics said it has raised $26 million to fund regulatory and commercial progress on its Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery (MARS) platform.
Titan Medical to start manufacturing Enos systems later this year
The goal is to commercially launch Enos in early 2025 after securing a De Novo market authorization from the FDA.
Xiaomi demos new CyberOne bipedal robot
Xiaomi’s bipedal robot CyberOne can recognize environmental sounds and identify a variety of human emotions.
Restocking robots deployed in 300 Japanese convenience stores
Telexistence’s restocking robots are being deployed in 300 convenience stores in Japan to restock beverages.
SwRI deploys autonomous shuttle for campus tours
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has deployed a 14-passenger shuttle to give tours and collect data at its campus on San Antonio.
Polymath Robotics exits stealth with goal of plug-and-play autonomy
The company’s mission is to speed the development of autonomous mobile robots deployed in the field.
StradVision brings in $88M for autonomous vehicle software
StradVision’s SVNet is a deep learning-based perception software that powers the perception technology behind ADAS and autonomous vehicles.
SLAMcore expands into China, Korea with Intralink
Intralink’s offices in Shanghai and Seoul will allow SLAMcore to pursue new business opportunities in the countries.
iRobot laying off 10% of staff
iRobot is laying off about 140 employees. The Roomba maker said the reductions are not connected to the Amazon acquisition.
Waku Robotics secures $1.64M seed round
Waku Robotics offers consulting services for new mobile robot buyers along with fleet management software and integration/implementation services.
Foxconn to build Monarch tractor in Ohio
Full-scale production of Monarch Tractor’s MK-V all-electric, autonomous tractor is scheduled to begin in Q1 2023.
RoboTire installs its first system at Discount Tire
At the Discount Tire in Arizona, the RoboTire System will remove, lift and install tire and wheel assemblies.
Geek+ raises another $100M for AMRs
Geek+ plans to use the fresh funding to further expand in the global market and invest in research and development.
Amazon buying iRobot for $1.7B
If this deal goes through, iRobot would be Amazon’s fourth most-expensive acquisition ever.
MIRA surgical robot to be tested in space in 2024
MIRA will work inside a microwave-oven-sized experiment locker, and will perform tasks like cutting simulated tissue.
FedEx purchasing $200M of Berkshire Grey robots
FedEx continues to embrace automation to streamline operations and drive long-term efficiencies.
Stratom launches autonomous ground vehicle refueling solution
The Stratom RAPID solution can be configured to refuel any type of fuel, including diesel, gas, hydrogen and electric charging.