AutoX’s fifth generation autonomous driving system features 50 sensors and a vehicle control unit with 2200 TOPS computing power.
Interventional Systems receives FDA clearance for mini surgical robot
Micromate uses a universal instrument guidance platform that allows physicians to continue using their preferred surgical instruments while performing targeting under live imaging.
Fetch Robotics acquired by Zebra Technologies for $290M
The acquisition will help Fetch and Zebra integrate technology to connect human workers, tools like hand-held scanners and self-navigating robots.
inVia Robotics announces channel partner program for AMRs
Channel partner program to supplement inVia’s direct selling initiatives through new channels and international markets.
PROCEPT BioRobotics raises $85M for surgical robots
AquaBeam is an image-guided robotic system for use in minimally-invasive urologic surgery.
Zipline raises $250M to scale drone delivery services
Zipline said the new funding raises the company’s valuation to $2.75 billion.
NuVasive receives CE mark for Pulse surgical robotics system
NuVasive said clinical evaluations for Pulse are now underway across multiple countries throughout Europe.
Seegrid adds RaaS subscription model
Seegrid offers more purchase options to support growing demand for its material handling AMRs.
CMR Surgical raises $600M for Versius robotic system
CMR Surgical has now raised nearly $1 billion since it was founded in 2014.
American Robotics uses acoustic sensors for autonomous drones
American Robotics announce a partnership that fulfills the FAA requirements for the safe operation of drones beyond the line of sight.
Embark taking autonomous trucks public via SPAC deal
Embark will get about $614 million in cash proceeds, which it said will fund the company through 2024.
WeRide raises $310M in Series C funding for autonomous vehicles
Chinese autonomous vehicle pioneer WeRide, which was founded in 2017, has raised more than $600 million in the last five months.
Medtronic Hugo surgical robot completes first clinical procedure
The procedure marks the beginning of the Hugo system patient registry, which will collect clinical data as Medtronic seeks regulatory submissions.
WTWH Media launches Robotics Week series of digital events
The Robotics Week series consists of three digital events focused on autonomous mobile robots, cobots, and robotics engineering.
Waymo raises $2.5B for autonomous vehicle development
This is the second funding round for Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. In 2020, Waymo raised $3 billion.
FedEx to test Nuro’s autonomous delivery vehicles
The pilot, which will start in April 2021, marks Nuro’s expansion into parcel logistics and allows FedEx to explore various use cases for on-road autonomous vehicle logistics.
Scythe Robotics emerges from stealth, raises $13.8M for autonomous mower
Scythe Robotics launches a commercial, autonomous mower to help improve productivity of professional landscapers.
MiR launches MiR250 Hook for autonomous cart towing
The MiR250 Hook can autonomously connect to and tow carts that weigh up to 1100 lbs.
Dusty Robotics scoops up $16.5M Series A funding round
Dusty Robotics, the Maker of FieldPrinter a construction layout printing AMR, announces their Series A funding
Nvidia to acquire high-definition map maker DeepMap
Nvidia has agreed to acquire precision mapping technology provider DeepMaps for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds to Nvidia’s growing set of autonomous vehicle technologies.
KUKA releases new version of KUKA.sim
KUKA releases version 4.0 of the KUKA.sim virtual robot simulation software. The release includes advanced programming features along with new safety simulation capabilities.
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