ABB Robotics released its modular OptiFact software platform, which streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities.

driveblocks plans to use the funding to further develop its core technology, the Mapless Autonomy Platform. 

Fleet manager can train more efficient routes for their mobile robots, plan optimized schedules, and identify areas that need additional attention.

Foxglove now offers improved support for visualizing robot models described by the Unified Robot Description Format (URDF) in the 3D panel.

Dexterity, Inc. unveiled the 3.0 release of its Palletizing and Depalletizing software aimed at unlocking pallet operations in the warehouse. 

SCHUNK and READY Robotics have announced a partnership to develop an Automation Explorer simulation tool using NVIDIA’s Omniverse Platform.

The companies hope to leverage PickNik Robotics’ software expertise and SKA’s hardware engineering capabilities.

Bow Software’s C++ and Python BETA lets developers create robot-agnostic software. Low-latency communication, and seamless deployment in either the cloud or physical robots are supported.

MIT researchers developed a framework that helps robots learn faster in new environments without needing a user to have technical knowledge.

Transitive Robotics today announces the availability of their public beta to their modular cloud platform for robotics operations.

Sereact has announced PickGPT, a robotics transformer that combines large language models with the company’s computer vision technology. 

DLRob, and AI and robotics technology company, announced a new feature for its vision-based controller that was released earlier this year.

The logistics, robotics, and blockchain company is seeking an additional $2 million for its pre-Series A round as it prepares for its first commercial installation at an e-commerce fulfillment center.

Dexory secures $19 million in Series A funding for international expansion, focusing on analytics and autonomous robots for warehouse visibility.

NVIDIA Robotics Research has announced new work that combines text prompts, video input, and simulation to teach robots more efficiently. 

Universal Robots has announced PolyScope X, a software platform that will add flexibility to high-mix, low-volume machine tending automation.

Realtime Robotics has brought in $9.5 million in funding to meet increased demand for its RapidPlan technology.

Intrinsic tested its latest platform and Flowstate with Comau, an Italian-based robot manufacturer and global systems integrator.

The new ROS 2 release of Iron Irwini triggers an end to long-term support for ROS 2 release Foxy Fitzroy.

Boston Dynamic Spot can now be equipped with new sensors that expand the capabilities of Spot for inspection workflows.

NVIDIA’s latest innovations aim to ride the wave of generative AI advancements made in recent months. 

Iron Irwini is the largest ROS 2 release yet in terms of features. We take a look at some of the highlights of the ninth ROS 2 release.