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SICK acquires AMR navigation software provider Accerion

February 4, 2025 · With the acquisition of computer vision startup Accerion, SICK is adding infrastructure-free, AI-powered localization, navigation, and positioning software to its portfolio.

Apellix unveils US1 commercial and industrial power wash drone

December 28, 2024 · The US1 power wash drone from Apellix builds upon the success of the company’s B1 cleaning drone, with updated navigation and fluid resistance backed by customer support.

ANYbotics opens San Francisco office

November 18, 2024 · Industrial quadruped inspection robot provider ANYbotics opened an office in San Francisco, leveraging the Silicon Valley robotics region to deliver faster local customer support.

Naviq introduces MTS160 magnetic guide sensor

October 7, 2024 · Naviq’s MTS160 sensor features angle measurement capabilities, point-source disk and reversed polarity detection, and an AI algorithm to manage direction changes at junctions.

Brain Corp’s Sense Suite helps address retail inventory challenges

September 17, 2024 · Brain Corp’s Sense Suite enables robots to collect timely and accurate data, enabling AI analysis and supply chain decision making for use cases today and those still to come.

Rethink Robotics debuts new portfolio of robots at IMTS 2024

September 14, 2024 · Rethink Robotics launched seven Reacher cobot arms, two Ryder AMRs, and a combined Riser mobile manipulation robot as part of its new vision and mission at IMTS 2024.

Slamcore’s visual SLAM can improve safety and throughput

August 27, 2024 · Slamcore CEO Owen Nicholson explains how visual SLAM that uses off-the-shelf cameras and deep-learning AI can be used to create spatial-temporal digital twins.

Yale Lift Truck autonomous vehicles, operator assist enable precision in the warehouse

August 27, 2024 · Thanks to lidar, cameras and other sensors, Yale Lift Truck’s Reliant operator assist system and autonomous lift truck lineup keeps autonomous vehicles in motion and humans safe.

Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks

August 19, 2024 · Seegrid’s Tom Panzarella and David Griffin explain how cameras, AI, machine learning, and deep learning enable autonomous lift trucks to pick and place pallets with precision.

A&K Robotics launches mobility pods at Vancouver airport

August 4, 2024 · Through Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace, A&K Robotics will test its autonomous mobility pods at Vancouver International Airport with passengers starting in September.

EU RoboSAPIENS consortium to evaluate AI-enabled robots

July 24, 2024 · Funded by the EU, RoboSAPIENS aims to define safe and trustworthy architecture for adaptive robotics AI deep learning software using digital twins and simulation.

ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 300-L Mini AMR

July 18, 2024 · Complementing last week’s launch of the Flex 300-SCB Mini, ForwardX Robotics announced its deck-lifting Flex 300-L Mini, featuring the same 31.5 by 18.9 inch footprint.

ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 300-SCB Mini AMR

July 12, 2024 · ForwardX launched its Flex 300-SCB Mini person-to-goods shelf-design autonomous mobile robot designed for picking in narrow aisles.

Pudu Robotics launches T300 industrial conveyance robot

June 14, 2024 · Adding to its food and beverage, restaurant, and service robot offerings, PUDU’s T300 materials conveyance robot is equipped with SLAM navigation to provide flexible operations.

Sonair exits stealth mode, debuts 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous mobile robots

May 29, 2024 · Sonair, a Norway-based company that has exited stealth mode, released its new 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous robots that looks to improve safety in industrial automation.