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Conigital Gets $619M Series A+ Funding Offer From Global PE Firm for Self-Driving Tech

September 17, 2023 · Conigital has raised Series A funding and is also looking for bridge investors as the British company develops autonomous systems for industrial sites such as logistics yards.

OTTO Motors Launches Heavy Duty Mobile Robot for Tight Manufacturing Spaces

September 11, 2023 · OTTO Motors said its OTTO 1200 autonomous mobile robot has heavy lift capacity and the agility to maneuver through narrow aisles and around people safely.

Otto Group to Deploy Fleet of Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots

September 11, 2023 · Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.

CaPow Brings Constant Power for Mobile Robots to the U.S. With Partner JLC Robotics

September 7, 2023 · CaPow said its Genesis product provides perpetual power to robots without wires, reducing fleet size, space utilization, and battery hazards.

FORT Robotics Endpoint Controller Receives SIL 3 Safety Certification

September 6, 2023 · FORT Robotics said exida has certified its controller, which provides machine and fleet-wide controls, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

North American Robot Orders Drop for a Second Quarter, Reports A3

August 31, 2023 · North American robot orders declined for the second quarter in a row, as non-automotive and automotive purchases evened out and unemployment remained low.

Exo Games 2023 Winners Announced by ASTM International and University of Central Lancashire

August 25, 2023 · Exo Games 2023 featured five university teams from around the world that followed more than a dozen ASTM standards to develop exoskeletons and compete in physical challenges.

Apollo Humanoid From Apptronik Designed to Transform the Nature of Work

August 23, 2023 · Apollo, a new humanoid from Apptronik, is the result of years of development work and is designed to be easy and affordable to manufacture and use.

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5 Tips to Gain Security Budget Approval

August 18, 2023 · Looking to make a case for security budget in the new year? See our 5 tips for gaining the buy-in you need to adequately secure your operation from today’s high crime.

Managing for lift truck operator safety

August 14, 2023 · Sure, lift truck operators are on the front lines of safe operation, but having a strong safety program takes plenty of management involvement as well. Importance of forklift safety programs.

Innoviz Continues Lidar Development With BMW for Automated Vehicles

August 2, 2023 · Innoviz is developing a B-Sample of its InnovizTwo lidar, the new InnovizCore compute box, and AI-powered software for BMW.

Automated Vehicles (AVs): While skepticism abounds, there’s plenty of forward momentum

August 1, 2023 · While there are several sides to this, and there will most assuredly be major issues to overcome, a tectonic shift is coming.

Jet Automation Partners with Omron to Develop Cobot Palletizing System

July 24, 2023 · Jet Automation, which provides services for industrial automation and controls, has joined Omron's Certified Systems Integrator program to develop and service robots.

Autonomous Lift Trucks Find a Road to Success With Hyster, Yale

July 24, 2023 · Autonomous lift trucks and mobile robots can improve flexibility and agility for warehouses and manufacturers seeking to modernize. Hyster and Yale explain how.

ASTM International Proposes Test Method for Legged Robots

July 20, 2023 · ASTM International's F45.06 subcommittee on legged robots has proposed a method for testing the disturbance rejection, or stability, of such systems. It is open to new members.