Geek+ robots achieved a groundbreaking milestone of 10 billion pieces picked in a single year.
Ocado wins UK patent lawsuit over AutoStore
Both AutoStore and Ocado operate automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) that operate on similar principles.
Editor’s Picks: best robots of ProMat 2023
A roundup of the robots that stole the show at ProMat 2023 in Chicago.
ProMat 2023 robotics recap
Listen to this week’s episode of The Robot Report Podcast and a recap of all of the cool robots at ProMat 2023.
Locus Robotics introduces LocusONE multi-bot warehouse management
Locus Robotics announces LocusONE, a seamless warehouse management solution that enables the operation and management of large quantities of multiple AMRs.
Slip Robotics launches new trailer pallet unloading solution
The Slip Robotics automated trailer loading system carries up to 8 full pallets and reduced driver waiting time from 1.5 hrs to 5 mins.
Next-gen Digit humanoid wants to automate logistics tasks
Digit is being built to carry out bulk material handlings tasks in warehouses and distribution centers.
Ambi deploying parcel sorting robots at OSM warehouses
Ambi will deploy its A-Series bin-fed and conveyor-fed sorting robots to OSM’s U.S. warehouse locations in a four-year RaaS deal.
Silicon Valley Bank collapses and FDIC takes over
On the podcast, we talk about the potential impact of the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank. Also this week: an interview with Rylan Hamilton, CEO and co-founder of 6 River Systems.
Plus One Robotics raises $50M Series C funding round
Plus One Robotics announced that it has raised $50M in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to date to almost $100M.
Third Wave Automation gets strategic investment from Zebra Technologies, Qualcomm
The latest investment brings Third Wave Automation’s total funding since it was founded in 2018 to $70 million.
Brightpick announces mobile picking robot Autopicker
Brightpick announced Autopicker, an autonomous mobile picking robot for e-commerce and grocery order fulfillment.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Stretch unload a DHL trailer
Strech’s first commercial application is with DHL Supply Chain, a company that Boston Dynamics has been collaborating with since 2018.
Symbotic brings in $206.3M in first public quarter
Symbotic posted revenue of $206.3 million, a net loss of $68.0 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
Outrider brings in $73M for autonomous yard system
Outrider, a developer of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, announced that it raised $73 million in Series C financing.
Brightpick brings in $19M for US expansion
Brightpick plans to use the latest round of funding to further expand into the US.
Webinar: motion control in logistics robotics made easy
Mobile robotics is a high-growth market both in and outside the logistics sector. This webinar will teach you how Novanta simplifies the application development process.
Editor’s Picks: best robots of CES 2023
Robots were everywhere at CES 2023. Mike Oitzman highlights some of his favorite robots he saw in Las Vegas.
Hy-Tek Intralogistics acquires Winchester Industrial Controls
Hy-Tek Intralogistics announced that it has acquired Winchester Industrial Controls for an undisclosed amount.
Fabric pivots from RaaS to platform sales model
Fabric is pivoting from selling and supporting its solution in a RaaS model, to selling it as a platform solution.
Mobile robot shipments increased by 53% in 2022
Interact Analysis released its latest report on growth in the mobile robot market, which includes sales of AGVs and AMRs.
Einride raises $500M for autonomous trucks
The funding includes debt financing and equity contributions to help Einride continue to scale its technology.