Sarcos Completes Photovoltaic Panel Validation for Energy Department
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Sarcos Completes Photovoltaic Panel Validation for Energy Department

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation and STRCW announced that it has successfully completed final validation of its Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels (O-AMPP) project. Sarcos collaborated with Mortenson, JLG Industries, Array Technologies, and Pratt Miller to achieve the project milestone at a Mortenson project site. “Achieving this market validation and field test milestone is a mission-critical step on our path…

Korea’s Wonderful Platform Integrates ChatGPT into Eldercare Robot
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Korea’s Wonderful Platform Integrates ChatGPT into Eldercare Robot

South Korea-based Wonderful Platform has announced its plans to incorporate ChatGPT services into its various service robots, including companion robots living with elderly patients. Early last year, the company signed a contract with OpenAI, makers of the generative AI tool ChatGPT, to use GPT3.0 technology with Wonderful’s companion robots, the first company in Korea to…

WiBotic Teams with ResGreen for LilBuddy AMR Charging
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WiBotic Teams with ResGreen for LilBuddy AMR Charging

WiBotic, a Seattle-based manufacturer of advanced charging and power solutions for aerial, mobile, space and industrial robots, has announced a partnership with ResGreen Group, which develops mobile robot and software solutions. The ResGreen LilBuddy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can now be programmed to power up using a wireless charging station that doesn’t require any physical…

Plus One Robotics Raises $50 Million in Funding
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Plus One Robotics Raises $50 Million in Funding

Plus One Robotics, a provider of advanced AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, today announced that it has raised $50M in Series C funding. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with Partner Rory O’Driscoll joining the board of directors. Top Tier Capital Partners, Tyche Partners, ROBO Global Ventures, Translink, McRock,…

Sanctuary AI Deploys its First Humanoid General-Purpose Robot
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Sanctuary AI Deploys its First Humanoid General-Purpose Robot

Vancouver-based Sanctuary Cognitive Systems, which aims to develop human-like intelligence through general-purpose robots, has announced it successfully completed a deployment of a unique system at a customer commercial facility through a partnership with Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). The deployment of its general-purpose humanoid robot took place at a Mark’s retail store in Langley, British Columbia….

Ondas Holdings Acquired Iron Drone C-UAS System
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Ondas Holdings Acquired Iron Drone C-UAS System

Ondas Holdings Inc., a provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Airobotics, Ltd. completed the acquisition of the assets of Iron Drone Ltd., an Israeli-based company specializing in the development of autonomous counter-drone systems. Together with the Optimus System, Ondas is offering a government-grade drone…

ReWalk Earns FDA Clearance for Exoskeleton to Climb Stairs and Curbs
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ReWalk Earns FDA Clearance for Exoskeleton to Climb Stairs and Curbs

ReWalk Robotics Ltd., which provides technologies to enable mobility and wellness in rehabilitation scenarios, has announced that its ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton technology earned clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on stairs and curbs in the U.S. ReWalk said the clearance makes it the only personal exoskeleton to receive FDA clearance,…

Fabric and Synergy Design Partner on Automated Fulfillment
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Fabric and Synergy Design Partner on Automated Fulfillment

Fabric, the technology company reshaping retail fulfillment, today announced a strategic partnership with Synergy Design & Integration to employ fulfillment automation technology to streamline and optimize warehouse processes. Formed in 2016 with the goal of creating a customer-focused organization, Synergy’s team has more than 100 years of experience designing and building custom, turnkey material handling…

Marine Corps Awards BAE Systems $256M for Combat Vehicles with Autonomous UAVs
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Marine Corps Awards BAE Systems $256M for Combat Vehicles with Autonomous UAVs

The U.S. Marines Corps awarded BAE Systems a $256 million full-rate production contract for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles that will carry ACV C4/UAS mobile systems featuring autonomous navigation. “ACV C4/UAS” designates the mobile systems integration lab designed to demonstrate transformational technologies for the U.S. Marine Corps’ reconnaissance, surveillance and data acquisition capabilities. The ACV combat…

Bear Robotics Launches Servi Plus Hospitality Robot
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Bear Robotics Launches Servi Plus Hospitality Robot

Bear Robotics, a Silicon Valley-based innovator of hospitality robots, announced the launch of Servi Plus, with increased capacity and suspension engineering for transporting liquids and traversing ramps. With an expanded 88 lb (40kg) payload and a 16+ dish capacity, Servi Plus alleviates repetitive work like running orders and bussing dishes so that team members may…

Honda Updates Autonomous Work Vehicle Prototype
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Honda Updates Autonomous Work Vehicle Prototype

Honda has announced it will show off new capabilities for the latest generation of its prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 event in Las Vegas, March 14-18. The vehicle aims to improve construction industry and worksite efficiency, and attendees at the show can learn more about field testing the off-road platform….

BRINC Launches New LEMUR Drone for Public Safety
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BRINC Launches New LEMUR Drone for Public Safety

BRINC, a U.S.-based developer and manufacturer in the public safety sector, has announced the release of its next-generation drone, LEMUR 2. The LEMUR 2 is designed to enable law enforcement and public safety professionals to survey areas too dangerous to send a person, assess a threat profile, and de-escalate conflict without putting individuals in harm’s…

U.S. Army Selects Aerovironment Jump 20 Medium UAS to Enter Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Program Increment 2
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U.S. Army Selects Aerovironment Jump 20 Medium UAS to Enter Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Program Increment 2

AeroVironment, Inc., a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced it was selected by the United States Army on Feb. 28, 2023, to move forward in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) program. AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 will compete with several other vendors in the FTUAS Increment 2 multi-phased effort which will allow the Army to…

Yijiahe Technology Co. Brings 20 Years of Robotics Expertise to the Commercial Cleaning Industry
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Yijiahe Technology Co. Brings 20 Years of Robotics Expertise to the Commercial Cleaning Industry

Yijiahe Technology Co., Ltd. announces its entry into the commercial cleaning industry with a new range of cutting-edge commercial cleaning robotics solutions and a cloud-based management platform built to serve a variety of cleaning use cases. With over 20 years of experience in the service robotics industry, the company is set to explore new frontiers…

M Resort Spa Casino Deploys Knightscope K5 Security Robot
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M Resort Spa Casino Deploys Knightscope K5 Security Robot

Knightscope, which develops autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communications systems, has announced a deployment of its K5 Autonomous Security Robot at the M Resort Spa Casino, a property of PENN Entertainment and the official team headquarters hotel for the Las Vegas Raiders. The K5, affectionately named “M-Bot” by the resort staff, patrols the…

Torc Robotics Announces Agreement to Acquire Algolux
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Torc Robotics Announces Agreement to Acquire Algolux

Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, announced an agreement to acquire Algolux Inc. Torc is acquiring Algolux for its award-winning intellectual property and expertise in the areas of computer vision and machine learning. “We’re thrilled to welcome Algolux to the Torc family,” said Peter…