This week, host Mike Oitzman reviews the top mobile robot stories of 2020 with Steve Crowe, editor of The Robot Report.
The Year In Review: 2020
We look at the biggest stories and review where the investment money went in AMR-related companies for the year end 2020.
Video: How To Start A Robot Revolution
This video series, sponsored by Redhat, covers the origins and growth of the Robot Operating System (ROS) from the Stanford Engineering lab, to Willow Garage.
ADLINK Technology Woos Rover Robotics
ADLINK Technology announces a strategic investment in Minnesota based Rover Robotics. The companies are joining forces together on ROS2 products based on Data Distribution Service (DDS) and industrial robotic controllers.
Podcast Episode – Jeff Christensen
This week, Mike’s guest is Seegrid’s VP of Product Jeff Christensen. They discuss the latest in material handling robots.
VIDEO: VITIBOT – Bakus Vineyard Robot / FIRA 2019
VitiBot designs and produces electric vineyard robots that are revolutionizing the work in the vineyard.
VIDEO: Puductor 2
With true no-contact functions and double disinfection modules, Puductor 2 minimizes the risk of cross infection and improves sanitary condition for indoor environments.
VIDEO: V1 Disinfection Robot Introduction
The V1 UVC disinfection robot by Ateago kills germs in the environment by decomposing their DNA structures, thereby reducing spread of viruses.
Boston Dynamics talks about its big year and acquisition by Hyundai
In the final Robot Report Podcast for 2020, learn about Boston Dynamics’ plans for its legged robots after its acquisition by Hyundai Motor, as well as the DARPA Subterranean Challenge.
Podcast Episode 7 – AutoGuide Mobile Robots
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews AutoGuide Mobile Robots CEO Rob Sullivan. AutoGuide recently launched a new high-bay autonomous pallet handling mobile robot. This AMR is capable of autonomously acquiring and placing a full pallet onto high shelves.
LG Electronics Launches UV Disinfection AMR
LG Electronics announced that it is developing an autonomous robot that will use ultraviolet (UV-C) light to disinfect high-touch, high-traffic areas. LG Business Solutions USA plans to offer the UV robot to U.S. hospitality, education, corporate, retail, restaurant, and transportation customers in early 2021.
Velodyne Lidar Introduces M1600 Solid State Sensor for Autonomous Mobile Robotics
Velodyne announces the Velarray M1600, an innovative solid state lidar sensor designed to serve mobile robotic applications. The sensor is lower cost than similar “rotating mirror” based LIDAR units.
Hyundai Takes Controlling Interest In Boston Dynamics
Hyundai announces that it is planning to take a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics, maker of the Spot and Atlas robots. The deal is worth $1.1B
Why did Aurora buy Uber ATG?; Robotics thriving in Pittsburgh
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ANYbotics Announces $22M Series A Funding
ANYbotics AG, a supplier of unique four-legged autonomous robots, announces the closing of its 22 million (USD) Series A financing round led by Swisscom Ventures. The funding will serve to accelerate the commercialization of its autonomous robots for industrial inspection applications.
Vecna Launches A New Counterbalanced AMR
Vecna Robotics launches the first AMR in the company’s Silverback Series of counterbalanced fork trucks, this next-generation AMR offers a vertical lift of up to 72”.
Monarch Tractor Launches Autonomous Compact Utility Tractor
Monarch Tractor launches their new autonomous compact, utility tractor today. The vehicle is the first all-electric autonomous mobile robot in a familiar form factor.
GreyOrange Deploys Large Fleet Of Mobile Robots At Active Ants Warehouse
GreyOrange announced that its GreyMatter operating system and Ranger MoveSmart robots have been implemented in Active Ants’ new e-fulfillment center in Roosendaal, The Netherlands.
Monarch Tractor
The Monarch Tractor is the first all-electric, autonomous, compact tractor. Designed in a form factor familiar to farmers, this machine can immediately be productive for farmers.
Podcast Episode 6 – Monarch Tractor
This week, host Mike Oitzman interviews Monarch Tractor CEO Praveen Penmetsa, and CTO Zachary Omohundro. Monarch Tractor launched their new all-electric, compact autonomous tractor robot this week, and during the podcast, we learn all about the features and new capabilities that an all-electric, autonomous tractor platform brings to farmers around the world.
ProMat 2021 Postponed
MHI made the decision to postpone the 2021 in-person tradeshow. No new date announced. In its place, MHI announces a new digital event in 2021: ProMatDX
The Automate Show Is Postponed Until 2022
A3 announces today that the 2021 Automate Show has been postponed until June 6-9, 2022 in Detroit MI.
VIDEO: Raven Autonomy – Dot Overview
The Dot Power Platform is a mobile diesel-powered platform designed to work autonomously with a wide variety of implements commonly used in agriculture. Its U-shaped frame facilitates the direct loading of implements, so that, once loaded, the implement “becomes one” with the mobile powered platform.
VIDEO: RoamIO Intro Video
Korechi presents RoamIO, an Autonomous Robot enabled with Artificial Intelligence and high-precision spatial awareness to automate the most mundane tasks in turf and farm care with a high degree of reliability.
VIDEO: Agriculture Meets Autonomy – AgXeed Presents The AgBot.
AgXeed designs, builds and delivers ready to use autonomous vehicles for the agribusiness. In this video, agriculture meets autonomy with the AgBot.