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Is Softbank Robotics Europe for sale?; Melonee Wise on Fetch’s new AMRs

By Steve Crowe | October 22, 2021


This episode of The Robot Report Podcast is sponsored by TE Connectivity. TE Connectivity designs and develops precise products and solutions that connect and protect the flow of power and data to overcome challenges in industrial robotics. TE connectors, sensors, EMI filters, passive components, and relays help ensure the enormous quantities of data points from the robots and their manufacturing environment are gathered and routed at the highest possible speed. With our innovative technology, experience, and creativity, you’ll find it easy to achieve higher productivity and efficiency with better and reliable connectivity. Connect with us at TE.com to learn more.


Welcome to Episode 58 of The Robot Report Podcast, which brings conversations with robotics innovators straight to you. Join us each week for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community.

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Mike caught up with Melonee Wise, founder of Fetch Robotics and vice president of robotics automation at Zebra Technologies, at the AMRs and Logistics Conference. They discussed the new Fetch FlexShelf, FlexShelf Guide, RollerTop Guide autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions that came out this week, as well as the state of logistics automation.

We also discuss the news of the week, including Softbank reportedly negotiating the sale of its French robotics business, Softbank Robotics Europe, to German distributor United Robotics Group. We also discuss the new AMR solutions from Fetch Robotics, the historic IPO of AutoStore on the Oslo Stock Exchange and a couple of food-related automation items.

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Links mentioned in the show

Report: Softbank negotiating sale of French robotics business
Fetch Robotics adds 3 AMRs for person-to-goods workflows
AutoStore stock surges during Oslo Stock Exchange IPO
Spyce closes original robotic restaurant in Boston
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