This week’s podcast highlights the agricultural robotics industry, including an interview with Four Growers CEO Brandon Contino, and a recap of the 2023 FIRA ag robotics event.

Autonomous modular vehicle platform for agriculture automates a variety of tree crop tasks, including intelligent spraying – to improve efficiency and alleviate labor challenges

Pudu Robotics has successfully conducted a project to test the cloud integration between its delivery robot FlashBot and elevators.

Brightpick announced the first installation of its Autopicker aisle-picking robot in the pharmaceutical industry.

The Robotics Startup Boot Camp at RoboBusiness will provide “tips of the trade” around the challenges that can make or break a startup.

FlexQube has received an Issue Notification from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding its Navigator AMR system.

Agtonomy debuts autonomous electrostatic Smart Spray integration option for agriculture at FIRA USA.

Stop & Shop said the robot’s new features will enable it to expedite restocking and price corrections.

Interact Analysis expects the mobile robot market to reach an installed base of over 4 million mobile robots by the end of 2027.

Chander Electronics Corp. has unveiled a new system for EV charging with the launch of Taiwan’s first mobile charging robot, “E-HERO.”

CaPow has partnered with JLC Robotics to make its charging system available to mobile robot operators in the US. 

Locus Robotics will streamline Solo Brands’ order fulfillment operations by deploying 16 AMRs at its warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico. 

Melonee Wise recently joined Agility Robotics as CTO, and joins us for an update on her thoughts about the role that humanoids will play in automation.

The Flex 60-SW stands out from the competition due to its high payload capacity and built-in weighing scale.

Robotics startup launches latest autonomous outdoor security patrolling robot, Ascento Guard, allowing companies to extend security at a reasonable cost.

NVIDIA will be reviewing the latest trends, research, and impact of Generative AI on robotics.

A.P. Moller – Maersk is teaming up with Fabric to implement an AI-driven automated fulfillment center for e-commerce.

The latest OTTO Motors AMR is designed with a narrow width to autonomously move payloads up to 1,200 kg without compromising safety.

Fleet manager can train more efficient routes for their mobile robots, plan optimized schedules, and identify areas that need additional attention.

Rockwell Automation said AMRs “are the next frontier in industrial automation and transformation, and this acquisition will supercharge Rockwell’s lead in bringing the connected enterprise to life.”

Some of the biggest mobile robotic stories this month included news from companies like Locus Robotics, FireFly Automatix, and Apptronik.

RoboBusiness will feature an interview with Hani Abouhalka, the Company Group Chairman of Robotics & Digital Surgery at Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

Developers now have access to core software and hardware services within PuduOS and can change code and link more easily to APIs.

Southern California distribution center uses a goods-to-person mobile picking system for increased speed and efficiency.

ForwardX Robotics created a customized AMR system equipped with built-in weighing scales to cater to the warehouse’s specific requirements.