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.
Robotics Plus launches Prospr as a multi-use autonomous platform for the farm
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’ successfully integrates FlashBot with elevators
Pudu Robotics has successfully conducted a project to test the cloud integration between its delivery robot FlashBot and elevators.
Brightpick’s Autopicker lands first pharmaceutical deployment
Brightpick announced the first installation of its Autopicker aisle-picking robot in the pharmaceutical industry.
Robotics Startup Bootcamp at RoboBusiness
The Robotics Startup Boot Camp at RoboBusiness will provide “tips of the trade” around the challenges that can make or break a startup.
USPTO to grant Flexqube patent for its Navigator AMR system
FlexQube has received an Issue Notification from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding its Navigator AMR system.
Agtonomy, On-Target Collaborate to Advance All-Electric Implement Ecosystems
Agtonomy debuts autonomous electrostatic Smart Spray integration option for agriculture at FIRA USA.
Badger Technologies upgrades Marty robot at 300+ Stop & Shops
Stop & Shop said the robot’s new features will enable it to expedite restocking and price corrections.
Learn the fundamentals of designing AMRs at RoboBusiness
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 releases mobile charging robot
Chander Electronics Corp. has unveiled a new system for EV charging with the launch of Taiwan’s first mobile charging robot, “E-HERO.”
CaPow makes US debut with JLC Robotics partnership
CaPow has partnered with JLC Robotics to make its charging system available to mobile robot operators in the US.
Solo Brands deploys 16 Locus AMRs
Locus Robotics will streamline Solo Brands’ order fulfillment operations by deploying 16 AMRs at its warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico.
Agility Robotics’ Melonee Wise on how humanoids can fill automation gaps
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.
ForwardX Robotics outweighs the competition with the new Flex 60-SW
The Flex 60-SW stands out from the competition due to its high payload capacity and built-in weighing scale.
Ascento launches nimble Guard robot following a new $4.3M funding round
Robotics startup launches latest autonomous outdoor security patrolling robot, Ascento Guard, allowing companies to extend security at a reasonable cost.
RoboBusiness: NVIDIA to discuss role of Generative AI in robotics
NVIDIA will be reviewing the latest trends, research, and impact of Generative AI on robotics.
A.P. Moller – Maersk taps Fabric for new automated fulfillment center
A.P. Moller – Maersk is teaming up with Fabric to implement an AI-driven automated fulfillment center for e-commerce.
OTTO Motors launches its heaviest duty AMR for compact spaces
The latest OTTO Motors AMR is designed with a narrow width to autonomously move payloads up to 1,200 kg without compromising safety.
BrainOS Site Maps add insights for AMR fleets
Fleet manager can train more efficient routes for their mobile robots, plan optimized schedules, and identify areas that need additional attention.
Clearpath Robotics being acquired by Rockwell Automation
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.”
Top 10 mobile robotics stories of August 2023
Some of the biggest mobile robotic stories this month included news from companies like Locus Robotics, FireFly Automatix, and Apptronik.
RoboBusiness: Shaping the future of surgery
RoboBusiness will feature an interview with Hani Abouhalka, the Company Group Chairman of Robotics & Digital Surgery at Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
Pudu Robotics launches open platform for remote management of AMRs
Developers now have access to core software and hardware services within PuduOS and can change code and link more easily to APIs.
Newegg Implements Warehouse Robotics from Geek+
Southern California distribution center uses a goods-to-person mobile picking system for increased speed and efficiency.
POLA ORBIS achieves 99% pick accuracy with ForwardX AMRs
ForwardX Robotics created a customized AMR system equipped with built-in weighing scales to cater to the warehouse’s specific requirements.