Amazon says its Operations Innovation Lab is one of Europe’s most advanced centers for warehouse automation development.
Contactless charging is better than mere wireless robot charging, says Meredot
Contactless wireless charging offers advantages over wired or contact-based charging, according to Meredot’s CEO.
Podcast: What’s next for iRobot?
In this episode, Steve Crowe, Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre discuss the termination of Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot.
NVIDIA powers Zipline drone deliveries, Amazon warehouse simulations
NVIDIA’s processing and simulation technology is enabling supply chain advances such as Zipline navigation and Amazon digital twins.
Rightbot raises $6.2M from Amazon, other investors for unstructured unloading
Rightbot has obtained funding to scale operations and continue developing robots to unload trucks, trailers, and containers.
Amazon Astro offers security monitoring for small businesses
New Astro Secure subscription provides advanced security features and controls, such as custom patrol routes and scheduling capabilities.
Amazon’s new Titan mobile robot designed to handle heavy payloads
Amazon.com Inc. is an e-commerce heavyweight, and it has been developing and deploying robots to help carry that weight. The Seattle-based company today introduced its Titan mobile robot, which can lift up to 2,500 lb. (1,133.9 kg). Titan is designed to safely and efficiently carry products across Amazon’s fulfillment centers, it said. “Titan builds off…
How Amazon developed precision autonomy for Proteus AMR
John Enright, principal engineer at Amazon Robotics, explains how the company developed precision autonomy for its new Proteus autonomous mobile robot.
Anders Beck introduces the UR20; California bans autonomous tractors
This week, we talk to Universal Robots VP of strategy Anders Beck about the features of the new UR20 Cobot.
A decade after acquiring Kiva, Amazon unveils its first AMR
A decade after its acquisition of Kiva Systems, Amazon has announced its first fully autonomous mobile robot, Proteus.
Amazon Astro robot: been there, done that
We’ve seen several multipurpose home robots – Buddy, Cozmo, Jibo, Kuri – crash and burn over the years. Will things be different with Amazon Astro?
Amazon Astro underwhelms; Vicarious Surgical CEO Adam Sachs
Amazon unveiled its much-anticipated consumer robot earlier this week. We share our thoughts about Astro and hear from callers who share their opinions about Amazon’s first consumer robot.
Amazon Scout development expands in Finland
Amazon Robotics announces investment into a new robotics development center in Finland.
Amazon’s security drone, life-size Gundam & robotic-assisted surgery
Welcome to Episode 18 of The Robot Report Podcast, which brings conversations with robotics innovators straight to you. Join us every week for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community. Listeners can subscribe to The Robot Report Podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Play, and…
AWS RoboMaker Launches
Amazon Web Service launches the new RoboMaker virtual environments for programming and testing new robot configurations.
Veo on manufacturing challenges; tele-operating Spot; Amazon goes to the mall
Welcome to Episode 11 of The Robot Report Podcast, which brings conversations with robotics innovators straight to you. Join us every Wednesday for discussions with leading roboticists, innovative robotics companies, and other key members of the robotics community. Listeners can subscribe to The Robot Report Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Play and YouTube. Please…
Amazon Robotics Announces New Tech Center in Massachusetts
Amazon Robotics is opening a new technology center in Massachusetts, bringing additional tech jobs to the north east.
Amazon’s newest robots mean new jobs
Video Overview: This video shows Amazon robots in operation at an Amazon warehouse. Links: Amazon Robotics
Amazon Robotics to Acquire Canvas Technology
April 11, 2019 Amazon Robotics adds autonomous mobile robot startup Canvas Technology to its portfolio. TechCrunch reported yesterday that autonomous mobile robot supplier Canvas Technology was being acquired by Amazon Robotics. Amazon confirmed the acquisition with TechCrunch. Colorado based Canvas Technology is a warehouse robotics company with an autonomous person-to-goods cart solution. Canvas raised at…