Opinion & Briefings
Industry briefings, distilled for engineers
Daily industry briefings distilled from robotics research and industrial automation news — each links back to its original source.
ArchiveOpinion · Dec 14, 2024
Saudi Arabia's NEOM Invests in GMT Robotics for Automated Construction
NEOM Investment Fund backs Danish startup GMT Robotics to deploy robotic rebar assembly, cutting onsite workforce needs by 90%.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 13, 2024
GM to Shut Down Cruise Robotaxi Unit After $10B Spend, Shift to Super Cruise
General Motors plans to close Cruise, its autonomous vehicle developer, after $10B in expenses and only $500M revenue, refocusing on Super Cruise.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 11, 2024
ABB invests in ESS to cut automotive paint shop costs and emissions
ABB partners with Austria's ESS to develop simulation tools that cut paint shop costs by up to 30% and reduce vehicle development time by a month.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 9, 2024
EDAP TMS Publishes Robotic HIFU Cancer Treatment Results in European Urology
HIFI study shows robotic HIFU offers comparable oncologic control with better functional outcomes vs. prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 6, 2024
BlueStar and Exotec Launch Skypod Warehouse Automation Across EU and US
BlueStar partners with Exotec to deploy Skypod goods-to-person system in European and US distribution centers, boosting efficiency and safety.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 4, 2024
AI-RobotX Deploys Geekplus Robots at Hellmann Logistics' Dubai eCommerce Center
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics implements Geekplus robotic storage at its Dubai eCommerce Center, boosting capacity and efficiency.
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ArchiveOpinion · Dec 3, 2024
Distalmotion's Dexter Robot Performs First US Outpatient Surgeries
Dexter Surgical Robot completes first US outpatient hernia repairs, targeting ambulatory settings with cost-effective, mobile design.
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ArchiveOpinion · Nov 29, 2024
Siemens Delivers 67 Driverless Inspiro Trains for Riyadh Metro Lines
Siemens Mobility equips Riyadh's Blue and Red metro lines with 67 automated Inspiro trains and CBTC signaling, starting passenger service in December 2024.
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ArchiveOpinion · Nov 28, 2024
Relay Robotics proposes SAE-style autonomy levels for indoor robots
Relay Robotics outlines a five-level framework for indoor robot navigation, from manually operated to fully autonomous, to guide industry standards.
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