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.

MiR launches MiR Fleet Enterprise for scalable, secure AMR fleet management

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 21, 2024

MiR launches MiR Fleet Enterprise for scalable, secure AMR fleet management

Mobile Industrial Robots unveils MiR Fleet Enterprise, a rebuilt fleet management platform with publish-subscribe API and enhanced cybersecurity.

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Khalifa University Showcases 23 Robotics and AI Solutions at IROS 2024

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 18, 2024

Khalifa University Showcases 23 Robotics and AI Solutions at IROS 2024

Khalifa University presents 23 robotics and AI projects at IROS 2024, covering marine, space, agriculture, and more.

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Clearpath Robotics Unveils Husky A300, Next-Gen Rugged Mobile Robot

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 17, 2024

Clearpath Robotics Unveils Husky A300, Next-Gen Rugged Mobile Robot

Husky A300 doubles speed, boosts payload to 100 kg, and adds IP54 rating, ROS 2 support, plus a turnkey AMP variant.

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Comau's SmartReach Robotic Work Cell Machines Large Parts with 40% Less Energy

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 15, 2024

Comau's SmartReach Robotic Work Cell Machines Large Parts with 40% Less Energy

Comau unveils SmartReach, a CNC-based robotic work cell for large lightweight parts, cutting energy use by up to 40%.

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Bota Systems launches SensONE T80 force-torque sensor for heavy-payload cobots

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 14, 2024

Bota Systems launches SensONE T80 force-torque sensor for heavy-payload cobots

New sensor with ISO flanges targets UR20/UR30, eliminating adapters and enabling precise force control in heavy applications.

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Gebrüder Weiss Expands Tbilisi Logistics Terminal to Meet Caucasus Demand

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 11, 2024

Gebrüder Weiss Expands Tbilisi Logistics Terminal to Meet Caucasus Demand

Gebrüder Weiss adds 13,000 sq m to its Tbilisi logistics center, boosting capacity for EU-Caucasus-Central Asia trade.

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Corvus Robotics unveils lights-out drone inventory system for warehouses

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 9, 2024

Corvus Robotics unveils lights-out drone inventory system for warehouses

Corvus Robotics launches an updated Corvus One drone system for autonomous inventory management in lights-out warehouses, backed by $18M funding.

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Otto Group Deploys Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots Across Fulfillment Network

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 7, 2024

Otto Group Deploys Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots Across Fulfillment Network

E-commerce giant Otto Group signs strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics to deploy Spot and Stretch robots across dozens of facilities over two years.

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Matternet launches first drone home delivery service in Silicon Valley

ArchiveOpinion · Oct 3, 2024

Matternet launches first drone home delivery service in Silicon Valley

Matternet enters the consumer home delivery market with an FAA-certified M2 drone platform, starting in Mountain View and Sunnyvale.

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