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.

Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder Eliminates 10 Billion Weeds Since 2022 Launch

ArchiveOpinion · Jul 4, 2024

Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder Eliminates 10 Billion Weeds Since 2022 Launch

Carbon Robotics' AI-powered LaserWeeder has eliminated over 10 billion weeds across three continents, boosting yields and cutting costs.

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ForwardX Robotics Partners with Voyatzoglou and EuroFit for Greece, Romania AMR Distribution

ArchiveOpinion · Jul 3, 2024

ForwardX Robotics Partners with Voyatzoglou and EuroFit for Greece, Romania AMR Distribution

ForwardX Robotics names Voyatzoglou distributor for Greece and EuroFit for Romania, expanding AMR adoption in Southeast Europe.

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Exotec and Clustag Partner to Bring RFID to Skypod Warehouse Automation

ArchiveOpinion · Jul 2, 2024

Exotec and Clustag Partner to Bring RFID to Skypod Warehouse Automation

Exotec partners with Clustag by Rielec to deploy item-level RFID in Skypod projects for a global fashion brand in the Netherlands.

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TraceBot Consortium Unveils Traceable Lab Robots at Future Labs Live

ArchiveOpinion · Jul 2, 2024

TraceBot Consortium Unveils Traceable Lab Robots at Future Labs Live

A European consortium presented TraceBot, a project developing traceable lab robots with digital-twin-based verification for regulated environments.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 27, 2024

Peak Technologies and Robotize Partner to Advance AMR Warehouse Automation

Peak Technologies and Robotize form a strategic partnership to accelerate AMR adoption for heavy pallet movement in warehouses.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 27, 2024

Canvas launches compact drywall robot 1200CX for tight spaces

Canvas unveils the 1200CX, a compact, battery-powered drywall finishing robot for small spaces, expanding its fleet.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 21, 2024

Robot Era's XBot-L Humanoid Walks the Great Wall of China

Robot Era tests its XBot-L humanoid on the Great Wall, showcasing perceptive RL-based locomotion and stability on complex terrain.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 21, 2024

GrayMatter Robotics Secures $45M Series B for AI-Powered Surface Finishing

GrayMatter Robotics raises $45M to scale AI-driven robotic sanding and finishing systems, addressing labor shortages in manufacturing.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 19, 2024

DHL Hits 500 Million Picks with Locus Robots, Marking Logistics Milestone

DHL Supply reaches 500 million picks using Locus Robotics' AMRs, highlighting accelerated adoption and human-robot collaboration.

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