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 · Jun 19, 2024

AutoStore opens Thailand assembly plant to speed US warehouse robot deliveries

AutoStore opens a new robot assembly factory in Thailand to double capacity and cut lead times for North American customers.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 19, 2024

ANYbotics and Energy Robotics Partner for Autonomous Inspection

Strategic partnership integrates ANYmal robot with Energy Robotics' AI software for end-to-end asset monitoring in the energy industry.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 19, 2024

May Mobility launches Detroit autonomous vehicle pilot for seniors and disabled

May Mobility starts Accessibili-D AV service in Detroit, offering free rides to seniors and disabled residents across 68 stops.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 19, 2024

Glencore Cuts Forklift Incidents at Recycling Plant with ELOKON UWB Proximity System

Glencore retrofits forklifts with ELOKON's ELOshield UWB proximity detection, reducing safety incidents at its Rhode Island recycling facility.

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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 19, 2024

Renault Deploys 191 Exotec Skypod Robots in Fully Automated Parts Facility

Renault's Villeroy logistics site goes 100% automated with Exotec's Skypod robots, cutting order prep time from 2 hours to 20 minutes.

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Gideon Teams with Nvidia to Accelerate Supply Chain AI and AMR Automation

ArchiveOpinion · Jun 3, 2024

Gideon Teams with Nvidia to Accelerate Supply Chain AI and AMR Automation

Gideon collaborates with Nvidia to integrate Isaac Perceptor into its AMRs, targeting trailer loading and unloading automation.

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Rocla Expands AGV Line with Shorter Automated Reach Truck for Narrow Aisles

ArchiveOpinion · Jun 2, 2024

Rocla Expands AGV Line with Shorter Automated Reach Truck for Narrow Aisles

Rocla introduces ARTsmf, a shorter automated reach truck operating in 2.85m aisles, expanding its AGV range for tight warehouses.

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Fives Automates Carrefour's Fresh Produce Order Picking Hub in Bourges

ArchiveOpinion · Jun 2, 2024

Fives Automates Carrefour's Fresh Produce Order Picking Hub in Bourges

Fives equips Carrefour's new 66,000 sq m logistics platform with automated sorting to handle 8,500 parcels per hour for nearly 100 stores.

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Sonair unveils 3D ultrasonic sensor for safer, cheaper AMR navigation

ArchiveOpinion · May 29, 2024

Sonair unveils 3D ultrasonic sensor for safer, cheaper AMR navigation

Sonair exits stealth with a 3D ultrasonic sensor that gives AMRs 180×180° detection up to 5 m, aiming to replace costly LiDAR.

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