Tompkins Robotics Announces RaaS Model through Its Partnership with Global Robotics Services

Tompkins Robotics, a leader in the robotic automation of distribution and fulfillment operations, has partnered with Global Robotics Services (GRS), a GLP backed platform that provides financial backing for collaborative robots as a service (RaaS) solutions. The Tompkins Robotics – GRS RaaS solution provides customers with the ability to pay for what they consume including equipment, installation, commissioning, and support...

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Caja Robotics and Ranpak to Provide Sustainable End-to-End Packaging Solution for Order Fulfillment

 Caja Robotics, a leader in robotic and flexible goods-to-person solutions for order fulfillment, announces today its partnership with Ranpak, a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, to extend the companies’ joint product offerings to customers in the logistics industry. Together, the companies will provide a broader solution that will optimize...

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White House proposes regulatory principles to govern AI use

The White House on Tuesday proposed regulatory principles to govern the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at limiting authorities’ “overreach”, and said it wants European officials to likewise avoid aggressive approaches. In a fact sheet, the White House said federal agencies should “conduct risk assessment and cost-benefit analyses prior to any regulatory action on AI, with a focus on establishing flexible...

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Vecna Robotics announces $50M financing as demand for Warehouse Robots and Workflow Orchestration soars

Vecna Robotics, a provider in workflow orchestration and self-driving forklift provider, announced it raised $50 million in Series B funding. With double-digit annual growth forecast for the mobile robot market over the next five years, the new capital will expand Vecna Robotics’ industry-leading footprint and accelerate the development of new product offerings. This round is led by Blackhorn Ventures, with participation from...

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Lowe’s and FedEx collaborate on new, same-day delivery robot

SameDay Bot designed to fulfill same-day delivery needs for customers, businesses Imagine needing a last-minute product for a project, but instead of leaving the house to get it, you simply order it online and a robot delivers it to your door the same day? No need to imagine it. Lowe’s and FedEx are collaborating to better understand customers’ needs and bring this vision to life. FedEx announced its latest effort in providing...

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Get a Behind-the-Scenes look at Massachusetts’ Leading Robotics Companies

In celebration of National Robotics Week April 6-14, 2019, MassRobotics  is hosting a series of statewide open houses at innovative robotics organizations shaping the new Massachusettstechnology landscape and the state’s ever-growing robotics cluster. “Massachusetts is a global hub of robot technology development and innovation,” said Tom Ryden, executive director, MassRobotics. “As part of RoboWeek, we hope to...

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Cattron thinks safety with Safe-E-Stop™

In an emergency, more than a few seconds delay can have catastrophic results. Safe-E-Stop protects your work teams with wireless personal e-stop devices, extending and enhancing your existing safety systems At Cattron, formerly Laird Controls, we provide high-performance, wireless connectivity and control solutions for material handling applications all over the world, connecting devices, controlling machines and protecting assets at...

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