Walmart has taken a stake in Fox Robotics after the successful rollout of 19 FoxBot autonomous forklifts at a Florida distribution center.

Autopicker combines AI, vision-guided picking, and a mobile base to be the first winner of the RBR50 Application of the Year.

This episode explores the integration of stationary robotics and workers in warehouse operations, focusing on trends, gaps, and available offerings.

Kiwibot and AUTO Mobility Solutions say their merger will advance data protection and robotic services globally.

RightHand Robotics and Vanderlande shared insights on industry trends and the latest RightPick innovations in Atlanta.

Olis Robotics and Kawasaki plan to demonstrate remote troubleshooting of robotic palletizing with integrator CRG Automation at MODEX 2024.

SpartanNash is expanding its use of Simbe Robotics systems to generate actionable, real-time inventory insights.

The next Automated Warehouse webinar will discuss integrated warehouse systems for conveyance and tracking.

The results of ProGlove’s survey show retail leaders have conservative expectations for adopting automation.

Brightpick says its Autopicker robots are enabling end-to-end automation for warehouse operators such as The Feed and Dr. Max.

KettyBot Pro’s new features include a larger screen for personalized advertising, cameras for navigation, and smart tray inspection.

Locus Robotics has let go sales and marketing staffers, but its CEO is optimistic about the mobile robot market’s long-term prospects.

ARO has created Roboworx, a field service offering that it claimed will rely on its experience to redefine the future of robot maintenance.

Pipedream said its delivery system can provide fast and cost-effective autonomous deliveries, giving consumers additional convenience. 

GreyOrange has raised $135 million to continue helping retailers and warehouses automate and orchestrate fulfillment.

In addition to Sanctuary AI’s internal developments, IP assets from Giant.AI and Tangible Research have accelerated progress on its roadmap.

The funding will help Verve scale its SafeLift soft exoskeleton, which was originally developed at Harvard University.

Retail robots can collect data in near real time and are gradually scaling in deployment, writes consultant Georges Mirza.

Dexterity said its Robotic Print and Apply Palletizer system can depalletize, print and apply labels, and repalletize up to 300 cases per hour.

iRobot Corp has introduced two new models that aim to solve pitfalls faced by competing robots and iRobot OS 7.

Simbe, a robotics company that develops robots to help retailers gather in-stock and shelf data, has brought in $28 million in funding. 

Coalescent Mobile Robotics, a Danish company that creates autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for retailers, has closed its seed funding round.