Autonomous Vehicles

Agriculture, drone systems, and mobile robot makers scoop up investments around the world.

3PLs have recognized that robots can improve efficiency and help with scalability, especially with labor shortages regionally and around the holidays. Logistics leader PLG expects to expand its deployment of LocusBots.

Second investment spurs growth for agricultural automation and robotics operation; Robotics Plus eyes U.S. subsidiary.

This week in robot funding saw lots of money flowing to AI firms, autonomous systems developers, and robotics countries around the world.

Milton CAT had a problem: Infrequently ordered items caused workers to spend up to half their time walking around its distribution center. It turned to Vecna Robotics for help with automation.

In this RBR Insider report, we look at why big transactions are slowing despite high robotics expectations, whether reshoring is happening, and what companies interested in the Chinese market should know.

No tricks for these robotics, AI and autonomous vehicle startups, who received funding in the final days of October.

Robotics startups can become successful without losing sight of social value, says Vecna Robotics' Daniel Theobald. He describes his experiences and outlook.

The latest trade deals negotiated between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are just as important to competitiveness as the DARPA's push for the "third wave" of AI. Plus, this week's robotics roundup looks at workforce shortages.

Aethon's new T4 is designed to be smaller and easier to use than other autonomous mobile robots, and its LogicOS allows TUGs to be controlled with industry-standard PLCs.