A3 names EVP Alex Shikany

January 13, 2025

The Association for Advancing Automation (also known as A3) has named Alex Shikany as EVP.

Anello Photonics launches Maritime Inertial Navigation System

January 6, 2025

Anello Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope (aka SiPhOG) and inertial navigation systems developer, has debuted the Anello Maritime…

Steven King's SSIS 2024 keynote demonstrates how automation, AI, robotics are transforming industry

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial…

YellowScan rolls out Navigator topo-bathymetric system for drones

YellowScan, a France-based drone technology firm, is rolling out YellowScan Navigator, a top-bathymetric system for drones with a focus on coastline mapping.

Nokia, Motorola Solutions announce drone tech integration

December 16, 2024

Nokia has partnered with Motorola Solutions to integrate drone technology for public safety and mission-critical industrial uses.

Flexiv Robotics demos tech at Stanford Robotics Center launch

December 10, 2024

Flexiv has demonstrated a range of its technology during the launch of the Stanford Robotics Center.

MassRobotics, Chewy launch CHAMP Challenge for warehouse automation, robotics

November 22, 2024

Online pet supply retailer Chewy has partnered with MassRobotics, an independent non-profit robotics hub, to launch the Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking…

Steven King to talk future of AI-powered automation at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King is a keynote speaker at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where he will discuss how AI-powered robots are revolutionizing industries. The summit…

Flexiv launches Elements Series 3 for robotic programming

November 14, 2024

Flexiv, a general purpose robotics solutions provider, has launched Elements Series 3, an updated adaptive robot control system aiming to make programming…

Neuro-oncology team releases guide for AI in brain cancer diagnosis, monitoring, treatment

November 7, 2024

An international team of neuro-oncology experts has released guidance on using AI in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating brain cancer patients.

Waymo appears to signal it wants to use Gemini for robotaxi training

October 31, 2024

Waymo, a self-driving robotaxi provider owned by Alphabet, has signalled interest in exploring the use of Google's Gemini AI system to train Waymo robotaxis…

Kennedy Robotics AI joins Cyngn dealer network

October 28, 2024

Kennedy Robotics AI has joined the Cyngn dealer network and will begin selling Cyngn's DriveMod Tugger, which integrates Cyngn AV technology with Motrec's…

Finalists named for 2024 Automation and Self Service Awards

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The winners will be honored during an awards presentation on Dec. 10 during the upcoming 2024 Automation and Self Service Summit.

Shanghai robot baristas brew coffee at the touch of a button

October 3, 2024

Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology's Cofe+ kiosk has launched in Shanghai, offering a fully automated, self-sufficient solution for café owners, according to a Tech…

CarrefourSA teams with Simbe to deploy autonomous robot Tally

October 1, 2024

CarrefourSA, a Turkish retailer operating over 1,200 stores, has teamed up with Simbe, a store intelligence solutions provider, to deploy Simbe's autonomous…

Citing automation concerns, U.S. dockworkers plan midnight strike

September 30, 2024

United States dockworkers plan to strike at midnight on Monday, with demands including higher wages and protections against automation. Affecting major ports…

IKEA, Verity partnership leverages drones for inventory management

September 25, 2024

Ikea has partnered with Swiss drone startup Verity to leverage drones for inventory management, according to Business Insider, and the Swedish home goods…

Cyngn completes 12,000 pound DriveMod Tugger at Motrec facility

September 25, 2024

Cyngn, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations, has announced the completion of a 12,000-pound DriveMod Tugger at the…

U.S. dockworkers threaten strike; concerns include automation

September 20, 2024

U.S. dockworkers have threatened to strike this week, citing concerns such as pay and automation, with PBS reporting that up to 45,000 dockworkers on the East…

Amazon leverages generative AI for delivery

September 18, 2024

Amazon is leveraging generative AI to boost efficiency in deliveries, with applications including delivery route optimization and warehouse robot technology.