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Kassow Robots’ new cobots designed for mobile manipulation

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Kassow Robots has introduced a new line of compact collaborative robot arms (cobots) designed to integrate with mobile robots. The new cobots feature a direct DC connection from battery power, enabling them to operate while mounted to a mobile robot. Kassow Robots exited stealth mode at Automatica 2018.

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AMP Robotics raises $91M to accelerate deployment of recycling systems

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Source: AMP Robotics AMP Robotics Corp. based company plans to use its latest funding to accelerate deployment of its AMP ONE systems, which uses artificial intelligence and robotics to sort municipal solid waste, or MSW. Last month, AMP Robotics entered into an agreement with Waste Connections Inc. The Louisville, Colo.-based

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RBR50 Spotlight: Ukrainian tractor company develops demining robot

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Organization: Gardarika Tres Country: Ukraine Website: [link] Year Founded: 2014 Number of Employees: 11-20 Innovation Class: Application & Market Ukraine-based Gardarika Tres LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment that focuses on precision farming systems and was founded in 2014. Apply to speak.

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Maxvision buys core robot assets of Aldebaran, including Nao and Pepper

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Aldebaran’s Nao robots took part in the annual RoboCup soccer tournaments. this week acquired the core assets of Aldebaran, a French developer of humanoid and semi-humanoid robots that reportedly filed for bankruptcy in mid-February. The robots are shorter than adults and are designed with curved white surfaces.

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Versius robot treats more than 30,000 patients, reports CMR Surgical

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The Versius Surgical System is a small, modular robotic system used to perform minimally invasive procedures such as cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal. based company said this milestone solidifies its position as the second most-used soft-tissue surgical robot on the market. Source: CMR Surgical CMR Surgical Ltd.

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Tacta Systems raises $75M to give robots a ‘smart nervous system’

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Tacta Systems said its technology enables robots to perform delicate, variable, human-like tasks with flexibility, efficiency, and autonomy. which is developing dexterous intelligence to give robots tactile skills and spatial awareness, last week raised $75 million. Apple acquired the company in 2014. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based

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CMR Surgical raises $200M to expand Versius robot access across the U.S.

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The company said surgeons have already used its Versius Surgical Robotic System to complete more than 30,000 cases in over 30 countries. ” Founded in 2014, CMR has worked with surgeons, surgical teams, and hospital partners to develop a tool to make minimal access surgery (MAS) more accessible and affordable. .