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Sevensense acquisition to add VSLAM smarts to mobile robots, says ABB

Robotics Business Review

Sevensense said its VSLAM technology can improve mobile robot navigation. Source: ABB After a challenging year for autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, providers, industry leaders are continuing to consolidate. ABB had invested in Sevensense in 2021, the same year it acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics for $190 million.

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ABB to Invest $280 million in Its European Robotics hub in Sweden

Fabricating & Metal Work

The new factory will feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments. Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026.

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Project 3 Mobility brings in $107M for its autonomous mobility ecosystem

Robotics Business Review

Source: Project 3 Mobility Project 3 Mobility, which is developing what it called an “ecosystem of urban autonomous mobility,” has brought in €100 million, or more than $107 million, in Series A funding. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more. and Germany in 2027.

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iRobot terminates deal with Amazon, laying off 31% of staff

Robotics Business Review

Source: iRobot, Amazon iRobot Corp. “We’re believers in the future of consumer robotics in the home and have always been fans of iRobot’s products, which delight consumers and solve problems in ways that improve their lives. . based robotic vacuum vendor for up to $1.7 billion in cash.

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Automate Day One: Turning data into information for better context

Control Engineering

Robots are serving coffee, beer and playing chess on the show floor once again. It will also be more diverse in its locations in the future with the event returning to Chicago in 2024, Detroit in 2025 and an unnamed western city for 2026 according to multiple sources. That means Automate has indeed returned.

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IperionX and Vegas Fastener to Co-Produce Titanium Fasteners for U.S. Army

Fastener News Desk

GSVC’s research and development includes robotics, autonomy, survivability, power, mobility, intelligent systems, maneuver support and sustainment. The Product Development Agreement shall remain in force until April 30, 2026, and can be terminated by either party by giving 30 days written notice.

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Investment Trends in Decarbonization

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Some of the more prominent decarbonization technologies and their adoption have been highlighted below: Prominent technologies Renewable Energy : Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power are naturally replenished and have a low carbon footprint. This rate is about half of what it was in the previous decade. [4]