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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

Robotics Business Review

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. Air Force and Xwing Inc. kg) payload.

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Accelerate Program of Pittsburgh Robotics Factory opens applications for its third cohort

Robotics Business Review

Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has opened the application window for its Accelerate program. Journey Robotics : Journey Robotics offers an automated system to improve the safety and efficiency of loading, unloading, handling, and throughout of passenger cargo.

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Planzer and LOXO roll out urban pilot for autonomous vehicles in Switzerland

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A Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van equipped with LOXO’s Digital Driver navigation software. Source: Planzer Planzer, a Swiss logistics company, is partnering with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to roll out their first joint project. The country’s new Automated Vehicles ( AV ) Act 1 is expected to take effect in early 2025.

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Piaggio Fast Forward launches Star Wars licensed droid

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Source: Piaggio Fast Forward “May the Fourth be with you” is a well-known phrase to Star Wars fans. The cargo-carrying droid is the result of a collaboration between PFF’s designers and entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Co. The Star Wars licensed G1T4-M1N1 droid. Now accepting session submissions!

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Stratom develops airworthy material handling system for USSOCOM

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Source: Stratom Stratom Inc. ” It said its latest robot will be able to lift, load, unload, and transport palletized 463L tactical cargo across various operating environments and terrains. “These unique capabilities enhance cargo operations while reducing fuel waste and minimizing cycle times for military personnel.”

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ABB Co-launches Interoperability Initiative for Industrial IoT

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Or shipping cargo containers. Margo aims to deliver on its interoperability promise through a modern and agile open-source approach, which will bring industrial companies increased flexibility, simplicity and scalability as they undergo digital transition in complex, multi-vendor environments. Think of train rail gauges.

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Startups from Korea participate in MassRobotics immersion program

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Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics recently welcomed 10 startups from South Korea for an intensive, weeklong International Immersion Program, in partnership with the KAIST Global Commercialization Center, or GCC. Sourcing POCs with U.S. Designed to help international startups expand their operations into the U.S.,

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