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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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Omron Automated Mobile Robots Provide Reliable Transport

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Omron Automation Omron Automation has launched its new mid-range automated mobile robots (AMRs), the MD-650 and MD-900, with mobile robotic equipment (MRE) from ROEQ. An optional ROEQ Cargo Sensor Kit provides additional control to ensure goods stay in place on the AMR. The Lifter is available for both U.S.

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ABB Co-launches Interoperability Initiative for Industrial IoT

Gary Mintchell

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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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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Network Connectivity Solved in Automated Container Ports

i4.0 today

The drive to increase the efficiency of international shipping relies on high-performance cranes to transfer containerized cargo quickly and safely from ship to shore. BTG specializes in developing, producing, and installing positioning measurement systems for automated container ports. But the networking is complex and demanding.

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Make it British: Supporting Sovereign UK Supply Chain for Connected and Automated Mobility

i4.0 today

The grants, as part of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility: Supply Chain competition, will help 43 British companies across 13 projects seize early opportunities to develop self-driving technologies, products and service ready for the connected and automated mobility market.

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March 2024 robotics investments total $642M

Robotics Business Review

Software Automated Architecture 3,280,000 Estimate U.K. Drones Eacon Mining 41,804,272 Series C China Autonomous transportation, sensors ECEON Robotics Estimate Pre-seed Germany Autonomous forklifts ESTAT Automation Estimate Grant U.S. Automated storage and retrieval systems Gather AI 17,000,000 Series A U.S. 421,435 Grant U.K.

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