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Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots

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Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. Slip Robotics is driving a level of change in the supply chain industry not seen since the containerization of sea freight.

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Sojo Industries raises $40M to scale mobile manufacturing lines

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Source: Sojo Industries Sojo Industries, which specializes in advanced robotics, mobile manufacturing, and modular packaging systems, this week said it has raised $40 million. It can also help manufacturers and brands experience dramatic savings on freight and packaging costs. The Bristol, Pa.-based Now accepting session submissions!

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Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding

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Source: Pickle Robot Robotic truck unloading fits the classic definition of dull, dirty, or dangerous jobs worth automating. Its product roadmap is expanding to service parcel-type freight. It added that it is “on a mission to automate inbound and outbound processes at 1 million warehouse doors over the next 10 years.”

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Contoro picks up $12M to scale container unloading robots

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Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Were bringing AI-powered automation that enhances reliability, safety, and efficiencyallowing warehouse teams to shift from hazardous, repetitive tasks to more strategic and value-added roles.

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Wandlebots on the future of robot programming

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Source: Fortune Magazine The company’s financial performance has deteriorated, with a 23.4% Smarter automation starts here. This decision follows the collapse of its planned acquisition by Amazon, a deal that was ultimately derailed by antitrust concerns, despite iRobot’s efforts to recover its footing. million to $681.8

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

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Source: Planzer Planzer, a Swiss logistics company, is partnering with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to roll out their first joint project. As more and more cities strive for sustainable transport systems, highly automated Level 4 driving is on the rise, globally and in Switzerland.

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

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Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. It’s a lot of freight, requiring lots of airframes, engines, and, of course, pilots. Xwing aircraft involved in USAF autonomy tests. Air Force and Xwing Inc. The future?

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