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

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SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. 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. The robots can cut loading times from 30 to 60 minutes to just five, it added.

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Aurora begins driverless commercial trucking in Texas

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The deployment will provide autonomous freight transportation between Dallas and Houston. The Pittsburgh-based company designed its Aurora Driver to operate with multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. Source: Aurora Aurora Innovation Inc. by the end of the year.

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Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024

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But robots always have a significant presence in the sprawling exhibit halls. The Robot Report visited numerous booths in the Eureka Park section of CES, as well as in the other focused sections of the event. While the concept of last-mile delivery isn’t new, Mobinn demonstrated an innovative wheeled robot that can climb stairs.

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Autonomous trucking developer Kodiak Robotics to go public via SPAC

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Kodiak delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. Source: Kodiak Robotics Kodiak Robotics Inc. Kodiak Robotics marks recent milestones The Kodiak Driver has logged more than 2.6 million autonomous miles in real-world conditions.

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Gatik gets independent safety validation from TUV SUD for autonomous logistics

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It claimed that this third-party audit was the first of its kind and that it marks a significant milestone toward commercialization of self-driving freight operations. The automotive and trucking industries self-certify,” said Dr. Adam Campbell, Gatiks head of safety. ” Where is Gatik autonomous freight rolling to next?

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Nuro brings autonomous vehicle test fleet to Japan for data collection

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The companyoffers two flagship products to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility companies: the SAE Level 4 Nuro Driver and Level 2++ Nuro Driver Assist. It said each combines automotive-grade hardware with AI-first self-driving software. This makes the country a strong potential market for AVs.

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Wayve announces strategic partnership with and investment from Uber

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“Together, we’re excited to work with automotive OEMs to bring autonomous driving technologies to consumers sooner.” In November 2021, it partnered with Serve Robotics , a robotic sidewalk delivery company. with up to 2,000 Serve robots to be deployed. The company has an ongoing partnership with Uber Freight.