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

Robotics Business Review

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. For many airlines, cargo represents up to one-third of revenue. kg) payload.

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MGI engineering launches cargo eVTOL UAV development programme with autonomous technology demonstrator

MEM

Specialist consultancy company MGI Engineering has launched its Cargo UAV technology demonstrator programme. MGI CEO and Founder Mike Gascoyne officially unveiled its fully functional technology demonstrator at the eVTOL Insights’ London Conference on Wednesday 19th April 2023.

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Integrated Autonomous Mobile Robot Solutions

Gary Mintchell

These mobile robots require innovative top modules performing much the same function of the well known grippers. An optional ROEQ Cargo Sensor Kit provides additional control to ensure goods stay in place on the AMR. Another area of robotic innovation comes from the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology. and Euro pallets.

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AMRs and AMVs Create Safer Surroundings and Adjust Workflows Quickly

Fabricating & Metal Work

It consists of the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new functionalities for synchronization monitoring and activation, the safety laser scanner PSENscan and the industrial firewall SecurityBridge. The required safety functions are complex. Freely navigating mobile platforms, AMRs, can avoid obstacles or people without stopping.

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Federal government invests in supply chain capacity at Edmonton airport

Canadian Manufacturing

21, the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced up to $100 million in funding under the National Trade Corridors Fund to increase cargo and logistics handling operations at the Edmonton International Airport. The project will convert approximately 2,000 acres of land into a new global cargo handling operation.

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BT confirms £5m deal to launch the UK’s first drone superhighway

E&T

It is estimated that the UK’s drone cargo delivery could be worth £45bn by 2030 and enable drones to transform how essential services function – from supporting the emergency services with real-time search and rescue, fast transportation of medical supplies, farming analysis, and architectural planning.

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Five minutes with… Cian O’Brien, Managing Director, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK

SMMT

Buzz Cargo? Buzz Cargo, including long-term partners, Miele and Ringtons. Buzz range is fitted with the latest safety technology such as Autonomous Emergency Breaking Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring; and Park Assist Plus with Memory function. What has the reaction in the UK been like to the ID.

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