Intrinsic, DeepMind unveil AI for safe multi-robot coordination, Orchard raises $22 mln
Daily brief on news from the world of autonomous mobile robots.
Intrinsic, DeepMind unveil AI for safe multi-robot coordination
Intrinsic and Google DeepMind have developed an AI system using graph neural networks and reinforcement learning to efficiently coordinate up to eight industrial robots in shared spaces, avoiding collisions and improving performance by 25% over traditional methods, Robotics & Automation reports. The solution enables fast, autonomous planning of complex multi-robot tasks with potential impact across industries.
Orchard Robotics raises $22M for AI-powered precision farming
Orchard Robotics secures $22M Series A to advance AI-powered precision crop management, addressing the data gap in farming with its FruitScope Vision System and OS, Robotics Tomorrow reports. The company’s technology, now used in top U.S. specialty crop farms, helps automate and optimize field decisions, and supports expansion into new crops and global markets.
AS Watson Group deploys Geekplus robots to boost Dutch fulfillment efficiency
AS Watson Group has deployed Geekplus shelf-to-person robots at its Dutch fulfillment center, doubling order processing efficiency and improving work quality for staff, Automated Warehouse reports. The system handles goods across a three-floor warehouse for Kruidvat and Trekpleister, supporting peak times and enhancing customer experience as Geekplus expands in the Benelux region.
Active Silicon appoints Brian O’Connell as general manager
Brian O’Connell has been appointed as the new General Manager of Active Silicon, focusing on expanding customer relationships and driving growth, the company said in a post. With extensive leadership experience in defense and space, he aims to foster innovation and scale the business alongside CTO Chris Beynon and the wider group’s leadership.
Ujjwal Kumar exits Teradyne Robotics; JP Hathout named successor
Ujjwal Kumar has stepped down as president of Teradyne Robotics after leading growth at Universal Robots and MiR, amid a challenging year marked by declining revenue and layoffs, according to The Robot Report. Jean-Pierre “JP” Hathout, previously president of MiR and UR, succeeds Kumar, aiming to leverage both brands’ strengths to drive innovation and expansion in the robotics sector.
