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Richtech Robotics and Zipphaus to launch robot-operated cafes

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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada company and a provider of AI-driven service robots, today announced a joint venture with Zipphaus to launch robot-operated cafes in hospitals, airports, colleges and universities.

This strategic partnership brings together Richtech’s pioneering robotics expertise with Zipphaus’s operational proficiency to maximize development opportunities across the United States.

Through this joint venture, Richtech and Zipphaus will form Zipphaus Plus, which will be focused on deploying Richtech’s ADAM robot alongside Zipphaus’ cafe management expertise. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics and Zipphaus to launch robot-operated cafes

Nala Robotics and Re-Up partner to develop AI-powered robotic chef

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Re-Up, a developer of AI-powered convenience stores and gas stations, says it will be installing autonomous robotic chefs at a variety of locations powered by Nala Robotics, an AI technology company specializing in the culinary industry.

The Wingman by Nala Robotics is an autonomous fry station that can easily be added or configured to any restaurant or commercial food service operation.

Re-Up will leverage Nala Robotics’ advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance its food service offerings, enabling customers to enjoy freshly prepared, fully customizable, fried chicken, french fries and other menu items on demand, quickly, easily and without human intervention. [Read more…] about Nala Robotics and Re-Up partner to develop AI-powered robotic chef

Tennant invests $32 million in Brain Corp

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Tennant Company, a manufacturer of autonomous floor cleaning robots, and Brain Corp, a developer of software for floor cleaning robots, have jointly announced an exclusive technology agreement to accelerate the development and adoption of the next generation of robots in the floor cleaning industry.

This landmark agreement builds on the historically successful partnership between the two companies and seeks to accelerate innovation.

Tennant and Brain Corp bring complementary strengths to the relationship that create an exceptional customer support ecosystem. [Read more…] about Tennant invests $32 million in Brain Corp

Scythe Robotics to lead adoption of North American charging standard in outdoor power equipment industry

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Scythe Robotics, the Colorado-based company developing advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscape industry, says it has adopted the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for M.52. 

This proactive move will integrate NACS capabilities into their all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower as early as Q4 2024.

As an industry first, Scythe leads the charge in non-automotive vehicle adoption of this standard, paving the way for widespread integration of electric commercial equipment in landscape operations. [Read more…] about Scythe Robotics to lead adoption of North American charging standard in outdoor power equipment industry

SpartanNash introduces ‘retail innovation’ with in-store robot from Simbe

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Food solutions company SpartanNash has agreed plans to implement Simbe Robotics’ autonomous inventory robot Tally in 60 additional company-operated stores across the Midwest USA.

This opportunity to generate actionable, real-time inventory insights represents SpartanNash’s continued investment in technology to enhance the store guest and Associate experiences.

Tom Swanson, SpartanNash executive vice president, corporate retail, says: We first piloted Tally in 15 stores, and the success of that launch motivated us to expand Tally across more locations to help Associates save time in inventory tracking and spend more time on the floor serving our store guests. [Read more…] about SpartanNash introduces ‘retail innovation’ with in-store robot from Simbe

Simbe expands store intelligence solution to support large format retail environments

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Simbe, a provider of retail store robotics and automation solutions, has launched what it says is “the industry’s first intelligence platform for large format retail environments”.

After a successful launch with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Simbe is now making its Store Intelligence solution available to the wider market.

Simbe’s solution works throughout the store environment, including packaged goods, meat, dairy, frozen, beauty, alcohol, and more. [Read more…] about Simbe expands store intelligence solution to support large format retail environments

Richtech Robotics unveils advanced AI and ‘human-like’ capabilities for robot bartender

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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based company and a provider of AI-driven service robots, revealed “advanced AI capabilities” for its robotic solution ADAM at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 held in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Richtech Robotics believes these advancements will revolutionize ADAM’s capabilities beyond its role as a robot bartender, barista, or boba tea maker, enabling it to engage in sophisticated conversations with customers and emulate human actions with exceptional accuracy.

By analyzing and adapting to human-like motions, ADAM will become more interactive, accurately predicting and catering to customers’ needs with improved precision. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics unveils advanced AI and ‘human-like’ capabilities for robot bartender

Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop stores upgrade Marty the robot

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Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and provider of robots for retail automation, has teamed up with Stop & Shop, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, to expand its use of Marty the Robot at more than 300 Stop & Shop stores throughout the Northeast.

The robot now conducts product checks to help ensure greater on-shelf availability for customers by alerting store associates when items need re-stocking.

In addition to flagging out-of-stocks, this smarter version of Marty detects misplaced items while continuing the usual task of spotting potential floor hazards and spills. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop stores upgrade Marty the robot

Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

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Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence (AI) company creating transformative core technology in robotics, has released “Site Maps”, the latest feature of its BrainOS software for autonomous robots. The update is available to all its customers.

The Site Maps feature empowers facility managers using BrainOS-powered automated robots to gain advanced insights into their site operations, ensuring efficient operations and providing a complete picture of proof-of-work.

One of the major challenges faced by facilities managers is the difficulty in knowing what work has been completed and what has not. [Read more…] about Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

McCoy’s Building Supply brings in Badger robots to help operate stores

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Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and specialist in retail automation, is rolling out in-store robots at McCoy’s Building Supply to elevate operational efficiencies and bolster customer-service excellence following a successful robotics pilot.

As a result, Badger Technologies multipurpose, autonomous robots empower McCoy’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) and incorrectly priced products with more than 95 per cent accuracy while helping to decrease OOS products by up to 50 per cent. McCoy’s also improved price-tag accuracy by more than 97 per cent.

Based in San Marcos, Texas, McCoy’s Building Supply is one of the nation’s largest, privately held building supply retailers with 85 stores throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. [Read more…] about McCoy’s Building Supply brings in Badger robots to help operate stores