Dexory, a UK-based company specializing in AI and robotics, has secured $80 million in Series B funding to support its global expansion and further development of its technology aimed at the logistics and warehouse industries. The funding round was led by DTCP, with participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X, and Bootstrap Europe, alongside existing investors such as Atomico and Lakestar. As part of the deal, Michael Rager from DTCP will join Dexory’s board of directors.

Sales of industrial robots in the UK reached a new record high with 3,830 units installed in 2023. This is an increase of 51% compared to the previous year. The main driver of the boom has been the automotive industry. These are findings of the report World Robotics 2024, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Obviously, artificial intelligence is a prominent topic at the celebration of ICRA 40. In Rotterdam the robotic community engaged in deep, informed discussions on the practical capabilities and limitations of AI. But the biggest challenge in robotics lies not in AI itself, but in developing advanced hardware, particularly actuators. Especially hands remain a significant challenge for robotics to replicate effectively. In this video, Randall van Poelvoorde discusses these themes with Professor Stefano Stramigioli, chairman of ICRA 40.

The new World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide – an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas.

The International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) commenced yesterdayv in Rotterdam, marking its 40th anniversary. The event, which highlights advancements in robotics across four decades, covers a wide array of academic research. Keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and individual presentations feature discussions on various aspects of robotics, with a recurring theme focused on human-robot interaction. Topics under examination include safety, perception, consciousness, and the collaboration of robots with humans, both in industrial environments and broader societal contexts.

In his vision for the future of Europe, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has championed the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as key to driving Europe’s competitiveness on the global stage. As European industries face increasing competition from China and the United States, Draghi emphasized that Europe must act swiftly to harness AI and robotics to boost productivity and safeguard its position in advanced technologies.

Fusion Processing claims it is ready to commercialize autonomous trucks, buses, and material handling vehicles, following advancements in its Automated Drive technology and the enactment of the Automated Vehicle Act 2024. At the CENEX show, the company outlined how these developments, combined with a new regulatory framework, pave the way for the deployment of autonomous vehicles in commercial transportation.

Dassault Systèmes will present its 3DEXPERIENCE platform at the Farnborough International Airshow, scheduled for July 22-26, 2024, in Farnborough, England. The company will demonstrate how this platform aids the aerospace and defense industry in addressing contemporary challenges and advancing through digital technology like AI and digital twins.

Mike Stark, the new President of Scotland’s largest construction industry trade association, SELECT, has expressed concerns about the increasing demands on the electrical network due to the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in society. Stark, who assumed the presidency on June 6, emphasized that the UK’s National Grid may struggle to meet the substantial energy requirements of AI technologies.

Yusen Logistics provides businesses with ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services and supply chain management that provide reliability, excellence and value. The company is constantly looking for ways in which it can improve its services to its end customers, including leading electronics manufacturers. Yusen Logistics has implemented a global visibility platform, DexoryView from Dexory, provider of AI-powered robotics and visibility solutions.