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        Brain Corp, a developer of AI systems for autonomous robots, has announced the adoption of Google Cloud as the core technical infrastructure to manage its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) fleets.&nbsp;
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        With this, Brain Corp will offer data integration and reporting capabilities by being able to share data directly with customers through the cloud. Using the BrainOS mobile app, customers will receive real-time notifications and insights, which can be used for their own analytics and tooling.&nbsp;
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 <p>Kroger is shutting down three ecommerce fulfillment centers in Texas and Florida due to their failure to meet the required success benchmarks. These facilities were run on automated micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) by Ocado, a British online supermarket group and technology provider.</p>
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Kroger closes three ecommerce fulfilment facilities powered by Ocado

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 <p>Tennant, a developer of autonomous mobile robots for floor cleaning, has released the product specifications for its "X4 ROVR" autonomous floor scrubber. This device is Tennant's first exclusively autonomous floor cleaning device. </p>
 <p>The X4 ROVR makes use of computer vision technology and has been designed in a compact form, allowing it to clean narrow and congested spaces efficiently. It has a 10-gallon solution tank capacity and is capable of cleaning up to 20,000 sq ft with a single full tank. The device is also powered by a lithium-ion battery, offering two and a half hours of battery life. Operation of the X4 ROVR is facilitated through BrainOS Ops Management Tools, developed by Brain Corp, a known developer of AI systems for autonomous robots.&nbsp;</p>
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Tennant launches X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber

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 <p>Takeoff Technologies, a supplier of automated micro-fulfillment solutions for grocery retailers, is joining forces with KNAPP, a creator of smart warehouse systems. Their shared goal is to speed up the advancement of hardware and software for e-grocery fulfillment.</p>
 <p>According to this collaboration agreement, the duo has three primary objectives. Firstly, they aim to roll out a new range of products that focus on network strategy. Secondly, they intend to merge crucial functions from both sales and technical squads to ensure the efficient delivery of comprehensive e-grocery fulfillment solutions. Lastly, the partnership also involves cooperation on further Research &amp; Development activities.</p>
 
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Takeoff Technologies and KNAPP expand partnership for e-grocery fulfillment

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 <p>The autonomous inventory robot developer, Simbe Robotics, has broadened its collaboration with supermarket and food wholesaler, SpartanNash. This partnership expansion will see Simbe's autonomous inventory robot, Tally, integrated into an additional 60 stores across the Midwest. This move comes following a successful pilot scheme in 15 stores.</p>
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Simbe Robotics partners with SpartanNash to deploy autonomous inventory robots in 60 stores

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 <p>ICE Cobotics, a floor-cleaning autonomous robots development company, has teamed up with convenience store chain J&amp;H Family Stores. They plan to deploy “Cobi 18” floor scrubber robots across J&amp;H Family Stores' more than 75 retail locations.&nbsp;</p>
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ICE Cobotics partners with J&H Family Stores to deploy autonomous floor cleaning robots

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 <p>Brain Corp, an AI systems developer for autonomous robots, has collaborated with Dane Technologies, a power assist solutions provider, to release an autonomous inventory scanning robot named “Dane AIR.”</p>
 <p>In addition, Brain Corp launched BrainOS InventoryAI Suite, an AI-driven inventory analytics solution. This new suite enables retailers to incorporate inventory intelligence into their operations, allowing them to monitor inventory-related issues like out-of-stock situations, price tag mistakes, promotional compliance problems, misplaced items, and stock counts.&nbsp;</p></p>
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Brain Corp launches inventory scanning robot with Dane Technologies

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 <p>Sensormatic Solutions, an inventory intelligence and customer traffic insight solutions provider, has teamed up with footwear brand Allbirds. They plan to use Sensormatic's RFID-based inventory management system for better item-level inventory tracking across Allbirds warehouses and stores.</p>
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Sensormatic Solutions deploys RFID-based inventory management at Allbirds locations

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 <p>GreyOrange, a company that offers AI-fueled automated fulfillment solutions, has unveiled its newest product, “gStore”. This system, supported by RFID technology, serves as a comprehensive store execution and retail management system. </p>
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GreyOrange unveils gStore, an RFID-driven store execution and retail management solution

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 <p>Simbe Robotics has introduced an intelligence platform for large-format retail environments. The system employs autonomous inventory robots known as “Tally” and computer vision technology to gather, scrutinize, and control inventory data for retail areas.&nbsp;</p>
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Simbe releases first intelligence platform for large-format retail environments

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 <p>Fabric, a micro-fulfillment solution provider has secured a patent for an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that accommodates different tote sizes in one shelving unit. This allows businesses to maximize their space and accommodate a broad range of SKUs, particularly in small micro-fulfillment centers or retail stores. The technology promotes intelligent stock management, denser storage, and also eliminates the need for expensive, space-consuming modifications.</p>
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