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Paro Announces $25 Million Series B Funding

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

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Paro, a Chicago-based startup disrupting the way companies access on-demand financial expertise, today announced a $25 million Series B funding round led by Madrona Venture Group, with participation from existing investors Revolution Ventures, Sierra Ventures and KGC Capital.

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Paro, a Chicago-based startup disrupting the way companies access on-demand financial expertise, today announced a $25 million Series B funding round led by Madrona Venture Group, with participation from existing investors Revolution Ventures, Sierra Ventures and KGC Capital.
Paro has doubled since Q3 2020, and in the last year, 20% of Paro freelancers have billed $100K to $500K through its platform.
In September 2019, Paro closed its Series A investment for $10 million dollars, which was led by Mark Fernandes of Sierra Ventures.
Through its proprietary AIpowered platform, Paro precisely matches clients with the best-fit experts to solve problems and drive growth.

iRobot Schedules Second-Quarter 2021 Results Call

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

iRobot, Home appliances, Robots, Robotics, Roomba, Robotic vacuum cleaner, Domestic robot, Create, Scooba, Koolvac

An archived version of the broadcast will be available on the same website shortly after the conclusion of the live event.

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An archived version of the broadcast will be available on the same website shortly after the conclusion of the live event.
iRobot created the home robot cleaning category with the introduction of its Roomba Robot Vacuum in 2002.
Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 30 million robots worldwide.
iRobot engineers are building an ecosystem of robots and technologies to enable the smart home.

Worldwide Educational Robot Industry to 2026 - Key Players Include Adele Robots, Aisoy Robotics and Idmind Among Others

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Robotis Bioloid, Hanson Robotics, Robotics, Robots

An educational robot is a learning support tool that uses realistic educational simulations to facilitate skill acquisition in students of all age groups.

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An educational robot is a learning support tool that uses realistic educational simulations to facilitate skill acquisition in students of all age groups.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being Adele Robots, Aisoy Robotics, Arrick Robotics, Blue Frog Robotics, DST Robot Co., Hanson Robotics, Idmind, Macco Robotics, Pal Robotics, Primo Toys, Probotics America, Qihan Technology Co., Robobuilder, Robotis, Softbank Robotics Corp., etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
How has the global educational robot market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the structure of the global educational robot market and who are the key players?

OGC and Topio Networks Announce New Partnership to Share Latest Innovations in the Location and GeoSpatial Ecosystem

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Robots, TOPIO, Robotics

The collection represents the most up-to-date information from the sector, providing comprehensive insight into the diverse, global location and geospatial ecosystem.

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The collection represents the most up-to-date information from the sector, providing comprehensive insight into the diverse, global location and geospatial ecosystem.
OGC CEO, Dr Nadine Alameh commented: "I am very excited about our partnership with Topio Networks.
OGC is the first global industry trade association to offer the new ecosystem tracking platform developed by Topio Networks.
Through this partnership, OGC and Topio Networks are additionally collaborating on creating a comprehensive "map" of the location and geospatial ecosystem, including organizations, technologies, standards, and more, grouped into a consistent taxonomy.

RobotLAB and SoftBank Robotics America Announce Exclusive Channel Partnership to Offer Pepper and NAO in North America

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Robots, Robotics, Pepper, SoftBank Group, Nao, Humanoid robot, Nao

SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RobotLAB Inc., (RobotLAB) the leading robotics integrator, and SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) announced today that the humanoid robots Pepper and NAO are now exclusively available through RobotLAB in North America.

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --RobotLAB Inc., (RobotLAB) the leading robotics integrator, and SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) announced today that the humanoid robots Pepper and NAO are now exclusively available through RobotLAB in North America.
This latest iteration of the two companies' collaboration builds upon their long-standing partnership in bringing SBRA's B2B robotics solutions to market and moving innovative automation forward.
RobotLAB has already deployed and supported thousands of robots in the field, including Pepper and NAO.
"RobotLAB's proven expertise in supporting our mission around humanoid robotics makes them the ideal exclusive partner for Pepper and NAO as we continue to grow our channel partnership network in North America," said Brady Watkins, General Manager and Senior Vice President at SoftBank Robotics America.

Bridgerton Star to Voice RBmedia Audiobook from Award-Winning Writer Tina Andrews

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Corporate finance, Bridgerton, House of Hanover, RBMedia, Robots, Adjoa Andoh, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Andoh, Actors, Tina Andrews, Sophia, Cision

LANDOVER, Md., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its audiobook production of "Charlotte Sophia: Myth, Madness and the Moor"written by award-winning writer Tina Andrews and narrated by "Bridgerton" actress Adjoa Andoh.

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LANDOVER, Md., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its audiobook production of "Charlotte Sophia: Myth, Madness and the Moor"written by award-winning writer Tina Andrews and narrated by "Bridgerton" actress Adjoa Andoh.
HBO Max recently announced it has acquired the film and TV rights to "Charlotte Sophia" with Andrews currently writing the pilot.
"What an honor and eye-opening ride it has been to research and write this epic saga of Charlotte Sophia's lifefrom her youth to her 60-year marriage to King George III," says writer Tina Andrews.
That coupled with her powerful portrayal of Lady Danbury on Netflix's 'Bridgerton' series made her the obvious actor to voice 'Charlotte Sophia,'" said Troy Juliar, Chief Content Officer for RBmedia.

iRobot Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Friday, June 4, 2021

iRobot, Home appliances, Robots, Robotics, Roomba, Robotic vacuum cleaner, Domestic robot, Scooba, Koolvac

iRobot, the leading global consumer robot company, designs and builds robots that empower people to do more both inside and outside of the home.

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iRobot, the leading global consumer robot company, designs and builds robots that empower people to do more both inside and outside of the home.
iRobot created the home robot cleaning category with the introduction of its Roomba Robot Vacuum in 2002.
Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 30 million robots worldwide.
iRobot engineers are building an ecosystem of robots and technologies to enable the smart home.

Domo COVID-19 Tracker Receives Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Data management, Health, Technology, Infectious diseases, Software, Biotechnology, Kitarō discography, Domo, Fast Company, Information technology, Robots, Computing, Domo, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards:, DOMO, FAST COMPANY’S WORLD CHANGING IDEAS AWARDS:

Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) today announced its COVID-19 tracker was recognized in Fast Company 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards with an honorable mention.

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Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) today announced its COVID-19 tracker was recognized in Fast Company 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards with an honorable mention.
Domo was also honored as a Fast Company World Changing Ideas Finalist with CHOICE Humanitarian for their partnership in leveraging Domo and data to eradicate extreme poverty in Nepal.
For the full list of Fast Companys World Changing Ideas, visit here .
About Fast Companys World Changing Ideas Awards:
World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Companys major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better.

NASA Statement on China's Zhurong Mars Rover Photos

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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b'WASHINGTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson issued the following statement Wednesday after the China National Space Administration\'s release of the first photos from the Zhurong Mars rover:\n"Congratulations to the China National Space Administration on receiving the first images from the Zhurong Mars rover!"

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b'WASHINGTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson issued the following statement Wednesday after the China National Space Administration\'s release of the first photos from the Zhurong Mars rover:\n"Congratulations to the China National Space Administration on receiving the first images from the Zhurong Mars rover!"
I look forward to future international discoveries, which will help inform and develop the capabilities needed to land human boots on Mars.
"\nCNSA\'s successful landing of the Zhurong rover last week makes it only the second nation to ever land successfully on Mars.
Zhurong joins active NASA missions the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers and Insight Lander in exploring the surface of the Red Planet.\nFor more information on NASA and agency activities, visit:\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-statement-on-chinas-zhurong...\n'

Worldwide Cleaning Robot Industry to 2026 - Key Market Drivers and Restraints

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'DUBLIN, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Cleaning Robot Market By Type, By Product, By Application, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe Global Cleaning Robot Market size is expected to reach $24 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 22.9% CAGR during the forecast period.\nA cleaning robot refers to the autonomous robot that helps in cleaning the floor, lawns, windows, and others.

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b'DUBLIN, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Cleaning Robot Market By Type, By Product, By Application, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe Global Cleaning Robot Market size is expected to reach $24 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 22.9% CAGR during the forecast period.\nA cleaning robot refers to the autonomous robot that helps in cleaning the floor, lawns, windows, and others.
These aspects is expected to fuel the demand for robotics vacuums throughout the forecast period.\nBased on Type, the market is segmented into Personal Cleaning Robot and Professional Cleaning Robot.
The personal cleaning robots segment is expected to lead the cleaning robot market during the forecast period.
These are some of the major reasons boosting the market demand for personal cleaning robots.\nBased on Product, the market is segmented into Floor Cleaning Robot, Lawn Cleaning Robot, Pool Cleaning Robot, Window Cleaning Robot and Others.