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August 8, 2023

The machines have eyes: How GenAI is giving warehouse robots vision

A Stuttgart-based startup has raised seed funding from two top VCs to develop its robot AI system

Tim Smith

3 min read

A graphic showing Sereact's AI training simulation
Sereact's AI training simulation
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An image of an arm-like robot interacting with a plastic crate in a warehouse
A Sereact-powered robot in the warehouse
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Tim Smith

Tim Smith was news editor at Sifted. He covered deeptech and AI, and produced Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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