RoboTire installs one other system with Discount Tire

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RoboTire, a robotics firm that automates tire altering, has put in one other system with Discount Tire. This is the corporate’s second set up with Discount Tire, this time at a retailer in Arlington, Texas. 

Tire altering could be a uninteresting and strenuous job, with plenty of repeated lifting of tires. RoboTire’s system can change 4 tires on passenger autos in 25 minutes utilizing a set of 4 robotic arms. Two smaller arms work to take away and later screw again on the lug nuts of the tires, whereas two bigger arms raise the tires off the automobiles and put new ones on. 

“We’re thrilled to bring our innovative technology to a second Discount Tire location,” Victor Darolfi, CEO of RoboTire, stated. “We’re committed to partnering with leading tire shops, improving the customer experience, and providing the best possible service.”

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RoboTire’s first set up with Discount Tire, introduced in August 2022, was in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The firm has additionally put in its system at a Creamery Tire in a north Philadelphia suburb. RoboTire hopes to put in extra methods within the coming months. 

“Discount Tire is excited to have RoboTire’s technology installed in another one of our stores,” Christian Roe, chief income officer at Discount Tire, stated. “The system will help our experts continue to provide the best service and experience to our customers.”

Discount Tire is an investor in RoboTire, and took part within the firm’s $7.5 million Series A spherical that closed in October 2021. With its over 1,100 shops, RoboTire nonetheless has loads of alternatives to work with Discount Tire sooner or later. Other buyers included Automotive Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and 640 Oxford Ventures.