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…building solutions where we put our robot into an AGV with a welding system and the robot can go along the ship welding. We have other projects in aerospace, for instance, for helicopter blades, both the building, assembling and also testing. So, these are some of the new sectors that we are approaching Culverhouse: That's a bit expansive outside of the automotive industry and what you guys are looking to do here. Gorlier: I think the automotive business is the most automatized business. If I remember, right, the last time I checked, automotive is using 10 times more automation than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.38
…of mobility solutions developed to improve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) design and performance at Automate 2024 in Chicago. The company produces customized casters for manual and automated applications for use across many industries. Show attendees can visit Caster Concepts at Booth #3486. What to see at the Caster booth “AGV battery performance and vehicle maneuverability are critical in material handling,” said Doug Backinger, vice president of sales at Caster Concepts. “Specifying the right casters can significantly improve an AGV's performance, and create additional design options for application engineers. Caster Concepts works directly with customers and end users to identify the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.83
…- including industrial electric vehicles and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) - operating in a wide array of industries from warehouse robotics to outdoor applications such as solar field inspection, agriculture and mining. A variant of the WiBotic system is also being developed for use on the lunar surface under contract with Astrobotic and NASA. “WiBotic’s new wireless 1kW charging platform enhances operations,” said Peter King, vice president of Cypher Robotics, Inc. “We’ve successfully deployed WiBotic chargers for customers in a range of applications and in some difficult environmental conditions - but historically only in applications where overnight charging was possible.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.41
…arms, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can adapt to different applications, as well as improve safety and productivity in a variety of manufacturing environments, from heavy industry to highly aseptic, and meet user needs across sectors. SCARA robot arms and interactive teach pendant demonstrations A new electronics manufacturing demonstration cell will feature a TS2-60 electrostatic discharge (ESD) SCARA robot showing automatic screwing and connecting of electrical connectors for electronic boards. Stäubli said its ESD robots, designed for the electronics industry, can safely handle ESD-sensitive components and operate in electrostatic protected areas (EPAs). Stäubli Robotics will demonstrate…
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…facility’s wireless communications system supported expanded automated guided vehicle (AGV) operation. HMS said it provided wireless fleet management products and hands-on deployment support. Deployment objectives included improving efficiency and complying with EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, which becomes mandatory in January 2027. According to the EU, the regulation defines essential health and safety requirements that machinery products must fulfill to be placed on the European market. “Everything worked as we hoped. The connection is very stable, and we are now able to comply with the safety machinery regulation,” said Maximilian Lichan from Mercedes-Benz. “The support for more bandwidth has even allowed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.48
…next level.” Lease and purchase options for forklifts and AGVs Under Logisnext Financial Services, customers will have direct access to lease and purchase options across all Logisnext material handling and warehouse products in the United States, including Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, Jungheinrich, UniCarriers Forklifts, and Rocla automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Logisnext said its customers will also have added flexibility and control of their business and capital requirements. The company said its financing approach provides efficient and effective operating costs to meet business goals – all with the latest material handling technology. “The launch of Logisnext Financial Services, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.23
…counting and industrial scanning, the Captis autonomous ground vehicle (AGV). The company also revealed partnerships with AI-driven organization GreyOrange, technology company Ericsson and Canadian retailer Indro Robotics. From air and ground in the warehouse Cypher calls its offering ‘The Future of Warehouse Robotics’ because it combines both aerial and ground robotics technology into a single, integrated package. The Captis AGV can find its way around warehouses all on its own. It won’t bump into people or objects, and requires no infrastructure changes. When it’s time for cycle counting, it uses drone technology attached to the ground robot with a tether…
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…of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are surging as warehouses in a broad range of industries continue to struggle with workforce challenges. According to Next Move Strategy Consulting, the mobile robotics market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2% between now and 2030. Yet, without proper preparation of the surfaces AMRs and AGVs will be rolling over, the vehicles will not work as anticipated and the deployments could fail. Here’s how to make sure your warehouse floor is ready for robotics. Warehouse Floor Condition Matters Most warehouse floors are concrete. While concrete…
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…as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), as well as professional service robots such as those used in transportation, hospitality and agriculture. “The joint solution offers a perfect balance between performance and cost, enabling manufacturers of robots and industrial automation machines to rapidly open up new business areas with innovative products,” said Stefan Roth, managing director at Theobroma Systems. Machine vision provider RGo Robotics has teamed up with Capra Robotics to develop autonomous mobile robots capable of bridging the gap between controlled warehouse environments and the unstructured outside world. Photo: Donald Halsing / PEERLESS MEDIA Intel processors…
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…features VisionNav’s newly unveiled VNST20 PRO automated guided vehicle (AGV). The trade show is being held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. VNST20 PRO AGV turns 180 degrees inside trailers VisionNav’s new offering combines its VNST20 autonomous forklift, a robot control system (RCS) for fleet scheduling, and 3D LiDAR for simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM) with deep learning positioning technology. The system has been designed specifically for automated loading and unloading of trailer trucks and manual handling tasks. VisionNav’s VNST20 PRO features a rated load capacity of 2000 kg, a cargo top clearance of 150…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.41
…for driverless transport vehicles such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. With ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless sensors that offer a 360-degree range of up to 82 feet, the ELOshield AGV/AMR module prevents collisions between these small and often overlooked vehicles in warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing plants. Forklifts equipped with the ELOshield forklift safety and pedestrian detection system also help in preventing collisions. ELOshield specifications The radio-based ELOshield AGV/AMR module acts as stand-alone antenna that can be installed on these material handling vehicles. The module comes in a 3.3 in x 2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
…compatibility with a wide range of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Its space-saving design provides integration flexibility while eliminating mechanical charging connections and related maintenance. The charger is also equipped with safety features that help protect workers and equipment - providing facility operators and AGV original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) an integrated, safe charging system to optimize both efficiency and equipment autonomy, said EnerSys. The company’s new NexSys+ Outdoor charger provides the same performance and features of the NexSys+ charger, with the addition of an IP54-rated enclosure designed to withstand the elements, protecting the charger against dust, water, and seasonal temperature changes.…