Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
October 06, 2024
…milling. The company has placed orders to outfit three Caterpillar wheel loaders of diverse vintage - a 988K, a 980M and a 988H - with Teleo Supervised Autonomy. This fall, RYAM will deploy the Teleo-equipped machines to haul bark and wood chips 24/7 at its pulp and paper mill in Fernandina Beach, Fla. An operator remotely operates one wheel loader to load bark and then it is autonomously hauled by the machine to an incinerator that burns it to produce energy that powers the facility. A second wheel loader is operated remotely to load wood chips that are then autonomously…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.60
June 21, 2024
…its service has helped customers including GEODIS, FedEx, DHL, Caterpillar, Shape, and others realize upwards of 70% performance improvements in ground-to-ground and low-lift warehouse workflows like case picking, packaging, and cross-docking. In addition to these improvements, Vecna said the cash infusion will support the launch of next-generation platforms that will help the company provide more deployment flexibility and reach into new workflows that are in high demand, while being able to continue delivering operator cost savings from day one. One ongoing initiative involves developing a new robot case picking robot for GEODIS that has the potential to double performance for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.28
August 14, 2023
…it has successfully completed a Series A fundraising round. Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc. joined strategic supporters of the North Vancouver, Canada-based company, which is using artificial intelligence and robotics to address welding applications. “We are thrilled to welcome Caterpillar as an investor in Novarc,” said Soroush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc Technologies, in a release. “Their extensive industry expertise and global presence align perfectly with our goals.” “This investment will fuel the development of Novarc’s AI robotic welding solutions, enabling us to revolutionize the future of welding in manufacturing automation and beyond,” he said. Novarc develops welding 'full stack' Novarc Technologies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.95
June 10, 2023
…but that do so without altering it. Making a caterpillar-sized robot to deliver drugs As people work on improving biodegradable soft robots, they often look to nature for inspiration. That occurred with a University of Hong Kong team that found their jumping-off point in caterpillars. They wanted to create a millirobot, which typically have dimensions of less than one centimeter. However, these researchers needed a drug-delivery robot that would break down after use. Most such robots don’t biodegrade, meaning patients must have surgical procedures for removal. The team made the robot from gelatin that contained microparticles of iron oxide. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.06
March 08, 2023
…bulldozers. Teleo delivered its first retrofitted machine, a 2012 Caterpillar D10T bulldozer, to Teichert in the summer of 2022. The second machine, a 2022 Caterpillar D10T2 bulldozer retrofitted with Teleo Supervised Autonomy technology, will be deployed on site for work in the second quarter of this year at the company's sand and gravel mine near Tracy, Calif. “We believe Teleo's technology can help a good operator become a great operator,” said Dan Campbell, head of engineering at Teichert Materials. “The technology will improve the operator experience, making the job safer and more comfortable for our team members. The central command…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.77
January 25, 2023
…and human augmentation at ABB. I also worked at Caterpillar, and the common thread was the aftermarket side of the business.” T.I.E. asserted that its customization of hardware and software will “make integration faster, easier, and more cost-effective for smaller manufacturers looking to automate.” It said it contributes to the “circular economy” and sustainability by reusing, recycling, and refurbishing equipment. Among other services, T.I.E. offers training on CNC machinery and other automation. Source: T.I.E. Industrial RobotWorx built a 'one-stop shop' “As we moved into the robotics space, when we started conversations with new customers, the 800-lb. in the digital tools…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.71
June 21, 2022
…drills. Once development is complete, it is anticipated that Caterpillar 793 zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks will be deployed for the first time at Gudai-Darri. The trucks implement real-time ore tracking using sensors to provide live dig face progression, while data-informed modelling from the drills helps to build more accurate assessments of existing ground conditions and improve safety. New autonomous water cart vehicles, developed in partnership with Caterpillar, will be primarily used for dust suppression on site, enhancing productivity by enabling mine operations to digitally track water consumption and reduce waste. The vehicle’s intelligent on-board system detects dry and dusty conditions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
May 13, 2022
…with companies such as Marble [acquired in 2020 by Caterpillar] and Dispatch [acquired by Amazon in 2017] exploring this space. Are there certain types of robots where you expect strong growth? Any that are overhyped? Sharma: Articulated robots: Robotic arms, also known as articulated robots, are fast, reliable, and accurate and can be programmed to do an infinite number of tasks in a variety of environments. They are used in factories to automate execution of repetitive tasks, such as applying paint to equipment or parts. In warehouses, robot arms pick, select, or sort goods from distribution conveyors to fulfill customer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
January 14, 2022
…Service, United Parcel Service, Whirlpool, Jaguar Land Rover, and Caterpillar. Consumer goods are organized into sanitized totes to support a multiple gripper pick module that HDS Global said can achieve a 95% success rate. Source: Business Wire RoboFS taps talent for full automation To build the first fully automated fulfillment system and address fragmented e-commerce, HDS Global said it worked with “several innovative Global Fortune 500 heavyweights and industry veterans with bankable track records in robotics and e-commerce.” “Through the team’s collective insights, HDS Global has already refined the development of RoboFS into a production-ready fulfillment system, which could not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
August 30, 2021
…Young. Gary [Young, senior credit officer] did work with Caterpillar and Dell, so we have a lot of experience. We have a $100 million debt facility.” “Formic's costs are predictable— we don't charge line items,” Kerr said. “We transition customers to an easy model. There's no CAPEX, and we're able to come in 42% below what facilites do today with manual labor.” “We've built an instrument to make it as simple as possible,” he said. “We deal with hard and soft costs, deal terms, and desired hours or shifts per week to make the financing beneath easier.” Vendor-neutral expertise “Our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.45
July 07, 2021
…Guardian S, the Guardian GT, the Guardian XO, and the Guardian XT. The company is backed by investors including Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Delta Air Lines, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger. In April, Sarcos announced that it will become publicly listed through a merger transaction with Rotor Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, at which point the combined company’s common stock is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “STRC.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
June 13, 2021
…Guardian XO, and Guardian XT. Sarcos is backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Delta Air Lines, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger. The Guardian S is designed to navigate unstructured and unpredictable environments. Its man-portable design, slim form factor, and IP65 water-protected structure are optimal for inspecting narrow piping and tanks, traversing vertical ferromagnetic surfaces, stairs, culverts, and other unstructured terrain and confined spaces, said Sarcos. The robot can give operators a detailed view of its environment while enabling workers to avoid entering hazardous or confined spaces and maintain a safe distance. The Guardian S robot is able to deliver extended…
