Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.92
…service and support in the U.S. by providing turnkey robotics solutions and continuous support to U.S. operators. The company said this expansion will help ensure faster integration and boost efficiency and safety. “We’re excited to offer North American customers personalized support, faster deployments, and tailored solutions, helping them drive efficiency and meet industry challenges more effectively,” said Richard Climenhage, ANYbotics U.S. commercial director. ANYbotics said its San Francisco office strengthens its U.S. presence, and can accelerate robot adoption by simplifying regulatory compliance and streamlining operational integration. Partnerships with Siemens Energy, SLB, AWS, Shell, BP, and NVIDIA can enable improved support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.02
BOSTON – At the 2024 Robotics Invest summit in Boston, attendees focused on sessions and panel discussions featuring leaders from across the robotics and venture capital industries. The summit was hosted by Cybernetix Ventures and sponsored by organizations including the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Pittsburgh Robotics Network. Robotics Invest took place over two days in Boston and focused on topics like the economic marketplace for robotics companies, along with discussions centered on artificial intelligence, humanoids, sustainability and scalability. Business leaders share knowledge, develop connections As part of the opening sessions of the summit, Fady Saad, general partner at Cybernetix Ventures, mentioned…
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…at Booth #3256. Actionable insights to handle data As robotics adoption rapidly accelerates and enters new industries, from supply chain to healthcare, end users must grapple with the complexity of running hundreds of robots across multiple locations, collectively generating vast amounts of data. Now, with RobOps Copilot, actionable insights are available to anyone regardless of technical expertise. By using the latest large language models (LLMs), RobOps Copilot enables users to ask questions in their preferred language, get detailed explanations, refine their analysis and arrive at key optimization decisions, seamlessly transitioning between their favorite messaging platform for casual queries and a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.29
…in quality-of-life services, is expanding its partnership with Bear Robotics, the Silicon Valley indoor self-driving service robots company, in the healthcare sector. By integrating technology with human-centric care, Sodexo and Bear Robotics hope to improve healthcare services. Juan Higueros, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bear Robotics, said, “In partnership with Sodexo, we will be enhancing the future of work for healthcare professionals and maximizing the value of their time with patients through seamless integration of technology and efficiency.” “The ability of these robots to navigate complex indoor environments with precision and reliability is remarkable and we are thrilled to…
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…rose by 12%, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). In the first half of this year, North American orders totaled 16,865 robots, down 29% in comparison with the same period last year, reported A3. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Jeff Burnstein, president of A3 and a 2023 Engelberger Award winner, to learn more about the current state of robotics and future prospects in manufacturing and other industries. Examining the Q2 decline Did the second-quarter results come as a surprise to you? Burnstein: Not at all. I tell people that I look at this from a 40-year lens, not a…
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…release. “The MujinController introduces a unique approach to creating robotics applications, leveraging a real-time, non-volatile digital twin and offering a suite of perception, planning, and control algorithms to digitize the real world and autonomously move robots and other industrial equipment through it,” said Dr. Ross Diankov, co-founder of Mujin. “We are excited to continue our journey toward perfecting the MujinController and getting it into everyone’s hands.” Founded in 2011, Mujin said it develops machine intelligence for a common control platform for industrial and collaborative robots. The company, which has offices in Suwanee, Ga., and Guangzhou, China, said it can make…
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…Co-operation and Development, or OECD. The International Federation of Robotics last week announced Go4Robotics, a new online platform to provide independent guidance in manufacturers' journey to automation. “The lack of skilled labor is a strong driver for automation in many countries,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a release. “In fact, statistics from the EU say that three quarters of all companies across the EU have a problem attracting workers with the required skills.” Retiring baby boomers, immigration restrictions, and shifting expectations among younger workers have been a common refrain in developed…
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Robotics gatherings are increasingly common, but there are relatively few places where the public can see robots in operation and even get hands-on experience. InOrbit Inc., which provides software and support for robot operations, or RobOps, has successfully hosted a number of community events this summer. In February, the company opened the InOrbit Robot Space at 293 Castro St. in Mountain View, Calif. Since then, InOrbit has hosted meetings around National Robotics Week, a summer camp group, and a free Women in Robotics event last week. Having a permanent venue in Silicon Valley to see autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at…
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…vision, we’re well-positioned to continue pushing the boundaries of robotics technology and meet the evolving needs of our customers.” Ati Motors said it has developed and manufactured autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for sectors such as warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. New mobile robots designed for flexibility The demand for mobile robots is rapidly increasing, driven by the need for efficient and flexible solutions in a changing world, according to Ati Motors. The company said its robots have demonstrated their ability to reduce costs, optimize workflows, and improve safety and competitiveness in various industries. At a product launch event, Ati Motors team…
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…the financial activity in a specific sector, such as robotics. Earlier this month, Indxx announced the licensing of its Indxx US ETF Industry Top 10 Index to South Korea-based Samsung Asset Management. The index will serve as the underlying benchmark for the KODEX US ETF Industry Top10 Indxx ETF, said Indxx. “In recent years, ETFs have been the fastest-growing investment vehicle, and we expect this trend to continue as more investors seek ETFs for their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and transparency,” said Rahul Sen Sharma, managing partner at Indxx, in a release. “In light of this trend, we are extremely pleased to…
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Robotics startups, investors, integrators, and end users are grappling with vendor consolidation, heightened demand and public expectations, and a tightening of available funding. How can they navigate such challenges? Harpinder (Harpi) Singh is a partner at Innovation Endeavors and an entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience building products for emerging industries at the intersection of mobile, data, and deep tech. Prior to becoming a partner at Innovation Endeavors, Singh was co-founder and CEO of Slice Technologies, a data and analytics company that provides e-commerce market insights to the world's largest consumer brands and was acquired by Rakuten. He also…
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…Ottobots, enabling scarce staffers to do more through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The deep tech startup's delivery robots have been operating in airports, starting with Cincinnati International Airport (CVG) and in Europe at Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO). Ottonomy on 'Runway to the Future' Ottonomy said it took part in the Innovation Hub's “Runway to the Future” acceleration program in September 2022, offering added convenience to travelers via autonomous delivery. Air passengers could purchase retail items and get them delivered right up to the gate in a “digital and completely frictionless experience,” the company said. During the proof of concept…