Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.36
May 26, 2021
The Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, has developed soft grippers for domestic robot hands and today said it is sharing the design source files and full build instructions to help advance the technology. It is offering the materials on Punyo.tech so research institutions and aspiring roboticists can build their own Punyo Soft Bubble Grippers. “The soft robotics community is small, and the visuotactile sensing community is even smaller,” said Alex Alspach, manager of the Robotics Tactile Team at TRI and the lead developer of the Punyo Soft Bubble Gripper. “By sharing the blueprints for this gripper with the world, we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.92
May 19, 2021
Third Wave Automation Inc. and Toyota Industries Corp. today announced a strategic partnership to produce the next generation of intelligent, fully autonomous material handling vehicles. The global materials handling equipment market will expand from $211.8 billion (U.S.) in 2019 to $320.9 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%, predicted Fortune Business Insights. It cited the rapid growth of e-commerce, with consumer spending at nearly $3.5 trillion in 2019 and a year-over-year growth rate of 17.9%. Businesses are turning to automation to meet this demand while keeping production and logistics costs down. “Our strategic development efforts with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.51
May 18, 2021
…the right fit for each operation's unique needs. The Toyota Industries company cited robotics, lift trucks, conveyors, maintenance, and picking systems as examples of “end-to-endless intralogistics solutions that optimize, integrate, and manage the logistical physical flows of supply, production and distribution within material handling operations.” “We're making it easier than ever before for our customers to understand the complete range of solutions Raymond offers,” said Dave Norton, vice president of customer solutions and support. “We're proud to share a new portfolio of resources, including brochures, videos and white papers to help material handling professionals learn more about how intralogistics solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.91
May 14, 2021
…handling automation,” said Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), as well as a senior executive officer of TMHNA’s parent company, Toyota Industries Corp. (TICO). “Part of the reason is the difficulty in finding enough skilled operators, but beyond that, it’s the increased level of customer expectations around a rapid and flawless materials handling process,” he said. “Customer requirements are demanding more efficiency than ever before, and that in turn drives the need for more process optimization—including automation.” Wood added that automated lift trucks can be a good fit for repetitive movement of pallet loads.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
May 10, 2021
…and said it is currently valued at $5.3 billion. Toyota is among its investors and partners. Pony.ai has been piloting robotaxi services in the U.S. and China. Founded in 2012, Luminar provides lidar sensors and software for autonomous vehicles. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company has more than 50 industry partners, including eight of the top 10 global automakers, and it signed a production deal for autonomous consumer vehicles with Volvo Cars last year. Luminar has also partnered with Daimler Truck AG, and it has nearly 400 employees. Pony.ai to integrate Luminar sensors Pony.ai said it plans to deploy automotive-grade production…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.15
May 05, 2021
…Optimus Ride Pison Technology Ras Labs Realtime Robotics ThayerMahan Toyota Research Institute Vecna Robotics Vicarious Surgical Massachusetts technology hub fosters innovation “Talent is the No. 1 reason tech companies locate in Massachusetts, and the inability to source enough skilled workers is the No. 1 constraint to growth in the white-hot robotics and AI space,” stated Tom Hopcroft, CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). “We're excited to partner with MassRobotics to help increase opportunities for talented job seekers, and we especially encourage women, tech leaders of color, and LGBTQ+ tech leaders to participate.” MassTLC is a network for tech…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.14
April 27, 2021
Woven Planet Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., said yesterday that it has agreed to acquire Level 5, the self-driving division of ride-hailing company Lyft Inc. This marks the first major deal for the newly established Woven Planet and continuing consolidation in the autonomous vehicle space. Woven Planet Group launched in January 2021 as an expansion of the operations of Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development Inc. (TRI-AD) with the motto of “Mobility to Love, Safety to Live.” It includes four companies in support of connected and autonomous vehicles, robotics, smart cities, and more. Woven Planet Holdings Inc.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.86
April 20, 2021
Toyota Industries Corp., or TICO, today announced that it will consolidate its software development efforts for autonomous vehicles, increase its global investments, and establish T-Hive B.V. as a new center of excellence. TICO said the combination of offerings from its group companies will strengthen its brand portfolio and meet the increasing demands of its customers. Sakichi Toyoda founded Toyota Industries Corp. in 1926 for the manufacture and sale of the Type G automatic loom that he had invented. The Japanese company later expanded to automotive-related fields such as engines and air-conditioning compressors. It also made industrial vehicles such as lift…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.33
April 16, 2021
…narrow aisles, saving warehouse space. Also at ProMat DX, Toyota Material Handling introduced a line of AGVs including automated guided carts (AGCs) and automated forklifts. Mobile manipulation has posed several challenges, including safety and power management, but Waypoint Robotics has teamed up with Productive Robotics to offer the Vector AMR with the OB7 collaborative robot arm. Picking solutions Stoecklin Logistics unveiled its robotic case picker, CO-PRO, designed to relieve human employees of the repetitive task of lifting heavy crates and cartons. It automatically moves them directly from pallets to a conveyor or robotic system. Its patented universal gripper holds up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.36
April 14, 2021
…to leave and kept their parents waiting!” In addition, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and MIT Lincoln Laboratory participated in MassRobotics' Adopt a School Program at the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science in Roxbury, Mass. On two days last week, 14 students used 10 BrainCo resuable robotics kits, which TRI donated to the school. A TRI research scientist joined a MassRobotics instructor and a local high school teacher. “We're not throwing technology at teachers—we're giving them a curriculum, showing them how to use the kits, and helping them learn how to program and operate a prosthetic hand,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.98
April 06, 2021
…of $43.4 million. OTTO's customers include General Electric and Toyota. “Innovative companies are taking the leap and building their factories of the future right now,” stated Matt Rendall, co-founder and CEO of OTTO Motors. “OTTO fleets are helping make this possible as we install some of the world’s largest AMR fleets globally. Our new OTTO 1500 benefits from nearly a decade of continuous improvement and harnesses the full potential of our autonomous control software.” OTTO Motors builds on experience OTTO Motors first introduced its OTTO 1500 autonomous mobile robot (AMR) in 2015. It has since been deployed in Fortune 500…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.62
March 30, 2021
…AutoStore deployment at H Mart Bastian Solutions is a Toyota Advanced Logistics company that designs and delivers distribution and production systems. The integrator said it combines data-driven designs, scalable materials handling systems, and software to help clients across a broad spectrum of markets. “As a global partner, we’ve worked on numerous installations that are successfully operating with the award-winning AutoStore system,” stated Aaron Jones, president of Bastian Solutions. “We look forward to integrating AutoStore’s robotics and e-grocery WMS with H Mart’s operations for faster order fulfillment and increased customer satisfaction.” “We’re excited to work with Bastian Solutions in providing H…
