Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.36
June 15, 2022
…trends and topics: How the robotics market has grown to meet logistics challenges, including the “Amazon effect” and the COVID-19 pandemic Why collecting and using data is critical for global supply chains, as well as managing innovation Addverb's value proposition as “the Tesla of integrators” Maturing hardware and software equal automation nimbleness When to integrate automation with enterprise systems Addverb's entry into the U.S. market and its priority of building relationships Whether competition, specialization, and quality matter in the warehouse space Why scaling support matters Don't worry about humanoid robots; automation is here to help Tune in and listen!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.16
June 14, 2022
…the first time the show was held since the COVID-19 pandemic. From cobots and AMRs to grippers and vision systems, the automation technologies on display were impressive. More than 500 exhibitors showed off their products at the show, as they look to the industry’s future and grow their customer base. Some of the most interesting technologies we saw were born out of partnerships. At its booth, Mitsubishi showcased how its robots can be used on top of other companies’ hardware and software. Plus One Robotics showed off how its technology integrates with Tompkins Robotics’ tSort system. Effidence’s EffiBOT AMR was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.28
June 13, 2022
…robot also includes a new subsystem for utensils. “The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way that we eat,” said Justin Rooney, a mechanical engineer on the Dexai team. “Hands-free orders reduce human proximity and contact with Alfred, thus reducing the chance of transferring pathogens. This feature should reduce the spread of infectious disease and keep food fresh for longer.” Superwurm uses multiple robots for worm farming. Source: igus Another unusual application involves worm farming. Superwurm, a German company, uses several igus components, including robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), to breed worms that are used for fishing. The system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
June 09, 2022
…IND-enabling stage, including a novel 3CL protease inhibitor for COVID-19 treatment, and two synthetic lethality programs targeting MAT2A and USP1 for oncology. It also successfully completed a Phase 0 microdose study and entered a Phase I clinical trial with its first internally developed program targeting fibrosis. “This unique program completed a first-in-human Phase 0 study in healthy volunteers and has entered Phase I clinical trials,” Zhavoronkov said. “We have also nominated seven preclinical candidates across a number of other disease indications since 2021. I am very excited about this progress and have decided to personally invest in this round.” “With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
June 08, 2022
…globally, for a 27% increase year over year. “The [COVID-19] pandemic spurred the growth of robotics in the U.S.,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the IFR. “The 'Big Quit' in response to working conditions has led to labor shortages particular to the U.S.” How does that compare with other regions? “In Europe, Japan, and China, the problem is an aging workforce,” Bieller told Robotics 24/7 at Automate 2022 here. “But the new record growth in North America is due to many trends.” Automotive orders increase In North America, automotive manufacturers and component providers accounted for 47% of robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
June 03, 2022
…1 million parcels per month on average. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for order fulfillment skyrocketed. To keep up with order volume, Apotea invested in RightHand Robotics’ RightPick 3 platform to accelerate its e-commerce business and provide Swedish consumers quicker access to medication and other non-prescription products. Sommerville, Mass.-based RightHand Robotics said it will support Apotea’s increasing demand from customers who shop online and need reliable, direct, and convenient delivery throughout Sweden. “Through our warehouse automation initiatives, our efficiency has reached new levels to meet demand. RightHand Robotics’ RightPick 3 technology powered by its RightPick AI software will allow us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
June 03, 2022
…experience at industrial supply company W.W. Grainger. During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to bridge the practical and theoretical to re-engineer how their networks worked as demand spiked, Greenhouse said. People are still needed in warehouses and elsewhere in logistics, not only for their critical thinking skills, but also for some tasks requiring the dexterity that robots have yet to achieve, he said. Locus grows rapidly to meet demand Lombardi said that Locus doesn’t just focus on selling robots or providing robots as a service (RaaS) to customers. Rather, it provides customers with solutions, she claimed. Such a strategy has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.44
May 25, 2022
…epidemic” – one that has only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, social isolation drives $6.7 billion in additional associated Medicare spending per year. The health consequences of loneliness and isolation are equivalent to smoking almost a pack of cigarettes daily, said the institute. ElliQ offers another form of companionship, supplementing traditional, in-person support, said Intuition Robotics. The Ramat Gan, Israel-based startup said it designed its service robot to foster independence and provide support for older adults through daily check-ins, assistance with wellness goals and physical activities, connection to family and friends, and more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.37
May 24, 2022
…other AMR providers have experienced rapid growth around the COVID-19 pandemic, why haven't 75% of warehouses adopted automation yet? “Even though we've had success, there are still companies that are skeptical,” replied Lombardi. “A lof of it has to do with change management, but now with labor shortages, it's harder to find people to do the work of pushing heavy carts and having RF [radio frequency] devices strapped to their arms.” “Recruiters tell me that when they tell people that they can work with robots, there are soft benefits,” she added. “In addition, we have the ability to translate the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
May 23, 2022
…liquidity to small and medium-sized companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The automotive industry, including autonomous driving, is going through a radical transformation revolution with a high potential to reduce the carbon footprint from transport,” said Thomas Östros, a vice president at EIB. “Our financing for Sensible 4, a leader in addressing the widely recognized problem of autonomous operations in bad weather conditions, shows the EIB’s commitment to supporting European innovation leaders and more sustainable transport methods.” The EIB is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its member states. It makes long-term finance available for sound…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.39
May 21, 2022
…are also playing roles in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the appeal of these robots lies in the fact that they are inexpensive and simple to implement. That said, AMR developers still have obstacles to overcome. “Typical challenges include extending the run time of battery-powered devices, robust designs that can contend with harsh environments, and accurate movement control—start/stop—for safe operation around humans,” said Julian DelCampo, business development manager at Portescap. To meet the requirements, mobile robots require motors to have more streamline form factors than their predecessors. This translates into compact and lightweight yet durable motors. AMRs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
May 19, 2022
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic abates, restaurants are coming under new pressure, as rising gas prices affect the cost of food and third-party delivery services. More eateries are turning to robot deliveries from providers such as Coco from Cyan Robotics Inc. Coco has been working with C3 by SBE, short for Creating Culinary Communities, which is held by SBEEG Holdings Licensing LLC or SBE, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based operator of hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs worldwide. C3 is also working with Nommi, which has developed bowl-assembling robots. The global market for delivery robots could expand from $100.8 million in 2021 to $262.7…
