Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.40
January 25, 2022
…robots have emerged as a way to supplement standard cleaning and disinfection practices for heightened hygiene practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, noted UVD Robots. The company said its UVD Robot is a fully autonomous robot using UV-C light to kill viruses and bacteria for infection prevention and control. UVD Robots’ UV-C technology can treat an operating theater in about eight to 15 minutes, said Nielsen. “The UVD Robot solves the challenges of repositioning and minimizes shadowing, which have previously hindered the comprehensive application of UV-C disinfection,” said Claus Risager, chairman of the board of UVD Robots and CEO of Blue…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.47
January 19, 2022
…efficiency for fleets of service robots used for commercial cleaning, delivery, warehouse operations, and medical facilities. “For organizations to get the most return on their investment in autonomous solutions, service robots should always be able to complete their task autonomously and recharge quickly without human intervention,” said Elad Dubzinski, CEO of Powermat. “By enabling flexible and efficient wireless charging for commercial robotics, Powermat's platform essentially offers the last missing piece of the puzzle to enable full robot autonomy.” Powermat said its products and intellectual property licensing program enable global businesses to incorporate advanced wireless power technology into their systems and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.04
January 12, 2022
…notify of events such as the completion of a cleaning route or when the machine requires assistance. Learning center provides an interactive learning center with a host of material to ensure operators can access trainings for utilizing their BrainOS-powered machines. App joins Brain Corp fleet management suite BrainOS Mobile users can follow the progress of cleaning robots. Source: Brain Corp. BrainOS Mobile will also enable future experiences to allow for higher levels of interaction among managers, associates, and their physical environments. For example, Virtual Tours is an application currently being piloted that enables managers to virtually visit and interact with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.42
January 10, 2022
…Inventory Scan tower can capture data as the Tennant cleaning system moves autonomously around a store. The system delivers reports to store managers providing information for numerous insights. They include verification of pricing accuracy, planogram compliance, product stock levels, and product localization. Each function negates the need for time-consuming and potentially inaccurate manual processes, which often lead to lost revenue opportunities, waste caused by overordering, and not enough attention given to shoppers, said the partners. “This new product marks the beginning of realizing the next phase in our company’s vision,” said Dr. Eugene Izhikevich, CEO of Brain Corp. “We are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.89
December 19, 2021
…Ottonomy to test and advance this technology in a live, airport environment.” Last year, CVG also began using Neo floor-cleaning robots from Avidbots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.05
December 16, 2021
…its growing portfolio of AMRs and software to automate cleaning, move inventory, and sense environmental data for greater efficiency and safety. Kärcher and Brain Corp design robot for large facilities “Kärcher is thrilled to bring its first autonomous machine to market in partnership with Brain Corp,” said Rex Shull, vice president of product management and engineering. “In today’s challenging labor environment, this product will be a key solution to help our customers meet troublesome resource challenges.” Winnenden, Germany-based Kärcher is a leading provider of cleaning technology, and its Kärcher North America unit is headquartered in Aurora, Colo. Using Brain Corp’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.10
December 09, 2021
…following: Deploying solar robots from Ecoppia to automate the cleaning of panels to ensure peak performance Combining solar energy with other technologies to work around the clock for customers through products that guarantee 24/7 clean energy on an hourly basis Investing in 5B's MAVERICK technology, which enables the deployment of solar resources three times as fast to deliver twice the amount of energy on the same amount of land Pioneering the world's first DC-coupled solar plus battery storage solutions providing dispatchable clean energy AES said it is working to “reimagine solar” and help organizations meet clean-energy and sustainability objectives.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.91
December 08, 2021
…range of applications, from material handling to agriculture to cleaning and sanitization,” said ROG. “Like with our manifesto, the agenda will be community-led, and we already have people volunteering to help organize the conference,” Pestoni said. “We want to hear multiple perspectives.” “ROG has always enabled me to connect with innovators in the robot industry at an informal level. It’s not commercial, but the connections have opened a wealth of collaborative opportunities,” stated Aldus von der Burg, CEO of Meili Robots and a ROG member based in Copenhagen. “RobOpsCon will be a chance for those in the industry, or even…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.17
November 30, 2021
Robots and autonomous vehicles are increasingly suitable for cleaning streets and runways. Trombia Technologies Oy yesterday reported on a 10-day pilot at the Helsinki Airport. The Finland-based company reported that its Trombia Free autonomous sweepers improved efficiency in high-level maintenance operations both indoors and outdoors. Founded in 2011, Snowek Trombia provides sweeper attachments and the Trombia Free autonomous sweepers. The company clamed that its autonomous, remotely operated suction systems can reduce water waste and carbon dioxide emissions in comparison with diesel sweepers. Trombia Free can handle cleaning tasks more efficiently than standard suction sweeping technology, according to Trombia. Its patented…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.50
November 29, 2021
…spray a chemical mist or use ultraviolet light for cleaning. The mobile robot can also provide information on its status in real time, cooperate with other robots, and automatically patrol in a preset area, said the company. Funding to accelerate global reach FJ Dynamics declined to name the sole investor in its Series B round, which it identified as a Chinese Internet company. The company last year raised about $30 million, and previous participants included DJI, Dongfeng Asset Management, and Tencent. The startup, which was founded in 2017, reportedly has facilities in China, Sweden, and the Netherlands and has customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.52
November 29, 2021
…exceptional dexterity and precision.” AIS adapts agricultural robot to cleaning Using its modular approach to robotics, AIS was able to adopt the technology used in its agriculture-focused robot and software to create the ORION disinfection system. ORION is an AMR for hands-free cleaning that uses ultraviolet radiation to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses. It is intended to promote health and safety in shared spaces such as hospitals, airports, hotels, and shopping malls. It was also designed to be used effectively and immediately during the COVID-19 pandemic, said AIS. “Despite the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C.’s tech community has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.23
November 29, 2021
…world, playing roles in everything from performing surgery, to cleaning the floor, to teaching young children,” he wrote in a blog post. “With the prevalence of robots operating in a variety of industries, it may look like we’ve reached a new age of robotic proliferation, but really, there are still many barriers for robotics companies to overcome to create the impact they know they can make. This is why AWS is excited to announce its strategic collaboration with MassRobotics to launch the AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator, focused on guiding and mentoring a cohort of robotics startups.” “For as much as…
