Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.98
August 12, 2023
…process, leading to lower costs and higher-quality products. Automation Robotics and automation are evolving and can now be integrated into even more areas of the facility. Collaborative robot arms and mobile robots are able to work alongside human workers safely and flexibly. With new hardware and software that can communicate and better integrate with different equipment such as conveyors and forklifts, automation can be monitored and controlled more closely. Interoperability among robots is also becoming a priority. With significant advances, new technologies are continuing to expand in manufacturing. Even in the automotive industry, robotics adoption is still rising, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.00
August 11, 2023
Olis Robotics today announced that it has raised $4.1 million in funding. The Seattle-based company specializes in remote monitoring, control, and error-recovery technology for industrial robots. It said it plans to use the funding to support additional brands representing more than half of all industrial robots, expand partnerships with systems integrators in North America, and develop new software products. A record 517,385 new industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2021, according to the World Robotics Report 2022 from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). That ongoing growth was driven by factors including labor shortages, reshoring initiatives, and rising e-commerce demand,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.58
August 06, 2023
…will always be to move the needle more towards robotics and automation and reduce direct human intervention as much as possible. Where are robots applied in space? The number of locations to explore in space is vast, but the operations that robots need to perform are very much alike in every case. Hence, based on the type of operations they perform, space robots can be widely categorized into two categories. Remotely operated vehicles: ROVs or landers can perform operations like terrain exploration, collecting samples, and reconnaissance. They can also take pictures and detect changes in the environment like variations in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.56
July 31, 2023
…it plans to establish a technology investment fund, introduce robotic services in healthcare facilities, and build the Suseo Robotics Cluster startup and venture hub. SMG said in a release that it plans to invest ₩202.9 billion (about $160 million U.S.) through 2026 in becoming a leader in the robot services industry. It said the Seoul Comprehensive Robotics Industry Development plan is partly intended to respond to the challenge of an aging population. South Korea has one of the world's lowest birth rates, and the average age of its population has increased, leading its central bank to warn of a potential…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.31
July 08, 2023
…6% year-on-year. Those are preliminary results presented by the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. “The top five adopting countries within the EU are Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Poland,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “They account for about 70% of all industrial robots installed within the EU in 2022.” Germany continues to be biggest robotics consumer Germany is by far the largest robot market in Europe: about 26,000 units (+3%) were installed in 2022. This was a share of 37% of total EU installations. Worldwide, the country had the fourth highest robot density, following…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.10
June 22, 2023
…beyond. The move acknowledges Spain’s growing relevance in global robotics and the increasing need for the Spanish manufacturing industry to automate, according to Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot.com. Notably, Spain observed a 25% increase in industrial robot sales in 2022 as reported by AER Automation, the Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation. “Global competition is driving an increasing number of manufacturers in Spain towards automation,” Søren Peters said. “Still, a major challenge is how to find and implement suitable solutions, which is what our marketplace helps solve.” Automation demand grows Boosting the level of automation in Spain has become critical,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.68
June 08, 2023
…including product launches, new collaborations, and insights into where robotics is heading in the next few years. More than 30,000 people registered for this year's event, with 757 exhibitors on the show floor, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Robotics 24/7 has rounded up the most interesting or impressive robots we saw at Automate. One notable trend is that industrial automation and collaborative robot arms are converging in capabilities, as cobots increase in size and industrial robot arms get outfitted with new sensors and components designed to make them safer to use. Another is that automotive industry continues…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.03
June 08, 2023
ABB today officially opened its Robotics Packaging and Logistics Headquarters in Alpharetta, Ga., north of Atlanta. The new facility will develop next-generation artificial intelligence and robotics to help U.S. customers remain competitive, said the company. “We are delighted to open our new Robotics Packaging and Logistics Headquarters in Greater Atlanta, home to some of the world’s largest packaging and logistics companies,” stated Sami Atiya, president of ABB's Robotics and Discrete Automation division, in a press release. “With global megatrends including direct-to-consumer commerce and labor shortages driving demand for robots as companies look to move their operations closer to home, there…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.02
June 02, 2023
…autonomous mobile robots, and plenty of exhibitors with warehouse robotics solutions. The annual event—put on by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)—has evolved to include solutions of value to multiple industries and processes. These days, it’s not just a show about industrial robots used to “make” or assemble goods in factories. There were many exhibitors offering materials handling solutions, ranging from palletizing, to order fulfillment of finished goods in warehouses. Just a few of the exhibitors I spoke with and who offer robotics used for fulfillment processes include AutoStore, Exotec, ForwardX Robotics, Plus One Robotics, and Raymond Corp. Short-term obstacles…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.03
May 31, 2023
…making its mark as a leader in the European robotics and automation industry, according to a new report from HowToRobot in collaboration with UCIMA, the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers' Association. With a total of 655 companies, the Italian industry is the largest in Europe by number of businesses, ahead of France and Germany, said the study. “Italy is among the leaders in providing and adopting robotics and automation, thanks to its large, diverse, and mature automation industry,” stated Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot. “With the growing global need for proven and robust automation solutions, Italy has much to offer.” HowToRobot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.37
May 26, 2023
…demonstration of the growing interest in industrial automation and robotics, despite economic concerns. Conference sessions about getting started with adopting automation were particularly well-attended, and we saw several Fortune 500 companies' delegations carefully evaluating systems and questioning booth personnel. Attendance was strongest on Tuesday, according to several exhibitors. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced that Automate, which used to be co-located with ProMat in Chicago and held every other year, is becoming an annual event. Some exhibitors and attendees grumbled about having to travel to multiple shows early in the year, but the line for space at Automate in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.37
May 24, 2023
DETROIT—In 2022, the North American robotics market showed strong growth, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Total installations in manufacturing rose by 12% and reached 41,624 units in 2022, it said yesterday. The No. 1 adopter of robotics is the automotive industry, said the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Companies based in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots—up 30% compared with 2021, said the IFR's preliminary results. “North America represents the second largest operational stock of industrial robots in the world after China,” stated Marina Bill, president of the IFR. “The United States, Canada, and Mexico…
