Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.49
October 31, 2023
…Robotics today announced that it has partnered with Principle Cleaning Services to bring its award-winning Ozmo cleaning robot to London. The companies said they plan to go beyond cleaning to provide data, insights, and analytics on the health of building facades. Skyline said in a release that it and Principle's ultimate goal is to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) monitoring to building envelopes in London. “Having demonstrated Ozmo’s value in New York City, we’re excited to expand operations and partner with Principle to bring our robots to London,” said Michael Brown, CEO of Skyline Robotics. “London has more BMUs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.02
February 27, 2024
…navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp and floor-cleaning vehicle provider Tennant Company recently announced an exclusive partnership to accelerate development and deployment of floor-cleaning robots. As part of the companies’ joint agreement, Tenant will launch its first purpose-built floor-cleaning robot equipped with Brain Corp’s navigation hardware and software. The companies said Brain Corp’s navigation systems will be available exclusively on Tennant machines for floorcare applications. With this agreement, Tennant invested $32 million in Brain Corp. Fay West, Tennant Company senior vice president and chief financial officer, will join the Brain Corp board of directors. Tenant launching first purpose-built…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.06
April 26, 2023
Avidbots, a developer of cleaning robots, has launched the Neo 2W, a new robot designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company said the new robot features a Debris Diverter, a Bulk Navigator, and Advanced Obstacle Detection (AOD). Those technologies allow the robot to pick up debris off warehouse floors and navigate around obstacles. “The release of Neo 2W comes at a timely moment when 3PL and manufacturing companies are looking for solutions that bring the highest operational efficiencies,” said Faizan Sheikh, CEO and co-founder at Avidbots. “With the use of Neo 2W, companies are able to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.28
May 21, 2024
…boiler smelt spouts to ensure stable smelt flow, optimum cleaning, and safer boiler operation, without relying on manual cleaning. Valmet claims this is the first deployment of a smelt spout cleaning robot for the pulp and paper industry in North America. “We’re proud to introduce the industry-first smelt robot installation in North America, supporting our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and innovation in specialty papers,” said Ross Bushnell, Pixelle president and CEO. “By leveraging the latest automation technology, we are positioned to drive greater mill safety, productivity and quality.” Industrial robot arm leverages supervised autonomy Removing smelt deposits from recovery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.37
January 17, 2024
Skyline Robotics, developers of Ozmo, the world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot, recently announced the company has been awarded a patent from Japan related to the automation of work and using robotic arms on a building's façade. The Japanese patent comes after the company obtained a patent from Singapore in May 2023 related to its award-winning, robotic window cleaning system. Ozmo in the global marketplace Michael Brown, Skyline Robotics CEO & chairman: “Skyline’s technology is unparalleled in the global marketplace and patent offices are recognizing that. Continual independent evaluations of our technology are determining its uniqueness and innovation potential.” Japan is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.09
May 22, 2023
…has received its first patent for Ozmo, its robotic window-cleaning system. Singapore awarded the patent, which includes the system's design as well as how it operates. Skyline said it has filed its patent in nine jurisdictions globally, with Singapore being the first to independently evaluate and validate the company’s innovations. “As this is our first patent awarded, it is a big milestone related to the uniqueness of our technology,” said Michael Brown, chairman and CEO of Skyline Robotics, in a press release. “It also means our method of implementation will now be protected, starting in Singapore, with the belief that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.09
August 28, 2024
Skyline Robotics, developers of Ozmo, the world’s first window cleaning robot, in conjunction with The Durst Organization and Palladium Window Solutions deployed Ozmo at a New York City skyscraper. Ozmo will maintain 1133 Avenue of the Americas, a 45-story Class A office tower owned and managed by The Durst Organization in New York City’s Bryant Park neighborhood. The building is now the only skyscraper in the world utilizing an automated window cleaning system. Ozmo moves above the NYC clouds Ozmo is U.S. patent approved and its deployment comes after rigorous testing and meeting regulatory requirements. Skyline Robotics says that Ozmo’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.87
March 27, 2024
Floor-cleaning vehicle provider Tennant Company recently unveiled the full specification and capabilities of its X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber. The X4 ROVR is Tennant’s first purpose-built autonomous floor cleaning machine and fourth robotic scrubber in its product line. The X4 ROVR’s autonomous operation technology is provided by robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp’s BrainOS robotics platform. Brain Corp recently entered an exclusive partnership to supply automation technology for Tennant’s floor-cleaning robots. The new Tennant X4 ROVR robotic scrubber is available to order immediately. Floor scrubber designed for numerous commercial applications The autonomous Tennant X4 ROVR is equipped…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.85
April 14, 2022
…last year, our customers now have robotic solutions for cleaning both hard and soft floor surfaces,” stated Rex Shull, vice president of product manufacturing and engineering at Kärcher. “These intelligent tools help businesses use their cleaning staff more efficiently and reduce operational costs while solving for labor shortages.” The Winnenden, Germany-based company provides cleaning technology, and its Kärcher North America unit is headquartered in Aurora, Colo. Kärcher KIRA B 100 R includes AI, metrics Running on BrainOS, the KIRA B 100 R robotic scrubber handles the tedious assignment of cleaning floors all on its own so staff members can focus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.64
November 10, 2021
…in 2013, Gaussian Robotics makes autonomous mobile robots for cleaning and indoor deliveries. The company, also referred to as Gaoxian, said its robots are used in airports, schools, offices, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, and other sites in 40 countries. Gaussian Ecobot line cleans 93M mi. The Ecobot product line from Gaussian Robotics includes a robotic vacuum and sweeper, as well as scrubbers and sprayers. The company claimed that its systems have cleaned more than 150 million km (93.2 million mi., the distance from the Earth to the Sun). The Scrubber50 requires only two hours of maintenance for every 100 hours…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.38
August 31, 2022
Designing an autonomous commercial cleaning robots is no easy task and doing so in a timely fashion to capitalize on the growing demand for high-end cleaning systems makes the development timeline all the more pressing. To accelerate its time-to-market, robotics maker Avidbots has teamed up with Maplesoft to leverage the MapleSim advanced modeling software to design and test robots in a virtual simulation environment and cut back on physical testing. Making a useful digital twin By using Maplesoft MapleSim, Avidbots engineers were able to create a realistic digital twin model of its robot designers, providing flexibility to test out a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.01
December 02, 2022
…industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies; and cleaning tools and supplies. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company reported sales of $1.09 billion in 2021 and has approximately 4,250 employees. Tennant has manufacturing operations throughout the world and sells products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 100 countries. Albert defined requirements with Tennant Albert Czech Republic tested several cleaning robots last year in an effort to prioritize cleanliness and automate in-store processes. With the combination of Tennant equipment and Brain Corp's BrainOS, Albert has fully automated the task of cleaning floors in its…
