Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.18
September 23, 2022
…hardware, and integration services. “In the 1920s, it took Ford 12 hours to produce a car; today a car is produced in less than a minute. With System P4, Murdock and Heil see similar opportunities to reduce the time it takes to build housing – while relieving workers in the construction trades of physical stress,” the companies added. They do not share how exactly the system works or what types of robots it uses, but they noted it was designed to have “much higher benchmarks” than a typical worker in a 40-hour work week. “Developing the world's first automated plant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
September 16, 2022
…Lyft to offer ride-hailing services and with Walmart and Ford for autonomous deliveries of goods. “We know from our integrations with several businesses that customers want more than autonomous vehicles to feel confident in incorporating autonomy into existing services,” continued Browning. “They require corresponding tools and solutions that can be tailored to solve their day-to-day operational needs.” Argo AI explains its suite Source: Argo AI Here is the company’s breakdown of its products in its own words: Argo Connect For customers looking to kickstart autonomous operations, Argo Connect is the gateway to Argo’s product ecosystem. It leverages a suite of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.50
July 15, 2022
…workforce of more than 2,000 people, according to TechCrunch. Ford Motor Co. and others have invested in Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The company this week said it will shut down its operations in Washington, D.C. Chowbotics Inc.—DoorDash Inc. acquired Hayward, Calif.-based Chowbotics in 2021 but last week said it is shutting down the salad-making robot startup. While DoorDash has launched its own robotics division and has filed a patent around autonomous delivery vehicles, reported Restaurant Dive, it's not yet clear what will happen to Chowbotics' staff…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
May 13, 2022
…have boosted investment in robotics. Large automakers such as Ford, BMW, Honda, and General Motors have been investing heavily in the development of robotics technology, along with tech companies such as Google, NVIDIA, and Intel. New-age AV startups such as Zoox, AutoX, and Optimus Ride have attracted huge investments. In addition, as AV companies grow to meet the challenge of human-robot collaboration at the level required to bring self-driving vehicles to market, the horizon for leveraging these solutions for other robotics applications could expand. There has been a lot of interest in delivery and disinfection systems during the pandemic, but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.26
May 01, 2022
…end users like Procter & Gamble, General Motors, and Ford. We hope to publish it later this year.” “We're trying to get alignment with OSHA [the Occupational Safety and Health Administration] to make it a compulsory standard,” Wise said. “Safety is like religion—you either believe in it, or you don't. Larger manufacturers largely get it, but as robots push into logistics and distribution, there isn't the same belief.” “Over the past couple of years, we've interacted with prospective customers who ask, 'Why can't you do this?' and we'll say, 'Because the safety standard says it isn't a good idea.' They'll…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.16
April 22, 2022
…sites later this year. As with previous work at Ford Motor Co. and research institutions in Ohio and Michigan, the latest deployments will enable Agility to iterate with customer feedback. They will also help it gain insights into operating environments, discover new uses for its robots, and refine their capabilities, said the company. New Amazon fund joins investors DCVC and Playground Global led Agility Robotics' Series B round. Previous investors, including MFV Partners, ITIC, Robotics Hub, Safar Partners, Sony Innovation Fund, and TDK Ventures, also participated. “We’re deepening our investment in Agility Robotics because their robots solve the labor shortages…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.49
March 21, 2022
To help it move and assemble 3D-printed parts, Ford is taking advantage of a cobot on wheels developed by KUKA Systems Corp. at its Ford Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Mich. The company said the robot is always on time, precise, and only needs to take short breaks to recharge. Ford’s additive manufacturer operators even gave it a name – “Javier.” While the process itself is autonomous, Ford operators are responsible for uploading 3D designs to the printer and maintaining the machinery, and for engineering new ways to use the technology. All night long The KUKA robot lets Ford operate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
February 11, 2022
…for its product is the manufacturing industry. In May, Ford Motor Co. teamed up with the company and deployed an AI-controlled robot at its Livonia Transmission Plant. Toyota is taking advantage of the technology on some of its highest volume production lines, including for its Camry, RAV4, Sequoia, and Tundra models, Symbio said. “Engineering teams at Toyota are leveraging Symbio’s technology, expertise and best practices of artificial intelligence to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce ergonomic hazards,” said Max Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of Symbio, this week. Symbio said Toyota is using its moving-line technology, where robotic assembly is done…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.75
February 07, 2022
…present. MiR robots are already at work at Toyota, Ford, and other companies in over 60 countries. 3. AI enables robots to collaborate with human workers How can e-commerce businesses handle the ever-growing number of orders? Recruitment and retention of workers for repetitive tasks has become more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. As online shopping doesn’t show any sign of slowing down, more merchants are applying robots to order picking. At the same time, people are still needed for upstream and downstream processes. That’s where collaborative robots, or cobots, come into play. Collaborative robot arms and AMRs are different from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.44
January 27, 2022
…industries, with major multinational customers such as Schneider Electric, Ford, and Faurecia (see video at bottom of this article). While those sectors continue to invest in MiR AMRs, the company said it has also increased sales to logistics and consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers wanting to optimize and automate their internal transport. MiR noted that its new, heavy-duty MiR600 and MiR1350 robots, both introduced in 2021, have been top sellers in the new markets. “These new robots have clearly expanded our market because we can operate in more environments and transport heavier items,” Nielsen said. “Another new solution introduced last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.00
December 15, 2021
…sector.” Donald Leslie OTTO Motors has deployed AMRs at Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp., as well as at Faurecia Interior Systems and Danfoss Power Solutions. Faurecia is one of the world’s largest automotive parts makers, and Danfoss is a $7 billion multinational with more than 71 factory sites in over 20 countries. “I’m thrilled to be able to bring my expertise to bear in helping OTTO continue its successful trajectory,” said Garvey. “All of the proper ingredients are in place: amazing technology, strong leadership from the executive team and investors, a top-notch company culture, and a philosophy that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.45
December 13, 2021
…Bin-Picker system into production facilities for automakers such as Ford, Nissan, and BMW. Scape Technologies recently launched the SCAPE Easy-Picker and SCAPE Mini-Picker, which it claimed are easy for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) to install. It also released the SCAPE Package Picker for distribution and logistics applications. In addition, Scape Technologies said that its systems include integrated components and software modules that can be connected directly to leading six-axis robot arms and collaborative robots from companies such as Universal Robots, ABB, FANUC, Kawasaki, and KUKA. The company is listed at Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Scape expands offerings in…
