Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.67
March 30, 2023
…systems are used by companies such as ST Engineering, Hyundai, Abrasive Engineering, Johnson & Johnson, and Fujitsu. Augmentus aims to make automation simpler The company was established in 2019 and claims to be a pioneer in intelligent 3D scanning and robot motion planning systems. It noted it develops systems to help its customers automate their work environments with easy-to-use software that eliminates the need for coding and CAD files. Its solutions are compatible with over ten major robot manufacturers, including ABB, Universal Robots, Kuka, and Nachi, it added. The company explained that it is expanding its compatibility with added robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.33
March 29, 2023
…the company sold its interest in Boston Dynamics to Hyundai Motor Group. In 2021, SoftBank acquired 40% of automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) provider AutoStore. Earlier this month, SoftBank Robotics U.K. and Bunzl Distribution partnered to offer robotics in Spain. Terms of Berkshire Grey acquisition Under the agreement, SoftBank will acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of the company not currently owned by SoftBank for $1.40 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $375 million. The agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Berkshire Grey’s board of directors, represents a premium of approximately 24% to the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.09
March 14, 2023
…and supply chain industries. Its partners include Doosan Robotics, Hyundai Transys, and Mando. “Some plants with poor conditions struggle to integrate AMR successfully. Now, older manufacturers don't need to remodel to integrate. With THIRA ROBOTICS, robotization is possible for facilities not fit for automation,” said Peter Kim, CEO of THIRA ROBOTICS. THiRA robots can navigate uneven terrain “Our next-generation technology improves existing solutions by offering real-life-ready logistics AMRs to handle imperfect floors and high traffic for U.S. industries to solve labor shortages and other market gaps,” Kim said. Unlike current AMR market offerings, THiRA robotics said its AMRs can operate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.41
February 13, 2023
…robot brands: FANUC, KUKA, CRP, Denso, Dobot, Estun, Hiwin, Hyundai, Motoman, Newker, Manutec, Nachi, OTC Daihen, and Turin. SprutCAM added that its Robot Calibration mobile app provides SprutCAM X Robot software users with the following benefits: Elimination of errors caused by manual data entry Reduced robot debugging time No need for expensive calibration tools or services Ever-growing list of supported robots and mechanisms The engineer interacts with the robot using a standard smartphone Last month, the company said the Robot Library for its SprutCAM X software supports 675 components from major brands. SprutCAM Tech's Robot Calibration app is available for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
January 18, 2023
…without sending itself off of the platform, said the Hyundai Motor Group unit. Atlas' new moves also required careful management of wiring, noted Tom Stevens, electrical engineering technician at Boston Dynamics. It also uses similar hydraulics to a Formula 1 car. “Everything that Atlas does in the real world, we run in simulation first,” Marion said. Boston Dynamics has tried to limit physical damage to its robots even as it continued pushing their capabilities, he added. 'Sick trick' and commercialization For Atlas' finishing move, an inverted 540-degree, multi-axis flip, the team added asymmetry to the robot’s movement, making it a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.60
December 22, 2022
Hyundai Mobis and Ottopia earlier this week announced a partnership to develop a teleoperation platform to spur the commercialization of autonomous driving systems. In the framework of their partnership, Hyundai Mobis and Ottopia will work together to introduce an end-to-end remote mobility assistance solution where Ottopia provides all the core software technologies for teleoperation while Hyundai Mobis provides the hardware/software platform and system integration as a global Tier1. The companies said the remote assistance platform will be able to be scaled for a broad range of use cases to facilitate the rapid commercialization of autonomy in transportation, logistics, construction, mining,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.09
December 16, 2022
…countries in the world, is getting more service robots. Hyundai Motor Group last week said it has started two pilot programs using autonomous robots based on its Plug & Drive, or PnD, modular platform. They will be conducting delivery services at a hotel and a residential-commercial complex located in the outskirts of Seoul. The delivery robot consists of a storage unit integrated on top of a PnD driving unit. In addition to the loading box used to deliver items, a connected screen displays information for customers. “PnD-based delivery robots allow quicker delivery times with improved safety through the use of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.66
November 29, 2022
Hyundai Mobis yesterday announced that it has developed collaborative and mobile robots based on autonomous driving technology. The unit of automaker Hyundai Motor Co. has implemented the logistics systems in a pilot at its manufacturing plant in Ulsan, South Korea. In addition, Seoul, South Korea-based Hyundai Mobis said it has created an integrated controller system for its robots. Its parent company also owns legged robot maker Boston Dynamics Inc. “We are brainstorming innovative and creative ideas to develop safe and precise robotics technologies,” said Lee Seung-Hwan, head of the advanced engineering at Hyundai Mobis. “We hope to use these human-robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.24
August 12, 2022
Hyundai Motor Group today announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute with the goal of making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and intelligent machines. The automaker and Boston Dynamics will make an initial investment of more than $400 million in the new institute, which will be led by Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics. As a research-first organization, the institute will work on solving the most important and difficult challenges facing the creation of advanced robots, according to the companies. Boston Dynamics AI Institute to focus on machine learning Elite talent across AI, robotics, computing, machine learning and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.71
August 09, 2022
…Series C round. Automotive industry investors to date include Hyundai Motor Co., Hyundai Mobis, LG Electronics, AISIN (Japan), and ZF. StradVision has now raised $129 million (U.S.) in cumulative funding, from its seed round through Series C. The company said it has seen “exponential” business and team growth over the past year. It opened its second German office and a new local subsidiary in Michigan. In addition, StradVision has expanded its workforce 69.2% year over year to 308 employees as of June 2022. Some self-driving technology developers have had problems lately. Momenta eliminated its aftermarket division, and Perceptive Automata reportedly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.20
August 05, 2022
…Dynamics is serious about providing value for industrial applications. Hyundai Motor Group acquired the company from SoftBank Group Corp. in 2021. Since then, Boston Dynamics has demonstrated Spot in many different environments; offered the Stretch robot for unloading trucks; and continued to work with developers, software and sensor providers, and corporate customers. Last month, CEO Robert Playter joined Kiva Allgood, president and CEO of Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp., at TCs Sessions: Robotics from TechCrunch. They discussed how their pioneering companies brought robots to market, from pilot testing to scaling manufacturing. Playter also replied to the following questions from Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.07
May 23, 2022
Hyundai Motor Group, or HMG, today announced it plans to invest more than $10 billion in the U.S. by 2025. That’s above the $7.5 billion it announced last year, according to Reuters. The announcement came after U.S. President Joe Biden met with Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday. “We have come a long way and become very successful in a short period of time, but we are also preparing for our future,” said Chung. “The group will strengthen our partnership with U.S. public and private entities to offer innovative products and mobility…
