Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.52
December 08, 2022
…hub development, and commercial activities at Changi Airport in Singapore. CAG also manages Seletar Airport and invests in and manages foreign airports. As one of Asia’s most connected international aviation hubs, Changi Airport links Singapore to more than 120 cities globally, with over 80 airlines operating more than 4,000 weekly flights. Jewel Changi Airport opened in April 2019, adding to Changi Airport’s shopping and dining offerings of more than 550 food and beverage and retail outlets. To support air traffic recovery and meet long-term staffing needs, CAG said it is investing in automation to meet a “significantly increased need for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.22
June 16, 2022
…automation. In April, AutoStore opened a new office in Singapore to serve local partners and clients in the Asia-Pacific region. “AutoStore sees strong growth in automation in the region,” said Philipp Schitter, vice president of business development for APAC at AutoStore. “Two of our partners are headquartered here, and we already have a market.” Founded in 1996, AutoStore said it is a pioneer in dense cube storage automation. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said it has installed more than 850 automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) in 45 countries. It works with systems integration partners for sales and service. Singapore…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.50
December 05, 2022
…automated countries in manufacturing in 2021 are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany, and China. “Robot density is a key indicator of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry around the world,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “The new average of global robot density in the manufacturing industry surged to 141 robots per 10,000 employees – more than double the number six years ago. China’s rapid growth shows the power of its investment so far, but it still has much opportunity to automate.” Robot density by region Driven by the high volume of robot installations in recent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.49
May 22, 2023
…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 more patent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.06
September 07, 2022
…lithium-ion batteries will power up to 60% of PSA Singapore's automated guided vehicle, or AGV, fleet at its Tuas Port. The company noted that this figure does not include new fleets that are being procured as a part of the expanded port infrastructure. “As a Singaporean company, we are pleased to see Singapore take the lead globally in the use of electric AGVs to automate port operations,” stated Kelvin Lim, CEO of Durapower Group. “We are delighted that PSA Singapore has chosen to rely on Durapower's global expertise in EV [electric vehicle] battery technology to power nearly two-thirds of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.03
April 14, 2021
…Robotics' systems are used in Chinese retailers and the Singapore Changi Airport, among other locations in 30 countries. It has also participated in the INCUBATE Partnership Programme of Singapore's National Environment Agency. Gaussian Robotics growing with cleaning robot market Longfor Group led Gaussian Robot's Series B round, with participation from Meituan and Tencent. The company previously announced $22 million in Series B+ financing led by Broad Vision Funds and China Capital Management in September 2020. In 2018, Gaussian Robot reportedly completed Series A financing worth tens of millions of dollars, and it raised $15.4 million in funding a year ago.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.41
June 13, 2019
The Eleven-O-Six student racing team from Hamburg, Germany, used the BigRep ONE 3D printer to increase the speed and shape of their Formula 1. This new video shows how they take it for a spin on the racetrack. BigRep is a future-focused large-scale industrial 3D printer manufacturer based in Berlin with offices in New York, Boston and Singapore. The company produces two German-engineered workhorse printers, the BigRep ONE with its 1m³ print volume and the more compact BigRep STUDIO which can deliver large complex prints in any workspace.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.43
September 10, 2021
…set up and use. StockBot takes inventory at Decathlon Singapore. Source: PAL Robotics Decathlon selects StockBot Founded in 1976, Decathlon is a multinational retailer with 1,714 stores in 61 countries. The Lille, France-based, family-owned company was looking for a solution to be able to provide accurate data on stock, as well as save time taken to do stock taking manually, affecting in-store efficiency and productivity. StockBot is easily deployed within different stores because it does not require any layout modifications, said PAL Robotics. Decathlon was able to seamlessly integrate the mobile robot with existing software and RFID tags in store,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.30
February 08, 2023
…up even the smallest debris, leaving floors immaculate,” the Singapore-based company said in a press release. The robot features a “brush pressure of up to 95 kg (209 lb.), a cleaning width of 1,270mm (50 in.), and twin cylindrical nylon-carbide coated brushes for a polished finish,” the company noted. “The side brushes push debris inwards effectively, even from the edges of the walls, allowing the Rex CS to clean up to 100,000 square feet in a single charge,” it added. LionsBot donates to those in need LionsBot said for every Rex CS sold, it will donate 120,000 liters of drinking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.19
November 10, 2021
…hours of operation, it added. Gaussian is collaborating with Singapore-based Integrated Facilities Services Consulting Pte. Ltd. (IFSC), which said it uses data-driven optimization heuistics to provide continuous insights into how to holistically manage urban facilities. It also works with service robotics provider KONE Corp. They integrated with elevators or lifts at a Singapore National Gallery Event. The robots mapped the facility and interacted through application programming interfaces (APIs). SoftBank among funding leaders Capital Today, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Meituan, and other investors participated in Gaussian's Series C round. The company did not disclose its current valuation, reported Reuters. In April,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.93
September 21, 2021
…(SBRG) said it is targeting that market, beginning with Singapore. The global delivery robot market will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%, according to Astute Analytica. SoftBank to start in Singapore In line with Singapore's vision and initiatives to become a “Smart Nation,” SoftBank Robotics Group plans to launch a series of robots serving industries such as food and beverage, cleaning, hospitality, security, healthcare, and logistics. “Advances in robotics and technology will lead to job transformation over the next few years,” said the Tokyo-based company. SBRG said it has deployed more than 5,000 of its own systems,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.79
September 26, 2022
…Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., or MLAP, and xSQUARE, a Singapore-based intelligent warehousing solutions company, have entered a partnership to make automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, and distribute xSQUARE’s warehousing systems to more areas. The new AGVs will built based on Logisnext’s brand of forklifts, and xSQUARE’s warehousing system will be shared using MLAP’s distribution network in Asia, Oceania, and South Africa. “We believe that our partnership with xSQUARE will help strengthen our ability to expand the product and service offerings in the material handling equipment industry,” said Yasuo Kubota, managing director of Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific. “This collaboration will also…
