Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.38
June 01, 2023
…for robotics and artificial intelligence. In April, the Shenzhen, China-based company said its AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide will enable software developers to easily create code through natural-language interactions with ChatGPT. Orbbec integrates with Isaac ROS Orbbec said it is also working on integrating its products into the NVIDIA Isaac ROS platform, a toolkit for AI-powered robots. Once completed, this integration will empower developers to build more capable robots using Orbbec's sensors, the company explained. Beyond the Femto Mega, Orbbec also offers industrial-grade RGB+Depth cameras to meet the stringent demands of industrial clients. These cameras deliver superior performance and reliability, making…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
November 28, 2022
…BellaBot at Carrefour in Poland Source: Pudu Robotics Shenzhen, China-based Pudu said it is organizing more than 100 “special fan meetups” at Carrefour stores across Poland to showcase the BellaBot in action. “The deployment of PUDU smart delivery robots in Carrefour marks a step further in the Company's strategy to integrate technological innovation with the traditional retail industry,” it said. “The move also reflects PUDU's ambition to boost interactions between robots and shoppers to entertain consumers while they shop for groceries.” The company said it has over 50 other business partners in Europe and has worked with oil refining conglomerate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
July 20, 2021
…and leverage ABB’s market access globally and particularly in China.” ASTI’s AMR portfolio includes autonomous towing vehicles, goods-to-person systems, unit carriers, and box movers, as well as software offerings, ranging from vehicle navigation and control, order and fleet management, and cloud-based traceability systems. ABB said these technologies will be integrated with its own portfolio of robots, machine automation, modular systems, and software suite including the RobotStudio simulation and programming tool. ASTI’s headquarters in Burgos, Spain, will become ABB’s AMR business headquarters, led by Pascual Boé, with core functions, including research and development, engineering, and product and project value chain, continuing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
July 28, 2020
…last year; a majority are revisiting their reliance on China and looking to the U.S. as the next key manufacturing center; nearly all (97%) said COVID-19 has created new opportunities, with 87% making digital transformation a high priority; and supply chain resilience is important to 99% of respondents, with 96% working to increase supply chain agility. The unprecedented transportation disruptions and shutdowns from the pandemic force manufacturers to reexamine what used to be a surefire equation—make things in low labor-cost regions, then sell to consumers with deep pockets. Lower production cost still rules, but businesses are now also waking up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.29
September 04, 2023
…and Japan might not be able to compete with China in terms of the size of their labor pools or centralized economic and technology policies. However, they can strategically develop and deploy both workforces and labor through initiatives such as the ARM Institute's RoboticsCareer.org and Amazon's Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program. The U.S. Alliance of Robotics Clusters has also set onshoring as a priority. Its members—MassRobotics, Silicon Valley Robotics, and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network—have all pursued their own workforce development initiatives. Reshoring and nearshoring After trade conflicts with China, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other supply chain challenges, the U.S. and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
November 23, 2022
…was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Shenzen, China. The company sells a range of collaborative robot arms through its CR Series and CRS Series. It also sells the M1 Pro SCARA robot, the “desktop-grade cobot” MG400, and the educational robot arms Magician and Magician Lite. Its robots have been used for loading and unloading, bin picking, welding, palletizing, quality inspection, and more. Dobot seizes on market challenges The company said it made the Nova Series in response to labor shortages and rising costs in the service and retail industries. It said its robots can “replace workers to help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
December 21, 2023
…at Volvo Cars’ facilities in Torslanda, Sweden, and Daqing, China. Alongside the hardware and functional packages, ABB’s latest range of OmniCore robot controllers will help deliver energy savings of up to 20 percent at sites due to their highly efficient power electronics and use of regenerative braking within the robot. “The automotive industry’s historic transformation, driven by increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles and a desire to operate more sustainably, is creating new opportunities as well as challenges for global manufacturers,” said Marc Segura, ABB Robotics President. “This latest commitment from our partner Volvo Cars demonstrates our shared focus of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.23
April 26, 2023
…on their creative ideas rather than technical details.” Shenzhen, China-based Orbbec said it has created a “full-stack platform” for 3D vision developers building products such as industrial automation for precision manufacturing, service robots, and agriculture. The company has U.S. offices in Troy, Mich. ChatGPT enables users to state project requirements Conventional software development kits (SDKs) have several limitations, including a steep learning curve, a documentation lag, and “untimely” technical support, asserted Orbbec. The company said its AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide addresses these challenges by using artificial intelligence to provide a natural language interface. “Gone are the days of spending countless…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
March 31, 2021
…a vaccine, has been working on inoculation booths in China. Its kiosks are a higher-tech version of a photo booth. Patients can enter, get their temperature checked, respond to a digital questionnaire, and then receive the injections. The whole process takes about 10 minutes. If it works, it could be a game changer, though there's not word of it reaching the U.S. just yet. Panfi booth at China International Import Expo in Shanghai last November. Source: Sixth Tone Accelerated testing? An important part of monitoring and managing infected populations is a robust COVID-19 testing program. Conducting these tests requires a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
March 09, 2022
…its M1 Pro for light industrial tasks. The Shenzhen, China-based company provides systems for manufacturing and educational applications. The DOBOT M1 Pro is a SCARA robot that includes features for safer human-machine collaboration than conventional robot arms, said DOBOT. It added that the lightweight robot is suitable for applications such as pick-and-place, gluing, and assembly for the manufacturing, communications, consumer electronics, and higher education industries. Founded in 2015, DOBOT said it has more than 686 patents and 34 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications. The company added that it has shipped over 55,000 units to more than 100 countries. DOBOT said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.18
April 03, 2019
…lows and warehouses bloated with inventory pulled in from China during 2018 to get ahead of impending tariffs, have emerged creating an even more demanding environment. For these reasons, proper inventory management—accompanied by the ability to move inventory throughout the supply chain at a high velocity and lower cost—has become a must-have in today’s business climate. Experts agree that as autonomous robot hardware and software continues to improve over the next 10 years, robots can provide a competitive advantage for companies. Through improvements in sensors, dexterity, artificial intelligence, and trainability. However, the day when “robots take over the universe” isn’t…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
May 01, 2021
…coronavirus was recognized as a threat elsewhere, robots in China were starting to perform tasks to keep people out of harm's way. Mobile robots were pressed into service for cleaning and disinfecting public spaces as early as February 2020. As the pandemic spread, other nations followed suit. Companies that already provided disinfection robots hustled to meet demand, while many academic and startup platforms have attempted to join the market. The global market for disinfection robots will grow from $341 million (U.S.) in 2018 to $2.3 billion in 2025, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.4%, according to Mordor…
