Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.40
April 14, 2022
…care, and automotive industries. CAD-IT, which has offices in China, South Korea, and Australia, said it has a wide network in Southeast Asia. It has a presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam, serving more than 1,000 customers. Expanding Industry 4.0 adoption CAD-IT said it delivers end-to-end Industry 4.0 solutions encompassing additive manufacturing, augmented reality (AR), industrial internet of things (IoT), engineering simulation, and more. With manufacturing expertise gained through its production facilities in China, the company said it has delivered numerous multi-factory digital transformation projects in various verticals across Asia Pacific. “Partnering with Rockwell Automation gives us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.26
April 14, 2022
…that this makes it the No. 1 company in China in terms of mass production of autonomous driving systems. In addition to its SAE Level 2 self-driving system, Haomo also produces low-speed unmanned Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicles. Since April 6, such logistics vehicles have started to deliver groceries ordered on Meituan's platform to residents in Xuhui district of Shanghai, which is undergoing a citywide lockdown as of April 1 to fight its worst COVID-19 outbreak yet. Gu added that the company plans to launch HSD, the Haomo Self-Driving fleet, in 2023. Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicle in development. Source:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.09
April 12, 2022
…$15.7 million (RMB100 million) Series A+ financing round. Hangzhou, China-based RoboCT said it provides the disabled, the elderly, and medical rehabilitation institutes with intelligent rehabilitation devices and robotic technology with data analysis and cloud computing. Founded in 2017, RoboCT said its UGO exoskeleton device has been used in more than 200 hospitals throughout China. The suit is used to help patients who have had strokes or spinal cord injuries, as well as those living with nervous systems diseases and lower limb muscle weakness. It helps them improve their ability to walk. The system is supported by RoboCT’s intention detection technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
April 11, 2022
…in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore and said it has more than 500 customers worldwide. Geek+ and Impact Analysis recently noted that more than 75% of warehouses worldwide don't yet have automation. Last year, the company reported that it had sold more than 20,000 AMRs worldwide. RoboShuttle 8 wins recognition RoboShuttle 8 is a next-generation, goods-to-person system that can reach items at heights of up to 8 m (26.2 ft.), according to Geek+. It first announced the system in October 2021. “We're seeing demand for goods-to-person automation for micro-fulfillment,” Randy Randolph, vice president of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.27
April 09, 2022
…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore are some of the biggest robotics exporters and consumers. The IFR found that Asia has the highest density of robots in the manufacturing industry. Robotics clusters faciliate networking To facilitate innovation and networking, organizations have developed to help bolster their local robotics clusters. They serve their communities as a space for research and development, networking for investment, and recruitment. Like a chamber of commerce or a typical business association, many of these organizations were created to drive investment in regional talent pools and to foster business-to-business partnerships. Check…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.07
April 08, 2022
…and other automation for the logistics industry. The Shenzhen, China-based company has developed nine product series, including self-driving forklifts and tractors. VisionNav said its innovations include the ability to store materials at 9.4m (30 ft.), travel up narrow aisles of up to 2m (6.5 ft.), and stack them in multiple layers. The company said it has sold more than 1,500 products globally, implemented over 350 projects, and worked with more than 50 Fortune 500 companies. Autonomous lift trucks from VisionNav use sensing, control, positioning, and scheduling technology to perceive their environments and operate safely, said the company. It claimed that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.30
March 31, 2022
…these new warehouses 57% will be in five countries: China, the USA, Japan, India, and Germany. Moreover, 75% of the current warehouse stock has no automation at all, so the market potential for warehouse automation is huge.” As more and more companies look for answers to challenges such as labor shortages and space constraints, Geek+ is said it is providing AMR-based services and working to innovate and develop new, ever more specialized approaches. Highlights of the white paper include: How the world of warehousing has changed Totes-to-person (T2P) AMRs and mobile automation Real-world case studies The evolution of goods-to-person (G2P)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
March 29, 2022
…in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore. Last year, Interact Analytics named the company as the global market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Shuttles use vertical space On the upper levels of the warehouse, the four-way shuttles use every inch of vertical space for pallet storage and quick and flexible replenishment of the lower level, said Geek+. Below them, picking robots move shelves, pallets, and racks containing the most in-demand goods. Businesses can easily add or remove robots from the system according to business fluctuations, seamlessly expanding storage to fit demand,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.67
March 25, 2022
…“We currently offer this model in the U.S., Canada, China, and Japan – in addition to Europe, where the previous version was available.” AutoStore has been in business for 25 years. Source: AutoStore A quieter system In addition to the U.S. and Canada, AutoStore said its new lift is being sold in China, Japan, and Europe. Compared with the previous 1.1 model that was only available in Europe, Bin Lift 2.0 offers notable mechanical improvements and a better user experience, thanks to significant noise reduction, the company said. “In the G2P configuration, the Bin Lift 2.0 significantly reduces the noise…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.26
March 24, 2022
…and shuttle between storage areas while avoiding obstacles. Shenzhen, China-based company said the HAIPICK A3 forklift robot is a new product that targets wider warehousing scenarios in addition to bin storage. It handles goods that don’t require a container, such as tires, trays and boards that can be lifted by a fork from the bottom. Its fork-lifting design brings an extra benefit of higher storage density since spaces between neighboring bins can be reduced, the company said. This type of robot is a good match with working environments where control for dust, static and pollution is strict. In addition to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.52
March 18, 2022
…its ROKIT Locator software at its plant in Changzhou, China. The partners said they will offer systems suitable for manufacturing scenarios. “We are very excited to unveil this new SLAM technology for AMRs jointly developed with Bosch Rexroth,” said Emil Hauch Jensen, general manager for smart moving and forklift products in overseas business at Geek+. “The partnership will provide our customers with several products and solutions to accelerate the implementation of intelligent moving robots that will drive the intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry.” Geek+ looks forward Beijing-based Geek+ plans to continue implementing its ecosystem strategy and working closely with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.44
March 09, 2022
…2022 Founded in 2011, Mujin has offices in Guangzhou, China, and Sandy Springs, Ga. The company said it works with many of the world's largest companies to make materials handling systems easier to deploy, more accurate, and less costly. In addition to its mixed-case palletizing application, Mujin said it and partners will feature other automation at MODEX to show the future of the warehouse, including piece picking. The company claimed that its flagship product, the MujinController, can give give robots real-time decision-making ability for autonomous, reliable, and production-capable applications. It controls robots from top vendors FANUC, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, and Yaskawa…
