A consortium of universities, technology accelerators, and private research labs, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe 2021-2027 research and innovation program recently announced the launch of RoboSAPIENS. The project aims to ensure industrial robots of the future can readily adapt to changing environments, while maintaining safe and trustworthy collaboration with humans. According to data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) 2022 World Robotics Report, industrial robot installations in Europe were up 24% to 84,302 units in 2021. Adaptive robotics, or robots that can learn new tasks through AI without needing to be reprogrammed, are on the cutting edge…
Mytra, a company that says its supercharging industrial productivity with first-of-its-kind three-dimensional robotics, launched with $78 million in total financing through the Series B stage and several commercial partners, including Albertsons Companies. Founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics and manufacturing leaders, the company aims to automate the most common industrial task: moving and storing material. Clean slate approach dramatically simplifies warehouse operations Recent advances in actuation, controls, AI and rapid prototyping have enabled robotics to automate much of the material workflow and fulfill the promise of software applied to the physical environment. Mytra has assembled a team of leaders to…
Remotely operated underwater inspection equipment provider Atlantas Marine was recently honored with a King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed last year to reflect King Charles’ desire to continue the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II by recognizing outstanding U.K. businesses. First established in 1965, the award program is now in its 58th year. The King’s Award for Enterprise was presented to Atlantas Marine by Charles’ personal representative in the county, the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset. In addition, a special reception for recipients of King’s Awards…
Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced the creation of Dexterity-SC Japan, a new joint venture focused on accelerating the adoption of AI-powered intelligent robotic offerings for warehouse, supply chain, logistics and other labor-intensive industrial operations. This news builds on a successful distribution agreement between the two companies in 2022. The newly formed Dexterity-SC Japan will sell, market, localize and provide financing options for AI-powered robotic offerings. They will leverage cutting-edge AI technology and intelligent robotics to solve the most complicated, dynamic material handling challenges in industrial settings. Labor shortage hitting hard in Japan According to the Japan Times, recent labor statistics…
Warehouse management system (WMS) provider Softeon recently announced that it has been named a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS for the 13th time in a row. A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, which gives readers a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market’s competitors. Softeon said it is focused on optimizing warehouse and fulfillment performance to increase operational efficiency. According to Gartner, “Depth and breadth of WMS functionality remain very important factors in choosing a new WMS, especially for companies replacing aging legacy systems. Increasingly, the technical architecture…
Roboteon, a provider of a software platform for successfully enabling warehouse robotics, announced that will benefit SAP EWM customers considering robots and other automation in their operations. The Roboteon Fulfillment Platform has been integrated to SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) via Warehouse Control Units Interfaces (WCU). Roboteon has also achieved SAP certification as part of the RISE with on SAP S/4HANA Cloud program. The interfaces built by Roboteon to EWM were certified in June by the SAP Integration and Certification Center (SAP ICC) after a rigorous testing process. Integration will help SAP EWN customers “We are proud and excited to…
Meltio, a manufacturer of wire-laser metal deposition systems, and Accufacture, in collaboration with FANUC America, recently introduced Alchemist 1, an all-in-one additive manufacturing robotic workcell. The cell is made in the USA and was engineered for easy integration and rapid deployment. Large scale, dense metal parts Powered by Meltio’s Wire-Laser Metal Deposition (W-LMD) technology, Alchemist 1 delivers cost-effective production of large, fully dense metal parts, catering to the needs of automotive, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, and various other sectors. Some key features of the Alchemist 1 include: A deposition rate of up to 1 kg an hour A build…
Wearable robotics vendor Verve Motion, a Harvard University spinout dedicated to industrial worker safety, recently released the results of a four year study on wearable robotics in the workplace. Verve said its research quantifies critical metrics related to back and hip injuries and demonstrates potential substantial benefits for industrial workers using soft exosuit devices, including a significant reduction in workplace injuries and enhanced worker well-being. The study tracked ergonomics, safety, and injury metrics across more than 65 million lifts at over 40 sites in five industries: construction, food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing, and retail. Verve said its findings offer insights…
Following the launch of its Flex 300-SCB Mini person-to-goods picking robot last week, autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider ForwardX Robotics announced the launch of its Flex 300-L Mini deck-lifting robot. The newest product in the ForwardX Flex series has been engineered for ultra-narrow aisles and features smart lifting capabilities. The company said its Flex 300-L Mini has the potential to revolutionize material handling. ForwardX’s latest AMR measures 31.5 inches long, 18.9 inches wide, and 11.6 inches high. Despite its compact dimensions, the company said its newest Flex robot can deliver exceptional performance. Load capacity over 600 pounds suitable for various…
