Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.44
June 06, 2022
…intended to make it easier for companies to connect robots to the cloud. Operations deploying robots to improve internal processes can add one system or hundreds of robots to their InOrbit accounts with one click. In addition, with a growing list of robotics providers, a free robot directory will be an invaluable industry resource, said the Mountain View, Calif.-based company. “Robots are the ultimate data-driven machines, yet it’s still hard for people to get the right insights from their robots at the right time,” said Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO of InOrbit. “With InOrbit Connect and the robot directory, we’re…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.19
June 01, 2022
…turning to automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to ensure the ongoing competitiveness and resilience of their businesses. Whether these projects concern the automation of an entire facility or a specific process, organizations often face similar hurdles to adoption, said the company. “Much of the time, a buyer’s first dilemma is simply where to start,” explained Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. “In the case of automating transport processes with vehicles like AGVs, automated forklifts, and AMRs, first it is important to learn about these technologies and how they work.” “Then, there is the challenge of drawing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.21
May 31, 2022
…the top robotic manufacturers, including FANUC, one of several robot arms compatible with Mujin’s flagship product, the MujinController. To facilitate these applications, the MujinController uses machine intelligence, a type of AI that automatically manages potential downtime scenarios through perception, autonomous decision making, and real-time motion planning without the need for human intervention. “The joining of Shape Process Automation’s and Mujin’s advanced technology and system integration capabilities will allow us to enhance our customers manufacturing operations, as well as discover new opportunities within Industrial Automation,” said Nino LaDuca, president, Shape Process Automation Group. “This partnership came at a perfect time since…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.02
May 31, 2022
…a Smart Function Kit for Handling a multi-axis Cartesian robot, as well as an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that uses Rexroth’s RoKIT locating software to navigate highly dynamic environments without human intervention. The company will also show its ctrlX CORE controller, part of the award-winning ctrlX AUTOMATION controls and drive platform that it claimed “makes automation as easy as using a smartphone.” The booth demonstrations will include: MP1000R AMR: Using the RoKIT Locator Software, the MP1000R is able to navigate autonomously in highly dynamic environments without additional infrastructure. The company, which worked with Geek+, said the system that can replace…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.43
May 27, 2022
SCARA robotics manufacturer Epson Robots will unveil new SCARA robots at the Automate 2022 trade show in Detroit next month, the company announced this week. As the automation industry continues to grow, manufacturers are seeking robot solutions that offer the highest levels of performance, the Carson, Calif.-based company argued. To meet the need for high-end automation, Epson said it debut its new high-power-density SCARA robots, which it says delivers next-level performance and flexibility. Epson presentations and exhibits at Automate Automate will take place Monday, June 6, to Wednesday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, as well as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.21
May 25, 2022
…Robotics’ depalletizing platform, and ABB Robotics’ IRB 2600 ID robot arm. The companies said their systems allows a robot to grasp randomly placed packages of different sizes and weights from any pallet or conveyor. They added that the depalletization solution addresses two problematic areas for many organizations—the labor shortage and worker injuries related to stressful and tedious manual labor. A look at the companies behind the system BHS Robotics makes vision-guided pick-and-place systems. The Hanover Park, Ill.-based company, formerly Chicago Electric, said it has systems installed worldwide. ABB Robotics’ IRB 2600 ID robot arm. Source: ABB BHS said it has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.80
May 25, 2022
…4354), whose first product is a patented 1-in. snake-like robot that is able to fit into spaces humans cannot easily access to inspect, map, and then perform any required maintenance. INNOCISE GmbH (Saarbrücken, Germany; Booth 4454), which produces special polymers capable of handling components from several meters to less than 10 microns with the highest precision and maximum efficiency, based on Gecomer Technology. Inspired by the so-called Gecko effect, picking and placing of the component works without external energy and without any residues – by using van der Waals interactions. InOrbit Inc. (Mountain View, Calif.; Booth 4355), the leading provider…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.23
May 24, 2022
…the expansion of its relationship with Radial, a bpost group company. The e-commerce fulfillment provider will deploy Locus autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, at its warehouse in Romeoville, Ill. The companies said the AMRs will support high-volume order fulfillment for SKIMS, a retail apparel brand. “This new deployment expands Radial’s ability to strategically scale to meet the growing needs of dynamic and growing customers like SKIMS,” stated Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Locus' flexibility, seamless scalability, and fast ROI [return on investment] have helped Radial to consistently meet and exceed their global customers’ expectations.” Wilmington, Mass.-based Locus Robotics said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.83
May 19, 2022
…and third-party delivery services. More eateries are turning to robot deliveries from providers such as Coco from Cyan Robotics Inc. Coco has been working with C3 by SBE, short for Creating Culinary Communities, which is held by SBEEG Holdings Licensing LLC or SBE, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based operator of hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs worldwide. C3 is also working with Nommi, which has developed bowl-assembling robots. The global market for delivery robots could expand from $100.8 million in 2021 to $262.7 million by 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.31%, according to Astute Analytica. With Motional and Uber Eats…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.99
May 18, 2022
…and offices worldwide, added that its Ranger autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and software can increase productivity, mitigate labor challenges, and improve employee and customer experiences. By taking on repetitive tasks, robots can improve working environments for warehouse associates and allow smart management teams to implement upskilling programs that improve employee retention, said GreyOrange. The company said its platform enables its customers to fulfill high-volume e-commerce orders seven times faster and with 50% less physical effort. The platform, which integrates across every node in a retailer’s fulfillment network, can provide adaptive learning and continuous process automation with high resiliency, said GreyOrange.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.04
May 16, 2022
…higher standard of security to compliance, scalability, and customization, operations must proceed at a higher level of efficiency, despite these challenges, from start to finish of each task. But how can enterprises expect to run fleets smoothly when so many needs each present an issue? Although growing pains are expected when scaling and operating larger fleets of robots, navigating them does not have to be so difficult that it delays productivity. Solutions do exist to help ease the impact on operations and help operators invest more in the success of their robots. Let’s take a look at some of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.42
May 15, 2022
…where I saw what we now call autonomous mobile robots or AMRs. More importantly, these robots were targeting warehousing and distribution. The exhibitors were Kiva Systems, now part of Amazon; RMT Robotics, now part of Cimcorp; and Seegrid. Each had a relatively small booth in which its vehicles moved on their own like oversized toys. While ProMat 2005 was all about RFID, AMRs were the hit of the 2007 show. Here’s what I wrote at the time: In 2007, RMT Robotics, Kiva Systems, and Seegrid introduced mobile robots to the industry. They were to AGVs [automated guided vehicles] what go-karts…
