Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
January 10, 2022
…an office in Seoul to its existing facilities in China, the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Founded in 2015, the company has more than 1,500 employees and said it applies artificial intelligence and robotics to improve supply chain efficiency. Geek+ last year said it had sold more than 20,0000 robots worldwide. “We are delighted that CJ Logistics have placed their faith in us to extend our already successful cooperation,” said Lit Fung, managing director for Asia-Pacific (APAC), the U.K., and the Americas at Geek+. “We can't wait to see our robots give them flexibility, adaptability, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.19
January 04, 2022
…of flexible and sustainable automotive parts manufacturing within HASCO’s China-based operations. “With the automotive industry facing its greatest transformation since its inception and sales of electric vehicles set to overtake combustion vehicles in many parts of the world by 2035, there is a clear need to support the transition of the industry,” stated Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation. “This joint venture will enable us to further develop HASCO’s leading position with automated solutions that benefit customers in China, which – as one of the largest automotive manufacturing marketplaces – will play a pivotal role in delivering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.35
December 31, 2021
…Unitree's quardrupeds reportedly cost less than $10,000. The Hangzhou, China-based company, which was founded in 2013, released its Go1 robot, which costs $2,700, in June 2021. Unitree develops lightweight robot arm For mobile manipulation to be viable, robot arms need to be lighter, more cost-effective, and safer than their cousins in heavy industry. Unitree said its new Z1 robot arm can move smoothly and pick up small objects, open doors, fasten screws, and even pour a glass of wine. The company said its collaborative robot arm has potential industrial, retail service, and consumer applications. “With it, the omnipotent robot dog…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 14.08
December 31, 2021
Standard Robots Co. focuses on autonomous mobile robot (AMR) R&D and manufacturing, applying broad and self-developed technologies including a robot positioning algorithm, operation system, and robot controller. The Shenzhen, China-based company's main business involves AMRs using laser SLAM navigation and a flexible industrial logistics solution. Founded in 2016, Standard Robots is developing standardized and practical robot applications for systems integrators and end users, helping achieve agile and flexible logistics in factories and warehouses. Requiring less investment and providing quicker returns, Standard Robots offers its AMRs worldwide to aid both logistics automation and intelligent manufacturing.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.16
December 29, 2021
…public offering, has operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. ADS takes the wheel with no human intervention In the test journey, TuSimple's Autonomous Driving System (ADS) successfully navigated surface streets, traffic signals, on and off ramps, emergency lane vehicles, and highway lane changes in open traffic while naturally interacting with other motorists. TuSimple said the one-hour and 20-minute drive is the first time a Class 8 autonomous truck has operated on open public roads without a human onboard, without remote human control of the vehicle, and without traffic intervention. To ensure public safety, TuSimple worked closely with the Arizona…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.36
December 29, 2021
…five new products at its annual conference in Guangzhou, China. They will be available for global sales in 2022. Over the past eight years, XAG said it has scaled up its agricultural systems across 42 countries and regions to bridge the so-called digital divide in rural areas. The newly updated farming drones and robots not only enhance the company's six smart agriculture product lines, but also improve over previous models in terms of efficiency, precision, and safety, it added. They use “human-centered design” to help farmers, according to XAG. The XAG Annual Conference 2021, which had the theme “Step into…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.21
December 28, 2021
…of RMB 300 million ($47.11 million U.S.). The Shenzhen, China-based company said it plans to use the funding to continue developing its technologies and accelerate its global market expansion. Founded in 2017, YouiBot said it provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for inspection, maintenance, logistics, and operations in electronics manufacturing and the energy industry. The company said it has achieved large-scale production for its systems, which also serve applications such as materials handling, disinfection, and mobile manipulation. YouiBot, also known as Youai Zhihe Robot, said it has partnered with brands such as LUXSHARE ICT, ASM, CRRC, FAST, China Huaneng, AICC, COMAC,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.47
December 28, 2021
…its fifth anniversary at its new headquarters in Shenzhen, China, as the Hurun Research Institute ranked the company in this year's global unicorn ranking list. HAI Robotics makes autonomous case-handling robots, or ACRs, for warehouse order fulfillment. “It’s an extraordinary journey for us to grow from the cradle of a small workshop into a company of more than 1,200 employees with five branch offices across the globe today,” said Richie Chen, the company’s founder and CEO. “We’re celebrating our fifth anniversary with gratitude to our customers and investors for their trust and confidence in our team. We’ll keep making innovative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.80
December 27, 2021
…yuan ($9.4 million) in DiPi Intelligent Mobility. The Shenzhen, China-based venture will combine BYD's manufacturing experience and integration capabilities with Momenta's work on autonomous vehicles, said the companies. DiPi Intelligent Mobility will develop SAE Level 2 semi-autonomous vehicles to start, according to Reuters. Such vehicles are self-driving but still require a human driver to be ready to take over at any time. About BYD Founded in 1995, BYD has automotive and electronics subsidiaries. The Shenzhen-based company has been developing electric vehicles and has a U.S. unit in Los Angeles. BYD added that it plans to “accelerate the large-scale implementation of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
December 26, 2021
…RoboSense said it is currently the only company in China to mass-produce automotive-grade pre-installed lidar. The company's M1 second-generation, smart solid-state sensor has obtained pre-installed, fixed-point project orders from multiple brands including GAC AION, WM Motor, ZEEKR, Lotus Cars, Inceptio, and Zhito, covering models including passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Horizon Robotics said it is a global leader in edge AI computing platforms based on forward-looking software and hardware integration. As the only company in China to mass-produce automotive-grade, pre-installed AI chips, Horizon Robotics said it has collaborated with multiple automotive manufacturers including SAIC Motor, GWM, JAC Group, Changan Auto,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
December 23, 2021
…4 vehicles Twenty percent of new passenger vehicles in China already have SAE Level 2 automated driving capabilities, according to Xiao Yaqing, Chinese minister of industry and information technology, at the World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference 2021 in September. “By the end of 2022, Haomo expects to make its in-house-developed Level 2 autonomous driving system available in 34 vehicle models, up from the current five models,” said Gu Weihao, CEO of Haomo. He added that he expects more than 1 million passenger vehicles to be powered by this system in the next three years. Haomo's NOH (Navigation on HPilot) autonomy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.58
December 22, 2021
…Cliff Xu, CEO of Rhenus Air & Ocean Greater China. “By working closely with Geek+, we not only realize warehouse digitalization, but also improve operational efficiency and accuracy, translating to greater cost savings for customers in the long run.” Established in 2002, Rhenus Hong Kong provides air, ocean, and land (truck and rail) freight, as well as warehousing and consolidation services. Its warehouse, strategically located at the ocean port and near the airport, is designed for storage and distribution services serving both Hong Kong and mainland China. In January 2021, Rhenus Greater China launched the Rhenus Integrated Solutions and (Re-)…
