Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
October 26, 2022
…said. Mitsubishi Electric is a distributor for Cartken in Japan. It has deployed Cartken’s robots in AEON Malls in Tokoname and Toki to deliver Starbucks coffee and food. The companies are also testing a “smart city” concept for outdoor deliveries of Starbucks goods within the neighboring parks, apartments, and homes. In addition, Mitsubishi, Cartken, and others are working on deliveries inside a multilevel office building. Looking ahead, Cartken’s CEO says the next big challenge is scaling up robot manufacturing to keep pace with orders. It has strong demand from partners, including Grubhub, Mitsubishi, and U.K. delivery company DPD. In September,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
May 19, 2021
…warehouses, banks, and hospitals in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S. Mech-Mind has more than 350 employees worldwide and said it is committed to helping “clients pioneer the next frontier of manufacturing and democratize access for AI-defined robotics to small, midsize, and large businesses alike.” The recent investment was led by Chinese technology giant Meituan, with participation from existing investors including Sequoia Capital China and Source Code Capital. Mech-Eye Laser designed to work in bright light Industrial 3D cameras play an essential role in modern manufacturing. Yet, when it comes to actual factory and warehouses,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
March 29, 2023
…Robotics to build an automated e-commerce fulfillment center in Japan. In 2021, Berkshire Grey said it planned to combine with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Last year, Berkshire Grey entered a purchase and registration rights agreement with Lincoln Park Capital worth up to $75 million. In January, Berkshire Grey partnered with Locus Robotics Corp. to offer cross-platform automation. SoftBank supports robotics companies Tokyo-based SoftBank Group includes an investment holding company that has stakes in robotics, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), telecommunications, Internet services, and clean energy technology providers. The company said it also includes the SoftBank…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.34
April 14, 2021
…worldwide. Founded in 2015, the company has over 800 employees and has offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. AMH Material Handling is a U.K. distributor of Geek+ robotics and artificial intelligence for logistics. Founded in 2015, AMH Material Handling has offices in both Stoke -On-Trent and Halesowen, U.K., and it has more than 60 employees. AMH began working with Geek+ in 2019.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
January 14, 2022
…global industry leaders use its AMRs. Geek+ has over 2,000 employees, with offices in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.29
June 24, 2023
…an ETF launched with clients in Australia, Europe, and Japan. People are realizing it's a big deal. Deloitte expects the value of the whole segment to have a CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 17.5% over the next five years—that's more than doubling in that time. It's the same with warehouse robotics at 12%. Looking at leading-edge tech What industries are most interested in investing in robotics? Sharma: Food and beverage demand is driven by worker shortages and concerns about health and safety. I saw a recent article citing the FDA that said 35% of food-borne illness outbrakes were due…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.23
December 01, 2015
…the Beckman Award at the LabAutomation Conference, and the Japan Prize. Profiled in the London Sunday Times as one of the “1,000 Makers of the 20th Century”, Engelberger has received honorary doctorates from the University of Bridgeport, Briarwood College, Spring Garden College, Trinity College, and Carnegie Mellon University. “Joe was the Henry Ford for the robotics business and a tremendous international ambassador,” said Don Vincent, past RIA president. “It was Joe’s personal drive and commitment to make forming Robotics Industries Association a reality along with his pioneering talents that convinced his competitors that RIA was needed for the future of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.21
November 17, 2022
…scientists and robotics experts and offices in the U.S., Japan, and China. It recently launched its offerings in the U.S. market. ForwardX said its AMRs are widely used for order picking in warehouses, in-store order picking, and material handling in factories. Its more than 100 customers include JD.com, DHL, IKEA, and TC. ForwardX helps JD.com for Singles' Day “11.11,” also known as Singles’ Day, has gained traction with Chinese consumers, as hundreds of brands such as Apple, Nike, Walmart, Samsung, Lowe’s, Michael Kors, and Urban Outfitters offer promotional deals for the holiday. This year, ForwardX and JD.com collaborated in multiple…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.20
July 01, 2021
…deliver medical supplies, including vaccines, blood, and medicine Entered Japan through a first-of-its-kind strategic operational partnership with Toyota Group Announced a partnership with Walmart to bring on-demand delivery of health and wellness products to the U.S. Partnered with Pfizer to design and test delivery systems to safely, efficiently, and equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines in countries where Zipline operates Surpassed 10 million autonomous miles flown and 2 million vaccine doses distributed Funding to bring Zipline valuation to $2.75B “When we launched in Rwanda in 2016, we set out to serve 21 hospitals in the first year. It was hard— integrating systems,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.16
July 07, 2021
…warehouses; banks; and hospitals in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S. The company has developed a full research and development infrastructure and product portfolio including 3D cameras, machine vision algorithms and software, and intelligent robot programming. Mech-Mind said its full industrial 3D camera line also includes: Mech-Eye Laser: Equipped with fast structured light, Mech-Eye Laser boasts ambient light resistance, significantly reducing shading facility requirements even under sunlight exceeds 10,000 lux. Mech-Eye Pro Enhanced: Featuring high-quality imaging of a broad range of objects, Mech-Eye Pro Enhanced expands the boundary of pick-and-place applications Mech-Eye Deep: Featuring a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
July 13, 2022
…than 500 manufacturers across the U.S., the U.K., and Japan to explore how these organizations are integrating robots into their workforce, as well as the resulting effects on facilities and their human workers. As speculation about the effect of robots on local job markets continues to contribute to mixed public opinion, Veo said its data suggests most manufacturing professionals do not believe that their jobs are at risk due to the increased adoption of robots. Human-robot collaboration requires safety, speed The rise in interactions between human and machine co-workers also necessitates new safeguarding methods that don’t hinder productivity, asserted Veo…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
October 04, 2021
…learn in our headquarters school near Mount Fuji in Japan is what they also get in our training schools established in the U.S., Europe, or China.” “Robotic certificates for workers are valid around the globe and qualify for fantastic new career opportunities,” Bongart said. “This is not limited to the classic adopters of robotic and automation like the car industry but also true for small and midsized companies from a wide range of branches.” As more industries move toward automation than ever before, robotics training is also becoming part of public education in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, noted the…
