Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.34
November 19, 2021
…has experienced a 60% increase in disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic — more than any other industry. This has triggered a push to move critical processes stateside. However, using traditional factories for reshoring can introduce new challenges, such as higher-priced products because of companies' inability to take advantage of the cost efficiencies they enjoyed in other countries. Machina Labs said it can eliminate many of these supply-chain bottlenecks through its cost-effective, fast, and efficient manufacturing processes. Machina Labs pilots in aerospace, defense Some of Machina Labs' current customers are in the aerospace and defense industries. Having completed pilots with NASA…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
November 18, 2021
…of its CORI surgical system last year. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch went smoothly, said Mitra. “We're not in a position to slow our growth,” he added. The company said CORI provides portable, handheld robotics with the smallest footprint, as well as the benefits of artificial intelligence. “CORI includes a lot of improved computing capabilities and fewer human touch points in registration,” Mitra explained. “Because of our advanced algorithms in predicting patients' anatomy, we don't require preoperative CT scans.” Smith+Nephew builds on university connections In 2015, Smith+Nephew acquired Blue Belt Technologies, a spinoff from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). CMU…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.27
November 17, 2021
…it is open for reservations. Nommi noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer expectations “for high-quality, low-touch, and speedy food options.” With restaurants operating with 2.8 fewer employees in the front of house and 6.2 fewer workers in the back of house, automation is increasingly seen as necessary for survival, it said. The company's team includes food and robotics experts from Miso Robotics, SBE, C3, Walt Disney Imagineering, and iRobot. Nommi claimed that its standalone robotic kitchen can be customized for a variety of cuisines and brands. C3 fills digital kitchen orders Nommi has partnered with C3 (Creating Culinary…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.47
November 16, 2021
…surfaces, said OhmniLabs. In addition, research shows that the COVID-19 virus is highly vulnerable to this form of UV light and can be inactivated using OhmniClean's UV-C disinfection system. The company said that independent testing found that OhmniClean's continuous 254nm UV-C light can rapidly eliminate pathogens like MRSA, VRE, P. aeruginosa, E. coli and SARS-CoV-2 with an efficacy of 99.999%. Autonomous mobile robots also offer advantages over manually controlled cleaning systems, said OhmiLabs. For instance, OhmniClean can increase efficacy and reduce human error, as well as the risk of injury caused by mixing chemical solutions and handling heavy UV equipment.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
November 11, 2021
…automotive, as well as labor shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reported the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today. Third-quarter 2021 sales brought the total number of orders so far this year to nearly 29,000 units valued at $1.48 billion, the best numbers ever recorded for the North American robotics market, said Ann Arbor, Mich.-based A3. The number of units sold increased by 37%, up from 21,072, and 35% in value, up from $1.09 billion, over the same period in 2020. It surpassed the previous highest records from 2017 by 5.8% and 0.5%, respectively. In Q3 alone, North American companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
November 10, 2021
…yuan ($188 million U.S.) in Series C funding. The COVID-19 pandemic raised awareness of the need to frequently sanitize facilities, mitigate worker shortages, and control costs, said the Shanghai-based company. Founded in 2013, Gaussian Robotics makes autonomous mobile robots for cleaning and indoor deliveries. The company, also referred to as Gaoxian, said its robots are used in airports, schools, offices, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, and other sites in 40 countries. Gaussian Ecobot line cleans 93M mi. The Ecobot product line from Gaussian Robotics includes a robotic vacuum and sweeper, as well as scrubbers and sprayers. The company claimed that its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
November 08, 2021
Labor shortages in manufacturing and COVID-19 concerns have led to growing demand for automation. OMRON Corp. yesterday announced that it has agreed to invest in Techman Robot Inc., which claimed to be the world's second-largest maker of collaborative robots. OMRON said it will hold approximately 10% of Techman when the transaction is completed in December 2021. Demand is growing for robots that can safely work alongside people without safety barriers and that can flexibly handle multiple tasks, said the companies. In addition, cobots must be able to ensure productivity as well as safety. “The environment surrounding the manufacturing industry is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.69
November 04, 2021
…also mitigate some of the challenges brought on by COVID-19, such as social distancing protocols in warehouses. GEODIS said that the Geek+ system advances its digital-first outlook and its goal of boosting its smart logistics portfolio. The automation also provides a competitive edge to meet the rising demands for agility and accuracy amidst soaring demand in the e-commerce and retail segments, claimed the companies. “Today’s announcement demonstrates GEODIS’ continued commitment to innovation and its momentum in addressing the increasingly complex production and challenges in the Hong Kong contract logistics landscape in the last two years,” said Chris Cahill, managing director…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
November 03, 2021
…pain points” and shifting consumer behavior accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Investors look to local delivery Tiger Global Management led Nuro's Series D round. Baillie Gifford, Fidelity Management & Research Co., Gaorong Capital, Google, Kroger, SoftBank Vision Fund 1, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc., Toyota's Woven Capital unit, and other existing investors participated. Nuro raised $500 million in Series C funding a year ago. “The arrival of ubiquitous on-demand e-commerce is changing the way we access goods,” said Griffin Schroeder, partner at Tiger Global. “Demand for local deliveries is exploding. Nuro is the bridge to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
November 01, 2021
…of and investment in automation has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some automated technology providers have added social distancing features to their equipment and software, sending, for example, proactive alerts when workers breached a safe zone of six feet. Technology providers even embedded software with features like reminding employees to wipe down buttons and screens, helping to decrease the likelihood germs and viruses could be transmitted from one employee to another. Increase productivity to meet customer demand Another factor driving warehouse automation technology adoption is e-commerce fulfillment as consumers expect next day, and in some cases even same day, delivery.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
November 01, 2021
…vice president of U.S. direct sales at Gaumard. “With COVID-19, simulation training has often been the only training available for some students and medical professionals.” “Patient simulators allow for training in high-risk, low-frequency scenarios, as well as routine clinical skills,” he added. “The wireless, tetherless Gaumard simulators allow training in real-world clinical scenarios.” Gaumard designs realistic robots “We make high-fidelity robotics patient simulators designed to enhance educational outcomes for doctors, nurses, military, and healthcare providers,” Archetto told Robotics 24/7. “In the old days, they'd have to train on each other or on live patients.” “Now, our robots are so sophisticiated,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.85
October 28, 2021
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of industrial robots grew in 2020, reported the International Federation of Robotics today. The number of robots operating in factories worldwide increased by 10% to a total of 3 million, according to the World Robotics 2021 Industrial Robots report. Sales grew a mere 0.5% last year, with 383,500 units shipped globally. The growth in China offset the contractions of other markets, said the IFR. The past year was the third most successful year in history for the robotics industry, following 2018 and 2017. Annual turnover of robots was more than $50 billion last year, including…
