Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.17
August 30, 2021
…astronaut supplies, experiments, and a robot arm from GITAI Japan Inc. The Dragon capsule with 4,800-lb. (2,177-kg) payload traveled into orbit on the 23rd SpaceX mission. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to test the robot for general-purpose tasks around October. Founded in 2016, GITAI said it is developing robotics that can safely and inexpensively perform tasks in space. The Tokyo-based company is designing robots for extravehicular activity (EVA), on-orbit servicing of satellites, and lunar exploration and base construction. GITAI has also developed the H1 teleoperation system for robotic manipulation and the G1 humanoid general-purpose robot. It raised $17.1…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.90
August 27, 2021
…at Basil Steet] and saw what they're doing in Japan, which is amazing. With robotics, there can be tens of thousands of food units throughout North America.” “Automation is absolutely critical,” added Kenealy. “It allows you to drive costs down to a significant degree while improving precision. Basil Street is a robotic technology and food company. We happen to sell pizzas, but there's no reason we couldn't do other things.” APK designed for cost, customization Each automated pizza kitchen sells three rotating, 10-in., thin-crust pizzas at a price point between $5 and $15. Basil Street said selections can vary and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
August 20, 2021
…platform. Epson Robots has 35 years of experience and is a unit of Epson Group, which is led by Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp. and has annual sales of about 1 trillion ($9 billion U.S.). Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Epson America Inc. is the company's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.10
July 28, 2021
…Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. and provides CNC machinery, robots, and factory automation. It recently passed the milestone of 750,000 robots produced. The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council is a training, assessment, and certification nonprofit focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling technicians. The nationwide MSSC System is based upon industry-defined and federally endorsed standards. It offers both entry-level and experienced workers the opportunity to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills increasingly needed in the technology-intensive jobs of the 21st century, said the MSSC.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.28
July 23, 2021
…COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games have begun. Japan has suffered some setbacks in preparing for the event, with the ongoing pandemic and Delta variant precluding spectators, eliminating some athletes and teams, and threatening financial losses. However, the opening ceremonies went smoothly, and Japan hopes to demonstrate its sporting and robotics prowess to the world. “The Tokyo Games will prove just how useful robots can be,” said Filipe Oliveira, a senior analyst in the Thematic Team at GlobalData. “Robotics is a fast-growing industry, and by showcasing new technology at the Olympics, the Japanese government can remind the world that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.18
July 09, 2021
…a tsunami were to once again interrupt supply in Japan, a supplier in Northern Italy, India, Mexico or the U.S. may be able to pick up the slack. In addition to strategic supply actions like those listed above, the top three actions being contemplated by respondents to potential future disruptions include partnering with vendors to better understand technology applications and business benefits (48%), piloting new technologies (42%), and increasing investments and budgets for innovative technologies (39%). Respondents also recognized that the supply chain of the future calls not just for the adoption of innovative technologies, but also for a different…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.09
July 08, 2021
…In addition, the company has subsidiaries in Canada and Japan, where it is building a third-party logistics service (3PL) facility with SoftBank Robotics Corp. “The new center complements other design and test facilities in the region and provides a focal point for customers, investors, and technical activities,” said Berkshire Grey. In February, Berkshire Grey entered into a definitive agreement with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. (RAAC), a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merger is expected to result in Berkshire Grey becoming a publicly listed company early in the third quarter of this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions,…
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 7.86
July 02, 2021
…well as offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, China and Hong Kong, and Singapore. Geek+ builds on commercial success In the past two years, Geek+ said it has automated the warehouses of some of the world's best-known brands such as Decathlon, Nike, Circle K, Walmart, and ASDA. The company claimed that it has the largest share of the global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market with operations in 30 countries. Geek+ plans to continue to strengthen its regional capabilities by teaming up with local as well as global integrators. Building upon its goods-to-person picking robot, Geek+ now offers a…
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 6.91
June 27, 2021
…the cleanup following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in Japan. “My motivation comes from bringing something completely new to life which results in the world being a better place,” Mellor said. “We look at the way we can do something, not where we can do it. Seeing all the pieces come together and creating this thing which creates an economic benefit and also has a positive impact on the world is really satisfying.” The relationship between the companies came about after Createc learned about the capabilities of Boston Dynamics' legged robots while working on research and development projects. “Legged robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.57
June 25, 2021
…to support and benefit from emerging technologies. The Indxx Japan Robotics & AI Index began trading this week. “Japan has been at the leading edge of technological advancement for several decades, and Japanese companies are global leaders in the robotics and AI revolution that are disrupting sectors and industries on a global basis,” stated Rahul Sen Sharma, managing partner at Indxx. “Our Index provides targeted exposure to these leaders.” Founded in 2005, Indxx this week announced that Global X Japan has licensed the Indxx Japan Robotics & AI Index (Ticker: IJRAII) as the underlying benchmark for the Global X Japan…
