Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.42
November 17, 2023
Julian Ma, CEO of Inceptio Technology, a China-based developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, laid a vision for how autonomous driving technology will ultimately reshape the freight industry. His take of the future: The creation of super-scale freight robot networks that will boost efficiencies and lower costs. Speaking at the recent Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, Ma addressed a global audience about Inceptio's market-leading commercialization of autonomous heavy-duty trucks and shared Inceptio's vision for how autonomous driving technology will ultimately re-shape the freight industry. Interviewed on-stage by Bloomberg correspondent Haslinda Amin, Ma explained how the advent of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.42
April 21, 2021
…scientist and head of artificial intelligence at Meituan, told China.org.cn last November. “We did so for two reasons. First, we know that it's tough for delivery men to do all the jobs manually, especially during the cold winter or in the flood season in summer.” “Second, we realized at that time that the takeaway business would expand quickly and that the number of workers we were able to recruit would soon be unable to meet the demand,” he said. Meituan Dianping has been testing driverless delivery vehicles moving 20 km/h (12.4 mph) in Beijing since February 2020. The company said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.41
May 11, 2023
…release announcing the Korea Pavilion, KAR highlighted that while China remains the largest market for Korean robot companies with exports worth of $319 million, the United States is the second-largest market with exports amounting to $204 million. “Growing demand for energy conservation, higher efficiency and productivity, and remote monitoring will drive the growth of automation, too. In response to the increasing demand for automation facilities and systems in the United States, some of the major Korean robot companies such as Hyundai Robotics, Doosan Robotics, Rainbow Robotics, and Neuromeka have opened offices in the country to expand their operations,” KAR said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.39
October 27, 2023
…ranked in the Top 3 domestic cobot brands in China. In the past two years, it has also established branches in Europe, Japan, and North America and expanded its customer and partner base. “In 2023, we have experienced significant growth throughout the entire American market, completing major projects in the metal and automotive industries, both in the U.S. and in the fast-growing Mexican market,” said Moritz Garroz Borelly, sales director for Elite Robots USA. “Elite Robots is taking many steps to expand the collaborative market space, and I believe it has the potential to significantly elevate the entire industry.” The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.38
April 01, 2023
…for their deployment in search and inspection capacities, Hangzhou, China-based company said. The robots, developed by DEEP Robotics, look similar to dogs, which are often trained and used for inspection and search purposes. X20 takes on dangerous tasks The X20 is the latest edition in the DEEP Robotics Jueying series.The tasks it undertakes include power inspections, emergency rescues, public safety inspections, tunnel, mining and industrial site inspections, and construction site exploration. The robots have the capability to provide help in rough terrain in the aftermath of earthquakes. “Teams working on emergency searches or for site exploration commonly face challenges such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.37
May 28, 2023
…management.” The company has more than 1,500 employees and offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore. Geek+ said more than 500 global industry leaders trust it as a world leader in AMRs.
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 5.34
September 10, 2023
…aircraft to household appliances, noted Han's Robot. The Shenzhen, China-based company said in a release that its Automated Welding Workstation (Gas Shielded Arc Welding) Application Solution is built around its Elfin-Pro collaborative robots to improve efficiency. Han's Robot touts welding workstation features Han's Robot said its Automated Welding Workstation (Gas Shielded Arc Welding) includes the following features: Drag-and-drop teaching: The Elfin-Pro supports integrated end force control, allowing users to easily and swiftly drag the welding torch to the designated welding point, claimed the company. With the End button, they can quickly establish a welding task, complete circular or linear path…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
April 11, 2022
…in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore and said it has more than 500 customers worldwide. Geek+ and Impact Analysis recently noted that more than 75% of warehouses worldwide don't yet have automation. Last year, the company reported that it had sold more than 20,000 AMRs worldwide. RoboShuttle 8 wins recognition RoboShuttle 8 is a next-generation, goods-to-person system that can reach items at heights of up to 8 m (26.2 ft.), according to Geek+. It first announced the system in October 2021. “We're seeing demand for goods-to-person automation for micro-fulfillment,” Randy Randolph, vice president of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
September 13, 2022
…worldwide ultimately turned to autonomous case-handling robots from Shenzhen, China-based HAI Robotics. With 12 years of experience working in warehousing, Christopher Calderhead never expected that one day he would work with robots. Calderhead has been working in the overseas warehouse of WINIT for about a year now. As an outbound team leader, he makes sure that the system runs smoothly and that orders are fulfilled daily. “Working in a warehouse is tough, especially manual handling,” said Calderhead. “People usually get sick because of bad backs. There's a lot more locations you have to go to. Therefore there's more walking you…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.31
August 29, 2022
…company will also present its local U.K. team. Shenzhen, China-based HAI ROBOTICS said it is committed to gathering global talent to develop robotics to advance society. The company said it designed its autonomous case-handling robots (ACR) and goods-to-person systems for tote and carton transportation and process optimization. HAIPICK A42T to make U.K. debut HAI ROBOTICS plans to present its state-of-the-art ACR systems at one of the biggest logistics solutions shows for professionals who manage, operate, and optimize supply chains across the U.K. The live demo at booth 5C70 will be led by HAIPICK A42T, one of the tallest robots in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.31
April 27, 2021
…December 2020. Recent partnership examples include AutoX and Honda China collaborating on testing in China, Aurora and Volvo partnering on autonomous trucks, and Siemens Digital Industries Software working with the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. Race to autonomous driving is a marathon, not a sprint Toyota has said that it plans to offer next-generation mobility services rather than fully autonomous vehicles. Both Woven Planet and Lyft acknowledged that the quest for SAE Level 5 autonomy will still take time, money, and effort. “This acquisition significantly accelerates our ability to bring technology solutions forward with an influx of exceptional engineers and…
