Collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer Doosan Robotics Inc. recently announced a strategic partnership with Rocketfarm, a provider of palletizing software. The companies said integration of Rocketfarm’s Pally software with Doosan Robotics’ cobots can streamline palletizing efficiencies across the automotive, consumer packaged goods, as well as food and beverage industries, among others. “This partnership exemplifies Doosan’s commitment to democratizing automation and making advanced robotics technology more accessible to business[es] of all sizes from numerous industries,” said Alex Lee, Doosan Robotics Americas president. “Our solutions are safe, efficient, and creative as they transform work processes and complex scenarios.” Doosan PRIME-SERIES palletizing cobot arm…
Collaborative robot provider Universal Robots (UR) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) recently celebrated the grand opening of their new 215,000 square foot headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The new joint headquarters will house close to 600 employees. “MiR is committed to being a one-stop-shop for material handling, continuously advancing our technology to meet the evolving needs of our large, global customers,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, MiR president. “I'm thrilled to witness the transformative impact of our endeavors and to showcase MiR’s and UR’s offerings to our customers and partners at this state-of-the-art facility.” The opening included a…
Agility Robotics, creator of the Digit bipedal humanoid mobile manipulation robot (MMR), and pure-play contract logistics provider GXO Logistics, Inc. announced today that they have signed a multi-year agreement to begin deploying Digit in GXO’s logistics operations. The companies claim their agreement is both the industry’s first formal commercial deployment of humanoid robots and first robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) deployment of humanoid robots. The agreement follows a proof-of-concept pilot in late 2023 at GXO’s warehouse for global women’s apparel retail brand SPANX outside Atlanta, Ga. “We’re building on the success of last year’s groundbreaking pilot with Agility by deploying fully operational Digit…
BOSTON – At the 2024 Robotics Invest summit in Boston, attendees focused on sessions and panel discussions featuring leaders from across the robotics and venture capital industries. The summit was hosted by Cybernetix Ventures and sponsored by organizations including the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Pittsburgh Robotics Network. Robotics Invest took place over two days in Boston and focused on topics like the economic marketplace for robotics companies, along with discussions centered on artificial intelligence, humanoids, sustainability and scalability. Business leaders share knowledge, develop connections As part of the opening sessions of the summit, Fady Saad, general partner at Cybernetix Ventures, mentioned…
ABB Robotics recently launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform. The company added its OmniCore platform is the result of more than $170 million of investment in next generation robotics. ABB said the platform will be a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration of AI, sensor, as well as cloud and edge computing systems to create advanced and autonomous robotic applications. “For our customers, automation is a strategic requirement as they seek greater flexibility, simplicity and efficiency in response to the global megatrends of labor shortages, uncertainty and the need to operate…
Machine vision components provider THine Solutions recently announced its new THSCJ101 THEIA-CAM camera reference design kit for embedded applications using NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Jetson Orin Nano platforms. The camera is based on THine’s THP7312-P image signal processor (ISP) and Sony’s IMX258 13 megapixel CMOS phase detection autofocus (PDAF) image sensor. THine said its pre-optimized ISP firmware can provide ultra-quick autofocus using PDAF. THine said its kit hardware includes all items required to interface with Jetson Orin carrier boards with a 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 input connector, including a camera board in an acrylic case and a flat flexible cable.…
Lift truck manufacturer Yale Lift Truck Technologies recently announced a major milestone for its Reliant operator assistance technology to mark the 11th National Forklift Safety Day. Since the product’s launch in 2021, Yale Reliant has accumulated over 14 million run-time hours across over 6,000 commercially deployed lift truck units. Yale said its technology reinforces lift truck operating best practices and supports operator awareness to help reduce the risk of accidents and close calls like a pedestrian unexpectedly walking in front of a lift truck or an operator traveling too quickly around turns. “Warehouses are pushed to the limit trying to…
Luis Roman, the global head of site & supply at Johnson & Johnson, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the NextGen Supply Chain Conference. The conference, which will be held at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel from Oct. 21-23, is produced by Peerless Media and Robotics24/7’s sister brand, Supply Chain Management Review. Read more about Roman, the keynote address, the conference and SCMR here.
Toronto, Canada-based robotics sensor and edge AI provider Forcen recently announced it closed a $8.35 million Canadian dollars - or approximately $6.12 million United States dollars - funding round. The round was co-led by Brightspark Ventures and BDC Capital’s Deep Tech Venture Fund with participation by Garage Capital and MaRS IAF, and returning investors including EmergingVC. Forcen said it will use this investment to scale up prototype production facilities to support more customers and continue developing its force/torque sensing technology and edge AI. Founded in 2015, the company said it creates force/torque sensing components and edge AI software systems designed…
