Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.96
September 06, 2018
…technology company headquartered in Singapore with offices in India, Japan, Germany and the U.S. The company operates major Research and Development (R&D) Centers in India, the U.S. and Singapore. The new funds will enable GreyOrange to fulfill its vision of developing and deploying intuitive, flexible and scalable solutions for end-to-end automation across the supply chain, from factories to fulfillment centers, and beyond. GreyOrange plans to build on the strong growth it has experienced over the past five years by expanding operations across Asia, Europe and the U.S. To that end, the company recently established its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
July 20, 2023
…use the capital to expand in the U.S. and Japan, as well as build out its production infrastructure in Germany to meet the demand of its order book, which exceeds $450 million. “This involves cognitive industrial robots for applications such as welding, warehousing, gluing, sanding, and assembly,” explained Reger. “However, this volume only describes the minimum delivery volume over the next five years. The actual demand of our customers is much higher, but currently still limited by our production capacities.” “For a better classification of the demand as a whole—the order volume mentioned results from just one-time 14 contracts,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
July 22, 2022
…and other industries. It has established technology centers in Japan and Germany and is working with more than 300 automation companies to provide localized services. Earlier this year, the company launched the new JAKA Pro series to operate in harsh environments. JAKA Pro robots are IP68-rated and can run for nearly six years without interruption, it said. Global investors join Series D funding Temasek, TrueLight Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Prosperity7 Ventures, and the diversified growth fund of Aramco Ventures led JAKA Robotics' Series D round. One strategic investor also participated. “We believe Jaka Robotics is one of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.89
May 11, 2022
…DriveU.auto platform on roads in the EU, U.S., China, Japan, and Israel. DriveU said it provides the connectivity necessary for teleoperation across environments. Source: DriveU.auto Teleoperation a necessary step toward autonomy Driverless vehicles are entering a new phase: mass deployment and commercialization, according to DriveU.auto and Teraki. In this phase, mobile robot and self-driving vehicle operators must scale large fleet operations in the real world. Teraki claimed that it selects and processes only the relevant information from large amounts of sensor data. It said its preprocessing algorithms can improve the accuracy of subsequent artificial intelligence models by 20% through efficient…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.83
April 11, 2024
…For example, ABB’s YuMi dual-armed cobots have recently helped Japan’s SUS Corporation - a supplier of die-cast aluminum components - reduce assembly time and increase productivity by 20%. ABB said introducing flexibility enables the company to respond to fluctuations in demand, with payback on the company’s investment expected within two years. More than half (53%) of all European respondents cited rising energy costs as one of their top three concerns, compared to only 38% of those in Asia. “Solutions to reduce energy consumption at the point of manufacture are already available,” said Reger. “New generations of intelligent automation and robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.81
July 18, 2022
…employees and has offices in China, the U.K., Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Its Americas headquarters are in Carlsbad, Calif. Körber ready for regional expansion To help supply chain operators with growing complexity, Körber said it provides a “wide range of proven, end-to-end systems fitting any business size, strategy, or appetite for growth.” The Minneapolis-based Business Area Supply Chain is part of Hamburg, German-based Körber AG. The company claimed that it can deliver not just software, but also automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling technology, plus the expertise to tie it all together. With offices in Brazil, Chile, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.75
July 28, 2022
…correct their own movement in manufacturing environments. The Hamamatsu, Japan-based business has raised $17 million and also makes the L-Qualify 3D robotic inspection system. Locus Robotics Inc. provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve piece-handling productivity. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company, which has obtained a total of $316 million, said its technology can be integrated into existing warehouse operations without disrupting workflows. Novarc Technologies Inc. has commercialized collaborative robots and AI for automated welding in pipe-fabrication shops. The startup has raised $3 million and is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It offers the Spool Welding Robot (SWR), the SWR+HyperFill integrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.73
July 13, 2022
…date in several public-transit applications across the U.S. and Japan. May Mobility continues Toyota partnership May Mobility is continuing to work with partners including Toyota Motor Corp. The companies have tested and demonstrated Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles in Ann Arbor and said they anticipate other public deployment locations in late 2022. The program also features an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant up-fit through a partnership with wheelchair maker BraunAbility. In addition, May Mobility has begun incorporating its autonomous driving kit (ADK) onto the Toyota e-Palette, a battery-electric vehicle platform. The company said it offers greater rider capacity and the expansion of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
January 04, 2023
…permanently is impractical. Paro pioneers robotic therapy In 1993, Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology started building a robotic companion seal for the country’s rising elderly population, called Paro. Almost a quarter of Japan’s population is over 65, and robots are deployed in a variety of jobs aiding the disabled, including feeding, physical therapy, diet, and exercise coaches. In 2009, Paro received regulatory approval as a Class 2 medical device in the U.S. The Wall Street Journal reported in 2010 on the use of the animatronic device in nursing homes. As Marlene Dean of Pittsburgh Vincentian homes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
June 15, 2023
…Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and other group companies of Kyoto, Japan-based Mitsubishi said they have helped customers “Move The World Forward” for more than 100 years. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas said it offers scalable systems from material handling to automation and extensive fleet support. The Houston, Texas-based company's portfolio spans five brands – Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, Rocla AGVs, UniCarriers Forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products. All products are backed by an extensive dealer network offering customer service and product support. For 70 years, Jungheinrich said it has been driving the development of innovative and sustainable material handling products…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.65
October 09, 2019
…startups have also ventured into Europe, South Korea, and Japan. “The high labor cost and the quick time-to-market have driven U.S. manufacturers to be more aggressive with the adoption of industrial AI solutions. This has given birth to pure-play AI players in the US, and as such, keeps the US to be the global leader in industrial AI solutions. Over time, however, we believe that China will catch up. The investments poured into AI and all its adjacencies, such as 5G and robotics, will create new opportunities for domestic companies that focus on AI in industrial manufacturing and this will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
September 21, 2021
…launch Keenon's Keenbot key markets, starting with Singapore and Japan and followed by Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. The robot is equipped with multi-point delivery modes and can deliver four dishes at one time, said the companies. “As a platform that serves the everyday needs of consumers, merchants and delivery partners, we are continually seeking new ways to enhance their overall user experience and experiment [with] innovative solutions to address real-life challenges,” said Yee Wee Tang, managing director of Grab Singapore. “We are thrilled to partner with Keenon Robotics to introduce its AI-enabled service robots to GrabKitchen at…
