Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.86
August 11, 2022
…will have a presence at several upcoming shows in China and the U.S. The first show the Quebec, Canada-based company will attend will be the New Energy Vehicle International Forum 2022, which will take place from Aug. 18 to 19 in Suzhou China at the Shangri-La Hotel. The show will feature exhibitions on new vehicle technologies and designs. Hundreds of people from more than 15 countries are expected to attend. The company will give a presentation at the show titled, “Solving Key ADAS/AD Perception Challenges – Raw Data Fusion and Perception Technology.” Next month, the company will have a booth…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.81
September 23, 2021
…of next-generation, self-driving technologies for future GM vehicles in China. “Customers in China are embracing electrification and advanced self-driving technology faster than anywhere else in the world, and the agreement between GM and Momenta will accelerate our deployment of next-generation solutions tailor-made for our consumers in China,” stated Julian Blissett, executive vice president of General Motors and president of GM China. “Momenta is committed to developing breakthrough artificial intelligence solutions to push beyond the frontier of possibilities today and significantly improve personal mobility experiences,” said Xudong Cao, CEO of Momenta. “Together with GM, we will jointly invest in autonomous vehicle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.62
June 20, 2022
…IDC, entitled “Market Share of Commercial Service Robots in China Catering Industry.” The company was ranked No. 1 in market share and growth in China’s commercial service robots for the catering industry for 2021. The Shanghai-based company had a growth rate of 153.4%, with a market share of 48.6%, almost twice as large as the second largest, Pudu Robotics. “The demand for service robots, such as delivery robots, is growing significantly across many industries, especially catering,” IDC reported. “The catering industry has become one of the most mature industries in the application of commercial service robots, with the market displaying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.44
September 21, 2022
…the industrial robotics market in the People’s Republic of China is on the rise. The federation recorded 243,300 installations in the country in 2021. That’s a record and a 44% rise compared to 2020. “China was leading the global recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and accounted for half of worldwide robot installations in 2021,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a statement. The county has been the world’s largest industrial robot market since at least 2013. Chinese government bullish on automation China’s aging workforce has led to a shortage of employees and has helped…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.44
August 18, 2023
…it has customers in Sweden, Germany, Denmark, France, and China. Robotic vision provider scopes out growth Scape Technologies said it offers an integrated system including components and software modules that can connect directly with six-axis robot arms from leading vendors such as KUKA, ABB, Kawasaki, Universal Robots, and more. The company added that it is applying its expertise in 3D vision to increase its focus on artificial intelligence for automation. In May, it released the SCAPE Stationary Scanner P2 recognition as an alternative to its robot-mounted SCAPE Grid Scanner Recognition and SCAPE Stationary Scanner E1 Recognition. It also plans to…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 14.41
August 23, 2023
…the metal and machine sector. Demand from Asia, especially China, will probably provide an even bigger boost to the market by the end of the decade. With the increasing demand, the requirements on manufacturers and suppliers in robotics are also rising. The competition has intensified significantly. New companies are entering the market and increase the cost and price pressures among the established ones. The booming robot market in China with its growing national competition is a striking example of this trend. At the same time the widening spectrum of applications demands ever more specialized and complex solutions. This applies to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.31
March 02, 2022
…its robots at a cold-chain port warehouse in Tianjin, China. Geek+ said its flexible autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and advanced algorithm strategies are the twin engines driving the improvement and modernization of cold-chain warehouses. Cold chain warehouses are used to store items that are required to be kept at low temperatures. Keeping it cool Beijing-based Geek+ claimed that that its AMRs can operate stably at low temperatures 24 hours a day, seven days a week, reducing the need for people to endure extreme, unpleasant working conditions. Since the robots have arrived, the warehouse has seen improvements of 35% in storage,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.28
June 23, 2021
…to have permission to test driverless cars in both China and the U.S., today announced that it has closed its $310 million (U.S.) Series C fundraising round. The Guangzhou, China-based company said it plans to use the financing to continue developing and commercializing its autonomous vehicle technology. “WeRide Master Platform, our core autonomous driving technology solution, has helped to accelerate the company’s development,” stated Tony Han, founder and CEO of WeRide. “This drives the successful operation of our robotaxi service in Guangzhou since 2019 and the introduction of the WeRide driverless Mini Robobus, a completely new product category to the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.19
January 04, 2022
…of flexible and sustainable automotive parts manufacturing within HASCO’s China-based operations. “With the automotive industry facing its greatest transformation since its inception and sales of electric vehicles set to overtake combustion vehicles in many parts of the world by 2035, there is a clear need to support the transition of the industry,” stated Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation. “This joint venture will enable us to further develop HASCO’s leading position with automated solutions that benefit customers in China, which – as one of the largest automotive manufacturing marketplaces – will play a pivotal role in delivering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.19
July 20, 2023
…of comprehensive autonomous mining technology and haulage services in China, held a launch ceremony for the deployment of 100 hybrid autonomous mining trucks. EACON will deploy these trucks at South pit of TBEA, China's highest-capacity coal mine, marking the largest fleet of autonomous mining trucks within a single mine worldwide. Autonomous driving in mining enhances safety, efficiency, and management.EACON trucks take advantage of both autonomous and energy-saving technologies. EACON trucks use both autonomous, energy-saving technologies The autonomous hybrid mining trucks to be deployed by EACON incorporate EACON's comprehensive autonomous driving solution and proprietary technologies. These technologies include a plug-in hybrid…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.10
August 07, 2023
…a joint venture signing ceremony today with Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co. and GAC Toyota Motor Co. The three parties said they will work together toward mass production and large-scale deployment of fully self-driving robotaxis. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai said its goal is “to bring safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility to the entire world.” The Fremont, Calif.-based company, which raised Series D funding last year, has been rapidly extending its autonomous vehicle technologies at multiple sites. Pony.ai said its systems have driven more than 24 million km (14.9 million mi.) in autonomous testing and operation on open roads worldwide. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.09
April 12, 2022
…$15.7 million (RMB100 million) Series A+ financing round. Hangzhou, China-based RoboCT said it provides the disabled, the elderly, and medical rehabilitation institutes with intelligent rehabilitation devices and robotic technology with data analysis and cloud computing. Founded in 2017, RoboCT said its UGO exoskeleton device has been used in more than 200 hospitals throughout China. The suit is used to help patients who have had strokes or spinal cord injuries, as well as those living with nervous systems diseases and lower limb muscle weakness. It helps them improve their ability to walk. The system is supported by RoboCT’s intention detection technology…
