Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.21
January 29, 2024
…for developing robotic technologies, including Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal humanoid robot. Amazon’s Robotics division, which is based in North Reading, MA, opened a new manufacturing facility in Westborough, MA, in 2021. The facility was built to assemble Amazon Robotics “mobile drive units,” which are shelf-moving collaborative AMRs designed to move stacks of large and bulky items to picking employees. Amazon’s collaborative robots perform repetitive, non-ergonomic tasks and travel long distances through warehouses, allowing the company to upskill employees to operate and service robot fleets. At the other end of the supply chain, consumers shopping on Amazon’s website can purchase a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.91
December 21, 2023
Tesla is showing off progress on its prototype humanoid robot named Optimus Gen 2 in a new video that shows the robot doing squats and picking up an egg. In its first public demonstration of Optimus last year, the robot appeared somewhat unsteady on its feet, according to reports, and after doing a bit of waving and lifting its legs, the robot slumped over. In the latest demo video, the newer version of Optimus walks the cybertruck factory, squats in a gym, shows off some hand movements, and picks up an egg. The grand finale is a brief segment with…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 15.00
December 14, 2023
…Automation Amazon Tests Sequoia System and Agility Robotics’ Digit Humanoid for Fulfillment Collaborative Robotics Raises $30M Series A, Launches New Cobot Flywheel Program Industrial Mobile Robot Safety Standard Now Available, A3 Announces at Pittsburgh Conference Suhner Promises Precise Finishing with EFC-02 Active Compliance System Jet Automation Partners with Omron to Develop Cobot Palletizing System Solo Brands Works with Locus Robotics to Optimize Order Fulfillment Efficiency RiACT and Phoenix Mecano Jointly Offer XtendR to Give Cobots Greater Reach HWL Solves Handling Challenge, Relieves Employee Strain with MIRAI Powered Robot Schneider Electric Launches Lexium Cobot for Industrial Plants NEURA Robotics Closes More…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 53.26
November 07, 2023
The humanoid robot market size is estimated to increase by $16.05 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report form Technavio. The market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 53.45%, according to the market study. According to the report, the increasing demand for improved visibility and flexibility in industrial operations is driving the humanoid market growth. Humanoid robots are gaining traction with the increasing adoption of cutting-edge technologies in the manufacturing process, including increasing demand for automation in several countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, the US, Germany, and Spain. For example, in April…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.24
October 25, 2023
…Pittsburgh and Palo Alto, Calif., said it designed its humanoid robot to safely do useful work for “multi-purpose utility.” Agility has initially targeted applications including bulk material handling in warehouses and distribution centers. “Digit can move, grasp, and handle items in spaces and corners of a warehouse in novel ways,” said the company. “Its size and shape are well-suited for buildings that are designed for humans.” Agility added that customers in the Agility Partner Program can expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, with general market availability in 2025. In addition, Agility recently announced that it is opening RoboFab,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.14
October 18, 2023
Amazon.com Inc. uses many robots in addition to those it acquired with Kiva Systems a decade ago. The Seattle-based e-commerce company noted that it has more than 750,000 robots working with its employees to relieve them of repetitive tasks. Amazon today announced that it is launching a new robot to help fulfill customer orders for the upcoming holiday shopping season. It is also testing Agility Robotics' mobile manipulation system. The new system, Sequoia, is already operating at an Amazon fulfillment center in Houston. Based on a series of research and development efforts at Amazon, Sequoia integrates multiple robots to containerize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.14
October 17, 2023
…moment,” she added. “Robots are the future.” The NAO humanoid is mainly used in education. Source: RobotLAB RobotLAB franchise grows Earlier this month, RobotLAB renewed its partnership with United Robotics Group, the current owner of Aldebaran, to distribute the NAO and Pepper humanoids. SoftBank Group previously owned Aldebaran. RobotLAB said it has deployed nearly 7,000 NAO educational robots and 600 Pepper service robots since 2009. The company has integrated NAO into K-12 schools and universities across the U.S. It is also deploying more than 150 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) carts, which include NAO robots, to every public school…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.76
October 11, 2023
…and in a wide range of environments. The company said it is “on track to bring the first multi-purpose humanoid robot to market, developed as a solution for the increasing shortage of skilled workers.” Dr. Bernd Heinrich was named chief growth officer in a LinkedIn post.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.39
September 19, 2023
Humanoid robots are especially attractive for human-machine interactions. Sphere Entertainment Co. today announced that its Aura humanoid robot will permanently reside in the grand atrium of Sphere is Las Vegas. The “spokesbot” will interact with guests and “serve as an integral part of 'The Sphere Experience' featuring Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth,” said the company. “Aura’s role at Sphere marks a truly innovative application of robots, providing guests from around the globe with an opportunity to move into the future of entertainment and interact within a new technological frontier,” said David Dibble, CEO of MSG Ventures, a division of Sphere…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.09
September 18, 2023
More humanoid robots are coming. Agility Robotics today announced that it is building RoboFab, a facility capable of producing more than 10,000 robots per year in Salem, Ore. The creator of the Digit bipedal robot said it began construction of the 70,000-sq.-ft. factory last year, and it expects it to open later this year. “The opening of our factory marks a pivotal moment in the history of robotics: the beginning of the mass production of commercial humanoid robots,” stated Damion Shelton, co-founder and CEO of Agility Robotics. “We built Digit to solve difficult problems in today’s workforce like injuries, burnout,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.49
September 12, 2023
…with exciting technology, including drones, autonomous vehicles, collaborative robots, humanoids, robot dogs and flying bionic birds. There will be opportunities to fly through a drone obstacle course, sit in an unmanned vehicle, and drive a legged robot. “The world looks to our cluster for innovations and advances in robotics,” said Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics. “RoboBoston is a chance to celebrate, recognize and share our robust community.” “We are thrilled to grow our Robot Block Party of years past into a robotics celebration that is larger than ever and engage the community in this showcase of cutting-edge technology,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
September 08, 2023
…hype right now around generative AI, autonomous vehicles, and humanoid robots. What do you think? Burnstein: A lot of its is ambient distraction, particularly in the perceptions of the public and policymakers. ChatGPT is flashy, and many in the media make people think about fears rather than opportunities. Artificial intelligence is going to have a significant impact in robotics. Right now, the hype around the pace of development is oustripping the actual pace of practical applications in manufacturing, logistics, and many other industries. Policymakers get all ginned up about jobs, but we should focus on developing applications where those technologies…
