Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.67
April 05, 2022
…Innovation Center, or KITIC. They said it will showcase Japan’s first prototype of warehouse operations where mobile robots will work with picking robots optimized for e-commerce applications that involve large SKU inventories. “We are honored to be the first in Japan to conduct a demonstration prototype of an OSARO picking solution with an AMR [autonomous mobile robot],” stated Tadatsugu Konoike, director and senior managing executive officer at Konoike Transport. “We decided to work with OSARO because we believe that OSARO is superior for use in the rapidly changing logistics field in terms of automatic machine learning, data collection, and accurate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.33
February 26, 2022
…Some examples include Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB Group and Kitakyushu, Japan-based Yaskawa. They are big companies with employees ranging in the thousands, and each has U.S. offices. The biggest robotics vendors have billions of dollars in annual revenue. As these companies get bigger, so too does the range of robots they offer. For example, FANUC America Corp. last month introduced its new M-1000ia robot, which it said is “its largest serial-link robot to date.” What sets the robot apart is its wider range of motion, the company said. It can also carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg (2,204 lb.). Rochester…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.11
March 19, 2019
…integrated robotic piece-picking solutions, has partnered with PALTAC Corp., Japan’s largest wholesaler of consumer packaged goods. The collaboration will introduce RightHand’s newest piece-picking solution to the Japanese market, with multiple workstations to be installed in PALTAC’s newest facility, RDC Saitama, opening later in 2019 in Sugito, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Japan represents a huge and growing market for automation as the world’s second-largest retail sector, with annual sales exceeding $1.3 trillion. As the country’s leading wholesaler of cosmetics, daily necessities, and general pharmaceutical products, PALTAC sought a robotic piece-picking solution to further automate operations by picking and placing items of varying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.71
December 21, 2022
…stores of Cainz, a top home-improvement center chain in Japan. Once tags have been added to carts, the robot can recognize them automatically and move the goods wherever they are needed in the store, said the company. “By operating in the dark after hours, productivity is improved to the maximum possible extent,” according to Fuji. Fuji's NRF 2023 display model of its new AMR. Source: Business Wire Fuji to exhibit at NRF Fuji plans to display its Rally system in development at NRF 2023, “Retail's Big Show,“from Jan. 15 to 17 in New York. The Cupertino, Calif.-based Fuji Innovation Lab…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.40
September 02, 2023
…affect the willingness to use care robots.” “Today, in Japan’s super-aged society, various care robots, including monitoring cameras, have been developed and marketed to compensate for the shortage of care staff and to alleviate their stress,” explained Dr. Sayuri Suwa, lead author of the study. “However, there are no discussions among users—older people, family caregivers, and care staff—and developers regarding the willingness to use care robots, the protection of privacy, and the appropriate use of personal information associated with the use of care robots,” she said in a release. “The desire to improve this situation and to promote appropriate utilization…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.25
December 14, 2021
…automated countries in the world are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany, and Sweden, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Robot density is the barometer to track the degree of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry around the world,” stated Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. China leads Asian robotics usage The development of robot density in China is the most dynamic worldwide, said the IFR. Due to the significant growth of robot installations, the density rose from 49 units in 2015 to 246 units per 10,000 workers in 2020. Today, China’s robot density ranks ninth globally, compared with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.18
September 20, 2023
…to meet those needs.” FANUC America, a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp., is based in Rochester Hills, Mich. It said its CNC systems, robots, and ROBOMACHINEs help manufacturers throughout the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. Using robots to make robots FANUC developed its first robot in 1974 and entered the North American market in 1982 primarily as a supplier to the automotive industry. Today, the company said its more than 200 industrial and collaborative robot models are used in every industry, including aerospace, agriculture, electric vehicles, food and beverage, consumer goods, medical, pharmaceutical, and warehousing. In addition, FANUC claimed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.91
February 04, 2022
…and Panasonic showcased some of their latest robotic developments. Japan is the world's largest exporter of robots, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Japan accounts for 47% of the global supply of robots. A report from Science and Technology Daily, the official newspaper of the Ministry of Science and Technology in China, said that hundreds of robots will be used during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, but it did not disclose which companies created them. China applies pandemics experience This isn’t the first time robots have been used in China to help combat the pandemic. Chinese developers have been…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.85
May 25, 2023
…Skypod goods-to-person system in a new warehouse in Nagoya, Japan. The Croix, France-based company also said today that it has won the 2023 MVP Excellence Award in the Technology & Solution category award from Manhattan Associates. It was recognized for its work with Alliance Automotive Group France, France’s largest independent distributor of truck and automotive parts. “Being recognized by one of the world's foremost supply chain solution providers is a strong validation of our work,” stated Arthur Bellamy, CRO of Exotec. “It attests to the considerable momentum we're building globally. But most importantly, it highlights the trust placed in our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.72
July 17, 2022
…getting closer to having helping hands in space. GITAI Japan Inc. last week said it will demonstrate the capabilities of its autonomous robot arm, which will be mounted outside the International Space Station, in 2023. GITAI first demonstrated its technology onboard the International Space Station (ISS) last year and said it met all mission objectives. In the next challenge, the Tokyo-based company's extra-vehicular robot will be deployed outside the Bishop Airlock with partner Nanoracks LLC. “There are a tremendous number of applications in space that our robotic arm can be used for, including on-orbit servicing and lunar exploration, and we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.65
February 21, 2022
…it has acquired in the U.S., Europe, China, and Japan. “We have worked diligently to advance our technology and are delighted to strengthen our global patent portfolio,” said Paul R. Gudonis, chairman and CEO of Myomo. “This new Japanese patent will be particularly valuable in establishing any future business ventures for that market.” Myomo described itself as “a wearable medical robotics company that offers improved arm and hand function for those suffering from neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis.” Last year, the company's assistive device completed the first phase of clinical trials of controls driven by sensors embedded in the brain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.43
July 28, 2024
…comprehensive understanding of the system. “The Asia-Pacific region, particularly Japan and Korea, is strategically important for Exotec,” said Romain Moulin, CEO and co-founder of Exotec. “Establishing our second office in Korea reflects our commitment and proactive investment in this market. With the opening of the Exotec Seoul Demo Center, Korean customers can experience the advanced technology of Skypod firsthand.” Exotec's Skypod, according to the company, provides elegant warehouse robotics that optimize logistics operations. It enhances operational efficiency through fast SKU retrieval, accurate order processing and efficient use of warehouse space with high-density storage capabilities. The system is designed for quick…
