Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.62
November 29, 2017
…of Robotics (IFR), Japan is the world´s predominant industrial robot manufacturer. The production capacity of the Japanese suppliers has reached 153,000 units in 2016 – the highest level ever recorded. Today, Japan´s manufacturers deliver 52% of the global supply. The results were published ahead of the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) in Tokyo, November 29th - December 2nd 2017. “Japan is a highly robotized country where even robots are assembled by robots,”said Joe Gemma, president of IFR. “The statistics show that automation strongly boosts exports and domestic investments as well; robot sales in Japan increased by 10% to about 39,000 units…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.22
September 13, 2022
…an agreement for Magna to manufacture Cartken’s autonomous delivery robot fleet to meet growing demand for last mile delivery. Manufacturing of Oakland, Calif.-based Cartken’s Model C has begun in a Magna facility in Michigan. Production capacity is expected to ramp up over the next few months and as the collaboration expands, the two companies plan to include additional autonomous delivery models based on the same platform for different use-applications and robot-as-a-service business models. Thousands of delivery robots are expected to be produced Based on Cartken’s forecast, thousands of autonomous delivery robots are expected to be produced during the term of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.39
February 02, 2022
Consolidation is continuing among component makers and mobile robot providers. ZAPI Group today announced that it has acquired BlueBotics SA, including shares held by investor Forestay Capital. The companies said the transaction closed Dec. 21, 2021, but they did not disclose terms. “The acquisition of BlueBotics is a key strategic move for ZAPI Group as it further strengthens our position in the fast-growing automated vehicle sector, stated Giannino Zanichelli, president of ZAPI Group. “As a supplier of components for automated guided vehicles, it allows us to move up the value chain into vehicle navigation and fleet management while expanding the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.18
October 17, 2022
Epson Robots will demonstrate its lineup of robots at The Assembly Show later this month at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center located in Rosemont, Ill. The demand for simple-to-use, adaptable and dependable solutions is increasing as more manufacturers turn to automation for day-to-day operations, the company said. To address the need for flexible and high-end automation services, Epson said it will present robotic solutions that help companies improve production costs, throughput, and overall quality. A founding exhibitor of The Assembly Show, Epson Robots is taking part in its 10th anniversary, with the following presentations: Presentation lineup Automation Presentation: “Why…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.17
September 07, 2021
Mobile robots for deliveries are increasingly common, but intellectual property protections demonstrate the need for differentiation. Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded it Patent No. 11,112,807 for a “Method for Determining Self-Driving Vehicle Behavior Models.” The Boston-based company said that its latest patent focuses on the proprietary design of robot behavior specifications. “The knowledge of understanding how people move is the foundation of our mission,” said Mitchell Weiss, chief technology officer at Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF). “Piaggio Fast Forward's approach is to understand pedestrian etiquette and design machines that share this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.73
May 24, 2024
United Robotics Group (URG) recently announced the launch of its uLink series of service robots for retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing settings at the VivaTech trade show in Paris. URG, a German-based organization founded in 2020 that united eight service robotics companies into a single ecosystem by bundling hardware and software expertise under one roof, made the announcement as the organization expanded its CobiotX line of service robots. Retail, warehouse space with uLink URG designed uLink to expand its CobiotX program to integrate retail and logistics operations on the global stage. The uLink will offer a modular platform that seamlessly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.63
January 19, 2023
…announced that it has been selected by the Danone group to outfit a plant located in the north of France with its technology. Over the course of 2023, BALYO will deploy ten of its robotic reach trucks. The REACHY robotic reach truck is based on the company’s Linde R16HD (1120 series) and can pick pallets up to 11,239 mm (442 in.) in racks and drop up to 10,989 mm (432 in.). The robot is equipped with the company’s 3D pallet detection and 360 Smart Safety System. Danone has 190 production sites around the world and distributes its products in nearly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.11
April 28, 2016
…according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 7,406 robots valued at approximately $402 million were ordered from North American companies during the first quarter of 2016. The number of units ordered in the first three months of 2016 is a new record among opening quarters, growing 7% over the same period in 2015. Order revenue, however, decreased by 8% in the first quarter. Robot shipments also set a new opening quarter record, with 7,125 robots valued at $448 million being shipped to North American customers. This represents growth of 2% in units and 21%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.84
July 21, 2021
Autonomous mobile robots interoperability is an increasing concern for AMR providers and users. InOrbit Inc. today announced that its InOrbit Platform for cloud-based robot operations is fully compatible with robots that implement the new MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard. The standard enables different robots to share information about their speed, location, direction, status, tasking/availability, and other performance characteristics. “At InOrbit, our mission is to maximize the potential of every robot through RobOps best practices and technology,” stated Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO. “Third-party logistics, parcel delivery, and warehouse operators need to orchestrate robots performing different tasks, and interoperability across robot vendors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.48
March 14, 2022
ABB Group is adding two new lines of large manufacturing robots to its portfolio—the IRB 5710 and IRB 5720. The new robots are suitable for a wide range of production tasks including material handling and machine tending and assembly, as well as specific operations in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing such as battery module picking and placing, high precision assembly, and parts handling, the company said. The IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 are available in range of variants, the company said, with payload options ranging from 70 to 180 kg (154.3 to 396.8 lb.). Reaches range from 2.3 to 3 m…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.43
May 27, 2022
SCARA robotics manufacturer Epson Robots will unveil new SCARA robots at the Automate 2022 trade show in Detroit next month, the company announced this week. As the automation industry continues to grow, manufacturers are seeking robot solutions that offer the highest levels of performance, the Carson, Calif.-based company argued. To meet the need for high-end automation, Epson said it debut its new high-power-density SCARA robots, which it says delivers next-level performance and flexibility. Epson presentations and exhibits at Automate Automate will take place Monday, June 6, to Wednesday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, as well as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.26
March 01, 2022
…three new models to its CRX line of collaborative robot arms. The company said it now offers 11 models of CR and CRX cobots to help companies add automation. “Our CRX cobots are designed for every type of manufacturer—small or large—looking to expand their capabilities and overcome labor issues,” said Eric Potter, general manager of FANUC America Corp.’s general industries and automotive engineering groups. “With the addition of these new models, we offer the most extensive lineup of easy-to-use cobots available on the market today.” FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. that provides CNC systems, robotics, and…
