Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.54
September 13, 2022
With trade conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing supply chain and labor challenges, North American and European enterprises have considered reshoring or near-shoring operations to build resilience. However, a significant “education gap” exists in the skills needed for reshoring and automation to succeed, according to a global ABB survey. “The world is constantly evolving—businesses are shifting existing structures and adopting new technologies to future-proof their operations for a variety of challenges and uncertainties, with robotic automation playing a key role,” said Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation. “We need significant investment in continuous education to prepare our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.54
July 28, 2021
…inVia Robotics’ global reach.” inVia revenue grows sixfold The COVID-19 pandemic has increased adoption of optimization technologies for order fulfillment. In the U.S. alone, e-commerce experienced 44% year-over-year growth, requiring online retailers and logistics providers to keep up with record shopping demand. Last year, inVia Robotics reported that its revenue grew by 600%. Related content inVia CEO Lior Elazary recently participated in a free Robotics 24/7 Hot Seat webinar on “Advances in Goods-to-Person Automation.” The company said its platform programmatically digitizes every logistics workflow, using AI to continually optimize machines and people. The inVia Logic software orchestrates the most efficient…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
August 31, 2021
…materials handling and logistics markets, said the companies. The COVID-19 pandemic helped grow U.S. online sales to $791 billion in 2020, up 32% from the prior year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The combination of MOV.AI's Robotics Engine Platform and Velodyne’s Puck sensors will allow mobile robot makers and integrators to address the challenges of safely moving in environments such as warehouses and e-commerce fulfillment centers. The Robotics Engine is based on the Robot Operating System (ROS) and includes an intuitive Web-based interface and tools to quickly build, deploy, and operate AMRs, said MOV.AI. The platform can help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
April 28, 2022
…and access equipment. “The productivity imperative, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, has accelerated the need for, and adoption of, robotic technologies beyond the factory floor,” said Frank Nerenhausen, executive vice president at Oshkosh and president of JLG Industries. “In fact, a large focal area in construction and industrial applications today is remote operation of equipment that keeps workers out of harm’s way.” “The combination of Sarcos and RE2 brings together two leading robotics companies working to accelerate the implementation of robotics and move the access industry forward,” he said. “We look forward to building on the excellent progress we have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
January 28, 2021
…strain to supply chains and economic uncertainty due to COVID-19. Alex Shikany, A3 Vice President, Membership & Business Intelligence, noted that despite a drop in orders, industry leaders showed optimism about the remainder of 2020, and accurately predicted the strong finish to 2020. “The pandemic has created a sense of urgency for manufacturing companies to invest in automation like never before,” said Mike Cicco, President and CEO of FANUC America. “Traditionally, companies have implemented automation to reduce cost, increase output, and improve quality. However, the pandemic has added an additional factor that is driving manufacturers to re-examine their supply chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
March 08, 2022
…the demand for AGVs is increasing, Siemens noted. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, especially logistics providers, which have struggled to get essentials to consumers during lockdowns and border closings. The global market for AGVs could grow from $2 billion (U.S.) in 2021 to $3.72 billion in 2028, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%, forecast Fortune Business Insights. Robots can boost warehousing efficiency and streamline logistics management, as well as lower labor costs, speed up deliveries, and reduce the risk of workplace injury, said Siemens DI. They can also be integrated to achieve digitalization and smart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
September 14, 2021
…the research analyst estimates vary widely, there is consensus that the boom in e-commerce and workforce shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to drive AMR adoption.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
February 13, 2022
…for that period, according to Allied Market Research. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated worker shortages and added demand for social distancing and contactless retail. The ability of one mobile robot to perform a wide range of tasks at different locations has also boosted the demand for automation. In response, robotics suppliers are focusing on improving capabilities, managing costs, and offering fleet management software and services. Based on the number of applications that already exist for mobile logistics robots, the market will continue its growth. About the author Suchita Gupta is an explorer, musician, and content writer. While pursuing an MBA,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
August 30, 2021
…Source: Nuro AVs aim for safer roads Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 38,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents last year, a 7% increase from 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Autonomous vehicle makers claim that their technologies can help reduce fatalities caused by human drivers. Nuro plans to take over 74 acres of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to build a closed-course testing facility that will allow development and validation of its mobile robots. The testing track will measure performance in a broad range of scenarios, from avoiding pedestrians and pets to giving bicycles space…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
November 01, 2021
…vice president of U.S. direct sales at Gaumard. “With COVID-19, simulation training has often been the only training available for some students and medical professionals.” “Patient simulators allow for training in high-risk, low-frequency scenarios, as well as routine clinical skills,” he added. “The wireless, tetherless Gaumard simulators allow training in real-world clinical scenarios.” Gaumard designs realistic robots “We make high-fidelity robotics patient simulators designed to enhance educational outcomes for doctors, nurses, military, and healthcare providers,” Archetto told Robotics 24/7. “In the old days, they'd have to train on each other or on live patients.” “Now, our robots are so sophisticiated,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
October 22, 2020
…says Dr. Aaron Bent, CEO of 6K. “The recent COVID 19 pandemic highlights the importance of controlling supply chain and the renewed need for domestic production to avoid interruption of critical supplies.” 6K's UniMelt plasma production system is capable of converting high-value metal scrap of numerous forms into high-performance metal powders for additive manufacturing, metal injection molding and other powder metallurgy production techniques. And in by doing so, provide access to a vast domestic supply of strategically important metals and alloys such as nickel and titanium from machine shops, boneyards, and sources of other used materials critical to the mission…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
November 26, 2021
…in the past few years, with political conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and supply chain problems affecting customer satisfaction and profits. But robots can enable companies to overcome these challenges. HAI Robotics this week said that it has successfully helped WINIT, a Chinese cross-border warehouse operator, with its e-commerce order-fulfillment business in the U.K. as the holiday shopping season begins in earnest. Founded in 2016, HAI Robotics has more than 1,200 staffers, more than half of whom are engineers. It said it has acquired more than 600 global patents for core intellectual properties involving positioning, robot control, and warehouse management. The…
