Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.37
March 31, 2023
…education to young learners and advanced students, the Shenzhen, China-based company said. With the launch of the Magician E6, Dobot said it will make available new course materials designed around the new robot. Dobot cobot used as part of research project Following the launch of the Magician E6, Dr. Vishuu Mohan presented his agri-tech project SCARLETT (Scalable Robotic Harvesting of Lettuce). Dr. Vishuu Mohan is an associate professor in robotics at the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and Director of Employability at the University of Essex. His work on robotics is being applied through numerous industrial projects in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.35
October 18, 2022
…of manufacturers are thinking of moving production out of China, and many are considering reshoring,” said Patrick Sobalvarro, president and CEO of Veo Robotics, at The Vision Show last week in Boston. “But total productivity growth hasn't improved. Increased use of automation and fixed capital can introduce inflexibility,” he said. “Bernstein Research noted an inverse relationship between automation levels and labor productivity.” “That's why collaborative robots have seen the success that they have,” Sobalvarro said. “Current safety approaches limit automation productivity.” Veo Robotics said its FreeMove safeguarding system for industrial robots “enables fluid, efficient, and flexible production lines.” The company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.30
November 04, 2021
…Plus Cupertino, Calif. 920 SPAC, IPO 6/23/2021 WeRide Guangzhou, China 620 Series B, C 6/23/2021 Embark San Francisco 614 SPAC 6/23/2021 Level 5 San Francisco 550 Acquisition 4/26/2021 The global market for autonomous vehicles will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%, growing from $719.94 billion in 2020 to $1.3 trillion in 2025, according to Research and Markets. Facts and Factors forecast a 22% CAGR for the self-driving car market, from $23 billion in 2020 to $64.88 billion by 2026, showing the wide range of estimates. IMARC Group was more bullish, predicting a CAGR of 28% between 2021…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.29
January 20, 2023
…it already has customers in Europe, the U.S., and China. Swiss investors lead funding round Villaz-St-Pierre-based Nivalis Group led Bionomous' Series A round. Cybernetix Ventures and Capital Risque Fribourg also participated in the funding. “We are delighted that Bionomous has successfully completed the first stage of industrialization,” said Christophe Fragnière, president of Nivalis Group. “This important step and the dedication of the highly qualified Bionomous team has given us the confidence to strengthen our financial commitment. This recognition was also a positive sign to attract new investors.” Nivalis Group invests in startups that specialize in automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.29
May 25, 2023
…smart lidar systems, said it has integrated its second-generation model into Omniverse for physics-accurate, high-fidelity sensor simulation. The Shenzhen, China-based company will use DRIVE Sim to test and validate new lidar systems, as well as provide developers of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) access to highly accurate simulation models, said NVIDIA.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.29
February 23, 2016
…industries market. For instance, the average labor costs in China have been rising by nearly 10% yearly since 2001. The report indicates use of robots has helped save 50% of production cost and has reduced workers idle time by 80%, leading to substantial cost savings. The use of industrial robots for tasks such as welding and sheet handling in heavy industries has also proved the efficiency of the robotic systems in terms reduction in cycle time and raw material wastage. With the growth in the implementation of robotic solutions in the heavy industries sector, end-users can attain the operational flexibility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
November 05, 2021
…chain automation through robotics and artificial intelligence. The Shenzhen, China-based company recently raised $200 million in Series C and D funding. It also won the robotics category in the 2021 NextGen Supply Chain Solution Provider Awards, presented by Supply Chain Management Review, a sibling site to Robotics 24/7. Cranfield, U.K.-based Invar Group said it delivers turnkey warehouse automation using industrial robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and goods-to-person systems, pick-to-light technology, and sortation systems, as well as conventional automation. The group includes Invar Systems, a developer of warehouse management systems (WMSes). It also includes Invar Integration (Greenstone Systems), which specializes in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.26
March 27, 2024
…third global robotics factory expansion in three years across China, Europe and the Americas and is part of its efforts to further strengthen its local-for-local footprint. Further investment in the U.S. from ABB The headquarters refit will support customers and ABB’s leadership in growing US robotics segments, including packaging & logistics, food & beverage, construction, life sciences & healthcare and automotive electric vehicle production. “Robotics and AI are essential tools for companies in addressing critical labor shortages, localized supply chains and the need to operate more sustainably,” said Sami Atiya, president of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business area. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.26
March 24, 2022
…and shuttle between storage areas while avoiding obstacles. Shenzhen, China-based company said the HAIPICK A3 forklift robot is a new product that targets wider warehousing scenarios in addition to bin storage. It handles goods that don’t require a container, such as tires, trays and boards that can be lifted by a fork from the bottom. Its fork-lifting design brings an extra benefit of higher storage density since spaces between neighboring bins can be reduced, the company said. This type of robot is a good match with working environments where control for dust, static and pollution is strict. In addition to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.26
July 07, 2021
…facilities; warehouses; banks; and hospitals in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S. The company has developed a full research and development infrastructure and product portfolio including 3D cameras, machine vision algorithms and software, and intelligent robot programming. Mech-Mind said its full industrial 3D camera line also includes: Mech-Eye Laser: Equipped with fast structured light, Mech-Eye Laser boasts ambient light resistance, significantly reducing shading facility requirements even under sunlight exceeds 10,000 lux. Mech-Eye Pro Enhanced: Featuring high-quality imaging of a broad range of objects, Mech-Eye Pro Enhanced expands the boundary of pick-and-place applications Mech-Eye Deep: Featuring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.24
February 25, 2022
…the public in San Francisco. Aurora and Toyota are planning an autonomous van pilot for multiple U.S. cities, while China-based WeRide is testing driverless vehicles in San Jose, Calif. Alphabet unit Waymo recently sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles to keep details of its autonomous vehicle deployment permit, including some public-safety data, private. It and other developers are also testing autonomous vehicles in Arizona.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.24
January 22, 2020
…on personalization, canvassing 3,000 consumers in the United States, China, and France to inquire about trends in personalization across the healthcare, mobility, and retail segments as well as home and city environments. The findings revealed a growing desire among consumers for personalization in products—a quarter of respondents, on average, confirmed they were willing to pay more for goods tailored to their specific needs. Yet consumers do expect something in exchange for their personalization data—specifically, an average 25.6% savings. There’s more: While consumers are definitely willing to shell out the big bucks, they have no interest in any extra wait time…
