Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.30
December 29, 2021
…and relatively easy to automate. Other things require more precision, such as turning avacados to guacamole. That's a tough one to make work, and robots won't do it anytime soon. We have three products: Flippy 2, the Sippy beverage dispenser, and the CookRight AI-powered vision and sensor system to help chefs at the grill. We have a pretty good list of low-hanging fruit, and more isn't necessarily better. We want to automate key tasks and then move on to the next ones. What's on your own wish list? Bell: We don't make our own robot arms, and we're looking at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.87
December 29, 2021
…to improve for aerial drones, they can better serve precision agriculture. XAG Co. last week announced five new products at its annual conference in Guangzhou, China. They will be available for global sales in 2022. Over the past eight years, XAG said it has scaled up its agricultural systems across 42 countries and regions to bridge the so-called digital divide in rural areas. The newly updated farming drones and robots not only enhance the company's six smart agriculture product lines, but also improve over previous models in terms of efficiency, precision, and safety, it added. They use “human-centered design” to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.94
December 28, 2021
…said its AMR positioning and navigation algorithms provide high precision and reliability. It added that it is one of the few AMR manufacturers in the world with a positioning accuracy of ±2 mm (0.078 in.). In addition, as one of the first enterprise AMR providers in China, YouiBot said its integrated data management software and robotics hardware help meet flexible production requirements in the era of personalized consumption. The startup said its intelligent systems can enable companies to meet digital transformation goals. YouiBot said it has capabilities in whole plant logistics planning, large-scale cluster deployment, and multi-machine coordination. The company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
December 28, 2021
…claimed that HAIPICK allows greater space utilization and higher precision and efficiency than traditional goods-to-person systems, such as Kiva robots that move an entire rack. The company said its ACRs can boost a warehouse’s storage density by 80% to 400% and improve workers' picking speeds can by three to four times. In addition, the HAIPICK robots, which use QR codes on the floor for navigation, can be deployed within one month with no altering of the interior structure of a warehouse, it said. Customers that prefer smaller picking units than an entire rack or pallet when automating their warehouses have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.50
December 16, 2021
…Taipei City, Taiwan-based company has offices and factories for high-precision interconnect components in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. “Having worked with Powermat Technologies since 2012, we have a strong conviction in the progress of the company and its position as one of the leading players in the wireless power space,” said Neil Auerbach, managing partner and CEO Hudson Sustainable Group. “In addition to its superior technology offering and longevity in the space, Powermat's management team has demonstrated remarkable adeptness in steering the company towards emerging high-growth markets where there is a high demand for wireless charging and power solutions,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.94
December 13, 2021
…member at Demek CNC OÜ. “In our opinion, the precision of their solution, as well as their reliability, is the future of the bin-picking market.” “Demek CNC’s core competences and projects fits to SCAPE Bin-Picking Solutions, which enable cobots and industrial robots to perform tasks that would not otherwise be able to automate efficiently and cost-effectively,” said Henrik K. Nielsen, channel manager at Scape Technologies. “The technology is used, i.e., for pick-and-place and bin-picking operations for automatic machine feeding, where benefits in the form of increased stability, reliability, and efficiency help to ensure high profitability in automatic handling of items,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.46
December 11, 2021
…claimed that its culture of German engineering with Swiss precision and quality make it a trusted partner for companies and governments interested in the disruption of the energy distribution network and next-generation transportation. In addition, Leclanché said it is one of the few European battery suppliers that has its own cell production facilities and the complete know-how to produce high-quality lithium-ion cells—from electrochemistry to battery management software and an array of battery systems. The company has business units organized around stationary storage systems, specialty batteries, and electrified transports. It noted that its e-Marine business segment is its fastest-growing one. Leclanché…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
December 07, 2021
…at low power, and it saves bandwidth. With real-time precision measurements and intensity, we can see glass or ice and classify objects by speed, such as a cyclist or a pedestrian.” The fiberless Eyeonic sensor integrates laser, optical circuitry, and detectors into a single silicon photonics chip (orange-reddish chip in the middle). Source: SiLC “SiLC is working with Bluespace on 4D predictive perception, superimposing 2-second predictions,” he said. “This can be done on rules-based algorithms rather than through training. This can run on a small ARM core and is less expensive than inference-based code.” SiLC said it offers Eyeonic in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.13
November 29, 2021
…perform repetitive or dangerous tasks “with exceptional dexterity and precision.” AIS adapts agricultural robot to cleaning Using its modular approach to robotics, AIS was able to adopt the technology used in its agriculture-focused robot and software to create the ORION disinfection system. ORION is an AMR for hands-free cleaning that uses ultraviolet radiation to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses. It is intended to promote health and safety in shared spaces such as hospitals, airports, hotels, and shopping malls. It was also designed to be used effectively and immediately during the COVID-19 pandemic, said AIS. “Despite the unprecedented challenges of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.04
November 28, 2021
…intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. The company said it has leveraged more than 30 years of research and development in designing its mobile systems to change the nature of physically demanding work in sectors such as construction, defense, logistics, and utilities. Its systems include the Guardian S inspection robot, the Guardian GT mobile manipulator, the Guardian XO full-body industrial exoskeleton, and Guardian XT teleoperated avatar. Sarcos completed a $260 million merger with special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Rotor Acquisition Corp. and began trading on the Nasdaq in September.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.61
November 23, 2021
…as dispensing, screwdriving, and engraving. The accuracy, flexibility, and precision of SCARA robots enable them to perform demanding industrial tasks that require excellent repeatability. Their payload capacity allows them to be used for assembly or transfer of heavy workpieces, especially in the automotive industry. The majority of these operations are challenging for humans or lighter robots to perform, but SCARA can offer high performance at a low cost. The increased demand for high-precision manufacturing processes led to new robots. In the past few months, major automation players have unveiled next-generation SCARA robots (see slideshow at right). These competitive offerings allow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.06
November 18, 2021
…partial knee replacements, which require a high degree of precision. We're also in a highly regulated environment, so we need to build safe, effective technologies to improve the quality of care.” “As we started expanding, we heard from customers about total knees,” Mitra said. “Twenty to 25% of patients who undergo those surgeries report dissatisfaction. We see other opportunities for advanced technologies such as robotics and machine learning.” CORI applies AI to surgery Smith+Nephew launched the second generation of its CORI surgical system last year. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch went smoothly, said Mitra. “We're not in a position…
