The days of only a mobile robot or two seem to be a thing of the past. As costs come down to own and operate mobile robots, organizations have the option to control an entire fleet of these robots under one roof or under multiple roofs. Join this interactive discussion and learn what areas can mobile robots best serve different businesses, and how can one organization successfully manage several robots simultaneously to generate the best optimization processes. Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Time: 2:00 P.M. EST/11:00 A.M. PST Panelists will also discuss: Integrating mobile robots to your ecosystem Properly collecting…
Optimization and efficiency are key, especially in picking operations. Dwell time, the time spent by an associate waiting for the next picking mission, is a major nemesis of warehouse management. An uninterrupted picking workflow reduces downtime and removes bottlenecks that affect all players in a warehouse operation. Advanced Pallet Station keeps the operation moving Colorado-based Prime Robotics announced the release of its new Advanced Pallet Station (APS) at MODEX 2024. According to the company, APS represents an advancement in goods-to-person picking systems, utilizing robotics and automation to elevate warehouse productivity and picking accuracy. “The hardest part is making sure you're…
Robots can do lots of things. Robots can do lots of things well. But when it comes to robots and multiple applications, things can potentially hit a snag. Get a grip. OnRobot started with grippers OnRobot was founded in Odense, Denmark in 2018 after a merger of three end-of-arm tooling companies - On Robot, OptoForce and Perception Robotics. The company’s mission is to “break down automation barriers and bring the benefits of robotic automation to manufacturers of all sizes.” OnRobot’s history is deeply rooted in robotic grippers. But by the end of 2022, the company took a step in the…
Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced that the companies will join forces, combining two of the world’s leaders in artificial intelligence and robotics. The research partnership aims to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoid robots utilizing TRI’s Large Behavior Models and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot. Partnership looks to push humanoid research further Boston Dynamics has a longstanding reputation for advances in humanoids, from extreme mobility to bimanual manipulation. The latest generation of Atlas is the result of years of hardware/software co-design aimed at building the most capable humanoid platform, both in terms of physical capability and software interfaces…
Robust.AI, a San Carlos, Calif. based cobot manufacturer, has launched Carter Pro, a new collaborative mobile robot, that combines AI and interaction models. The company says that Carter Pro creates a new, more accessible path to scale and ROI via collaborative productivity. New cobot enables continuous improvement Carter Pro uses AI that understands the world alongside novel robot hardware for tactile interaction, according to Robust. “Carter Pro is aware of its environment and people around it in a way no other robot is, and its AI makes it responsive to circumstances in a way that makes sense to people working…
Commercial robotic systems need not be complicated, expensive, or take up valuable floor space in perpetuity. Some robots are small, but mighty - providing adaptable and scalable options without sacrificing flexibility or breaking the bank. Tompkins Robotics develops and markets a wide range of warehouse robots, including its flagship tSort system. The growing family of tSort autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and their relatives, coupled with the company’s Transcend platform, can provide flexible and scalable sortation for a variety of applications. Simple robots enable commercial viability Robotics 24/7 readers might have noted two similar company pages on our website: Tompkins Robotics…
Formant, a provider of cloud robotics management software, and Slalom, a global business and technology consulting company, announced a strategic partnership to help enterprise companies more easily adopt automation and robotics technologies to supercharge their businesses. Both companies are showcasing the potential of their combined technology at RoboBusiness 2024 called “Robot Corral,” that showcases several live demos of Formant customer and partner robots, all streaming into the Formant platform. Uncertainties, complexities slow robotics adoption “At RoboBusiness, Slalom and Formant are showcasing the very near future of how companies can better navigate the complexities of automation and achieve their strategic goals…
Switzerland based Bota Systems, a developer of multi-axis force-torque sensors, has launched the SensONE T80, specifically designed for larger cobots. Featuring ISO-standard flanges on both sides, Bota Systems says the sensor simplifies integration and ensures superior accuracy even with heavier payloads. The SensONE T80 is equipped with ISO-9409-1-80-6-M8 flanges, directly matching the mounting flanges on the latest UR20 and UR30 cobots from Universal Robots, eliminating the need for an adapter. The company says it streamlines the work of integrators by removing the need for additional engineering to design adapter mounting equipment, significantly reducing time to market. The sensor also includes…
Ontario, CA-based embedded software provider BlackBerry QNX recently commissioned a survey of 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers from the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Research was conducted from July to September by Coleman Parkes. BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company’s software powers over 235 million vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver products in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, data privacy, endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. The survey report comprises four sections: general operating system…
