Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.29
October 18, 2021
…proven their exceptional endurance and ability to collect rich, high-precision data,” said the company. Earlier this month, a Saildrone USV navigated to the heart of Hurricane Sam, taking scientific measurements and high-definition video. The company said the mission was a world first and could help transform scientists' understanding of hurricane forecasting. Saildrone has two base vehicles, now in their fifth and sixth generations. The Saildrone Explorer is 7 m (23 ft.) long, with a 4.5 m (15 ft.) tall wing, and its keel draws 1.8 m (6 ft.). The Saildrone Surveyor has a 22 m (72 ft.) hull, a 18…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
October 14, 2021
…warehouse space. Equipped with an intelligent depth camera and high-precision sensors, the robot can adjust its arms to pick boxes of varying sizes, optimizing overall shelf space, said Geek+. The storage location can also be allocated according to the size of the box, improving inventory organization. Connected to a warehouse management system (WMS) and driven by intelligent algorithms, the robot can autonomously transfer up to eight totes to and from a workstation. This enables the automation of picking, replenishment, reverse logistics, and inventory-checking processes, Geek+ said. “As a long-term automation partner with strong R&D capabilities, we see it as our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.10
October 13, 2021
…interventional laborator and physicians provide patient care with robotic precision and safety, improved lab efficiency and productivity, and enhanced integration of procedural information. Stereotaxis studies children in Rotterdam The 223-patient study, conducted at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, compared Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN)-guided cardiac ablation with manual radiofrequency (RF) ablation and manual cryoablation. The study’s primary endpoint was long-term freedom from arrhythmia recurrence, with a mean follow-up time of 5.5 years. AV(N)RTs cause abnormally fast heartbeats and are the most common supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT) in children without structural heart disease. Left untreated, frequent episodes may weaken the heart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
October 10, 2021
…employees who understand and manage the manual process with precision. Still others, he says, go with automation to gain optimum control and discipline. Bar codes (pictured) or even radio beacons (in the future) automate the product identification process, ensuring accuracy of returns handling. Source: OPEX The move to automation Control and discipline Control and discipline are what Schechter said are central to success in handling the entire returns process. Quite simply, they are the two key qualities that automation brings to the processing center while gaining critical feedback on inventory quality. “Returns are all about faster,” said Honeywell Intelligrated's Rowland.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
October 06, 2021
…off the shelf cart in free space and with precision, ROEQ claimed. This ensures that the AMR is never left idling, as it can simply drop off the cart and immediately go and pick a new one up. “ROEQ standardized MRE solutions are designed to unleash the full power and potential of AMRs for companies of all sizes and the latest additions to our product family [are] a testament to that,” said Michael Ejstrup Hansen, managing director of ROEQ. “The TMS-C1500 provides a powerful boost for your AMR’s payload capabilities, enabling end users to repurpose compact AMRs for applications involving…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.12
October 01, 2021
…the form factor can lead to a lack of precision, asserted Sachs. “For instance, if incision points are at the wrong site, too close together—say a hernia in the groin—the surgeon has to remove the arms and reinsert them to generate the right motion needed to operate in a different area,” he said. “Plus, physicians need more than 100 procedures to gain proficiency with legacy robots, and that adds OR time.” Single-port procedures provide simplicity Vicarious Surgical said that its system uses two flexible arms and different motion-control technology for a lighter-weight approach. “There's a huge advantage of any system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
September 21, 2021
…performs well when completing repetitive operational tasks that require precision.” Keenon Robotics a leader in service robots Founded in 2010, Keenon Robotics said it uses artificial intelligence and 10 years of experience in mobile robotics to offer intelligent systems to resrestaurants, hotels, hospitals, government offices, elderly-care communities, banks, and airports. Features of Keenon's robots include an intelligent scheduling system, obstacle avoidance, and a modular structure. The Shanghai-based company said a speed limit in smart zones makes the robot safe to use alongside people. Keenon claims to be the world's leading commercial robot company, with more than 10,000 customers in over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.76
September 20, 2021
…as announced in May 2021. Brooks Semiconductor Solutions provides precision vacuum robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination-control products to semiconductor chip makers and equipment manufacturers. The unit also supplies collaborative robotics and automation capabilities for multi-market applications. Brooks acquired Precise Automation Inc. in April for $70 million. After the acquisition, the automation unit will retain the Brooks Automation name and focus on semiconductors. It reported approximately $613 million in revenue in the 12 months ended June 30, 2021. Brooks' Life Sciences business provides a suite of cold-chain, sample-management systems and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.67
September 13, 2021
…markets. This platform also offers high-performance elements necessary for high-precision lidar applications, such as low-loss silicon nitride waveguides capable of handling larger optical powers, said Tower. The new lidar system employs optical phased arrays – hundreds of compact optical antennas—along with amplitude and phase modulators on a silicon chip. This can provide accurate 3D imaging of the surrounding environment without the need for any moving parts, according to the company. In addition, the field of view, resolution, scanning pattern, and scanning speed are all programmable, so advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and self-driving cars outfitted with this system can respond much…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.42
September 13, 2021
…is “applying the next generation of robots to intelligent precision assembly and medical treatment [tasks] that can only be accomplished by human beings right now. With the support of our reputable investors and customers, we are confident to push robotics into a new era.” Founded in 2018, Agile Robots AG said it has know-how robotics software and hardware. The company has headquarters in both Munich and Beijing. With German Aerospace Centre (DLR) as its technical backbone, Agile Robots said it combines artificial intelligence and robotics innovation to expand automation to more fields. Not only is DLR is not only the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.93
September 10, 2021
…from pick and place of arbitrary objects to multi-step, precision assembly of components on a moving platform. RIOS has built unique multi-purpose robots, which possess an unprecedented ability to rapidly adapt to new scenarios. The Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model for new incumbents Beyond technical innovations, new incumbents like RIOS have also innovated on the business model (i.e., embraced robots-as-a-service or RaaS) to make it a low bar for companies to adopt automation. Automation has historically been very capital intensive, and generally requires substantial upfront capital costs (CapEx) — this has kept many smaller organizations from investing in robotics and prevented…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
September 07, 2021
…it actually takes a lot of time, effort, and precision to ensure that they get to their addressees without a hitch,” said Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific. “These innovations, however minor they seem, will really boost our employees' and operations' productivity and efficiency.” “The DHLBots are a demonstration of our innovative spirit as we continuously seek solutions to automate repetitive tasks and, correspondingly, position us at the forefront of next-generation express logistics,” he said. DHLBot development DHL Express said it partnered with Shenzhen, China-based Dorabot to implement the DHLBot after a successful pilot provided “a significant boost”…
