Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.41
November 21, 2023
…from the report: The evolution of autonomous solutions will gain momentum as companies seek to optimize their equipment and fleets. Moreover, the evolving preferences of customers, driven by supply chain disruptions and inflation, have given rise to new business models, including Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS). The shift towards asset-light operations and the desire to minimize long-term commitments to robot fleets have played pivotal roles in the emergence of these innovative business models. While AGVs and AMRs find prominent use cases in logistics, delivery, and disinfection, specific subsegments within these categories, such as palletizing and sorting, are expected to take center stage as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.00
November 21, 2023
…a vast amount of personal information. If a hacker gains control of a collaborative robot, the invader may make mistakes in part manufacturing, which could result in significant losses. A new cyber-security plan aiming at providing end-to-end protection for robots has been released by a number of governments, including Japan. Even so, the compromise on privacy will continue to be a big obstacle for the collaborative robot business, as many users will feel like they are constantly being watched and will be afraid of losing vital information such as financial data and company secrets. Increasing cyber security threats for connected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.18
November 20, 2023
…to enhance the opportunity for clinically-eligible U.S. veterans to gain access to powered exoskeletons. The bill, titled the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (STAND) Act, was introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and co-led by the Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Mike Bost (IL-12), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee, Julia Brownley (CA-26), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6) in recognition of Veterans’ Day. ReWalk Robotics Ltd., a provider of technologies that enable mobility and wellness in rehabilitation and daily life for individuals with neurological conditions, applauded the legislation, saying it will help ensure the U.S Department…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
November 13, 2023
…of their partnership. By maintaining a dedicated focus on customer needs and closely managing margins, they have achieved significant gains in supply chain optimization, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Watch this video to see how Locus Robotics envisions the future of warehouse jobs, with humans and cobots working together.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.39
November 02, 2023
…help drive mass adoption by ensuring that predefined performance gains and ROI expectations are met.” Performance guarantee complements Pivotal Vecna Robotics said its new performance guarantee is designed to address operators' concerns by giving them the opportunity to evaluate systems firsthand. More than 90% of the company's projects are now provided through robotics as a service (RaaS)— a streamlined model for acquiring, deploying, and servicing automation for a low annual fee. Once deployed, Vecna said its Pivotal Command Center monitors its systems. The complimentary offering observes all autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) around the clock and can remotely resolve issues on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.52
October 27, 2023
…a release. “I believe that the entire ecosystem will gain more confidence in collaborative robots.” Elite Robots said 10,000 of its cobots are deployed across more than 40 countries. The Shanghai-based company claimed that businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, have chosen its robots because of their reliability, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness of its robots. Cobot range demonstrate utility Elite Robots said its latest deal demonstrates the trend of collaborative robots becoming more viable for large-scale production as an alternative to industrial automation. Collaborative robots could grow from 5% of total industrial robot sales to 10% by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.30
October 23, 2023
…controllers, businesses can streamline their operations, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge in the industrial and automation sectors.” Founded in 1983, Advantech said it is a leading provider of artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) platforms and services. The company, which has an office in Milpitas, Calif., said its edge computers are optimized for computing performance, functionality, and ease of deployment. They are designed to serve markets including automation, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and transportation, it said. ARK controllers designed to address growing market The global market for industrial robot arms could expand from $17 billion in 2022 to $38.4 billion…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.98
October 18, 2023
…Amazon claimed that it can make work safer, easier, and less repetitive. As a result, it said, employees will gain “the time and opportunity to take a step back, look at how orders are moving though our sites, and find new ways to delight and serve our customers.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.05
October 18, 2023
…identified in the research, said the partners. It is available on HowToRobot's website. HowToRobot collaborated with AER Automation and Gain & Co. for a similar study in 2021.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.92
October 14, 2023
…walls or voice. Robotics can effectively achieve measurable productivity gains, so the ability to move the costs into the opex bucket is an enticing option for companies struggling to find enough people for mostly manual operations, Couto said. “You’re either going to deploy more people to do the work, or you can deploy some flexible automation to do the work, which you can do under RaaS,” he noted. “That’s quite a bit different than asking someone to write a big check upfront.” Locus Robotics was a pioneer in RaaS, said Karen Leavitt, the company’s chief marketing officer. She agreed that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
October 13, 2023
…to offer customers an immersive experience, “allowing them to gain a profound understanding of technology in the context of warehouse automation.” The new center provides a “a dynamic space where visitors can witness solutions firsthand and envision their applications within their own operations,” it said. McMurray Stern said its “state-of-the-art” Tech Center features working articulated and mobile robots showcasing storage, order fulfillment, decanting, sorting, and shipping applications. The company asserted that this positions it as not only a leading innovator in warehouse automation, but also a provider of “unique, tailored solutions” for its clients. Addverb a key partner McMurray Stern…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
October 12, 2023
…scope of stocked items in terms of size and rotation class. “Our aim is also to achieve further productivity gains, and to reach 200 to 220 picks per hour,” said Herouard. Frant added: “The scalability of the goods-to-person solution, coupled with Scallog's ability to listen, ensures that we have a 'tailor-made' automation solution to meet our customers' expectations, supported by a committed partner who is with us for the long term in our development.”
