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…
Autonomous vehicle and humanoid robot company Tesla hosted its We, Robot event on October 10 at the Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif. At the event, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk highlighted that “the future is autonomous.” Musk and Tesla showcased new features of the company’s Optimus humanoid robot and unveiled two new autonomous vehicles: Robotaxi and Robovan. Optimus makes drinks, has conversations The Tesla Optimus humanoid was front and center at We, Robot. Attendees shared photos and videos on Twitter/X of Optimus pouring drinks and interacting with humans throughout the event space. In December 2023, Tesla released Optimus…
Palladyne AI, a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, along with Red Cat, a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announced a partnership intended to enhance the autonomous capabilities of all Red Cat’s Teal drones using Palladyne AI’s Pilot software. Palladyne AI rebranded from Sarcos Robotics in early 2024. Palladyne Pilot powers Teal drones Leveraging its years of innovative development work for U.S. Government customers, Palladyne AI is developing an artificial intelligence platform for unmanned systems to enable persistent detection, tracking and classification of…
Corvus Robotics, a provider of autonomous inventory management systems, announced an updated version of its Corvus One system that brings, for the first time, the ability to fly its drone-powered system in a lights-out distribution center without any added infrastructure like reflectors, stickers or beacons. The newest generation product is supported by an $18 million Series A round and seed funding led by S2G Ventures and Spero Ventures. “Corvus Robotics fits our mission to invest in companies that truly transform the way business is conducted,” said Marc Tarpenning, co-founder of Tesla and partner at Spero Ventures. “Other than a landing…
Warehouse robot navigation systems provider Naviq recently introduced its MTS160, a magnetic guide sensor for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The MTS160 features patented angle measurement capabilities with one-degree precision and position accuracy within 1 millimeter. Naviq said this dual functionality can provide exceptional orientation and positioning precision, improving the navigation capabilities of mobile robot systems. Naviq’s MTS160 is available from stock for $495 each, with substantial discounts for OEM orders. What is magnetic guidance for autonomous mobile robots? Magnetic guidance involves placing adhesive magnetic tape on the floor, which the robot senses and follows. Naviq said magnetic guidance is among…
Automation comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. As organizations increase robot adoption, consumers have seen a difference in shipping and return speed. But what does that mean for the warehouse and potential bottlenecks in the automation sphere? As robots expand their presence in the consumer-facing world with food preparation and education - just to name a few - what automation processes organizations need to tackle to handle these interactions and manage expectations with consumers? In this webinar, we will explore a real-world case study of how S&S Activewear collaborated with Körber Supply Chain and Geekplus to leverage robotics solutions…
