Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.89
April 28, 2022
…with world-class advisors,” said Alfons Riek, vice president of technology and innovation at Festo. “Certainly, we are excited about the networking opportunities opened to these companies and to presenting them to the world as great examples of the power of utilizing robotics in healthcare.” Esslingen am Neckar, Germany-based Festo said it has led industrial automation, technical education, and sustainable development since its founding in 1925. The company supplies pneumatic and electrical systems to 300,000 customers in more than 35 industries. Festo said it has about 20,000 employees in over 250 branch offices in 61 countries. The company reported a turnover…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.88
April 25, 2022
…the role of mobile, industrial, and collaborative robotics in manufacturing facilities and warehouses alike.” “The Engelberger Robotics Award is named after the late Joseph F. Engelberger, known throughout the world as the founding force behind industrial robotics,” said A3. Since 1977,134 robotics leaders from 17 different nations have received awards for excellence in technology development, application, education, and leadership. Past chairs of the A3 Technology Strategy Board selected the honorees. Each winner receives a $5,000 honorarium and a commemorative medallion. Automate to recognize first three leaders Michael P. Jacobs, AMT Among the robotics innovators is Michael P. Jacobs, founder and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.34
April 12, 2022
Exoskeleton maker RoboCT Technology Development Co. recently completed a $15.7 million (RMB100 million) Series A+ financing round. Hangzhou, China-based RoboCT said it provides the disabled, the elderly, and medical rehabilitation institutes with intelligent rehabilitation devices and robotic technology with data analysis and cloud computing. Founded in 2017, RoboCT said its UGO exoskeleton device has been used in more than 200 hospitals throughout China. The suit is used to help patients who have had strokes or spinal cord injuries, as well as those living with nervous systems diseases and lower limb muscle weakness. It helps them improve their ability to walk.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.30
March 20, 2022
…challenge. CJ Logistics wanted to add robots and other technologies to a 1.1 million-sq.-ft. facility in Dallas, but it needed to address integration with the help of SVT Robotics. “This was a strategic initiative for our company,” said Laura Adams, vice president of technology, engineering systems, and solutions (TES) at CJ Logistics. “In this particular building, we wanted to deploy several technologies that CJ Logistics is using on a global basis. But no single provider could provide it all, so we needed a partner that had industry knowledge, had experience building integration points, and could integrate with our system.” With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
March 04, 2022
…new report by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University describes how cognitive science and psychology could help humans collaborate with robots more effectively. The researchers examined 35 research papers that focused on humans teaching robots new behaviors. In their analysis, the researchers kept in mind two theories—“the analogical transfer theory” and “the variation of theory of learning.” The “analogical transfer theory” suggests that humans learn by analogy. When humans interact with a new domain or concept, they implicitly look for something familiar they can use to understand the new entity. The “variation theory of learning,” on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.18
March 04, 2022
…to support the development of next-generation robotics and wearable technologies. The new grant will help researchers working to improve the lives of people with neuro-motor impairments and to help individuals achieve ambitious fitness goals, according to the Baker-Polito administration. The project will also help drive innovation in a new category of rehabilitation, diagnostic, and assistive devices that are more lightweight, affordable, and connected, said the Innovation Institute at the MassTech Collaborative. “Massachusetts is a global leader in both technology and healthcare because of our support for important research, the ability to leverage our network of partnerships, and our constant focus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.25
February 14, 2022
Wearable and assistive technologies such as exoskeletons promise to redue worker strain. However, measurements of success have not yet been standardized. HeroWear LLC today announced its Exo-LiFFT tool, an interactive calculator to assess exoskeleton effectiveness. “If we can identify the right places to deploy exoskeletons, then they can reduce injury risks as well as bodily discomfort, which impacts workers on the job and at home,” said Karl Zelik, chief scientific officer of HeroWear. “Exoskeletons may also help improve worker recruitment and retention, which have been costly pain points for employers amidst the labor shortage.” Nashville, Tenn.-based HeroWear is developing a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.44
February 07, 2022
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced that it has evaluated and endorsed five more education programs. The ARM Endorsement Program identifies organizations that effectively prepare students for careers in manufacturing working with robotics. “The entire ARM team congratulates our newly endorsed programs,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “The diversity of our endorsed programs reflects the ample education and training opportunities that exist for manufacturing careers working with robotics. There are programs that give education seekers the industry skills they need in a variety of formats, award types, and program lengths.” Founded…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.72
December 28, 2021
…plans to use the funding to continue developing its technologies and accelerate its global market expansion. Founded in 2017, YouiBot said it provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for inspection, maintenance, logistics, and operations in electronics manufacturing and the energy industry. The company said it has achieved large-scale production for its systems, which also serve applications such as materials handling, disinfection, and mobile manipulation. YouiBot, also known as Youai Zhihe Robot, said it has partnered with brands such as LUXSHARE ICT, ASM, CRRC, FAST, China Huaneng, AICC, COMAC, and Hitachi. The company covers 26 provinces and cities in China, and it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.86
December 15, 2021
…Seegrid Corp. today announced that it has partnered with Applied Intuition Inc. to create 3D virtual warehouses, factories, and distribution centers to support the acceleration of material handling automation. “Consumer demand and a shrinking labor force are putting pressure on nearly every industry, and in turn, putting pressure on AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] to effectively and consistently interpret and respond to ever-changing situations,” said Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid. “Our customers rely on Seegrid to deliver industry leading automation solutions that can safely ensure productivity—highly advanced simulation during ideation, test, and development speeds up our ability to deliver next-generation AMRs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.43
December 14, 2021
ForwardX Robotics, which develops mobile robots for warehousing and manufacturing environments, today announced that it has raised $31 million in its initial Series C1 funding round. The Beijing-based company said it plans to use the new capital to accelerate its research and development timeline, increase its deployment capabilities in key markets such as the U.S., and expand its sales reach into new markets. “Our latest round of funding contributes to the positive momentum we have been building over the past 24 months,” stated Nicolas Chee, founder and CEO of ForwardX. “With a growing market share across our key territories, we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
October 27, 2021
With rapid technological advancements, the manufacturing sector has been whirling with excitement about transforming factories into automated facilities capable of ramping up production at record speed with minimal labor. These factories of the future are intended to function using predictive maintenance, and they could ensure quality with real-time, closed-feedback loops. Human errors and turnover rates will no longer be a concern. Yet I am thinking twice before rushing to automate my facility in Reynosa, Mexico. I am cautious about the transition to Industry 4.0 for the following reasons. Reason 1: Justifying capital investment in a low-wage country Given that Mexico…
