Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.30
October 19, 2023
…and services, enabling management of homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. Lexium Cobot built for productivity, safety Schneider Electric explained that it developed the collaborative robot to improve plant productivity and safety. The Lexium Cobot can help minimize downtime caused by labor shortages, which currently costs factories as much as 20% in productive capacity, it asserted. The Mississauga, Ontario-based company said its cobot can handle various applications that would not be possible with conventional industrial robots. All models have collision-detection and safety functions to ensure machine and human wellbeing, said Schneider Electric. The Lexium Cobot has rounded edges and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.91
October 16, 2023
…Station. Robotize said that its AMRs can be deployed very quickly and that they require minimal changes to existing infrastructure. “Our GoPal solution can simply begin moving pallets as soon as it hits the production floor,” it asserted. Dan Halsey, Robotize Industry veteran to head new office Dan Hasley, a robotics and automation veteran with more than 25 years of experience in the industry, will lead Robotize's metropolitan Detroit office as regional sales director for North America. “I’m thrilled to be joining Robotize at this exciting time and to lead GoPal AMR solution sales and channel partner development in North…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.85
October 14, 2023
…the robotics, software, and support. Or, it could put everything—infrastructure, robotics, software and support—under a pay-per-pick RaaS agreement, Humphry said. “There is definitely a ton of interest in RaaS,” he stated. “It’s something we’re discussing within every single opportunity we’re working on right now. But RaaS is just one [financing] scenario among others we can offer.” The capex model remains dominant for acquiring ASRS, but RaaS and leasing hold appeal to smaller enterprises that may have figured that such systems were too big of a leap, said Humphry. “RaaS essentially democratizes access to these advanced automation systems,” he asserted. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
October 13, 2023
…player in the $1 trillion global market for outdoor infrastructure services. Tiger Global and Foundation Capital have provided funding to the company. Mowing with machine learning Electric Sheep said its machine learning models are designed to automate various physical tasks such as mowing and knowledge work like inventory management, customer success, and marketing. The robots can explore, map, navigate, and manipulate the physical world around them, including homeowners associations (HOAs), parks, university campuses, and more, it said. “We started with large machines and then thought about scale for making them inherently safe,” he explained. “If the robot has to deliver…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.20
October 10, 2023
…being deliberate about investing — through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant — in putting all the necessary infrastructure in place for inclusive workforce development.” Pashman also noted how the success of initiatives like Build Back Better will ultimately benefit job seekers and autonomy workers across the region. “With support from the Block Center’s Build Back Better subgrants, more regional organizations, institutions, and educators will offer programs that provide accessible avenues to training and skills development for all who want to work in the region’s burgeoning autonomy sector,” she said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.60
October 08, 2023
…vast areas or conduct extended missions, such as agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring, said JOUAV. JOUAV said it has designed its systems, such as the CW-15 VTOL drone, to use the latest technologies. Source: JOUAV JOUAV adapts to market trends Founded by Ren Bin in 2010, JOUAV said it initially focused on industrial-grade drone autopilot systems and has evolved into company encompassing research and development, production, training, sales, and service. “Innovation and quality are the hallmarks of JOUAV's identity,” it said. JOUAV's R&D team includes more than 200 experts, and its portfolio includes over 400 key patents and software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.19
October 03, 2023
…and greenfield sites can install Locus systems without changing infrastructure or disrupting workflows, said the company. Locus claimed that its AI and data science-driven LocusOne platform enables the smooth orchestration of multiple robotic form factors at enterprise scale. The warehouse automation execution software manages tasks to be completed within the four walls and across multiple levels, it added. “LocusOne optimizes task allocation, route planning, and resource use, while delivering real-time business insights into warehouse operations,” said the company. In addition, Locus said it robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) subscription model covers robots, upgrades, maintenance, and support. Robot fleets can easily scale up and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.33
October 02, 2023
…and operational optimization, said Locus. In addition, the company said that warehouses can easily integrate its AMRs into their infrastructures without disrupting workflows. During the Logistics Summit, Locus will demonstrate mutiple robots working with people to drive efficiency across distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing environments at Stand E5 in Hall 2.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.66
September 29, 2023
…the CHIPS Act. If we follow the money for infrastructure, battery technology, electric vehicles, and renewables, it's helping to make existing plants larger or to new greenfield facilities, particularly in the Southeast. This is an ideal opportunity to incorporate AMRs into your operations. What should companies new to robotics look for in their providers/partners? Peterson: It's critical to look for providers with deep experience in deploying and supporting robotics automation in real-world environments. Companies should look for responsive post-deployment support, robust software and analytics, and a collaborative approach to integration. Locus starts with an in-depth analysis of the existing site,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.06
September 29, 2023
…for mobile robots is that they are not fixed infrastructure like conveyor belts and can thus change routes depending on seasonal volume, shifting workflows, or new products. In addition, increasingly sophisticated software promises to pick the best robots, manual and autonomous forklifts, and human workers as agents for a particular task. But this is easier said than done. As much as 70% of North American warehouses and distribution centers have yet to add any automation, industry experts have told Robotics 24/7. Even businesses that have robotics experience can run into problems growing their fleets and making sure their equipment is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
September 26, 2023
…explore immediate as well as long-term questions on the implementation and use of robots, their impact on the workplace, infrastructure, and other topics. It will perform studies and experiments to generate data needed for informed ethics and policy decisions. The team will also develop a series of talks and workshops at the intersection of ethics, law, economics, and robotics to offer a platform for broad discussion. The ethics and society team is now hiring social scientists.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.12
September 26, 2023
…level this year, said the IFR. It added that federal support such as the Chips and Science Act, the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act is leading to new production capacity and demand in the electronics, automotive, metal, and pharmaceuticals industries. Orders for World Robotics 2023 Industrial Robots and Service Robots and related IFR content can be placed online.
