Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.39
July 08, 2023
…the country had the fourth highest robot density, following Japan, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea. The automotive industry is traditionally the main customer of industrial robots in Germany. 27% of the newly deployed robots were installed in this industry in 2022. This was 7,100 units, down 22% from the previous year – a cyclical investment behavior well known in this segment. In the general industry, the main customer was the metal industry that installed 4,200 units (+20%) in 2022. This is above the pre-pandemic level that fluctuated around 3,500 units per year with a peak level of 3,700 units…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.86
July 07, 2023
…one of the three major convenience store chains in Japan, through which the team is deploying its robots to 300 of FamilyMart’s stores. “With the proud backing of our new partners SBG and Foxconn, TX increases its commitment to accelerate the rapid expansion of its existing robot operations and drive the development of robots with human-level versatility, which is the goal of anyone involved in robotics,“ said Jin Tomioka, CEO of Telexistence. “With this latest funding, we aim to amplify our search for top, diverse talent to enhance our global capabilities at scale.” Tomioka added, “Regardless of nationality, age, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.21
June 30, 2023
…includes both the Skypicker and an immersive virtual space. Japan is a big market for Exotec “Some of the biggest brands in the world have been using the Skypod system for years and we are excited to see growing adoption in the Japanese market,“said Romain Moulin, CEO of Exotec. “In recent years, companies like Fast Retailing, Yodobashi Camera, Alps Logistics, and Mitsui Fudosan have chosen Exotec as a strategic partner in their automation journey. This demo center will help provide our prospective customers with a first-hand experience of our technology.” We believe that improving warehouse operations with robotics can have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
June 24, 2023
…an ETF launched with clients in Australia, Europe, and Japan. People are realizing it's a big deal. Deloitte expects the value of the whole segment to have a CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 17.5% over the next five years—that's more than doubling in that time. It's the same with warehouse robotics at 12%. Looking at leading-edge tech What industries are most interested in investing in robotics? Sharma: Food and beverage demand is driven by worker shortages and concerns about health and safety. I saw a recent article citing the FDA that said 35% of food-borne illness outbrakes were due…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.59
June 16, 2023
…Texas, Washington, Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as around the globe from countries including Canada, Japan, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, and India. Submissions spanned a wide range of robotic technology fields and areas of research, from new materials for gripping, exoskeletons and assistive technologies, human robot interaction and motion planning. A formal Gala awarding the medals and celebrating the winners will be held in Boston at the Museum of Science on October 21st. The Museum of Science will highlight the medal winners in their ongoing Women in Technology initiative. Tickets and reserved tables for the event…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
June 16, 2023
…Center in Atlanta works alongside centers in France and Japan for round-the-clock coverage, he said. Screens in the center showed the status of robot fleets for retailers, grocery chains, industrial parts and healthcare suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). When Exotec's robots encounter problems, they can be solved remotely in most cases, said Beau Martin, manager of Exotec's Service Center. However, the failure of an entire unit or an unexpected problem, like a gallon of sticky grape juice exploding at the top of a rack, will occasionally require more direct human intervention, he said. There is typically one technician onsite…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
June 15, 2023
…Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and other group companies of Kyoto, Japan-based Mitsubishi said they have helped customers “Move The World Forward” for more than 100 years. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas said it offers scalable systems from material handling to automation and extensive fleet support. The Houston, Texas-based company's portfolio spans five brands – Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, Rocla AGVs, UniCarriers Forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products. All products are backed by an extensive dealer network offering customer service and product support. For 70 years, Jungheinrich said it has been driving the development of innovative and sustainable material handling products…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
June 15, 2023
…N.Y.; San Diego; Chelmsford, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. It also has offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. It is a part of Teradyne Inc., which also owns Universal Robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.01
June 05, 2023
…as well as venture capital firms from California, Israel, Japan, and Asia. AAABC accepting applications The Broward County initiative is now accepting online applications. Those eligible to get an ElliQ for free are English-speaking adults ages 60 and older, with Wi-Fi in residence and with no significant impairments, said Intuition Robotics. The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County is sponsored by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. It is the nonprofit organization responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and funding programs designed to meet the needs of over 476,486 year-round Broward…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.26
June 01, 2023
…a depalletizing system for a retail store chain in Japan. Jay Dugat, CEO of Robotica Inc. said he has found OSARO's vision software to be ” superior to anything else we have seen in machine-learning vision.” “We needed an automated depalletizing function to complete an end-to-end offering for our decanting technology,” he added. “Our DePal product, powered by OSARO, handles mixed pallets and will directly deploy our ABOT box opening technology, providing an automated turnkey solution,” Dugart added. Dugart explained that the company went with OSARO because the system has “less sensitivity to variance in ambient lighting and the ability…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.57
June 01, 2023
…M30 reference design targeted for industrial applications. The Osaka, Japan-based company said it expects the new product to surpass conventional mechanical lidar and time-of-flight camera technology. The sensor will foster progress in automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other industrial automation, asserted Hokuyo. “We are impressed with Lumotive's LCM optical semiconductor technology and believe that it will be a game-changer for the industrial automation market,” said Hitoshi Ozaki, president of Hokuyo, in a press release. “Lumotive's product delivers a new level of miniaturization, performance, and reliability, which will enable us to expand our business with innovative 3D…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
May 31, 2023
…has offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. A MiR250 AMR with hook accessory for tugging carts. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots on steady growth trajectory In April 2018, North Reading, Mass.-based Teradyne Inc. acquired Mobile Industrial Robots, adding it to its portfolio alongside Universal Robots. From just three employees at the start of 2015, MiR currently employs more than 420 people globally, with an annual turnover of $77 million (U.S.) in 2022. MiR said large multinationals, including Toyota, Ikea, Novo Nordisk, Denso, DHL, and Schneider Electric, account for a majority…
