Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.98
April 06, 2021
Veo Robotics Inc. today announced that its flagship FreeMove product, which is designed to make industrial automation responsive to people, has received safety certification from TÜV Rheinland. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said it is the first of its kind for human-robot collaboration. Veo applies advanced computer vision and 3D sensing to enable industrial robots to perceive and respond to their surroundings. The company said its proprietary hardware and software can improve safety and enable manufacturers to build more flexible and efficient production lines. FreeMove is the only industrial robot safeguarding system on the market that implements dynamic, 3D speed and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.93
June 25, 2021
…from South Korea and Europe, as well as U.S. robotics clusters MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics, which co-hosted. The GRC welcomed new member Taipei Computer Association (TCA), and André Montaud, director of the Coboteam Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes robotics cluster, invited attendees to SIDO Lyon, a robotics exhibition in France in September. Democratizing access and revising rehab One of the top goals for researchers and companies developing wearable technologies is to democratize access to systems that can help people with disabilities. Only 5% to 15% of amputees have access to advanced prostheses, said Hamayal Choudhry, founder and CEO of smartARM. His company is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.51
April 25, 2023
…limited in size, speed, and power, robots using Veo Robotics Inc.'s proprietary safety technology can combine industrial capabilities with human-in-the-loop efficiency. The company today announced that it has closed a $14 million funding round, bringing its latest investment to a total of $29 million. “With the increased need for efficiency improvement in industrial environments, we’ve seen increasing requirements for safe robot operation in the close presence of humans,” stated Patrick Sobalvarro, co-founder and CEO of Veo Robotics. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said the funding will accelerate its strategy of working with corporate partners to deploy a new class of collaborative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.45
September 08, 2023
…rose by 12%, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). In the first half of this year, North American orders totaled 16,865 robots, down 29% in comparison with the same period last year, reported A3. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Jeff Burnstein, president of A3 and a 2023 Engelberger Award winner, to learn more about the current state of robotics and future prospects in manufacturing and other industries. Examining the Q2 decline Did the second-quarter results come as a surprise to you? Burnstein: Not at all. I tell people that I look at this from a 40-year lens, not a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.42
August 05, 2022
…view exoskeletons as science fiction, but Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. is making them a reality for industrial use today. The company is rapidly growing to address the potential of human-robot collaboration. Founded in 1983, Sarcos started out like many commercial robotics pioneers, developing systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. Its Guardian S is a portable mobile robot for surveillance and inspection. The Salt Lake City-based company is also developing the Guardian GT, a tracked mobile manipulator with teleoperated robot arms each able to lift up to 500 lb. for tasks such as welding and decommissioning nuclear power facilities.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.36
September 04, 2023
…Co-operation and Development, or OECD. The International Federation of Robotics last week announced Go4Robotics, a new online platform to provide independent guidance in manufacturers' journey to automation. “The lack of skilled labor is a strong driver for automation in many countries,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a release. “In fact, statistics from the EU say that three quarters of all companies across the EU have a problem attracting workers with the required skills.” Retiring baby boomers, immigration restrictions, and shifting expectations among younger workers have been a common refrain in developed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.13
March 26, 2021
…disrupted global manufacturing, supply chains, and conferences, but commercial robotics applications have continued to mature. This week's Automate Forward virtual event demonstrated the growing interest in automation for the manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain industries. “Q4 of 2020 was the second-highest ever for robotics sales,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “People are ready to go now.” The Automate event, which would have been held in Detroit, was moved online as Automate Forward. “It has exceeded our goals,” Burnstein told Robotics 24/7. “We had about 275 exhibits, more than 40 sessions with nearly 100 experts,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.97
July 21, 2023
…vision, we’re well-positioned to continue pushing the boundaries of robotics technology and meet the evolving needs of our customers.” Ati Motors said it has developed and manufactured autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for sectors such as warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. New mobile robots designed for flexibility The demand for mobile robots is rapidly increasing, driven by the need for efficient and flexible solutions in a changing world, according to Ati Motors. The company said its robots have demonstrated their ability to reduce costs, optimize workflows, and improve safety and competitiveness in various industries. At a product launch event, Ati Motors team…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.67
April 04, 2022
…Women are slowly but surely getting into technology and robotics, creating a diverse voice to better reflect our society. It is a democratic issue if only one sex develops anything for the whole population. We are working to change status quo globally in G100, which is an empowered group of 100 women leaders from across the world, in 100 diverse sectors, supported by 100 “He for She champions.” The group is working for advocacy, awareness, and impact across governments and global organizations and all working for a gender-equal future. G100 is an action and think tank with a global, cross-cultural,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.24
May 11, 2022
…offers numerous opportunities for new efficiencies from automation. Dusty Robotics yesterday announced that it has closed a $45 million Series B round. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said it plans to use the funding to grow its team, expand its product offerings, and accelerate manufacturing with the goal of deploying Dusty systems on every construction site in the U.S. “Dusty is accelerating the digitization of the construction industry,” said Tessa Lau, founder and CEO of Dusty Robotics. “By bringing people and information together at the right time, we are transforming construction into a digital manufacturing process. Automation is the only…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.04
February 18, 2021
…established in late 2020 to draw on research from Silicon Valley and other innovation hubs to create a new class of intelligent mobility vehicles, is doing just that with its latest concept models. The studio is leveraging an on-going partnership with Autodesk to wield advanced technologies like generative design (GD) software and additive manufacturing (AM) to deliver TIGER (Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot), a concept vehicle announced earlier this month. As a follow-on to Elevate, its first UMV concept with moveable legs, the TIGER X-1 concept vehicle is based on a modular platform architecture that includes a sophisticated leg and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.99
May 08, 2021
…will continue to execute on commercial opportunities with automotive, robotic, and AV companies while scaling its teams and customer base globally.” Oculii solves a hardware problem with software Autonomous vehicles require high-performance, all-weather, low-cost, and scalable sensors, according to Oculii. The company claimed that its AI software enables perception that is higher resolution, longer range, more accurate, and less expensive than conventional systems, increasing safety and reliability. Radar already powers advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as emergency braking, blindspot detection, and parking-assist features, Oculii said. However, radar has limited resolution, and adding more antennas can significantly increase cost, size, and…
