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…patented smart antenna technology that can safely and remotely delivery energy to devices such as aerial drones and small robots. The company claimed that Cota enables multiple devices to be charged without wires or user intervention. “This Cota certification opens the doors for the development of specialized wireless power implementations that can cater for small drones and other autonomous systems,” Stovall told Robotics 24/7. Ossia’s offering is unique in its ability to power devices in motion and in non-line-of-sight situations suitable for such autonomous systems.“ FCC approves Cota under Part 18 Ossia said it is the first wireless power company…
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…management, collaboration, and traceability capabilities that can improve product delivery and promote reuse, accelerating development cycles and eliminating costly rework. Teamcenter’s data management capabilities, in particular, are critical to accommodate the huge amounts of data collected from radar, Lidar, and artificial intelligence, Momoh says. Siemens and MaRS work together to find potential startups that would be the best match for the software and specifically, for which elements of the Siemens platform. Once selected, the partners put together a curriculum that instructs engineering users in how use the tools as well as how to optimize for particular use cases. MayaHTT, a…
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…team up with Locus Robotics “underscores its commitment to optimizing operational efficiency, reducing order processing times, and ensuring timely delivery to customers worldwide.” Not only does the deployment of 16 Locus AMRs position Solo to optimize its order-fulfillment operations today, but it also enables it to easily scale to meet future demand, said the partners. “The partnership reflects Solo Brands' dedication to innovation and continuous improvement,” they stated.
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…with established logistics facilities. It said this enables next-day delivery of orders placed before midnight to anywhere in the U.S. The company said it has handled building material samples for more than 100,000 participating designers and 450 manufacturers. DesignFuture Japan is the Japanese arm of Material Bank, which claims to be “the world's largest marketplace for aggregating and sending out material samples.” Founded in 2021, DesignFuture Japan said it has been determining how to best connect local building materials manufacturers with architects and interior design professionals. “The reason Material Bank in the United States has grown into a service used…
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…manufacturers pointed out that their main challenge is to lower production costs and 51% are looking to improve on-time delivery and to estimate delays. “Plataine is proud to collaborate with SME once again on this survey,” Avner Ben-Bassat, president and CEO of Plataine, adds. “We're seeing a significant increase in global adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies since our previous survey in 2018. The market is adapting to the changes and decision makers keep up the pace and onboard innovative technologies, driving increased agility and improved efficiencies.” Access the full “Trends in Global Digital Manufacturing” survey here.
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…ACR can also be deployed within six weeks upon delivery of the robots, said HAI Robotics. It said it has had 100% success, with 300 successful deployments to date. The company also boasted that HAIPICK ACR has a 99.9% accuracy, can improve throughput by 300%, and optimizes real estate utilization. Existing sites have been running for three years with annual asset maintenance, HAI Robotics said. HAI Robotics said it is easy to scale from a few robots to hundreds of robots, providing flexibility. The company added that its systems are designed to be integrated with other autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs)…
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…that work alongside us and improve our quality of life,” he said. In addition to logistics work like package delivery, bipedal robots eventually will have the intelligence and safety capabilities to help people in their own homes, added Hurst. In a related project, Cassie has become adept at walking up and down stairs without lidar or cameras. Hurst and his colleagues presented a paper on that capability at the Robotics: Science and Systems conference scheduled for July 12 to 16.
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…finishing, shelf-scanning, food preparation and service, fruit picking, hospital delivery, and more,” Burnstein added. “While interest in robots might fluctuate during any quarter in any given industry, the steadily increasing numbers shows the value more industries see in investing in automation,” he asserted. A3 to host events including Automate 2023 to discuss robotics trends The Association for Advancing Automation claimed that it is “the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating.” The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based organization's members represent over 1,100 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, systems integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups, and consulting firms. A3 will host Automate…
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…S5134, which be located at the Fulfilment and Solutions Delivery section. Marietta, Ga-based NPSG Global designs e-commerce fulfillment systems for warehouses. Charlotte, NC-based Sealed Air said its automated packaging systems promote sustanbility. The OSARO Robotic Bagging System pairs robots powered by OSARO’s advanced vision software with SEE’s AUTOBAG brand high-speed bagging system. OSARO’s autonomous piece-picking robot integrates with existing logistics facilities to fulfill orders quickly and efficiently, San Francisco-based company said. The system is now available as a ‘drop-in’ upgrade to either existing or new fulfillment operations. OSARO System will be handling clothing during demo At the NPSG booth, the…
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…“The partnership with Knightscope allows us to expand our delivery of smart cutting-edge technologies to enhance public safety, allowing our customers to focus on their core businesses,” said Carey Boethel, president of Allied Universal Technology Services. Knightscope claimed that its robots have helped reduce crime. Last year, the company reported data collected by the Huntington Park Police Department in California, which had been using a K5 ASR since 2019. In comparison with 2018, there was “a 10% reduction in calls for service, a 46% reduction in crime reports and a 27% increase in arrests” in 2019, according to the company.…
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…is approved for use by essential workers providing groceries, delivery, transportation and other supporting services. Since the Maker Mask is designed with replaceable HEPA filters, the mask can be reused simply by replacing a filter and sanitizing the mask. Typical usage patterns show that during a two-month period a person would use only one reusable Maker Mask instead of using and throwing away 300 to 400 disposable N95 masks during the same time period. Due to the demand for mask-making materials, the build of materials for the Maker Mask is now included on the list of essential materials on Amazon.com.…
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…Personal Mobility or private autonomous vehicles, Logistics Mobility or delivery robots, and Service Mobility for moving items such as luggage. An “L7” platform using four large PnD modules could be useful for for transportation and logistics in restricted spaces, the company said. MobED designed for robust micromobility Hyundai Motor also exhibited the MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid). The small mobility platform uses four Drive & Lift (DnL) modules, which can extend the operation of robots to both indoor and outdoor locations, according to the company. The DnL module includes an “eccentric wheel mechanism that combines the drive, steering and braking systems…