WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc., a leading global provider of Hologram augmented reality technology, has developed a self-improvement situational awareness capability for human-robot collaboration. The new technology makes use of an intelligent digital twin, combining human expertise and experience with the robot's data analysis and simulation prowess. The coupling helps to achieve a deeper understanding and more accurate prediction of the physical system through the perception of its own state and environmental changes. It is also designed to continuously improve performance and efficiency through automatic optimization. The WiMi technology bolsters the adaptive capability of the intelligent digital twin so that it…
The latest release of the Vue, 4D vision software for robotic automation, features a host of new capabilities that allow for more granular control and optimization to further its ability to identify objects and ensure cell success. While Vue has always exceled at vision programming tasks, the latest release now adds more control over the implementation of vision. Vue builds in more control over choosing pick points, approach angles in and out of robot moves, and avoiding interference with adjacent objects in Dexterity, Apera’s two-finger gripping intelligence. Using these innovations, engineering teams can implement or improve vision-guided robotics more easily…
There’s lots of fear, anxiety, and doubt (FUD) surrounding robots and automation. But apparently seeing robots made with soft, flexible parts in action appears to lower people’s anxiety about working with them or even being replaced by them. A Washington State University study, published in the journal IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, found that watching videos of a soft robot working with a person at picking and placing tasks lowered the viewers’ safety concerns and feelings of job insecurity. This was true even when the soft robot was shown working in close proximity to the person. This…
Calif Group, a holding company using technology to transform the restaurant and retail industries, is teaming up with Miso Robotics, creator of Flippy, the world's first AI-powered robotic fry station, and PopID, a technology company specializing in ordering and payments using biometrics, to open the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant. CalifExpress by Flippy™ utilizes the most advanced systems in food technology—grill and fry stations are fully automated, powered by proprietary leading-edge artificial intelligence and robotics. Guests will watch their food being cooked robotically after checking in with their PopID accounts on self-ordering kiosks to get personalized order recommendations and make…
Geekplus, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, has partnered with Logistex, a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions, to bring clients across the United Kingdom a comprehensive suite of integrated technologies to streamline fulfilment and maximize productivity. Geekplus's mobile robots are renowned for their adaptability and scalability, making them an ideal fit for the Logistex mission to provide flexible, efficient, and future-proof automation solutions. The partnership will enable Logistex customers to automate material handling processes, optimize inventory management, and improve order fulfilment accuracy and speed. The goal is to bring mobile robot solutions to a wider…
JOUAV, a recognized manufacturer in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry, has recently unveiled its all-new generation of a multi-rotor drone, the PH-20. Designed to meet the diverse demands of modern industries, the PH-20 stands out as for its lightweight construction, setting new standards in payload capacity, extended flight times, high system integration, and reliability. Compared to its predecessor, the JOUAV PH-20 showcases a number of improvements and performance upgrades, helping to to stand out in the multi-rotor UAV landscape. Among its key features are: Lightweight design: With a net weight of 19.2kg, the PH-20 features a six-rotor design for…
Driven by a reliance on automated solutions to conduct repetitive tasks and improve workplace safety, a new report is projecting strong growth for the 3D printing robot market over the next five years. According to a new report, by MarketsandMarkets, the 3D printing robot market is projected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2023 to reach $3.2 billion by 2028, a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. Rising awareness about the higher degrees of freedom offered by 3D printing robots compared to traditional printers is a factor in the expected market expansion. When considering individual components, the 3D printing…
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and leader in retail automation, is rolling out in-store robotics at Stine LLC, to elevate operational efficiencies and customer-service excellence. Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots empower Stine’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) products with more than 95% accuracy while helping to decrease OOS products by up to 50%. Additionally, in-store robots are enabling Stine to improve price-tag accuracy by more than 97%. With the Badger robots in place, Stine is also elevating store safety and cleaniness. The robots can help quickly identify hazards such as spills of liquids, powders, or bulk items as…
Realtime Robotics, a leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, is partnering with HLS Engineering Group, a specialist in the field of integrated engineering, to explore new solutions for optimizing manufacturing processes and reducing cycle times. Realtime Robotics brings its innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution to the partnership, which uses a combination of proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics and application engineering insights to improve a manufacturer’s overall productivity. The HLS team, with wide-ranging expertise in the fields of manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and robotic automation. has spent years working as a trusted engineering partner to industrial manufacturing customers in the…
