Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.52
April 22, 2022
…this year. As with previous work at Ford Motor Co. and research institutions in Ohio and Michigan, the latest deployments will enable Agility to iterate with customer feedback. They will also help it gain insights into operating environments, discover new uses for its robots, and refine their capabilities, said the company. New Amazon fund joins investors DCVC and Playground Global led Agility Robotics' Series B round. Previous investors, including MFV Partners, ITIC, Robotics Hub, Safar Partners, Sony Innovation Fund, and TDK Ventures, also participated. “We’re deepening our investment in Agility Robotics because their robots solve the labor shortages plaguing businesses…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.45
April 06, 2022
Tennant Co. today said it has introduced lithium-ion technology to its portfolio of cleaning machines, including its T380AMR, T7AMR, and T16AMR. The company said the advanced battery technology and the mobile robots it has engineered with Brain Corp., will benefit customers around the world. “Throughout its 150-year history, Tennant Co. has been dedicated to advancing the cleaning industry by relentlessly pursuing new technologies, and we are excited to continue this legacy with the addition of advanced lithium-ion battery technology to our autonomous machines,” stated Barb Balinski, senior vice president of innovation and technology at Tennant. “With longer run times and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
April 04, 2022
…North and South American markets. Examples of partnerships to gain access to new markets included Murata Machinery and AGVE Group, Muratec and Cimcorp, and Addverb Technologies and Numina Group. And, while not really a consolidation, I remain impressed by the amount of private equity funds that continue to be invested in our space. Robotics reaches a tipping point Back in 2015, I invited Tom Galluzzo, the co-founder of IAM Robotics, to write an article for Supply Chain Management Review [Editor's Note: a sibling site to Robotics 24/7] on why roboticists like him were jumping into the materials handling space. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.40
March 24, 2022
…of defense, has joined the team at HowToRobot and Gain & Co as a board advisor. The sister companies said Weber brings a wealth of geopolitical and global supply chain knowledge that will be useful as the Danish companies just opened offices in Chicago. The robotics group said it supports North American and European manufacturing companies in transforming their operations with robot automation. In less than five years, the companies said they have established themselves as major intermediary between robot buyers and sellers globally. Gain & Co is a consulting firm that helps customers integrate robotics into their businesses. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.00
March 23, 2022
…vice president of business development, and Dr. Clinton Smith, co-founder and chief technology officer, will present RIOS's session on robotics-as-a-service (RaaS). Facilities and operations can gain insights on how to maximize profit streams with the RaaS model with no upfront costs or large, unforeseen maintenance fees. RIOS also said that attendees can learn how robotic workcells as a service is transforming businesses every day and increasing productivity, despite limited labor resources. Mandy Dwight, RIOS Mandy Dwight: Customers of all scale, especially small and mid-sized players, find RaaS makes innovative technology accessible. This is increasingly important in highly competitive industries and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.09
March 01, 2022
…Heinla, former chief architect at Skype, and Janus Friis, co-founder of Skype, co-founded Starship in 2014. The company's zero-emission robots are designed to deliver food, groceries, and packages locally in minutes. Autonomous deliveries proliferate The global market for autonomous delivery robots will experience a compound annual growth rate of 20.4%, expanding from $17.13 billion (U.S.) in 2020 to $55 billion in 2026, predicted Facts & Factors. Starship Technologies said its delivery robots make more than 100,000 road crossings every day and have traveled more than 3 million mi. (5 million km), more than any other autonomous delivery provider. “We know…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.04
February 21, 2022
…Continuing its diversification from security into robotics, Guardforce AI Co. last week said its systems are now working in locations including supermarkets, government facilities, hospitals, hotels, transportation stations, educational institutions, and restaurants. “We are very excited to surpass the 1,400 deployment mark in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Terence Yap, chairman of Guardforce AI. “Our established customer base and our 40-year history of providing professional services have allowed us to quickly ramp up deployments.” How did Guardforce, which has offices in Bangkok, Thailand, decide to move into robotics? “We offer technology to serve customer needs, from security to artificial intelligence,” Yap…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.60
February 11, 2022
…product is the manufacturing industry. In May, Ford Motor Co. teamed up with the company and deployed an AI-controlled robot at its Livonia Transmission Plant. Toyota is taking advantage of the technology on some of its highest volume production lines, including for its Camry, RAV4, Sequoia, and Tundra models, Symbio said. “Engineering teams at Toyota are leveraging Symbio’s technology, expertise and best practices of artificial intelligence to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce ergonomic hazards,” said Max Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of Symbio, this week. Symbio said Toyota is using its moving-line technology, where robotic assembly is done as vehicles…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.49
January 22, 2022
…said its high-resolution undersea maps will enable users to gain environmental and other scientific insights remotely. Terradepth said its long-range “buddy” drones shift between collecting data and uploading it to the cloud. They can help overcome existing limitations in unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) battery life and pressure tolerance, it added. Judson Kauffman, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and co-founder and co-CEO of Terradepth, answered the following questions about his company's technology from Robotics 24/7: Drones to the deep How deep can Terradepth's umanned maritime systems (UMS) or autonomous surface and subsurface vessels (AxVs) go? Kauffman: Our prototype is rated to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.86
January 20, 2022
…In “Intro to Robotics: Exploring Uncharted Territories,” students can gain and use foundational knowledge of Juni’s Scratch or Python coding courses to build and interact with Makeblock’s mBot Neo robot. “Robots are the present and future, and right now, students aren’t given enough opportunities in school to explore their power and world changing potential,” stated Vivian Shen, co-founder and CEO of Juni. “We’re launching ‘Exploring Uncharted Territories’ to help students deepen their understanding of robotics and to inspire wonder about what they might be capable of in the future. We’re excited to have industry-leading partners unveil this course with us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.81
January 14, 2022
…Chain to implement software and robots from Geekplus Technology Co. As a result, Ariat said it can shift staffers from strenuous tasks to work requiring more skill. Founded in 1993, Ariat said it has “reimagined” the boot for modern riders, ranchers, and workers. The Union City, Calif.-based retailer takes its name from famous racehorse Secretariat, and it claimed that it is now one of the top western, equestrian, outdoor, and work brands in the world. Ariat is already using Körber's K.Motion warehouse management system (WMS) at its distribution center in Texas. Körber Supply Chain has helped the apparel company roll…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
December 13, 2021
…chain workers can benefit from enhanced workplace safety and gain technology skills, Symbotic said. The company added that its automation can be incorporated into existing operating infrastructure without disrupting operations or requiring customers to build new distribution infrastructure. Symbotic scales up to meet order backlog Symbotic noted that its customers include Walmart, Albertsons, and C&S Wholesale Grocers. With “the industry’s largest contracted order backlog of over $5 billion,” the company said its systems already serve in more than 1,400 stores in 16 states and eight Canadian provinces. In addition, Symbotic forecast $433 million in revenue in FY 2022, representing an…
