Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.22
July 27, 2023
…to keep up with growing demand for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. Advantech Co. and MOV.AI this week announced that they are collaborating to streamline robot creation by providing manufacturers and integrators access to their industrial computing technology and AMR software, respectively. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing labor shortages have created a surge in demand for mobile robots, which offer operational efficiency and flexibility, noted MOV.AI. AMR shipments increased by 53% in 2022 and could grow at an annual rate of about 50% through 2027, resulting in a total of 4 million installed units, according to Interact Analysis. In addition,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.55
July 22, 2023
…closely with contractors and professionals across commercial and residential operations to help them succeed. Noble collaborates with Dematic Noble said its AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) “will redefine inventory management, order-processing operations, and service excellence.” It worked with Dematic to implement the system, which includes autonomous robots. “Driven by our 30-year commitment to helping our customers succeed, AutoStore is faster, more accurate, and will help us offer a wider range of products to the trades,” said Jim Anderson, general manager at Noble. “The volume of products you can stock in a small footprint with AutoStore far exceeds anything…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.97
July 16, 2023
Robots are moving goods in warehouses, packaging foods, and helping assemble vehicles—when they’re not flipping burgers or serving lattes. How did they get so skilled so fast? Robotics simulation. Making leaps in progress, it’s transforming industries all around us. A robotics simulator places a virtual robot in virtual environments to test the robot’s software without requiring the physical robot. And the latest simulators can generate datasets to be used to train machine learning models that will run on the physical robots. In this virtual world, developers create digital versions of robots, environments, and other assets robots might encounter. These environments…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.79
July 14, 2023
…as advancing our AI software.” “We are realigning our operations to capitalize on the most promising revenue opportunities and end markets,” she added. “We are also reducing expenses and headcount and consolidating our manufacturing footprint.” The company said it is also creating a new “Advanced Technologies” software business division to “drive emerging SaaS/AI revenue opportunities.” The division will be led by Denis Garagić, Sarcos' chief technology officer. “The focus of the Advanced Technologies division will be the company’s AI and machine learning (ML) software platform for generalizable autonomy,” said the company. “The AI and ML platform will be designed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.06
July 12, 2023
…robotics and automation suppliers. ”Our research shows a Canadian robot and automation industry mainly driven by integrators serving the manufacturing sector, including the metal, machinery, and automotive industries and a range of other fields,” stated Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot.com, in a release. “The study enables us to better understand the diversity of the automation industry and both new and existing applications for robotics in Canada.” While most of the automation industry in Canada is tied to the manufacturing sector, the study did find other sectors of increasing importance. Twenty percent of the robotics and automation industry serves the healthcare…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.05
July 11, 2023
…that it has manufactured and installed its 5,000th mobile robot. The Barcelona, Spain-based company said it represented a “significant milestone” in its history. “We started in 2009 with a vision for new ways to improve intralogistics operations in production centers, warehouses, and distribution centers, along with a team of talented experts in material handling and robotic engineering,” said Juan Prieto, CEO of Kivnon, in a press release. “We are proud and excited to announce that we have now manufactured our 5000th mobile robot.” The family-owned company designs, makes, and implements automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Kivnon…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.28
July 10, 2023
…comments on the rescue mission and the role of robots. The aerospace academic is also an entrepreneur of a novel drone technology company that can fly and swim autonomously within the same mission. As Diez explained, his approach could have saved time and money in ascertaining the same unfortunate answer. “I think we could go down to 12,000 [ft.]. No problem,” Diez said. “So now imagine sending a 20-lb. [robot] down to 12,000 ft. You can do this in a couple of hours. You just throw it overboard, or you fly. You don’t need to bring in a crane, a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.38
July 07, 2023
…has also secured funding from new investors including SoftBank Group Corp, or SBG, to promote their business collaboration globally, with a focus on accelerating commercialization in North America. TX has also entered into a strategic business partnership agreement with SoftBank Robotic Group Corp. (“SBRG”), a subsidiary of SBG, to promote their business collaboration globally, with a focus on accelerating commercialization in North America. Additionally, TX will initiate its collaboration with Foxconn to establish production technology, carrying out mass production for its next-generation model, “GHOST.” With this funding, Kenichi “Kent” Yoshida (SBRG) and Ryohei Nomoto (GCP) will be newly appointed as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.68
June 28, 2023
…to its Autonomous Navigation Technology designed to allow mobile robots to effectively operate outdoors. “Prior to today, use cases such as transporting components or finished goods from one building to another have not been an easy proposition for AGV and AMR makers. ANT everywhere changes that,” stated Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. “This tightly integrated product extension enables manufacturers to offer new and robust 'ANT-driven' vehicles that are accurate, quick to install, and perform as expected, whatever the environment.” St-Sulpice, Switzerland-based BlueBotics said its natural feature navigation can help companies meet the challenge of vehicle automation. With more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.00
June 22, 2023
…Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics, in his introductory remarks. “Robots can help to improve safety and accuracy as well as provide services in areas where there are labor shortages.” MassRobotics is a nonprofit organization that provides resources to innovators and entrepreneurs to nurture robotics and automation startups, particularly in Massachusetts. “Not all points in time are equal,” said John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital platform of Suffolk Construction and organizer of the fourth-annual BOOST accelerator program. “For the first time in the history of construction, the cost is greater than the value.” Fish noted that the industry,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.07
June 21, 2023
…robotic solution in the Prague fulfillment center of Rohlik Group, one of the largest e-grocers in Europe. Rohlik now plans to roll out the Brightpick solution across multiple warehouses in 2023 and 2024, starting with Munich in July 2023 and continuing with Frankfurt, Vienna, Prague and other fulfillment centers. Grocery orders contain an average of 30 items per order, so item picking is a major operational challenge. In addition, 78% of grocers state rising workforce costs as one of their top three challenges and 92%* are dissatisfied with online order picking efficiency. A typical grocery fulfillment center also has to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.89
June 20, 2023
…software to the network's customers, increasing the productivity of robots and industrial automation, said the companies. “As a leader in the manufacturing industry, the Industrial Solutions Network of CED is committed to offering innovative solutions that enable our customers to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Brandon Bernier, partner ecosystem business lead at Industrial Solutions Network (ISN), in a press release. “Our partnership with READY Robotics allows us to significantly enhance our offering to customers,” he added. “ForgeOS brings a game-changing automation platform to the robot cell, expanding beyond just the robot or PLC. We believe this collaboration will…
