Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.15
May 05, 2021
…Optimus Ride Pison Technology Ras Labs Realtime Robotics ThayerMahan Toyota Research Institute Vecna Robotics Vicarious Surgical Massachusetts technology hub fosters innovation “Talent is the No. 1 reason tech companies locate in Massachusetts, and the inability to source enough skilled workers is the No. 1 constraint to growth in the white-hot robotics and AI space,” stated Tom Hopcroft, CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). “We're excited to partner with MassRobotics to help increase opportunities for talented job seekers, and we especially encourage women, tech leaders of color, and LGBTQ+ tech leaders to participate.” MassTLC is a network for tech…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.14
July 23, 2021
…service, and healthcare robots, such as those provided by Toyota Motor Corp. and Panasonic Corp. around the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games (see slideshow). Sales of personal robots increased by 11% last year, said GlobalData. The analyst firm also predicted that personal and field robotics will grow at double-digit rates over the next decade. “Several companies in these segments are Japanese and will benefit from increased exposure at the games,” it said. But the short term poses challenges. Not only were automotive, electronics, and other manufacturing hampered by supply chain problems during the pandemic, but revenue for field robots was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.13
June 10, 2020
…were using or testing its system, including Walmart and Toyota. “Exoskeletons have the power to change everything because your workforce is everything,” says Ignacio Galiana, CEO of Verve, a technology company in the alpha phase for exoskeletons. “People doing lifting are vital. From a financial standpoint, it’s key for a company but also for caring about workers. They deserve to go home to the people in their lives and be healthy—whether it’s their first day or they’re starting the first day of their 20th year with the company.” Kristi Martindale, chief customer officer and executive vice president of product strategy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.11
April 24, 2023
…Fortune 500 companies, including brands such as GE and Toyota. It has been named to Fast Company’s 2023 list of “Most Innovative Companies.” Kollmorgen offers AGVs, NDC autonomy platform “We see a lot of things happening in the market, where interoperability amongst other things is a strong driving force, opening up for new perspectives and collaborations,” said Tobias Byfeldt, vice president and general manager of Kollmorgen Automation. “We are impressed with OTTO Motors’ offering and are excited to see what a collaboration between our two companies could mean and the value it could bring to our customers.” Kollmorgen said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.09
February 15, 2022
…intelligent logistics systems in North America and worldwide. The Toyota Industries company last year updated its portfolio, which includes electric forklift trucks, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), mobile robots, and consulting services. The Automated TRT is designed for very narrow aisles. Source: Raymond Transtacker offers dual modes Raymond said that its new Automated TRT offers dual-mode operation: automated mode for full pallet moves and manual mode for case picking. “With no need for operator breaks, this means more hours on the floor and more pallets moved per shift, increasing productivity,” claimed the company. “The Automated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.04
September 08, 2021
…“For instance, we have engagements with automakers such as Toyota. We're able to reduce the complexity of the wiring harness in a vehicle by powering small devices wirelessly. Ossia's transmitter doesn't have to be flat, allowing for more customization, reliability, and affordability.” By minimizing the need for wiring and batteries, Cota could also help robotics developers and users, Zeine said. “Many robots are in tight spaces and harsh environments,” he observed. “If you lay wire to the tip of a robotic end effector, where it's doing simple actuation or sensing, it may be hard to wire, depending on the degrees…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.96
April 17, 2020
…in more than 60 countries at companies such as Toyota, Ford Motors, Raytheon, ABB and CABKA North America. In addition to helping MiR grow its AMR installations across the United States and Latin America, these partnerships better enable the CSIs to offer customized solutions for their end users’ specific applications. According to Darryl King, vice president of sales at JMP, “Our goal is to help drive the adoption of automation technology by providing the expertise to deliver solutions and support our customers during their journeys. For 30 years, JMP has been providing exceptional customer experiences while delivering the very best…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.96
June 23, 2020
…brings the two much closer. The GPU maker already has partnerships with a number of leading automakers, including Audi, Toyota Research, and Volkswagen. The latest one with Mercedes-Benz expands NVIDIA's territories in the automotive sector.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
March 20, 2021
…reviewed. About The Raymond Corporation The Raymond Corp., a Toyota Industries Company, is a global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for over 95 years, Raymond’s integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality, and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Raymond said its electric forklift trucks are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Raymond delivers systems to material handling and logistics markets in North America and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
May 10, 2021
…and said it is currently valued at $5.3 billion. Toyota is among its investors and partners. Pony.ai has been piloting robotaxi services in the U.S. and China. Founded in 2012, Luminar provides lidar sensors and software for autonomous vehicles. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company has more than 50 industry partners, including eight of the top 10 global automakers, and it signed a production deal for autonomous consumer vehicles with Volvo Cars last year. Luminar has also partnered with Daimler Truck AG, and it has nearly 400 employees. Pony.ai to integrate Luminar sensors Pony.ai said it plans to deploy automotive-grade production…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.92
December 28, 2017
…telling developments of 2017: Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships ● Toyota acquires Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande to form new intralogistics division ● Hyster-Yale acquires controlling interest in Zhejiang Maximal, Chinese specialist in utility and standard lift truck segments ● I.D. Systems to acquire Keytroller, combining leaders in mobile asset management technologies ● International technology group Körber acquires HighJump, cloud-based supply chain software specialists, and DMLogic, provider of modular WMS ● ADSI, Agile Network and Pantechnik merge, form Logistyx Technologies ● Epson partners with Loftware to create new solution for color label printing ● Optricity, Bastian Solutions partner to provide advanced warehouse…
