RoboDX TwinBox takes the next step in production robot programming, offering automation engineers a more compact and versatile solution that doesn’t rely on conventional computers. Based on customer demand, RoboDK, a robot simulation software company, developed TwinBox, a self-contained system offering a full suite of features that enable users to easily set up and manage robotic systems in their workspaces using a simple single-board computer or IPC. The compact system integrates pre-installed RoboDK software into industrial PCs and small single-board computers or IPCs, allowing multiple devices and robots to be managed from various manufacturers simultaneously in a production environment. TwinBox…
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation is partnering to bring Native American and Indigenous teams together for the 4th annual Southwest Native American Showcase. The event, which took place earlier this November, offers a unique opportunity for students to showcase their robotics skills and earn coveted spots at the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship, the world's largest robotics competition. This collaboration with Amazon, Indigitize, an organization that makes computer science more accessible to Indigenous communities, and Google, demonstrates a shared commitment to foster STEM-related learning and workforce development among Native American and Indigenous students. The 4th annual Southwest Native…
A new report that plums the depths of the underwater unmanned vehicle market is available from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The latest market study, “The Commercial Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Growth Opportunities” report, offers an in-depth analysis of the underwater unmanned vehicle market, highlighting the current valuation, growth projections, and key drivers shaping the industry. The report explores the pivotal role of UUVs in the maritime technology landscape and their accelerated adoption in the commercial sector. The reports puts the current valuation of the UUV market at an estimated $698.9 million, with an annual growth rate of 5.3%. The research projects market growth to…
Movu Robotics, a leading supplier for designing, developing, and implementing innovative and easier warehouse automation solutions, unveiled a new robot picking arm designed to close the gap between manual and fully automatic pick operations. The Movu eligo is a fully integrated robotic bin picking solution developed in close collaboration with Righthand Robotics. Movu eligo can automatically piece-pick from a single-SKU source bin and place the individual items into multiple mixed-SKU destination bins, providing warehouse operators with a huge step forward in order picking. The robot also helps solve labor shortage issues via its ability to work at inconvenient hours at…
UPS Supply Chain Solutions has introduced the new state-of-the-art UPS Velocity facility, which harnesses smart automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to boost its customer experience and service. UPS Velocity will change our customers’ experience for the better in five ways: Bots to the rescue: The facility has over 700 bots in operation – a number UPS Supply Chain Solutions plans to triple across its network in the next year. Goods-to-person technology uses AI to arrange space for optimal speed and can even pick up inventory. Rack-to-person technology, developed by Geek+, optimizes storage by 30% compared to facilities without the…
Amazon is deploying a new robot to take on the extra-heavy lifting in its fulfillment centers. The new technology, the Titan mobile robot, is designed to help carry products across fulfillment centers, supporting safety and efficiency in operations. Titan builds off over a decade of innovations in mobile robotics at Amazon and can lift up to two times more weight than Hercules, the most broadly deployed robot within the giant’s fulfillment operations. Titan’s first task will be to carry larger, bulkier items like small household appliances or pallets of pet food and gardening equipment. Titan integrates several technologies from previous…
Inkbit, a provider of additive manufacturing solutions, announced the publication of a landmark study in the Nature journal, demonstrating the use of its Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology to directly manufacture complex multi-functional systems in one print, without assembly of subcomponents. Written in collaboration with MIT and the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich, the paper, titled “Vision-Controlled Jetting for Composite Systems and Robots,” demonstrates how VCJ opens a new frontier in manufacturing by expanding capabilities to synthetically recreate the intricate structure and functionality of natural organisms. Traditional manufacturing methods struggle to fabricate systems that mirror the intricate structures and varied…
Pressing challenges such as labor shortages, inflation, and escalating operational expenses are compelling companies to expedite technological advancements and explore various strategies to upgrade their technology. According to a new research report from ResearchAndMarkets, the imperative to enhance operational efficiency, handle heavy workloads, and tailor solutions to meet customer demands is driving the development of autonomous technologies within warehouses across North America, with a primary focus on the United States. The report, “North American Industrial Mobile Robots (AGVs and AMRs) Growth Opportunities,” delves into the growth trends of autonomous equipment within the United States industrial sector, with a specific focus…
The demand for automation is on the rise, driven by the desire to increase production efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce errors. The growing need for automation in businesses and the development of smart factories are major factors contributing to the expansion of the robot market. According to ResearchAndMarket’s “Global Collaborative Robot (COBOT) Market (by Payload Capacity, End User, Application, & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)” report, the global collaborative robot market is expected to reach $1.6 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 26.12% during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region, which…
Timed to sync up with Veterans Day, a bi-partisan bill was scheduled to be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives designed to enhance the opportunity for clinically-eligible U.S. veterans to gain access to powered exoskeletons. The bill, titled the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (STAND) Act, was introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and co-led by the Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Mike Bost (IL-12), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee, Julia Brownley (CA-26), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6) in recognition of Veterans’ Day. ReWalk Robotics Ltd., a provider of technologies that enable mobility and…
A new research report provides a framework for the global autonomous AI and Autonomous Agents market, projecting a significant growth trajectory, from $4.8 billion in 2023 to $64.7 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 45%. The report, by MarketDigits, includes Vendor Assessment (Company Profiles, Market Positioning, Strategies, Recent Developments, Capabilities & Product Offerings / Mapping), Technology Assessment (Developments & Economic Impact), Partner & Customer Ecosystem (Product Services, Proposition & Key Features) Competitive Index & Regional FootPrint. The terms “autonomous” and “self-driving” are employed to characterize artificial intelligence systems capable of autonomous operation and decision-making, free from human intervention. This was…
