Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.99
March 02, 2023
…claimed is “the world's first commercially viable general-purpose humanoid robot.” The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based startup said its robot will be able to think, learn, and interact with its environment. Figure is designing Figure 01 for initial deployment to address labor shortages in supply chain operations. Brett Adcock, former founder of Archer Aviation and Vettery, founded Figure AI in 2022 and said he plans to “revolutionize the field of robotics.” “Today, we're seeing unprecedented labor shortages, with tens of millions of unsafe or undesirable jobs in the U.S. alone,” he stated. “If we want continued growth, we need more productivity — which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.96
April 15, 2022
…on investment and the expected service life of a robot. At present, the world's robots reflect a compromise between rigidity and light weight as they are integrated with various artificial intelligence technologies. Compared with traditional industrial robot arms, collaborative robots have more mechanical flexibility. However, cobots with safety features and such flexibility often exhibit significant vibrations during rapid point-to-point movements. Thus, it is difficult for them to guarantee the high-speed and high-precision performance requirements of most robotics applications. Researchers seek ways to reduce vibrations Some speed reducers have the characteristics of small size and almost no “dead end.” However, compared…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.82
June 07, 2022
…America. He is responsible for all of the company’s operations in North and South America. Cicco joined FANUC in 1999 and has held a variety of management positions over the years, including software/controls manager and district sales manager at the company’s Southern California facility. Before joining FANUC, Cicco served as lead automation engineer in Northrop Grumman's Automation and Information Systems group. Greg Smith, Teradyne Greg Smith, president of the Industrial Automation Group at Teradyne. Smith oversees Universal Robots, Mobile Industrial Robots, and AutoGuide. He was previously the president of the semiconductor test business, Teradyne’s largest operating segment. Smith began his…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.79
March 29, 2021
Boston Dynamics today unveiled a new robot named Stretch, which it said is designed to meet the logistics industry's need for flexible automation. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said the prototype marks its official entrance into warehouse automation, a fast-growing market driven by accelerated demand in e-commerce. Stretch is Boston Dynamics’ first commercial robot specifically designed for warehouse facilities and distribution centers. There are more than 150,000 such facilities around the world, according to Interact Analysis. The mobile robot is designed to rapidly move boxes in a a number of tasks, starting with truck unloading and later expanding into order building.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.64
August 22, 2022
…of Dematic and an executive board member at KION Group. “As a leader, we provide our customers with the intelligent solutions they require for success, and fully integrated robotic solutions fit hand-in-glove with that.” By combining their expertise in supply chain systems and robotics, the strategic partners said they will provide integrated, autonomous, and scalable offerings, ranging from specific subsystems to complete operations. Dematic will deploy robots already contracted with Dexterity’s consumer goods manufacturing, retail, and parcel customers. In addition, Dematic will sell and deploy Dexterity products within its own warehouse, distribution, and order-fulfillment customers over the next several years.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.60
October 04, 2021
…how people and machines work together. The number of robots installed in factories more than doubled in 10 years, reaching about 3 million units worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics. The IFR last week said it has researched how robotics training can shape workforce education and enhance skills development, both now and in the future. “Automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks is changing job profiles of factory workers for the better,” said Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. “Academies run by robot manufacturers play a key role in making this transition possible. Employers send thousands of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.58
July 21, 2024
…for warehouse, supply chain, logistics and other labor-intensive industrial operations. This news builds on a successful distribution agreement between the two companies in 2022. The newly formed Dexterity-SC Japan will sell, market, localize and provide financing options for AI-powered robotic offerings. They will leverage cutting-edge AI technology and intelligent robotics to solve the most complicated, dynamic material handling challenges in industrial settings. Labor shortage hitting hard in Japan According to the Japan Times, recent labor statistics in Japan estimate that there will be up to a 35% transportation capacity shortage by 2030, impacting industries across the Japanese economy. “The timing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.47
September 28, 2022
Partnerships are adding capabilities to existing autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. Businesses deploying the OMRON LD-250 AMR can dramatically increase payload without having to invest in a larger, more expensive robot. ROEQ said its new TMC500 top module and Cart500 not only doubles the LD-250's payload, but it also provides a standardized, safe, and flexible solution for internal logistics tasks. “This exciting new relationship with ROEQ gives our customers access to fast and cost-effective options for their toughest mobile automation initiatives,” stated Kyle Hable, group product manager, at OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies Inc. “OMRON customers around the world depend…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.43
April 26, 2022
From drone swarms and groups of ground vehicles to a new nautical fleet, robotics suppliers and users are finding more uses for increasingly capable systems. Nauticus Robotics Inc. today announced the initial production run of Nauticus Fleet, which will consist of 20 pairs of Hydronauts and Aquanauts. The Houston-based developer of subsea and surface robots said the duos can be used in applications including undersea maintenance and intervention, as well as data-collection activities. “Nauticus Fleet represents the most promising operational and technological step changes in this industry,” said Nicolaus Radford, CEO of Nauticus. “We are on a mission to create…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.35
May 02, 2022
Expect to see more service robots in hotels, hospitals, and commercial real estate properties soon. Savioke Inc. today announced that it has raised $10 million in Series A funding and rebranded itself as Relay Robotics Inc. The Campbell, Calif.-based company also appointed veteran technology executive Michael O'Donnell as chairman and CEO. Steve Cousins, co-founder of Savioke, will become chief technology officer of Relay Robotics and lead its product strategy and innovation efforts. “Our collective experience and expertise in AI, autonomous vehicles, and building the Relay software technology platform is paying huge dividends in driving use cases and the reliability of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.31
August 11, 2022
Mobile robot maker Geekplus Technology Co. announced this week that it has partnered with software developer and warehouse automation systems integrator Numina Group. It has begun offering Geek+’s robots as part of its goods-to-person systems. Chicago-based Numina Group said it decided to work with Geek+ to maximize picking productivity and profitability at one of its client’s growing sporting goods fulfillment operations. The online sports retailer now benefits from Geek+'s goods-to-person (G2P) technology with a fleet of P800 picking robots to automate picking and put away from 50,000 warehouse storage shelf positions. “We are very pleased to have partnered with The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.30
October 03, 2023
…facilitate the handling of lightweight goods with autonomous mobile robots from Mobile Industrial Robots ApS, or MiR AMRs. The companies said the integrated offering will serve as a flexible bridge between fixed conveyor systems and production lines, empowering customers worldwide to streamline internal logistics. “Selecting MiR as a partner for the LCP AMR top module was a strategic choice,” stated Jens Strüwing, executive vice president for product and technology at Interroll Group. “Like Interoll, MiR is a global market leader in material handling.” “After testing the MiR robots in our own facility, we are confident in their ability to optimize…
