Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.42
August 12, 2023
…they can also be used in training personnel and robots plus managing change and performance. All of these innovations can speed production and add flexibility throughout the manufacturing process, leading to lower costs and higher-quality products. Automation Robotics and automation are evolving and can now be integrated into even more areas of the facility. Collaborative robot arms and mobile robots are able to work alongside human workers safely and flexibly. With new hardware and software that can communicate and better integrate with different equipment such as conveyors and forklifts, automation can be monitored and controlled more closely. Interoperability among robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.36
April 08, 2022
…super-long boards or non-carrier goods,” she added. VisionNav designs robots to be nimble Founded in 2016, VIsionNav provides automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other automation for the logistics industry. The Shenzhen, China-based company has developed nine product series, including self-driving forklifts and tractors. VisionNav said its innovations include the ability to store materials at 9.4m (30 ft.), travel up narrow aisles of up to 2m (6.5 ft.), and stack them in multiple layers. The company said it has sold more than 1,500 products globally, implemented over 350 projects, and worked with more than 50 Fortune 500…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.33
August 21, 2023
…and advances in AI are an oppportunity to make robots more useful. “We are excited to offer a way to invest in the rapidly-growing AI and robotics industry,” noted Minkyoo Song, senior manager at Mirae Asset. “Generative AI has been receiving continuous attention since last year, and we think the robotics industry can create a powerful synergy with the growth of AI.” “Existing industrial robots were mostly focused on executing relatively simple tasks, but the advancement of AI technology allows robots to make judgments, making the scope of utilization much broader,” he said. “In addition, due to the aging population…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.15
May 26, 2023
…was on the automotive industry. Recent reports from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and A3 may differ on North American market growth, but they both noted that automakers and their suppliers again lead in robotics purchasing and use. The FANUC M-1000ia robot arm (see video below) moving a 1,000 kg (2,205.6 lb.) battery was one of the biggest returning displays on the show floor, coinciding with the industry shift toward electric vehicles. ABB is investing $20 million to modernize and expand its production in Auburn Hills, Mich. In comparison with Automate 2022, there were fewer autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.85
April 13, 2016
…FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), where finalist teams enter industrial-sized robots they have designed, programmed and built in detailed, demanding contests against like-minded competitors. More than 80,000 high school students, ages 14-18, on more than 3,100 teams throughout the world participated in FRC events this year. As strategic alliance partners of FIRST, the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its umbrella organization, the Automation Federation, actively support FIRST’s educational programs and mission, and encourage more young people to pursue careers that fully utilize their STEM skills and interests. A select group of practicing automation professionals—volunteering on behalf of ISA—will be present…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.72
December 27, 2021
…about their thoughts: Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the top organization reporting on global industrial usage Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics, an organization dedicated to growing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem Suzy Teele, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, a public-private partnership focused on improving U.S. competitiveness through automation and workforce development Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx Express, a noted user of robotics and industry advocate Fergal Glynn, vice president of marketing at 6 River Systems, which provides collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.49
March 26, 2021
…help to have one voice, especially as issues like robot taxes periodically come up.” “COVID-19 prevented a lot of us from going to D.C. and delayed our ability to have influence,” he added. “It's too soon to tell how the new Congress or administration will view robotics, but there is some legislation moving that seems to be favorable to automation.” A3 also plans to hire more staffers for marketing and laboratory work, he said. Automate Forward's virtual lobby. Source: A3 Robotics trends to watch in 2021 Despite last year's slowdown in automotive manufacturing, accelerated e-commerce demand has helped overall robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.74
August 06, 2023
…adaptability and risk factors. Not only is choosing a robot for space missions a safer way, but it’s also at least 50x more economical. The Apollo program, which was completed successfully in 1972, cost the U.S. $25.4 billion back in 1973, which is equivalent to about $165 billion in 2021 dollars. However, if we look at NASA's Perseverance Rover, which took flight in July 2020, it had a total expenditure of around $2.5 billion to $2.7 billion. What we should also notice here is that the Apollo program was to explore the moon. Hence, the distance in case of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.46
March 30, 2021
…provided opportunities for improving safety, efficiency, and productivity with robots and automation. Milton Guerry, president of tooling supplier Schunk as well as the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, recently answered questions from Robotics 24/7 about current trends in technology and industry. Recession and recovery Global manufacturing had started to slow down even before the pandemic because of factors such as China-U.S. trade tensions. How quickly do you expect it to return to steady growth? Guerry: This is exactly right. In 2019, we were feeling the slowing related to trade tensions and changes in the automotive industry related to EVs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.19
August 29, 2022
…“ESG continues to be an important trend,” said Kaczmarek. “Robots can reduce waste, particularly on the transport side. An AutoStore robot consumes less electricity than a vacuum cleaner, for example.” “Lastly, automation can help fuel revenue growth, which is often not what people think of first,” he said. “Companies that automate could be six times more likely to generate greater than 15% growth than those that don't.” Robotics to ride out 'headwinds' Robotics 24/7 has tracked more than $19.2 billion in robotics-related transactions so far this year. Even though the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and the Association for Advancing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.06
June 01, 2021
…to the pandemic, many of us were predicting that robots and automation would have a big impact in the new decade that was coming. All of the numbers were pointing to growth, not only in industries that had a long history of using robotics like the manufacturing sector, but in new industries like logistics, which was starting to make bigger investments in robotics. Then COVID-19 hit, and for a while, there was a break in the action, but that all quickly changed. “The pandemic put the brakes on a lot of stuff early in 2020, but by the end of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.94
July 15, 2022
…of layoffs and shutdowns. At the same time, however, robot sales, funding, and demand continue to set records. What's really going on? The setbacks included the following: Argo AI LLC—This Pittsburgh-based autonomous driving developer announced last week that it is was laying off 150 employees, about 5% of its global workforce of more than 2,000 people, according to TechCrunch. Ford Motor Co. and others have invested in Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The company this week said it will shut down its operations in Washington, D.C. Chowbotics…
