Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.10
May 16, 2023
…smoothly with human operators for years fails?” As companies gain more confidence in handling these concerns, we'll likely see an even greater surge in automation adoption. AI advances to make robots handier How important are developments in AI and machine learning for robotics? Casse: It’s important because AI enables robots to have superior capabilities. Firstly, computer vision essentially acts as the eyes of a robot, enabling it to learn and recognize objects, compute their orientation in space, and determine their grasp points. Secondly, AI aids in decision-making, especially in dealing with corner or edge cases. In addition, we’re leveraging AI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.69
May 14, 2023
As environmental sustainability gains prominence as a priority worldwide, investors are supporting promising innovations. AMP Robotics Corp. last week said it has received investment from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund as part of its Series C round. The Solon, Ohio-based company said it has raised more than $99 million in that round, which was led by Congruent Ventures and Wellington Management. “We’ve been fortunate to attract world-class investors based on the proven viability of our AI platform as a category-defining technology application for the waste industry, and we’re grateful for the investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund,” stated Matanya Horowitz, founder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.91
May 12, 2023
…(U.S.), said Hai Robotics. These systems allow companies to gain immediate benefits from automation while laying the foundation necessary for smart facility updates with low risk and low cost, the company said. Facilities are able to make adjustments necessary for all automated advancements with a smaller system, laying the foundation for strategic growth: Familiarize the facility and workers with the technology, hardware, and equipment Set up the software interfaces and base code Establish operational workflows and trainings Currently, with a pilot program, systems can be implemented in six months or less, allowing for immediate operational security, said Hai Robotics. Each…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.54
May 11, 2023
…statement said that Korean robotics companies have tried to gain traction in North America but have faced many challenges. KAR is hoping to help those companies overcome those hurdles. “We hope to alleviate the difficulties of Korean SMEs and promote marketing for them to expand their channels to North American market. Korean products show high performances and are reasonably priced, which make them appealing to North Americans who seek products with decent prices,” the official said. Here is a rundown of the technologies each of the companies will highlight: COBOTSYS Co., Neuromeka Co., and Rainbow Robotics Inc. will feature collaborative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.54
May 09, 2023
…despite the potential efficiency benefits, cost-savings, and worker retention gains, many companies aren't using robots at all. Take the warehouse market, for example. A 2021 report from Research and Markets found that more than 80% of all warehouses have no automation. Last week during the Cascadia Connect event in Pittsburgh, a group of robotics executives, investors, and systems integrators tackled that problem during the panel on “Bridging the Last Mile: How Do We Deploy Robots More Quickly and Efficiently?” The panel was moderated by Jason Lippenberger, senior vice president at Cascadia Capital, and it included: Bryan Bird, regional president for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.65
May 05, 2023
…and defend them over time.” Early-stage startups struggle to gain capital Fady Saad discussed why he decided to start his new robotics venture capital firm Cybernetix Ventures, which provides early-stage funding for robotics companies. Fady Saad The MassRobotics co-founder said he started the business with co-founder Mark Martin because he observed that many venture capital firms were not organized or prepared to invest in early-stage startups that are looking to take their technology from a prototype to a commercial product. When investing in a robotics company, Saad noted that he looks at three key factors: market fit, viability of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.34
April 29, 2023
…significant re-engineering, if not the failure of needed efficiency gains. Without careful preparation, operators will find it nearly impossible to manage unpredictable scale and throughput, achieve critical energy management for sustainability, and implement required smart data management for critical reliability over time. Where did this problem and new risks come from? We all know e-commerce has taken center stage for retail and transformed our entire supply chain. The pandemic era surge caused a 14% year-over-year growth in 2021 and another 8% in 2022 with e-commerce reaching $1 trillion for the first time. This dramatic market transition comes with a perfect…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.00
April 25, 2023
…to existing technology solutions. Our faculty and students will gain valuable insight into new possibilities for robotics design and automation through this unique partnership,” said Dr. Gaurav Nanda, assistant professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. Smart factory designed to give students hands-on experience with autonomation technology Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Ind. It is a public land-grant research university and has an acceptance rate of 68%. Addverb noted that its on-campus smart factory will help students better understand how flexible automation works in various settings and how it can scale to meet the needs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.93
April 21, 2023
…suggested that the robotics industry has a lot to gain by understanding end users better and helping them understand in their own terms the value that automation can provides. “Even though many companies have a high potential for automation, they are not always aware of it, especially smaller companies,” he concluded. “But if you can explain what can be achieved by automating and what the return on investment will be, they are more likely to invest.” About the author Elías Lundström handles corporate communcation and public affairs at HowToRobot.com. The company claimed that it is the world's leading matchmaking platform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.23
April 18, 2023
…As a result, the company claimed it has been able to cut the production cost by approximately 50% and gain a significant price advantage over its competitors. Robot Robotics also develops mobile manipulators (autonomous robots for industrial use), medical robots, and biped/quadruped walking robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.43
April 10, 2023
…Click on image to enlarge. Source: Gravity Climate SMBs gain scalability Gravity Climate has received interest from small to midsize businesses (SMBs), as well as manufacturers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), said ElHattab. “One of our first customers was Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry,” he recalled. “It serves the automotive industry, where everybody is being asked to disclose their emissions.” Source: Gravity Climate “Then Xometry came to us and said it had 10,000 suppliers with upstream data that could be used to show the emissions related to a given component or CAD file at checkout,” ElHattab said. “This was by process, material,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.98
April 09, 2023
…product designs. What is CNC machining? Before we can gain insights into CNC robotics, it's important to understand the basics of CNC machining. Using computer-assisted instructions, a CNC turning machine can interpret and convert three-dimensional CAD designs into machined parts. CNC machines and robots operate using code and control technologies. CNC robots are primarily intended for machining. CNC machines have several advantages because they are computer-assisted. Due to its high precision and accuracy, CNC machining offers an added advantage over manual machines. CNC machines are designed to achieve tolerance that can go as high as 4 μm. Advantages of CNC…
