Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.32
August 27, 2024
…processes. But by 2023, and largely spearheaded by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company shifted its focus from hardware to software. “The pandemic gave us the ability to deploy all these robots because everybody needed them,” said Kim Losey, CEO of Rapid Robotics. “We figured out how to use primarily cobots at that time to do all kinds of machine tending tasks, from pad printing PCR chips for covid tests, to packing pharmaceuticals into boxes, dispensing pills into jars and putting embalming fluid in boxes.” Losey noted that the market and demand for automation helped drive revenue for Rapid, but created…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.13
June 20, 2024
…with regards to communicable diseases, such as with the COVID-19 pandemic, monitoring health conditions can help airports prevent further spread. Dynamic assignment can provide wholesome ROI A cloud-based scheduler assigns orders to each robot. Vijay said the scheduler accounts for the battery charge levels, which robots are in closest proximity, and maximum utilization of onboard space. With multiple lockers on each robot, Ottobots can perform multiple deliveries during the same trip through order batching. Vijay said the top platform of Ottonomy’s robots can be customized for each application, allowing specialized equipment or different compartments to be added. When equipped with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.34
November 21, 2023
…& 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 includes countries like China, Japan, South Korea, India, and others, is a dominant player in the global collaborative robot market, accounting for nearly half of the market share. The projected growth is driven by the presence of both global and domestic players, with China being a particularly significant contributor. Additionally, factors such as an aging population and rising labor costs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.51
November 09, 2023
…as a future trend in the industry. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in online shopping across the world. E-commerce sales have witnessed a significant growth rate over recent years. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2021, 2.14 billion people (i.e., 27.6% of the world’s population) shopped for products from online portals. The growing demand for online shopping is pushing companies to perform faster picking and placement operations, which is raising the demand for packaging robots, the report says. In the e-commerce industry, picking robots are used for order fulfillment as manually picking of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
November 04, 2023
…a big concern. One obvious example was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing was often required. Robots allowed for more staggered workers, leading some companies to realize how much more they could do with automation and mobile robots. Similar benefits are possible when dealing with hazardous chemicals or working around dangerous equipment. Suppose there’s a particular job that is needs to be done in close proximity to a hazardous blade or caustic chemicals. Not only can robots reduce risk by protecting human workers, but they can also reduce corporate liability. 3. Automation can link parts of a process Another…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.46
October 22, 2023
After the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers expect e-commerce orders to be fulfilled the next day or even on the same day. This challenge has substantially elevated the importance of warehouse responsiveness in the supply chain. Warehouse managers are facing increased pressure—and headaches—to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet deadlines—all while dealing with high turnover and other labor challenges. Many managers are feeling overwhelmed and, dare I say, miserable. I can’t send you a painkiller for your headache, but I can show you that you’re not alone in your warehouse woes. There are tools that can help you ease your pain.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
October 18, 2023
Robot installations in Spain increased sharply last year after three years of declining or modest growth, according to a new report from HowToRobot.com. A focus on robotics implementation is supporting the growth in sales, said the “2023 Market Overview of Robot and Automation Companies in Spain.” “The global labor shortages and market uncertainty triggered by COVID have increased the need for automation solutions and integrators capable of serving the immediate needs of end users,” said Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot, in a release. Søren Peters, HowToRobot “In this environment, suppliers have to respond quickly and communicate how their solutions solve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.49
October 03, 2023
…engineering, became fascinated with AI and robotics during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he spent his free time searching up educational YouTube videos on the topics. Researcher Kabilan KB with autonomous wheelchair. Source: NVIDIA He’s now working toward a bachelor’s degree in robotics and automation at the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and said he aspires to one day launch a robotics startup. KB, a self-described supporter of self-education, has also received several certifications from the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, including “Building Video AI Applications at the Edge on Jetson Nano” and “Develop, Customize and Publish in Omniverse With Extensions.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.23
September 29, 2023
…still a logistics pain point While trade conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the e-commerce boom and not-quite bust have come and gone, employment rates remain high despite inflationary and other economic pressures. “Labor shortages continue to be one of the biggest challenges facing our customers in the warehousing and logistics industry,” said Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics. “That’s why it’s critical to optimize the existing workforce productivity while also improving worker ergonomics and overall workplace quality.” “By collaborating with human workers, our robots minimize unproductive walking time, pulling heavy carts and lifting to free up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.49
September 28, 2023
…demand may have slowed since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) can still use robotics to mitigate labor shortages, reported market research firms. The global market for logistics robots could expand from $7.1 billion in 2023 to $22.6 billion by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%, estimated Fact.MR. It cited improvements in sensors, robotic platforms, and AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) as contributing factors. Similarly, Future Market Insights forecast a CAGR of 16.5% from $8.28 billion in 2023 to $38.13 billion by 2033, propelled by worker shortages and resurgent manufacturing.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.30
September 26, 2023
Despite lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic constraints, and geopolitical conflict, global adoption of robotics is continuing to grow. The new World Robotics 2023 Industrial Robots and Service Robots report said that 553,052 industrial robots were installed in factories around the world in 2022 – a year-over-year growth rate of 5%. By region, 73% of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15% in Europe, and 10% in the Americas, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The world record of 500,000 units was exceeded for the second year in succession,” stated Marina Bill, president of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
September 18, 2023
…scaled capacity as head of iPad operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Not only are we building the world’s first factory for humanoid robots, but we’re doing so in the U.S. about 30 miles from our engineering center, which is fantastic for setting us up to scale quickly,” she said. “By establishing RoboFab as a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub in Salem, Ore., we are not only accelerating the development and deployment of advanced robotic systems, but also cultivating innovation and creating high-skilled job opportunities,” Campbell added. “With the capability to produce Digit at scale, we are poised to change the future of…
