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Robotics Retraining Gives eKAMI Graduate a New Career at MiR
Not only has Mobile Industrial Robots donated equipment to the East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, but it has also found people who have gained in-demand skills.

OhmniLabs Provides Telepresence Robots to eKAMI, Industrial Users
OhmniLabs, which has grown threefold over the past year, is serving growing demand for telepresence robots in multiple industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Automation for Manufacturing Keeps Evolving
From human-machine interaction to precise motion control, technologies are continuing to improve how robots can help manufacturers of all sizes with a variety of tasks.

Epson Robots Signs Advanced Industrial Products as Distributor in Kentucky, West Virginia
Epson Robots said AIP will provide support and help customers in multiple markets gain access to its affordable and easy-to-use robot line, including SCARA systems.

Memic Innovative Surgery Announces SPAC Deal, $1B Valuation
Memic has developed the Hominis surgical robot, which is intended to provide human-level dexterity for minimally invasive procedures in women's health. It has FDA approval.

Rapid Robotics Raises Series B Funding for Robotic Machine Operator
While the pandemic has exacerbated labor shortages in manufacturing, Rapid Robotics has raised funds for its robotic machine operator, which uses cobots and doesn't need programming.

ModalAI to Make, Distribute Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Reference Drone
ModalAI's CEO discusses how and why his company and Qualcomm have teamed up to provide a drone platform enabling developers to apply 5G and AI to new industrial applications.

MissionGO and The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland Conduct Drone Blood Delivery Test
MissionGO, with its technology partners MediGO and AlarisPro and organ procurement organization LLF, demonstrated that drone deliveries of medical supplies could save time and lives.

Virtual Incision’s MIRA Miniature Robotic System Assists in Its First Surgical Procedure at Bryan Medical Center
On its path to commercialization, Virtual Incision has participated in the first procedure using its MIRA miniature robotic surgical system under an FDA IDE exemption.

XACT Robotics Says System Completes Over 100 ‘Hands-Free’ Surgical Procedures
XACT Robotics said its ACE robotic surgical system has been successfully used to target small percutaneous lesions in more than 100 procedures in the U.S. and Israel.

FundamentalVR Simulates Soft Tissue With Haptics for Medical Education
Not only can haptic feedback provide more realistic surgical simulations, but it can also accelerate the process of safely learning new techniques, says Fundamental VR.

ACE Controls Releases MC75 Miniature Shock Absorber for Robots, Other Tight Spaces
The MC75 shock absorbers are designed to provide high-energy damping in tight installation spaces in industrial manufacturing, materials handling, and robotics applications.

7+ Robots to Watch for During the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games
Toyota and Panasonic have developed robots to provide assistance during the delayed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will also showcase Japan's robot prowess.

Alphabet’s X Launches Intrinsic to Make Robot Programming Easier
A team at X, the innovation unit of Alphabet, has spent five and a half years developing tools to make it easier for robots to sense and be used in...

RE2 Robotics Marks 20th Anniversary With New Robotic Arm for Outdoor Mobile Applications
RE2 Robotics, which began as a CMU defense subcontractor spinout, celebrated 20 years in business with the release of its six-axis RE2 Sapien 6M robot arm for outdoor applications.

Julia Computing Raises $24M Series A for Cloud Computing, Simulation
Julia Computing said its new funding will help scale production and development of open-source simulation tools, and former Snowflake CEO Bob Muglia will join its board.

Novanta to Acquire Sensor, Tooling Maker ATI Industrial Automation for $172M
Novanta is adding ATI and Schneider Electric Motion to its offerings for industrial equipment manufacturers, as well as for medical and collaborative robots.

Würth Additive Group to Distribute Markforged’s Digital Forge 3D Printing Platform Globally
Würth will help distribute Markforged's Digital Forge 3D printing platform for 3D printing metals and other materials, as Markforged prepares for SPAC deal and public listing.

Harmonic Bionics to Demonstrate Upper-Extremity Exoskeleton at Rehab Facilities
Harmonic Bionics plans to send its new Harmony SHR bilateral, upper-body exoskeleton around the country to demonstrate its use for neurological rehabilitation.

Sandvik Agrees to Acquire Metrology Company DWFritz Automation
Sandvik says that DWFritz Automation's metrology products will help the Stockholm-based manufacturing and machining company become a leader in the inspection space.



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