Robots and ChatGPT Can Help Tackle Loneliness, Observes Investor
September 6, 2023
Robots and ChatGPT are getting a lot of hype, but they could actually improve the lives of older adults, notes ff Venture Capital's Oliver Mitchell.
Care Robot Acceptance Tied to Ethical Perceptions, Report University Researchers
September 2, 2023
Care robot demand may be rising because of aging populations and a shortage of human healthcare workers, but privacy and feedback are key concerns.
North American Robot Orders Drop for a Second Quarter, Reports A3
August 31, 2023
North American robot orders declined for the second quarter in a row, as non-automotive and automotive purchases evened out and unemployment remained low.
igus Introduces Energy Supply System for SCARA Robots in Cleanrooms
August 29, 2023
igus said its new Clean SCARA Cable Solution meets ISO Class 2 requirements for minimal particle emissions, even in high-speed applications.
German Bionic Debuts Exoskeleton to Aid Nursing and Healthcare Professionals in North America
August 29, 2023
German Bionic is offering its Apogee+ powered exoskeleton available to assist nurses and other care providers with strenuous tasks such as lifting patients.
Exo Games 2023 Winners Announced by ASTM International and University of Central Lancashire
August 25, 2023
Exo Games 2023 featured five university teams from around the world that followed more than a dozen ASTM standards to develop exoskeletons and compete in physical challenges.
Beckhoff to Share New Vision Portfolio for Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO 2023
August 25, 2023
Beckhoff will debut its new Vision line of cameras and software that are tightly integrated into the controls architecture, as well as motion systems to advance packaging automation.
Locus Robotics Passes 2B Units Picked, Less Than a Year After 1B Milestone
August 22, 2023
Locus Robotics celebrated its 2 billionth pick only 11 months after its 1 billionth pick, and its CEO explained how it is scaling to serve global demand for robot-aided fulfillment.
Indxx Licenses Global Robotics and AI Thematic Index for Korean ETF
August 21, 2023
Indxx explained why it has licensed its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index to Mirae Asset Global Investments and the opportunities in Korean robotics.
BayCare Health System Transforms Warehouse With Locus Robots
August 21, 2023
BayCare said it is improving order fulfillment efficiency by implementing 25 mobile robots and software at its 258,000-sq.-ft. BayCare Integrated Service Center in Florida.
DFI to Show Smart Factory Systems for the First Time at India Automation Expo
August 16, 2023
DFI, which supplies embedded computing for systems including industrial automation, mobile robots, and medical devices, is growing in South Asia.
Locus Robotics Makes Inc. 5000 List for Third Year in a Row
August 15, 2023
Locus Robotics has again been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. by Inc., reflecting warehouse demand for its mobile robots and data analytics software.
Brenton to Demonstrate New XCP Series Case Picker at PACK EXPO
August 14, 2023
Brenton said its new XCP Series continuous motion case picker can handle up to 70 cases per minute and is part of its integrated line.
DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics Expand Partnership to Australia
August 10, 2023
DHL Supply Chain is deploying LocusBots in a multi-customer environment in Australia, supporting Cardinal Health and Terumo as its offers robots and data support worldwide.
Chang Industrial, Mobile Industrial Robots Partner to Help Healthcare Industry
August 9, 2023
Chang Industrial is including MiR autonomous mobile robots with its engineering services to help healthcare providers with nursing shortages by automating hospital processes.
ProMach Integrated Packaging to Show Strengths of Texwrap, Quest, and Serpa at PACK EXPO
August 2, 2023
ProMach will show in Las Vegas how some of its 46 brands can collaborate to develop integrated, automated systems for packaging.
ElliQ Companion Robot Reduces Loneliness by 95%, Finds New York State Pilot Project
August 1, 2023
ElliQ, Intuition Robotics' system designed to provide social engagement for older adults, has effectively combated isolation in a trial with the New York State Office of the Aging.
Seoul Metropolitan Government to Invest $160M in Assistive Systems, Robot Cluster
July 31, 2023
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to support startups, promote healthcare and service robotics to the public, and build a robotics cluster.
Hyundai Elevator Signs Pact With LG Electronics, KT to Coordinate Elevators and Robots
July 28, 2023
Hyundai Elevator last year released an open API to enable its elevators to communicate with service robots, and its new agreement intends to promote more connected systems.
Collaborative Robotics Raises $30M Series A, Launches New Cobot Flywheel Program
July 26, 2023
Collaborative Robotics plans to begin manufacturing and field trials of its cobots. The startup also plans to drive operational transformation with partners such as the Mayo Clinic.
