North American Robot Sales Reach New Records for Third Quarter in a Row, Says A3
August 31, 2022
North American robot sales continued to set records for year-over-year growth, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. FANUC also saw strong demand.
Eyeonic Vision Sensor Achieves Industry’s Longest Detection Range, Claims SiLC
August 30, 2022
SiLC said its Eyeonic Vision sensor, which demonstrated 500-meter operation at CES 2022, has now shown it can provide a detection range of more than 1,000 meters.
Solinftec to Release Solix Sprayer Robot for Precise Pesticide Application
August 30, 2022
Solinftec is working with McKinney Corp. to manufacture its new Solix Sprayer robot for agricultural markets in North and South America.
NileCAM81_CUOAGX Multi-Camera System From e-con Systems Offers High Resolution for Robots
August 28, 2022
NileCAM81_CUOAGX can deliver high resolution in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for robots, autonomous vehicles, and other applications, says e-con Systems.
Kawasaki Robotics to Unveil Scalable Automation at PACK EXPO International
August 24, 2022
Kawasaki Robotics plans to show a range of packaging and palletizing workcells for a range of applications, company sizes, and industries at PACK EXPO International.
IEEE Entrepreneurship Impact Award Nominations to Close Soon
August 22, 2022
The IEEE Entrepreneurship Impact Award will recognize individuals who have made "significant" contributions to a regional ecosystem. It is among the awards available to technical startups.
Recogni Looks to Disrupt Autonomous Vehicle Market with Vision Inference Chip
August 19, 2022
Recogni said its new chip offers unmatched perception performance for autonomous vehicles with great power efficiency.
With NVIDIA’s Tech, Seoul Robotics Adds Self-Driving Capabilities to Non-Autonomous Vehicles
August 16, 2022
Seoul Robotics is taking advantage of a vehicle's V2X communication system to give it more functionality.
Advantech and Overview Combine Tech for Real Time AI Inspection System
August 15, 2022
Advantech and Overview.ai are offering edge AI cameras with deep learning technology to help manufacturers automate visual inspections without tech expertise.
StradVision Closes Series C Funding for Autonomous Vehicle Perception
August 9, 2022
StradVision, whose SVNet is designed to help advanced driver-assist systems and different models of self-driving cars see objects more quickly, has raised $88 million to continue R&D.
Boston Dynamics CEO Discusses Path to Commercializing Robots
August 5, 2022
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter discusses how the well-known company is addressing industry problems with its Stretch robot for unloading trucks and its Spot quadruped.
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GB Production Modules Now Available; Partner Ecosystem Appliances and Servers Arrive
August 3, 2022
NVIDIA said nearly three dozen partners are offering systems based on its new Jetson AGX Orin module to help customers accelerate AI and robotics deployments.
Stratom Launches RAPID System for Autonomous Refueling, Recharging, and Liquid Transfer
August 3, 2022
Stratom said it is the only U.S. company delivering customized autonomous refueling capabilities to enhance safety and resource optimization in logistics and transportation applications.
Berkshire Grey and FedEx Expand Partnership for Automating Global Package Handling
August 2, 2022
FedEx and Berkshire Grey plan to develop new package sortation systems, streamline procurement, and allow future stock purchases as they continue to drive operational efficiencies.
Ottonomy Closes Seed Round and Launches Ottobot 2.0 Autonomous Delivery Robot
August 2, 2022
Ottonomy has raised $3 million to scale its Ottobot 2.0 for fully autonomous deliveries both indoors and outdoors. The modular robots are designed for the retail, hospitality, and food industries.
Siemens Switchgear Expands Deployment of Geek+ Mobile Robots for Lean Production
August 1, 2022
Siemens Switchgear has expanded its deployment of four types of Geek+ mobile robots as the electronics components maker automates both picking and picking-line distribution.
ABB joins Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to Deliver AI Enabled Warehouse Robots
August 1, 2022
Berkshire Grey announced that ABB has joined its Technology Alliance Program, joining other businesses distributing and supporting warehouse robots and AI.
6 Robotics Firms Make List of ‘Top 50 Most Promising Private Advanced Manufacturing Companies’
July 28, 2022
Advanced manufacturing includes AI and robots for tasks ranging from materials movement to welding. CB Insights recognized six companies for their commercial and fundraising success.
Blendid by Jamba Robotic Smoothie Kiosk to be Installed at UCLA Campus
July 26, 2022
With its foodOS, Blendid is trying to shake up the food industry through the use of software and robotics. UCLA is the latest college campus to see the company's smoothie...
Special Focus Issue
Precision and Automation in Manufacturing
July 25, 2022
In this Special Focus Issue, learn how robot precision is improving with advances in perception, software, and controls, leading to new applications in manufacturing and other industries.
