RE2 Marks Technical Achievement With STARFISH Gripper for the U.S. Navy
June 28, 2022
RE2 has successfully assembled and lab-tested STARFISH, a gripper with multimodal sensing that is able to grasp a variety of objects underwater. It is designed for explosive ordnance disposal.
Robot Sales Grow by Nearly 30% Worldwide, Reports International Federation of Robotics
June 27, 2022
After two years of disruptions, sales of industrial robots increased worldwide in 2021, said the IFR. The organization said demand in Asia and Australia grew the most.
Rizon 10 Robot from Flexiv Given ‘Best of the Best’ Award in Red Dot Design Award Competition
June 23, 2022
Rizon 10's lead designer said winning the award was a dream come true for him and his team, noting they went through countless design iterations to get to the final...
German Robotics Industry Gets More Orders but Faces Supply Chain Disruptions, Reports VDMA
June 23, 2022
German orders for robots are increasing again after the pandemic disruption, reports the VDMA, but supply chain and labor challenges have persisted.
Amazon Announces Four New Systems to Ease Ergonomics in Its Warehouses
June 22, 2022
Amazon introduced its first fully autonomous mobile robot 10 years after acquiring Kiva Systems. The company also announced three systems intended to improve warehouse working conditions.
Advances in AI, Testing, and Hardware Help Gripper Providers, Users Get a Grasp of What’s Possible
June 21, 2022
Automation companies are increasing their throughput, reducing error rates, and providing integrated systems as more warehouses and facilitates turn to robotics.
Orbbec Announces Three Cameras in Femto Time of Flight Line for 3D Object, Scene Capture
June 21, 2022
Orbbec has added three cameras to its 3D imaging product portfolio. They are designed to provide a wide optical range, a broad field of view, and color resolution to robotics...
Automate 2022 Vendors Focus on Interoperability and Systems Integration
June 17, 2022
Robot sales are up across North America, reported A3, and there was plenty of activity around industrial automation, mobile robots, and the connecting software during Automate 2022.
Miso Robotics to Pilot Flippy 2 Robot With Americana Restaurants at Wimpy in Dubai Mall
June 16, 2022
Miso Robotics plans to expand deployments of its Flippy 2 frying robot worldwide, starting with a flagship hamburger eatery run by Americana Restaurants in Dubai.
10 Noteworthy Robot Exhibits at Automate 2022
June 14, 2022
With more than 550 exhibitors on the show floor at Automate in Detroit, there was a wide selection of robots to see. Here are some that stood out.
Robots Don’t Need to Cost an Arm and a Leg
June 13, 2022
From picking cucumbers and preparing meals in restaurants to packing chocolates, more agile and affordable robots are increasingly accessible.
SoftBank Backed Symbotic Completes SPAC Merger, Ready to Scale AI Driven Warehouse Robots
June 13, 2022
Symbotic, which has developed AI and automation for supply chains, has completed its multi-million-dollar deal with SVF Investment Corp. 3 and gone public.
Flexiv Showcases Adaptive Robot Range at Automate 2022
June 10, 2022
At the Automate 2022 trade show, Flexiv demonstrated its next-generation systems. Visitors got hands-on robot experience and chatted with Flexiv's team of experts.
SiLC Partners With Cloud Light for Volume Manufacturing of Eyeonic Vision Sensors
June 9, 2022
SiLC has turned to Chinese optical module manufacturer Cloud Light Technology as it scales up production of its Eyeonic Vision Sensor.
North American Robot Sales Reach New Heights in Q1 2022, Says IFR
June 8, 2022
The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, announced at Automate 2022 that companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ordered more than 11,000 industrial robots in Q1.
New Leasing Program From HowToRobot Designed to Make Robots More Affordable
June 7, 2022
Backed by River Capital Finance, HowToRobot has launched a new leasing program to reduce the upfront costs of industrial automation systems.
AWS RoboMaker Lets Miso Robotics Run Hundreds of Simulations to Ensure Software Stability
June 7, 2022
AWS RoboMaker will allow Miso Robotics to test configurations of its Flippy 2 and Flippy Lite robots for commercial kitchens with up to 50 simulations at once.
International Federation of Robotics Roundtable at Automate to Focus on Robots Transforming the Economy
June 7, 2022
The International Federation of Robotics is sponsoring a panel at Automate in Detroit on how automation is helping North American industry adapt to numerous challenges.
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Doosan Robotics Americas Establishes U.S. Office in Texas, Expands Its Global Presence
June 6, 2022
Doosan Robotics, which launched in 2015 and provides cobots and service robots, is expanding in the Americas with new U.S. headquarters and general manager.