Robotics Executives, Systems Integrators Discuss Challenges With Scaling Robot Deployments at Cascadia Connect
May 9, 2023
While demand for robots continues to be high, there are a number of barriers that companies face with adoption. In a recent panel, robotics executives, systems integrators, and investors explained...
Investors Outline Capital Considerations for Robotics Startups at Cascadia Connect
May 5, 2023
At Cascadia Capital's second annual event in Pittsburgh, venture capital experts discussed what robotics and AI companies should do to demonstrate vision, value, and resilience.
WiBotic Introduces PowerPad Pro to Provide Wireless Charging, Data Transfer for Industrial UAVs
May 4, 2023
WiBotic said its new PowerPad Pro can wirelessly charge different drones, as well as download and process valuable mission and image data for a number of industrial applications.
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Turn to Automation as Reshoring Efforts Continue
April 28, 2023
Small and midsize enterprises are increasingly seeing the value of robotics as they look to enhance their manufacturing and warehouse facilities with new technologies.
Ease of Use Features Promise to Democratize Robotics for Smaller Manufacturers
April 26, 2023
Ease-of-use features such as intuitive interfaces and lead-through programming are making robots easier to deploy, use, and manage, facilitating adoption by small and midsize manufacturers.
GreyOrange Co-Founder Discusses Trends in Micro-Fulfillment and Mobile Robot Fleet Management
April 10, 2023
GreyOrange co-founder Samay Kohi noted that the GreyMatter orchestration software is already in use around the world and that the company is open to working with partners worldwide.
Plus One Robotics CEO Explains How Company Survived Silicon Valley Bank Failure at ProMat 2023
March 28, 2023
Plus One Robotics raised money and exhibited at ProMat 2023, but it had to endure layoffs and the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown. CEO Erik Nieves explains what it did.
enVista Discusses Roadmap for Automating Supply Chain Customers at ProMat 2023
March 27, 2023
enVista said its consulting and integration services can help supply chains introduce automation, prepare staffers, and ensure returns on their investments.
Wagner Logistics Explains How Micro-Fulfillment, Automation Can Keep Up With Retail Changes
March 18, 2023
Wagner Logistics offers services in its own facility and leased space across the U.S. Micro-fulfillment centers are part of the solution to labor and market challenges, it noted.
GEODIS Discusses Successful Case Picking Deployment With Vecna Robotics
March 15, 2023
GEODIS explains how it changed its approach to case picking by deploying Autonomous Pallet Trucks from Vecna Robotics, increasing throughput at its Indianapolis site.
Worker Collaboration Is Still Essential to Future of Industrial Automation
March 1, 2023
Human workers play an important role in the industrial automation process to help drive manufacturing and supply chain operations forward, according to robot providers.
Autonomous Mobile Robots Offer an Answer to the Labor Shortage
February 21, 2023
Autonomous mobile robots have become more intelligent, thanks to better navigation and fleet management software, enabling them to take on more collaborative roles in factories and warehouses.
Manifest 2023 Speakers, Attendees Say Why Supply Chains Should Add Robots Now
February 14, 2023
Manifest 2023 featured several sessions about the advantages of supply chain automation. This reporter's notebook found speakers, exhibitors, and attendees still bullish on robotics.
Solinftec Scales Up to Provide Affordable Solix Robots, ALICE AI to Farmers
November 23, 2022
Solinftec said its digital agriculture offerings can make food production more efficient, sustainable, and profitable by reducing chemical inputs and maximizing data.
Robot Block Party Held by MassRobotics Shows Off Massachusetts Innovations
October 3, 2022
At its Fifth Annual Robot Block Party, MassRobotics and numerous companies showed the public how robots have developed to help companies and consumers.
Robotics Company Setbacks Belie Industry Strength, Say Experts
July 15, 2022
Robotics companies recently announced layoffs, but they reflect misaligned expectations, noted industry observers, who said they're still bullish on technologies that solve real problems.
RE2 Robotics Continues to Grow After Sarcos Acquisition
June 3, 2022
RE2 might now be a part of Sarcos, but its founder said the company still has its culture of innovation. We got to take a look inside its Pittsburgh office.
Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Silicon Valley Robotics, and MassRobotics Announce Alliance at Cascadia Connect
May 4, 2022
The three biggest robotics clusters in the U.S. said at a Pittsburgh investor conference that they will share resources and better connect robotics companies with one another.
R15.08 Safety Standard Is Designed to Help Robotics Users and Integrators, Says Melonee Wise
May 1, 2022
The R15.08 standard defines how mobile robots can be used safely in specified operating environments, explains the VP of robotics and automation at Zebra Technologies.
eKAMI Breaks Ground on Training Center at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Facility
April 29, 2022
eKAMI, or the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, will offer training and certification in robotics, metalworking, and other skills at Kentucky's largest correctional facility.
