Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Gets $30M Investment From Canadian Government
November 30, 2022
The Canadian government wants to be a leader in AI development, as its Strategic Innovation Fund invests in general-purpose robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems.
Comau Provides Welding Robots for Foton Daimler Production of Actros Trucks
November 30, 2022
Comau has built a robotic welding system that includes vision technology and the flexibility to handle complex model management and produce 50,000 trucks in China.
Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard in Development by ASTM International
November 30, 2022
Mobile manipulator performance is the subject of a proposed standard from ASTM International's F45 committee intended to aid robot suppliers, integrators, and end users.
Automated Machine Systems Turns to Epson Robots to Increase Production of Honda Heat Shield Cover
November 28, 2022
Automated Machine Systems is taking advantage of an Epson T-Series All-in-One SCARA robot to help it increase production time of a heat shield cover for the 2023 Honda CRV.
Bridgestone Begins Testing Soft Robot for Piece Picking at Logistics Sites
November 28, 2022
Bridgestone is branching out from tires and hoses to rubber actuators for soft robotic grippers in a proof of concept under way at partner warehouses.
Dobot Launches Cobot Arms For Retail and Service Markets as Part of New Product Series
November 23, 2022
Dobot has launched its new Nova Series cobot line to cater to retail and service market customers.
MassRobotics, Partners Announce Second Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Cohort
November 23, 2022
MassRobotics, FESTO, Mitsubishi Electric, Novanta, and MITRE will provide networking, mentoring, and resources to help seven startups commercialize healthcare robotics.
Webinar: Robotic Piece Picking With Machine Vision
November 21, 2022
Recording: February 22, 2023 at 2:00 EST
In this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, viewers can learn about the latest advances and applications for robotic piece picking in multiple industries.
Botrista CEO Says Automation Can Help Rescue Shorthanded Restaurants
November 21, 2022
Botrista said its DrinkBot offers more sustainable beverage dispensing while freeing scarce staffers for customer service, offering a model for restaurant automation.
Picnic Works Announces New Partner Network to Accelerate Kitchen Automation
November 18, 2022
Pizza robot maker Picnic Works has formed a new network group to help expand kitchen automation as it works to gain more customers.
Soft Robotics Picks Up Series C Funding From Food Producers for Its Grasping Tech
November 17, 2022
Soft Robotics, whose mGripAI picking system combines compliant grippers, machine vision, and AI, has raised funding from major food producers to expand deployments.
Flexiv Selects Sycodal as Its First Canadian Distribution Partner
November 17, 2022
Flexiv robots will soon be used by customers in Canada thanks to this partnership.
Epson Robot Featured in IPSi’s Print-and-Label Making Robotic Workcell
November 17, 2022
The VT6L and ColorWorks printer are featured as part of a new print-and-label robotic workcell offered by Integrated Productivity Systems.
SVT Robotics Partners With OSARO to Speed Packaging Automation Deployment
November 17, 2022
SVT Robotics has joined the OSARO Partners Alliance, which offers "one-stop" access for businesses looking to quickly deploy automation in their fulfillment operations.
Truck Unloading a Solvable Problem for Automation, Says Pickle Robot CEO
November 16, 2022
Truck unloading is a difficult task for distribution centers and warehouses, but Pickle Robot plans to lead the pack of companies working to automate it.
Pickle Robot Pilots Truck Unloading in Southern California, Raises Series A Funding
November 15, 2022
Pickle Robot, which is running pilots of its truck unloading robots, has raised $26 million and added executives to its team as it commercializes its technology.
Amazon Announces Product-Handling Robot During Event at Massachusetts Robotics Facility
November 11, 2022
Amazon showed off some of its newest systems for materials handling and delivery at its robotics manufacturing facility in Westborough, Mass.
Optomec and Acme Manufacturing Show Automated Workcell for Adaptive Turbine Part Repair at Formnext
November 11, 2022
Optomec, an additive manufacturing firm, and Acme, a robotic material removal expert, have built a unified workcell for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
Team NimbRo Wins ANA Avatar XPRIZE, Demonstrating Effective Robot Telepresence
November 6, 2022
Team NimbRo from the University of Bonn swiftly demonstrated robotic telepresence, moving, perceiving, and manipulating in a test environment in record time.
Walmart Renovates Palestine, Texas, Distribution Center With Robotics and AI
November 4, 2022
Walmart said the upgrades to the center have helped improve distribution speeds and modernize its supply chains.
