Universal Robots Registers Record Collaborative Robot Sales in 2021
January 27, 2022
Cobot market leader Universal Robots said its revenue increased by 41% over 2020, thanks to manufacturers expanding their use of the technology after seeing what it can do.
FedEx Works With Dorabot on AI-Powered Sorting Robot for Smart Logistics
January 26, 2022
FedEx Express has deployed Dorabot's DoraSorter sortation robot at its e-commerce shipment center in Ghangzhou, China. The companies are continuing to fine-tune the system.
Sarcos Completes Beta Development of Guardian XT Teleoperated Robotic Avatar
January 25, 2022
Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp., which develops industrial exoskeletons and teleoperation systems, said its dual-armed Guardian XT robot will be tested through midyear.
HAI Robotics Opens Warehouse Automation Demonstration Center in Silicon Valley
January 24, 2022
HAI Robotics has expanded its U.S. presence by opening a Demo Center in Fremont, Calif., that will show four types of robots, three picking workstations, and its HAIQ software.
FANUC Designs M-1000iA Robot Arm to Handle Heavy Items
January 21, 2022
FANUC America says its new M-1000iA heavy-duty robot arm is designed to move automotive components, construction materials, and battery packs for electric vehicles.
Soft Robotics to Debut mGripAI for Food Handling at International Processing and Production Expo
January 21, 2022
At IPPE in Atlanta, Soft Robotics and CHL Systems will demonstrate how the mGripAI system can enable industrial robots to conduct complex food-handling tasks previously done manually.
RIOS Recognized as a Top 5 Robotics Provider Helping the Food Industry
January 20, 2022
StartUs Insights looked at 138 companies providing warehouse automation, and it ranked RIOS as a Top 5 provider of robotic workcells to improve food production.
Formic Technologies Raises Series A Funding to Offer Robotics as a Service to Manufacturers
January 18, 2022
Formic Technologies, which is now valued at more than $100 million, said it will use its Series A funding to expand its pay-by-the-hour automation for U.S. manufacturers.
Exotec Raises $335M Series D for Robots to Improve Supply Chain Resilience for Global Retailers
January 17, 2022
Exotec, which has developed the Skypod rack-climbing robots and Skypicker robot arm, is now worth $2 billion as it expands in North America and worldwide.
HDS Global Launches Technology Center Using Robots, AI for the Future of E-Commerce
January 14, 2022
HDS Global says its fully automated Technology Center for e-commerce order fulfillment has attracted investors and industry leaders as it moves toward commercial release.
Festo Reports Strong Demand for Magswitch E-Series Magnetic Grippers
January 12, 2022
Festo, which is distributing Magswitch's E-Series magnetic grippers, says their novel design characteristics enable fast and effective gripping of objects without damage.
Robotics Advancements Promise Bright Future for Supply Chains Beyond COVID Challenges
January 9, 2022
While some companies, like e-commerce giant Amazon, are developing their own automation, many others, such as DHL are looking at robots from suppliers including Seegrid.
RE2 Robotics Recaps 2021 Successes and Looks Ahead to 2022
January 5, 2022
RE2 Robotics, which develops mobile manipulation robots and software, noted that its technology found uses in aviation, construction, and healthcare, with applications still growing.
HASCO Partners With ABB to Increase Automation Among Chinese Automakers
January 4, 2022
Automotive parts supplier HASCO and robotics expert ABB have created a joint venture to develop smart automation to provide flexibility and sustainability for Chinese automakers.
Unitree Technology Launches Z1 Robot Arm for Its Quadruped Robots
December 31, 2021
For mobile manipulation to be commercially viable, both the platform and its robotic arm must be cost-effective and capable. Unitree has developed the Z1 for its quadrupeds.
AI Becoming an Essential Feature for Picking Robots
December 31, 2021
AI and machine learning are improving the efficiency of robotic pick-and-place operations, as seen in examples from Honeywell, Mujin, and RightHand Robotics.
ATI Industrial Automation Provides Force/Torque Sensor for Robotic Weld Bead Removal
December 31, 2021
Material removal is typically a labor-intensive process in manufacturing, but CMU Robotics Institute researchers used an ATI sensor and a Yaskawa arm to automate it.
Plus One Robotics CEO Reflects on Robotics Pickup in Second Half of 2021
December 30, 2021
Plus One Robotics, which provides AI for human-in-the-loop picking, saw demand grow, strengthened partnerships, and raised funding for global expansion, noted CEO Erik Nieves.
Miso Robotics CEO Discusses Crowdfunding, Flippy 2 Frying Robot, and 2022 Wishes
December 29, 2021
From partnerships with national restaurant chains and the new Flippy 2 food-preparation robot to successful crowdfunding, Miso Robotics' CEO reviews the company's good year.
Robotics Leaders Look Ahead to Technology, Business Developments in 2022
December 27, 2021
More human-machine collaboration, a mix of specialization and generalization, and new robotics offerings are among the things that six experts predict for 2022.
