Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · AI at the Edge: How perception and AI are shaping mobile robotics In Episode 173 of The Robot Report Podcast , co-host Steve Crowe and I catch up on the news of the week, including several recent stories about mobile manipulators. Featured interview with RGO Robotics and Wheel.Me Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Robot density in the manufacturing industry in 2023, according to the IFR. Source: IFR Factories worldwide are continuing to adopt more robots, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. The Frankfurt, Germany-based IFR noted the growth in its “World Robotics 2024″ report.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 30, 2024

Remember the cute and ground-breaking collaborative robots that pioneered the space—Baxter and Sawyer? I wrote about Rethink Robotics in March and November of 2015. The company closed in 2018 0r 2019 and many employees wound up at Universal Robotics. The company’s assets wound up in Germany at the HAHN group.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Rethink Robotics , founded by Rodney Brooks of iRobot fame in 2008, pioneered the concept of robots working collaboratively with humans. Now the Hahn Group, who acquired the assets in 2018, has decided to revive the company. the United States pioneer of collaborative robots, recently named a new all-female leadership team.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Interact Analysis reduced its forecast for the global mobile robot market by 18% in 2027 due to a series of macroeconomic factors it said are impacting demand. In Interact Analysis’ most bullish prediction scenario, mobile robot shipments could reach nearly two million by 2030.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 30, 2024

manufacturers have increasingly adopted automation, says the IFR. Total installations of industrial robots rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in 2023, as U.S. manufacturers invested heavily in more automation, reported the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today. manufacturing in 2023.”

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

At UC Berkeley, researchers in Sergey Levines Robotic AI and Learning Lab eyed a table where a tower of 39 Jenga blocks stood perfectly stacked. Then a white-and-black robot, its single limb doubled over like a hunched-over giraffe, zoomed toward the tower, brandishing a black leather whip.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The operational stock of industrial robots worldwide. Source: IFR World Robotics The International Federation of Robotics’ latest World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide in 2023. China dominates the Asian robotics market The operational stock of industrial robots in China.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A number of robotics companies shut down in 2023. There are many reasons robotics companies fail. From an ill-conceived idea to poor execution, tough economic headwinds or the inability to raise funding, building and running a sustainable robotics company is challenging. Here are some of the robotics companies we lost in 2023.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 22, 2023

Flexiv, a maker of “general-purpose” robotics solutions, has formed a partnership with Handplus Robotics, a Singaporean-based automation integration company. With demand for Flexiv’s automation solutions growing year-on-year, […]

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Falcon generates accurate data for modeling, training Founded in 2018, Duality AI said its multidisciplinary team includes engineers, simulation specialists, AI and machine learning experts, and technical artists. They have more than over 70 patents across robotics, simulation, and visualization. ” Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Source: Carbon Robotics Carbon Autonomous Robotic Systems Inc. This latest round brings total funding for the developer of the LaserWeeder system for artificial intelligence-powered farming to $157 million since it was founded in 2018. New investor BOND led Carbon Robotics’ Series D.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 10, 2024

The Robotics Factory is dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling Pittsburgh-area startups. Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has accepted five companies to its Scale Residency program. ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo make up the organization ‘s first residency cohort.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

ABB says it will continue to advance its portfolio to meet the growing market needs for mobile robots. Source: ABB ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot (AMR). Using Visual SLAM technology, mobile robots can create a map of their environment.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2024

ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo made up the first resident cohort. Source: Robotics Factory Pittsburgh-area robotics startups can now find more support through the Robotics Factory. Pittsburgh has developed into a technology hub, and robotics is a huge reason why,” he added.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Source: ANELLO Photonics Self-driving vehicles, mobile robots, and drones need multiple sensors for safe and reliable operation, but the cost and bulk of those sensors have posed challenges for developers and manufacturers. ’ You want the robot to stay within a tenth of a meter across a distance of half a mile. .

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Burro Grande is an example of a robot designed for outdoor use. Source: Burro Robots for outdoor use pose different design challenges than their indoor cousins. Field robots include a wide range of technologies, from automated lawnmowers to delivery robots, inspection drones, and agricultural vehicles.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 has been full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. We’ve seen the rise of new technologies, and robotics developers have pushed the boundaries of what robots can do. At the same time, there has been a dip in robotics funding across the board, and some sectors have struggled to gain public trust.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

Realtime Robotics demonstrates a multi-robot workcell during Mitsubishi Electric’s visit. Credit: Eugene Demaitre BOSTON — As factories and warehouses look to automate more of their operations, they need confidence that multiple robots can conduct complex tasks repeatedly, reliably, and safely.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Credit: Summer Robotics After trade conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a slump in the robotics market, what should entrepreneurs, investors, and customers be looking for? An expert panel will analyze the latest robotics investment trends at RoboBusiness 2024, which will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2024

Soft Robotics spinoff Oxiptal AI’s vision tech can detect bruises on produce, excess fat on proteins, burn marks on snacks, and more. Credit: Oxipital AI After two straight record years during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial robot sales have crashed back to reality, especially in North America.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 17, 2024

Søren Elmer Kristensen, CEO of Odense Robotics, greets global delegates at R-24. Credit: Eugene Demaitre ODENSE, Denmark — Last week, the R-24 conference for robots, automation, and drones demonstrated why the city of about 206,000 residents is one of the most vibrant for technology in Europe and the world.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2024

Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more. He joined the organization ‘s board of directors in 2014, serving as chair of the audit and finance committee in 2017, vice chair in 2018 and 2019, and chair of the board in 2020. ET on Thursday May 2 at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. Its preliminary view is the acquisition may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners. Berkshire Grey produces a variety of robots that address use cases in retail, eCommerce, grocery, 3PL, and package handling companies.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Sevensense said its VSLAM technology can improve mobile robot navigation. Source: ABB After a challenging year for autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, providers, industry leaders are continuing to consolidate. ABB had invested in Sevensense in 2021, the same year it acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics for $190 million. billion to $9.5

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has unveiled the members of a National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee that would establish Australia’s strategy for emerging automation technologies. . We also want to ensure that we develop our robotic strength alongside human skills, delivering secure well-paid jobs,” the minister said. .

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2024

Source: KEF Robotics While autopilots have helped fly aircraft for nearly a century, recent improvements in computer vision and autonomy promise to bring more software-based capabilities onboard. KEF Robotics Inc. “Think of us as an alternative to GPS,” said Olga Pogoda , chief operating officer at KEF Robotics.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has shared that its latest World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories worldwide. By region, 73 percent of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15 percent in Europe and 10 percent in the Americas. “The

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Organization: Kodiak Robotics Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 2018 Number of Employees: 101-500 Innovation Class: Application & Market Kodiak Robotics unveiled in late 2023 its first autonomous test vehicle for the U.S. Since its founding in 2018, Kodiak has primarily focused on developing autonomous trucks.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 9, 2024

| Source: Techman Robotics Techman Robot launched its TM30S collaborative robot arm for palletizing this week. Techman equipped its latest robot with built-in smart vision and a 3D camera. Techman equipped its latest robot with built-in smart vision and a 3D camera. The TM30S has a maximum payload of 35 kg (77.16

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly caught up with BOC’s Peter Kuebler to explore the intersection of robots, cobots, welding technologies, and providing the gases essential to their proper functioning. You might wonder what cobots and robotics have to do with gases,” Kuebler told Manufacturers’ Monthly.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

. | Source: Sanctuary AI Sanctuary AI today unveiled the seventh generation of its Phoenix humanoid robot. The Vancouver-based company said its upgraded robot is bringing it closer to the creation of the world’s first “human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots.” the company asserted.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) Robot has released its World Robotics 2024 report. According to the report, robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed. ” North America’s robot density is 197 units per 10,000 employees – up 4,2 percent.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 6, 2024

“Because exoskeletons are tailored to individuals engaged in manual labor across various sectors, ranging from manufacturing shop floors to construction sites, we encourage participation from seasoned professionals proficient in power tools and manufacturing processes.” as its new president, effective May 1, 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Prototype of the Eyeonic Trace Laser Line Scanner, designed to provide submillimeter depth precision for next-generation warehouse automation, robotics, farming, construction and manufacturing applications. Silicon photonics industry veterans founded SiLC Technologies in 2018. SiLC Techologies Inc. The Monrovia, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Founded in 2018, the company has built a platform that provides users the flexibility to deploy their fleet in four modes: fully autonomous, remote operation, remote assist, and manual operation. TWA equips the robot with automotive-grade 3D lidar , enabling the TWS Reach forklift to see from the floor to the roof and across warehouse aisles.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

AUGUST 9, 2018

GreyOrange, a multinational robotics and supply chain automation company, and Advanced Warehouse Solutions, its distributor in Australia, will showcase the Butler range of robotics solutions at CeMAT Australia 2018, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24 to 26 July.

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