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Aescape raises $83M to bring robotic massager to more locations

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which has developed massage robots using artificial intelligence, this week said it has raised $83 million in strategic funding. Robotic massage uses custom end effectors, apparel Aescape said its Aertable uses sensors and AI to map, understand, and adapt to each body’s unique contours and areas of tension.

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6 new technology projects get ARM Institute funding

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The consortium said its projects aim to bridge gaps between industry, government, and academia for innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence to strengthen U.S. Automated T-shirt assembly system Apparel manufacturing is an industry ripe for automation, making it a strategic focus for the ARM Institute. competitiveness.

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TGW Logistics launches RovoFlex picking robot and PickCenter software

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“With the PickCenter RovoFlex, TGW Logistics has developed an innovation that learns with every gripping operation and optimizes itself continuously thanks to artificial intelligence,” said Christoph Wolkerstorfer, chief technology officer at TGW, in a release.

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Nimble picks up $106M to scale general purpose fulfillment robot

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Source: Nimble While warehouse automation today is limited to a few functions, improvements in artificial intelligence promise to change that. The company said its technology is being used across apparel, health and beauty, footwear, electronics, consumer packaged goods, general merchandise, pharmaceuticals, and more.

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MassRobotics returns as strategic partner for 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo

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Apparel Robotics brd BOT Gopher Motion Hominid X Mapless AI Oligo Robotics 88 rStream SIMPL Automation Yard Robotics “We’re excited to debut our first accelerator cohort at the Robotics Summit,” said Marita McGinn, director of the MassRobotics Accelerator.

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Rapid Robotics’ new CEO explains the use of AI to accelerate accurate picking

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Source: Rapid Robotics Many companies are racing to apply the latest advances in artificial intelligence to robotics. ” “In the apparel and toy industries, I learned way more about manufacturing than I ever thought would be possible,” recalled Losey.

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AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Efficiency, Sustainability, and Tomorrow

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, the spotlight shines brightly on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the catalyst behind a transformative wave. Mass Customization in Apparel The fashion industry is no stranger to rapid changes in consumer preferences.