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Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry

Robotics Business Review

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. Not only does this mean that the U.S. Development didn’t stop there.

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Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding

Robotics Business Review

Source: Pickle Robot Robotic truck unloading fits the classic definition of dull, dirty, or dangerous jobs worth automating. Pickle Robot Co. Founded in 2018, Pickle Robot said its robots are designed to autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance.

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

Robotics Business Review

Source: Nimble While warehouse automation today is limited to a few functions, improvements in artificial intelligence promise to change that. ” Founded in 2017, Nimble’s services include robotic fulfillment and transportation. .” Nimble said its AI technology has picked, packed, and handled millions of items.

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TGW Logistics launches RovoFlex picking robot and PickCenter software

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TGW Logistics’ RovoFlex picking robot can handle a variety of items, from grocery and fashion to industrial and consumer goods. Source: TGW Logistics TGW Logistics Group GmbH said it has applied its more than 50 years of experience in developing automated systems into its latest picking robot.

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Pickommerce picks up $3.4M for PickoBot piece-picking robot

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PickoBot specializes in robotic grasping in challenging scenarios with changing items. Source: Pickommerce Pickommerce today announced that it has secured $3.4 The Meitar, Israel-based company said the latest financing will help it to advance the development, production, and marketing of its PickoBot piece-picking robot.

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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. “Today, Rapid is built on this inimitable foundation of adaptive cutting-edge technology, real-world experience deploying hundreds of robots and a genuine commitment to our partners.”

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6 new technology projects get ARM Institute funding

Robotics Business Review

The nonprofit ARM Institute said it intends to be an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. The institute plans to award around $2.9 million across these six projects.

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