Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We’re in the midst of a decade of unprecedented transformation, driven in part by the global pandemic and geopolitical events that are fundamentally changing the way we manufacture and deliver goods, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. AI itself is not new to robotics. It is rapidly changing what is possible.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Comau SpA recently said it is shifting from traditional robotics to software-driven systems and industry-agnostic technologies. “The transition has been happening from our traditional business of body in white to new batteries for mobility, including hydrogen cells and power for robots,” he told The Robot Report.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 17, 2023

Researchers in Arkansas and two other states will be using a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence and robotics in chicken processing to reduce waste in deboning and detect pathogens. Robotic hands are not adept at holding a chicken, he said. The grant from the U.S.

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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

AUGUST 27, 2024

Source: Universal Robots The artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 37.3%, according to Forbes. “AI isn’t just hype,” stated Anders Billesø Beck, vice president for strategy and innovation at Universal Robots. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Re-Up LLC is installing autonomous robotic chefs from Nala Robotics in a variety of its convenience store locations. The Wingman robots are autonomous fry stations that customers can easily add or configure to any restaurant or commercial food service operation, the company said. Wingman is a fully automated robotic fryer.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

The Cologne, Germany-based company announced 247 new products, including lubrication-free drives using motion plastics and new robots for educational, service, and industrial applications. “We’re offering a mobile manipulator for small companies,” said Alexander Mühlens, head of automation technology and robotics at igus.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 24, 2024

Magna International will manufacture more delivery robots. Source: Serve Robotics Serve Robotics Inc. to increase production of Serve’s sidewalk delivery robots. Serve Robotics builds on IPO The announcement came less than a week after Serve Robotics went public , raising $40 million.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 1, 2024

Now imagine a world where robots could delicately pack your groceries, and items like bread and eggs are never crushed beneath heavier items. Source: MIT CSAIL RoboGrocery handles more varied objects than other systems Traditionally, bin-packing tasks in robotics have focused on rigid, rectangular objects. student Valerie K. .”

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Nala Robotics Inc. At Nala Robotics, we’ve combined the power of AI with the cultural heritage of one of the world’s most cherished dishes,” said Ajay Sunkara, the CEO of Nala Robotics. “At this week announced its latest kitchen automation, BIRYANIMAN. BIRYANIMAN promises to deliver consisten flavors each time.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Oxipital AIs inspection and picking solutions and Stublis hygienic robot were demonstrated at Pack Expo 2024. Source: Oxipital AI Oxipital AI, a developer of machine vision technologies for robotic automation and product inspection, is teaming up with Stubli Robotics. The Duncan, S.C.-based

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 8, 2024

The company said it plans to use the investment to develop and offer artificial intelligence and vision-driven robotics, starting with a product for the lumber and plywood-handling sector. The company focuses on three industrial segments: wood products, beverage distribution, and packaged food products. Menlo Park, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

. | Source: Circus Group Circus SE, a developer of autonomous kitchen systems, plans to roll out a network of 5,400 food production robots across 92 Beijing educational institutions. Circus Group also said the robots will produce nearly 4 billion fresh meals annually. It has a compact 20 sq.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. today launched MoveIt Pro Release 6, the latest version of its platform for developing robotic arm applications that were previously not possible or economically feasible. stated Dave Coleman, founder and chief product officer of PickNik Robotics. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

It supports a diverse range of industries, from food and beverages to advanced machinery and pharmaceuticals. Technology’s role in Modern Manufacturing Technology has played a pivotal role in modern manufacturing, with advancements such as automation, robotics, and digitalisation driving significant changes.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Robotics insights. Developments in hardware, software and artificial intelligence (AI) are making robots more flexible and resilient and able to perform more tasks in applications they couldnt’t before.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 17, 2024

Obstacles like digital transformation, artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, and cybersecurity.” According to Gilmour Space, the capacity for them to be doing satellite imagery, technology and artificial intelligence services globally is enormous and the ability is here, it’s just whether it’s supported,” said Olivier.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Recent times have witnessed a proliferation and intersection of technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and universal automation within the industry. Plant managers and their teams are now tasked with the formidable challenge of integrating these emerging trends into their operations.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology. These include consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, and material handling.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Oxipital AI this month launched its VX2 Vision System, which uses artificial intelligence for inspection and high-speed picking applications across food-grade and industrial sectors. Soft Robotics previously made compliant grippers before pivoting to vision AI. The Bedford, Mass.-based The Bedford, Mass.-based

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

We can accommodate SMEs across a range of industries—from manufacturing to artificial intelligence (AI), agriculture, space technologies, Indigenous science, and many more.”

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i4.0 today

APRIL 11, 2023

ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business is expanding its presence in Ireland with the opening of a new office in Dundalk, Co Louth. billion, as companies look for ways to apply the latest technologies including robotics, artificial intelligence and augmented reality to help boost their productivity, flexibility and resilience.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Provectus Algae (QLD) – Food and beverage: Validation and commercialisation of a manufacturing process to produce the red-pigmented algae to enhance the texture and colour of plant-based meat products. Vypex (VIC) – Food and Beverage: Advanced 5.1-based million – treble that of the initial fund allocation.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The path toward general-purpose robots is being paved by software to accelerate application development. Flexiv last week launched Elements Series 3, the latest version of its adaptive robot control system to makes programming faster and easier. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Smart Vision Works last week announced the SiftAI Robotic Sorter, which combines a delta robot with an AI-based vision inspection system to sort potatoes. based company said its robotic sorter can automate final inspection, ensuring accurate grading, increasing profits, and allowing managers to redeploy scarce workers to other tasks.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 5, 2024

The researchers created a robotic hand with tactile sensors in its four fingertips. Credit: University of Bristol Researchers at the University of Bristol last week said they have made a breakthrough in the development of dexterous robotic hands. It can rotate objects in any direction or orientation.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. Credit: Chef Robotics The path to success in food robotics is littered with interesting concepts that failed to deliver. Inspiration Chef Robotics CEO and co-founder Rajat Bhageria. billion in 2023 to $3.35

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

Source: Ubiros Reliable and delicate robotic grasping has long been a challenge, but Ubiros Inc. I grew up and became an industrial engineer, but I’ve always been fascinated with mechanical systems,” he told The Robot Report. “I Artificial intelligence and machine learning allow us to implement predictive maintenance,” he said.

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21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 28, 2024

mostly consisting of food and beverage containers. Aluminum 3004 is used in pipes, beverage cans and building materials, while 5052 alloys are widely used for boats, fuel tanks, cars and road signs. Another option is the deployment of cobots, collaborative robots. That same year, the recycling of aluminum amounted to only 34.9%

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Zebra’s portfolio includes FlexShelf robots for parts fulfillment. The report also found that 61% of manufacturers expect artificial intelligence to drive growth by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. They included automotive, electronics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The Lincolnshire, Ill.-based

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Control Engineering

MAY 18, 2023

Collaborative robot insights The collaborative robot (cobot) market dropped 20% in 2022 after a strong 2021, which led some to worry the market was heading for a downturn for the future. According to Interact Analysis’ ‘Global Collaborative Robot Market – 2023’ report, market revenue grew by 17.2% to 37,780 units.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Once the preserve of high-volume operations at automotive plants, we’re today finding that robots are infiltrating all sectors of the commercial world. With such a vast repertoire of applications, the robots of today need one principal attribute: flexibility. This sector also remains a key driver of robotics sales worldwide.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From robotics and automation to the latest data analytics and artificial intelligence, how can you take advantage of digitalization? He has a 20-year career in mobile robotics, with 15 years dedicated to building autonomous field robots at Caterpillar. At 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A variety of industries — automotive, healthcare, food and beverages, and beyond — are leveraging innovative eco-friendly manufacturing solutions by harnessing sustainable materials.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

CNC Automation Applications Integrate AGVs, AMRs for Intelligent Control in the Mold Shop. Within the past few years the number of Fastems ’ CNC automation solutions utilizing automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) has multiplied, and the demand keeps rising, the company reports. Photo Credit: KUKA.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 28, 2023

Companies that were recently involved in transactions had such capabilities as control system integration, artificial intelligence, automation products distribution, and manufacturers of custom motion control solutions. This credible list of buyers and investors highlights the attractiveness of the automation market. Castle & Co.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Collaborative Robot Arc Welding Package ABB’s (Auburn Hills, MI) GoFa Collaborative Robot Arc Welding Package is a breakthrough solution that simplifies creating and executing welding sequences, empowering first-time robot users to create high-quality welds without the need for in-depth knowledge of robot programming.

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