Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Outrider has obtained more patents to automate movement of semi-trailers. Source: Outrider Between the automated warehouse and self-driving long-haul vehicles, there is the opportunity to add robotics to yard management. Outrider Technologies Inc. based company. In 2017, we recognized that autonomously moving 50,000-lb.

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Design World

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Leading automation solution provider, Omron Automation, launches its latest innovation for barcode reading technology for manufacturers in a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, life sciences, and logistics.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. ” TWA Reach Forklift is equipped with automotive-grade 3D lidar and vision sensors. ” TWA Reach Forklift is equipped with automotive-grade 3D lidar and vision sensors.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 31, 2022

For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. The Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 22, 2024

The automotive sector is one of the main industries that has experienced a lot of transformation. Our century is seeing a new change in industrialization where robotics have become the new norm in production and manufacturing. From conducting auto auctions online to make it easier to buy cars from the comfort of your home to […]

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Kollmorgen Automation, is partnering with Front AGV, a Swedish integrator and designer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), to create “top-level AGV solutions”. Front AGV is part of 3Button Group, an automation group specialized in user-friendly and advanced robotic solutions for the consumer, food and automotive industries.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

Ubtech says its humanoid robots can be used in industrial manufacturing, exhibition halls, warehousing and logistics, commercial office services, home services, and college and research institutions. Walk S is designed for inspection, assembly, and logistics tasks. Walker S humanoid robot The Walker S humanoid is 1.7 m tall (around 5.58

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 28, 2024

I attended virtually—just could not work out the logistics to make it physically. Through the new Customer Experience Center, ABB will showcase its leading hardware and software solutions, pioneering the latest digital and AI-powered automation technologies with customers, and developing and manufacturing next generation robots.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin. Accenture Alpha Automation officially started operating on Jan. 15, 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Organization: Rockwell Automation Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 1903 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Business & Management Rockwell Automation acquired Clearpath Robotics and its subsidiary OTTO Motors in late 2023 for nearly $600 million. billion by 2027.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

In this free webinar, learn how to involve stakeholders in warehouse automation adoption. Source: Exotec To successfully deploy warehouse automation, an understanding of change management is as important as technical expertise. In addition, Kangas will discuss how to design and implement a comprehensive automation plan.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

“With fresh capital secured, we have the balance sheet to help us drive growth with our existing customers through improved product performance and the release of new automation technology that will change the game for material handling in warehousing and distribution.” Third-party logistics providers [3PLs] and automotive are booming.”

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MEM

MAY 18, 2023

ABB will be showcasing its ability to offer a one-stop-shop for complete automated solutions for multiple industrial applications at Automation UK (CBS Arena, Coventry, 20-21 June). As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped more than 500,000 robot solutions.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

 The Robot Report Podcast · New Atlas video; Climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive In Episode 170 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest video from Boston Dynamics showing Atlas electric humanoid in an autonomous material movement demo.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It could also add 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing, by 2040. The UK government estimates that automated vehicles will be approved on UK roads within the next year, but new legislation will need to be introduced to account for various legal scenarios.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 15, 2024

Credit: Apptronik Apptronik today announced that leading automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is testing its Apollo humanoid robot. As part of the agreement, Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for Apollo in automotive settings. Apollo moving a tote at the Mercedes factory. Why humanoids?

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Comau is expanding from automotive manufacturing to logistics applications such as pick and place. Source: Comau If change is constant in technology, even established industrial automation providers must adapt to keep up. Comau demonstrated welding with its S-Family robot at Automate. million industrial robots today to 2.6

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Organization: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1981 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services evoBOT is the kind of robot that stands out the moment you look at it.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 30, 2022

For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. Courtesy: Automate.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024 Organization Innovation ABB Robotics Modular industrial robot arms offer flexibility Advanced Construction Robotics IronBOT makes rebar installation faster, safer Agility Robotics Digit humanoid gets feet wet with logistics work Amazon Robotics Amazon strengthens portfolio with heavy-duty AGV Ambi Robotics AmbiSort (..)

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Organization: ROBEL Rail Automation Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 2022 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Application & Market Crumbling transportation infrastructure is a serious concern worldwide. In March 2023, FANUC Corp. In March 2023, FANUC Corp. The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorized $1.1

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

among others, to automate this process. Website: [link] Year Founded: 2017 Number of Employees: 101-500 Innovation Class: Application & Market Loading trucks and trailers is a thankless task, requiring workers to repeatedly move boxes of all sizes. Dexterity Inc. has been working with FedEx Corp. and Sagawa Express Co.,

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The autonomous pickup truck introduces new possibilities for enhancing military logistics and operations. If all goes well for Kodiak, it could become one of the Army’s future technology partners. military operations appeared first on The Robot Report. military operations appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024 Organization Innovation ABB Robotics Modular industrial robot arms offer flexibility Advanced Construction Robotics IronBOT makes rebar installation faster, safer Agility Robotics Digit humanoid gets feet wet with logistics work Amazon Robotics Amazon strengthens portfolio with heavy-duty AGV Ambi Robotics AmbiSort (..)

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2024

and a price starting at $6,899, it is often used in humanoid applications,” said Alexander Mühlens, head of the low-cost automation business unit at igus. Small and midsize enterprises, which are already adopting collaborative robots for their ease of programming, can try to automate new tasks with low risk. igus, whose U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The provider of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs said the funding will drive its operations as a service with Fortune 500 customers in 2025 and solidify its position as a leader in logistics automation. “By

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 14, 2024

Automation shapes the car shipping industry like hands shape clay. It pulls in an assortment of tools and processes to perfect the procedure, giving attention to details such as vehicle tracking and data analysis. What this means is that you get safer and quicker deliveries, but there’s something else too.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The SSI Schaefer Group, an international provider of modular warehousing and logistics solutions employing some 10,000 people, and DS Automotion, a provider of mobile robotics such as automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, have signed an agreement under which SSI Schaefer will acquire all shares in DS Automotion.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2024

RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024 Organization Innovation ABB Robotics Modular industrial robot arms offer flexibility Advanced Construction Robotics IronBOT makes rebar installation faster, safer Agility Robotics Digit humanoid gets feet wet with logistics work Amazon Robotics Amazon strengthens portfolio with heavy-duty AGV Ambi Robotics AmbiSort (..)

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

350 professionals were surveyed across Automotive Manufacturing, Power and Utilities, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Smart Cities, and more to share feedback on building IIoT systems. IIoT no longer generates the buzz it did in the mid-10s of the century. Regardless, the use cases still abound for the technology.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Kivnon designs, manufactures, and implements mobile robots that enhance material handling efficiency across various markets, including automotive, food, logistics distribution, and retail applications. Juan Prieto, CEO of Kivnon, says: “We started in 2009 with […]

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Our FMCW lidar solutions, at short or long distances, bring superior vision to machines to truly enable the next generation of AI based automation.” This creates a strong foundation for our partnership to grow and address multiple markets, including industrial automation and automotive.” Dexterity Inc. The Redwood City, Calif.-based

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Design World

MARCH 14, 2024

Refit will support customers and ABB’s leadership in growing US robotics segments, including Packaging & Logistics, Food & Beverage, Construction, Lifesciences & Healthcare, and Automotive electric vehicle production. … The post ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

The industrial automation provider had added the startup’s VSLAM technology to its AMRs over the past few years, so why acquire it now? ” ABB also cited labor shortages as a driver of demand for more flexible automation. “In automotive, trials with Ford have resulted in efficiency gains in production sites in the U.S.,

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Automation Mag

MAY 6, 2024

Comau started offering industrial automation solutions for the automotive sector more than 50 years ago for many of the world’s biggest car manufacturers. As automation technology has changed over the years, so has its reach. For these reasons, Comau’s advanced solutions are also increasingly accessible and intuitive.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2024

RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024 Organization Innovation ABB Robotics Modular industrial robot arms offer flexibility Advanced Construction Robotics IronBOT makes rebar installation faster, safer Agility Robotics Digit humanoid gets feet wet with logistics work Amazon Robotics Amazon strengthens portfolio with heavy-duty AGV Ambi Robotics AmbiSort (..)

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