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Source: Rainbow Robotics Samsung Electronics Co. today announced that it is increasing its stake in Rainbow Robotics to 35% to accelerate the development of robots such as humanoids. to market its collaborative robots in the U.S. The RB-Y1 dual-armed mobile manipulator was announced this year.
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Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics has announced the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. This years cohort includes six innovative companies selected for their cutting-edge solutions in healthcare robotics.
Editor’s Note: Join us on January 21, 2025 for a free State of the Robotics Industry webinar. Erik Nieves (Plus One Robotics), Ken Goldberg (UC Berkeley), Aaron Prather (ASTM), and Mike Oitzman (The Robot Report) will examine the latest market trends, cutting-edge technologies, and emerging applications shaping the future of robotics.
Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. ’s robotics group laid off 10% of its global workforce this week. However, Teradyne Robotics says on its website that it has 1,400+ employees worldwide. Teradyne Inc.’s based company.
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With Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, users can identify potential control issues preemptively, saving valuable time and resources during implementation. Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology.
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CEO Julia Astrid Riemenschneider (left) and COO Franziska Lorenz of Rethink Robotics. Source: Rethink Robotics Six years after closing its doors, Rethink Robotics Inc. relaunched in September with a new line of collaborative robot arms, autonomous mobile robots, and a mobile manipulator.
Ainos and ugo have partnered to give a sense of smell to service robots. Source: Ainos Not only are robots getting smarter, but they are also becoming more perceptive, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence and new sensors. to integrate its AI Nose technology with ugo’s autonomous robot. 15, 2024. .
The KURAVIZON robot integrates Flexiv’s Rizon arm with Kurabo’s sensing technology. Source: Flexiv Flexiv Robotics Inc. based Flexiv plans to integrate its force-control technology with Kurabo’s KURASENSE 3D vision sensing technology to develop the KURAVIZON adaptive robot. Santa Clara, Calif.-based
Eureka automated the lens coating process with precise loading, unloading, and flipping systems. Source: Eureka Robotics Eureka Robotics last week said it has raised $10.5 The Eureka Controller is a comprehensive system for vision and robotics applications. million in Series A funding.
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States Logistics in California was an early user of Contoros truck-unloading robot. Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Contoro is a spinoff from Harmonic Bionics, he told The Robot Report.
Optimization evaluates multiple paths, sequences, poses, end-of-arm tool rotations, and interlocks for robots within a workcell. Source: Realtime Robotics. Lehtonen brings experience in technology, product, and management, said Realtime Robotics. He most recently served as head of product at Pickle Robot Co.
Source: Clearpath Robotics Developers of robots for indoor or outdoor use have a new platform to build on. In October, Clearpath Robotics Inc. released the Husky A300, the latest version of its flagship mobile robot for research and development. and has a runtime of up to 12 hours, said Clearpath Robotics.
The technological revolution that has brought about artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning can play a quintessential role in reinforcing the once-great American manufacturing sector and transforming it into advanced manufacturing. manufacturing faces worsening labor shortages in coming years.
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Source: RIC Technology RIC Technology last week debuted its most advanced and largest construction robotic 3D printer, named RIC-PRIMUS. Walmart has planned another 200 projects utilizing RIC’s robots, which are expected to begin construction in February 2025. The Fontana, Calif.-based m), an 85.4-ft. 11 m) printing width.
Source: Universal Field Robotics Sandvik AB today said it has acquired Universal Field Robots, or UFR, a developer of autonomous systems for the surface and underground mining markets. Sandvik said UFR’s technology complements its own automated offerings. UFR has developed autonomous systems for multiple industries.
Source: Boston Dynamics Last year, Boston Dynamics made waves in the robotics industry by retiring its hydraulic Atlas and announcing its new, electric Atlas. Now, the company will be giving an inside look at its robot at the Robotics Summit & Expo. Saunders is a dedicated expert in innovative robot development.
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RobotsTrader.com offers a way to sell and buy used industrial robots and save money. Source: RobotsTrader.com Industrial robotics users have typically turned to vendors or integrators to deal with upgrades to their systems, let alone used robots. Register today to save 40% on conference passes!
This report from Automate 2024 consolidates robotic-oriented news from Doosan Robotics, Kossow Robots, InOrbit CoPilot, and Hirebotics. Collaborative Robots, or Cobots, are now just about everywhere. Doosan Robotics’ continued priority on optimal safety across its solutions is also fully present in the new P3020.
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Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics today announced the latest release of FlexxCORE, the patent-pending technology at the center of its Flexxbotics system. The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production.
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Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence provides one example of humanoid robot development in China. Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. Click here to enlarge.
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The founders of Photoneo Brightpick Group, which is separating its vision and robotics units. Source: Photoneo Photoneo Brightpick Group today announced that it has agreed to Zebra Technologies Corp.s unit, which provides vision sensors and artificial intelligence for robotics. acquisition of its Photoneo s.r.o. and Europe.
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