Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Indoor mobile robots rely on autonomous navigation for safe and efficient delivery. Source: Relay Robotics When we think of autonomous navigation, the first thing that usually comes to mind is self-driving cars. Relay robots in particular, are being deployed in busy hospitals and hotels across the world.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2024

The robotics industry has seen major growth and maturity in the past decade. Robots also are getting cheaper and more affordable. Robots are taking a greater role and improving automation in many ways, but are humanoid robots the next step? Everything grinds to a halt otherwise. “We

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Source: Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. last week singed an agreement with Taurob GmbH, a Dietsmann Group company, to provide robots that would enable industrial facilities to automate their operations. Taurob said its robots have ATEX certification for the oil and gas industry. ’s NZTC.

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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 4, 2024

NEURA has developed cognitive robots in a variety of form factors. Source: NEURA Robotics Talk about combining robotics and artificial intelligence is all the rage, but some convergence is already maturing. NEURA Robotics GmbH and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Although investment in robotics dipped in the past year, suppliers with proven products and business models have been finding funding. Vecna Robotics today announced the close of its Series C round at $100 million, with $40 million in new funding including equity and debt. WALTHAM, Mass.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · New dimensions in warehouse automation In Episode 159 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest news. On today’s show, we also have a conversation with Chris Walti, co-founder and CEO of warehouse automation provider Mytra AI.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Source: ARS Automation As industrial robots become ever faster and more accurate, they need automated systems upstream and downstream to keep up. ARS Automation this month announced the launch of FlexiBowl 200, it latest flexible feeding system for modern manufacturing. claimed the Arezzo, Italy-based company.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The C2 autonomous robot transports diverse payloads through complex environments. Source: Quasi Robotics Quasi Robotics Inc. robot management software. Founded in 2017, Quasi Robotics develops AMRs for materials handling and intralogistics transport. The company said Cloud Connect 2.0 Its proprietary Q.AI

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Navigating Robotics Through the Political Landscape In Episode 167 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre discuss the latest robotics news from the past week. It’s time to switch to Zebra Robotics Automation.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

JU’s Chang Robotics Studio will demonstrate collaborative mobile robots for hospital use. Source: Chang Robotics Last week, Chang Robotics and Jacksonville University said they are launching a “Robot Studio.” ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

READY Robotics, a Columbus, Ohio-based company founded in 2016, has shut down. It was best known for its ForgeOS robot-agnostic operating system, but it recently branched out into automation consulting and launched a palletizing system. This is how we go from hundreds of thousands of robots sold to millions,” he said.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Siemens is adding Teradyne robots to its visitor experience at MxD, which also hosts the EY digital operations hub. Source: EY Teradyne Robotics today announced that it is developing a robotics showcase at the MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) innovation center in Chicago with Siemens AG. based Teradyne Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The IFR considers service robots to include this automated guided vehicle (AGV), which can move up to 20 tons in a warehouse. Source: Stäubli Sales of professional service robots have increased by 30% worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. ” Register now. .

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Efficiency and sustainability are becoming increasingly important to industrial automation users. ABB Robotics today launched an Energy Efficiency Service to provide manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis, and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots. Click here to enlarge. Click here to enlarge.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

New offerings include the igusGO AI-driven app and more low-cost automation. Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. He touted the company’s low-cost automation approach. The company , whose U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots’ joint headquarters and R&D facility in Odense, Denmark. Source: Teradyne Two leading automation suppliers have moved in together. which acquired Universal Robots (UR) for $285 million in 2015 and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) for $272 million in 2018.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2024

Olis’ PLC system alerts users to what went wrong when a robot stops working. Source: Olis Robotics End users turn to automation because it promises consistent work with minimal downtime. When something goes wrong, the robot must stop working and wait for a human operator to step in and figure out the problem.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 26, 2024

Source | Renishaw Inc. is unveiling a new product line specifically designed for the industrial automation market. Building on its existing expertise and technologies for industrial metrology applications, the RCS product line aims to transform the process of commissioning and servicing industrial automation technologies.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

AUAR’s pop-up factories combine robotics with software to automate the design and construction process. Source: AUAR Automated Architecture, or AUAR, yesterday said it is shipping two of its Micro-Factories, which feature ABB robotic arms, to the U.S. This is the Bristol, U.K.-based Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Source: Comau If change is constant in technology, even established industrial automation providers must adapt to keep up. Comau SpA recently said it is shifting from traditional robotics to software-driven systems and industry-agnostic technologies. million industrial robots today to 2.6 million by 2029. million by 2029.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 27, 2024

Interact Analysis’ survey gave insights into what end users expect from autonomous mobile robots. Source: Adobe Stock Mobile robots have become an essential part of the automation landscape in recent years. Interact Analysis, a market research firm , revealed the results of its 2024 Mobile Robots Buyer Survey.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

Source: InOrbit InOrbit Inc. today said it plans to introduce InOrbit RobOps Copilot at Automate 2024 next week. The company said this new product harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to turn robot operations data into actionable insights for fleet optimization. in robotics.” The Mountain View, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Opentrons’ Flex Prep robot can perform pipetting tasks such as sample reformatting, plate prep, dilutions, concentration normalization, cherry-picking, and more. Source: Opentrons Opentrons Labworks, Inc. launched its Flex Prep robot this week. The global lab automation market size was estimated at $6.87

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

One of ABB’s healthcare initiatives was its partnership with XtalPi, where it helped build automated laboratory workstations. Source: ABB Robotics With each passing year, labor shortages and complexity increase for the healthcare industry. What is driving automation in the healthcare industry? Click here to enlarge.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2024

The study looked at how electrician tasks such as cable pulling could be automated in Denmark. Source: AI generated, via HowToRobot In a construction site in Denmark, two electricians grapple with a stubborn cable, their arms stretched overhead as they maneuver it into place. ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Ozmo robotic window cleaner operates on a skyscraper in New York City. Source: Skyline Robotics Cleaning the windows of skyscrapers around the world meets the definition of dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs for robot assistance. ” Skyline Robotics’ Ozmo cleans a building facade. .”

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

GXO uses a variety of warehouse automation to serve its customers. Source: GXO Logistics While warehouse automation is not yet in most facilities, adoption is rising for mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and more. Learn more in a panel discussion at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2024

Interact Analysis identified three main scenarios for machine-robot integration. Source: Interact Analysis The market for machine-integrated robots is gaining momentum, according to Interact Analysis. It predicted that shipments of machine-integrated robots will grow steadily by 9.2% Over the next five years, the U.K.-based

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Comau and Rockwell Automation are showcasing the benefits of the full integration of Comau’s articulated robots with the unified robot control platform by Rockwell Automation at the Automation Fair on November 16 and 17 in Chicago. This eliminates the need for a dedicated controller for every robot.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Service robotics vendor Pudu Technology Inc. this week launched the PUDU MT1, a robotic sweeper designed to autonomously clean large-scale industrial environments such as home improvement stores, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. The robot is also instantly convertible to manual operations when needed, said the company.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: Serve Robotics, Wing Aviation Ground robots and aerial drones will soon collaborate for last-mile deliveries. Serve Robotics Inc. In the coming months, a Serve robot will pick up orders and deliver them to a Wing drone AutoLoader a few blocks away for aerial delivery to customers as far as six miles away.

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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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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Symbotic’s automation system utilizes autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms with advanced vision and sensing capabilities. Source: Symbotic Symbotic Inc. The companies will implement Symbotic’s warehouse automation in two of Walmex’s locations near Mexico City. ” Register now. million.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A CRX-20iA/L robot slides a tray of cookies onto a rack. Source: FANUC FANUC America plans to showcase its latest packaging and processing innovations in Booth N-5332 next week at Pack Expo in Chicago. A CRX-10iA robot picking objects from a box. The Rochester Hills, Mich.-based Demonstrating its impressive 1,418 mm (55.8

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The TCP Calibration Sensors, now available in the Universal Robots marketplace, are designed for high repeatability and accuracy. Source: CAPTRON CAPTRON has announced its official UR+ partnership with Universal Robots A/S. For more information, visit CAPTRON UR Products.

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