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Researchers investigate how to design low-cost, highly reliable robots

Robotics Business Review

University researchers have developed an approach for making robots more reliable by adapting to varying levels of vulnerabilities. | Source: Adobe Stock Researchers from the University of Rochester, Georgia Tech, and the Shenzen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society have proposed a new approach for protecting robotics against vulnerabilities while keeping overhead costs low.

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Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

Control.com

The logistics automation and robotics company receives $3.4 million in investments to bring its PickoBot e-commerce pick-and-pack system to warehousing and fulfillment centers worldwide.

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Record 380,000 Robots Working in US Factories

Fastener News Desk

Record 4 Million in Factories Worldwide Frankfurt, September 24th, 2024 — The new World Robotics report recorded 381,964 industrial robots working in US factories – an increase of 12%. Annual installations reached 37,587 units in 2023. This was down 5% but still the third best result in US history. “The United States accounted for 77% of total installations in North America in 2023,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics.

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XTEND drones rapidly evolve to support defense missions

Robotics Business Review

The Xtender is a micro tactical indoor ISR for multi-payload tasks in confined space scenarios. | Credit: XTEND XTEND’s stated mission is to “Win the mission and get home safely.” The drone company has been heavily involved in supporting the Israeli Defense Forces, or IDF, during current Middle East conflicts. Starting out as a gaming company, XTEND launched a league where “anyone could fly drones,” said Aviv Shapiro, co-founder and CEO.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).