Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2024

million operational robots in 2022, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The report also included information about robot density worldwide. Robot density measures the number of operational industrial robots per 10,000 employees in a country.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 6, 2024

And while researchers and developers are already using generative AI to enable robots to learn challenging manipulation tasks more quickly, it’s not yet clear how this technology breakthrough will be applied to robotics at scale. He is also vice president of Robotics Research at the Toyota Research Institute.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2024

ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo made up the first resident cohort. Source: Robotics Factory Pittsburgh-area robotics startups can now find more support through the Robotics Factory. Pittsburgh has developed into a technology hub, and robotics is a huge reason why,” he added.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Comau is expanding from automotive manufacturing to logistics applications such as pick and place. 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 industrial robots today to 2.6 million by 2029.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Teradyne’s Robotics Group is one of the world’s leading providers of collaborative robot arms and autonomous mobile robots. In 2023, the group generated $375 million in revenue from Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). This will be the largest Robotics Summit ever.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

An affiliate of private investment firm Angeles Equity Partners has acquired Acieta , a Midwest industrial robotics manufacturer and integrator, from Mitsui & Co. This marks Angeles’ fourth acquisition in the robotics integration sector; it previously acquired RōBEX, Mid-State Engineering, and +Vantage.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 3, 2024

an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey contract manufacturing services, offers a perfect factory environment that seamlessly blends robotic automation with human expertise. In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the integration of robots alongside human workers has become the new norm. Absolute EMS, Inc.,

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Source: IFR The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today listed its picks for the top five global robotics trends of this year. The IFR noted that the stock of operational robots around the world attained a new record of about 3.9 The average robot density, or number of robots per 10,000 human workers, rose to 151.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2024

Robotics investments reached about $418 million in November 2023 as a result of 40 funding rounds. With the November investments, robotics funding for the first 11 months of 2023 totals approximately $12.1 million), and China-based HCFA, a manufacturer and integrator of industrial automation and robotics products ($38 million).

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2024

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot (center) and Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid at the 2023 Robotics Summit & Expo. Registration is now open for the Robotics Summit & Expo , the world’s leading technical event for commercial robotics developers. The event takes place May 1-2 in Boston, Mass.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 29, 2024

Source: Anzu Robotics While drones from SZ DKI Technology Co. market for enterprise drone applications, Anzu Robotics LLC is preparing to serve operators that might be affected by a ban on the Chinese-made systems. based uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) manufacturers such as Skydio that would like to displace DJI.

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MRPEasy

APRIL 29, 2024

Norwegian sea-drone systems developer and manufacturer Maritime Robotics got its procurement and inventory under control with the help of MRP software. We can find the necessary piece of information in seconds now.” The software gives us a clear overview of our operation,” says Tor Erik Naebb, Head of Assembly and Integration.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 22, 2024

Mitsubishi Electric has launched the MELFA RV-12CRL vertical articulated robot, which offers 1,504 mm reach and 12 kg payload capacity. The robot’s wide effective working area makes it suitable for a variety of processes and industries, including food & beverage, automotive, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, logistics and warehousing.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to data from New York State, Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ has resulted in a 95% reduction in loneliness amongst users. Source: Intuition Robotics Intuition Robotics Ltd. based company said that the social robot has been proven to benefit seniors’ health, social connectedness, and independence.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 25, 2024

Industry leaders gather at the International Convention Centre in Sydney for Australian Manufacturing Week 2024. The first day of Australian Manufacturing Week was officially opened at the International Convention Centre in Sydney by Maroun El Khoury, the executive director for Investment NSW, representing the Hon.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Companies in North America bought 31,159 robots in 2023. And that’s not sitting well with robotics industry veteran Juan Aparicio. “We don’t sell and deploy enough robots in this country. There is no human contingency to the need to reshore manufacturing in the short term, and the stakes are high,” said Aparicio.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

After four years, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) returned to McCormick Place in Chicago. The show took all four halls at McCormick with an emphasis on automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, heavy machinery and much more. Improving machines and workers in manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 28, 2024

Universal Robots recently announced a change to the M8 connector on all of its e-Series collaborative robot arms (cobots). Universal Robots, the world’s leading developer of cobot arms, said it also update the tool cap to fit with the new female version of the M8 connecter. The UR30 cobot was introduced in November 2023.

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Control Engineering

MAY 23, 2023

Information management insights Manufacturers have access to enormous amounts of information, but they need to have put in context for them to make any sense of it. Robots are serving coffee, beer and playing chess on the show floor once again. Give manufacturers data they can turn into information.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Zebra’s portfolio includes FlexShelf robots for parts fulfillment. Source: Zebra Technologies Only 1 in 6 manufacturers has a clear understanding of its own processes, according to a new study from Zebra Technologies Corp. Zebra commissioned Azure Knowledge Corp. Zebra commissioned Azure Knowledge Corp.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2024

The HiP framework develops detailed plans for robots using the expertise of three different foundation models, helping it execute tasks in households, factories, and construction that require multiple steps. While we can routinely complete each step without much thought, a robot requires a complex plan that involves more detailed outlines.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2024

which yesterday retired the older version of its humanoid robot after 15 years of development and today showed a preview of its successor. based company showed that its robot could walk, open a door, and maintain its balance while being shoved by a person holding a hockey stick, all without a tether. By 2016, the Waltham, Mass.-based

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 26, 2024

RoboticsCareer.org has been redesigned to help people find careers in manufacturing. Source: ARM Insitute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM Institute today said it has added capabilities to RoboticsCareer.org, its resource for robotics careers in U.S. manufacturing. programs.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 6, 2024

Manufacturers are under pressure to take on a digital transformation that will add flexibility on the plant floor while increasing productivity. This can’t-miss event will delve deeper into technology integration for manufacturing, discussing not just the “why” but also the “how” of digital transformation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 30, 2024

Highlands introduced 17 cell type 1 package robot systems with positioner. is a privately held, vertically integrated contract manufacturing company specializing in welding, metal stamping, powder coat painting, assembly, warehousing, and distribution. Panasonic has been Highlands’ robotic welding partner since 1998.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 has been full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. We’ve seen the rise of new technologies, and robotics developers have pushed the boundaries of what robots can do. At the same time, there has been a dip in robotics funding across the board, and some sectors have struggled to gain public trust.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

JULY 21, 2022

Figure 1: Robots represent multiple machines with identical components and software. The robots in the picture above are an example of a sophisticated machine. Each robot has the same components and the same software. This practice is not restricted to robots. Define a translation instance for each robot.

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ATS

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Share While we think of robots as flexible automation, the reality is they just follow preprogrammed paths. AI for industrial robots promises to change that. The evolution of robotics in manufacturing Industrial robots have been around for more than seven decades. Using AI with robotics provides a solution.

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Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Robotics AI insights AI-enabled robotics can help robots learn like humans, which could have a massive impact on how traditional manufacturing operates. Robots are inflexible by design, but AI-enabled robotics that use sensors, data-driven computation and more can enhance their capabilities.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 24, 2023

See related video of industrial digital twin abilities for machines, robotic cells and manufacturing lines. Industrial digital twin insights Digital twin software enables seamless integration of new products, ensuring manufacturing changes occur without disruption or delays. Courtesy: Mark T. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2024

Robotics competition teams can use the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit. Source: AMD From students and startups to the world of entertainment, interest in robots is everywhere these days. Timing is everything in robotics Just as location is everything in real estate, timing is everything in automation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 17, 2024

Image: Prime Creative Media Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) officially opened yesterday, as hundreds of innovators and industry leaders gathered in one place, it was clear there was a shared enthusiasm and excitement for the manufacturing industry.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The da Vinci SP surgical robotics system. Source: Intuitive Surgical The surgical robotics space saw a major shakeup last year. Robotics is hard. Robotics in healthcare is hard.” It’s even moving forward on a next-gen da Vinci robot. Despite the increased competition, Intuitive remains the undisputed leader.

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E&T

JUNE 30, 2023

Digital innovation has accelerated significantly in the past few decades, with emerging technologies such as robotics, generative AI and intelligent automation creating new opportunities for driving efficiencies and innovation. The manufacturing industry has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of these technological advancements.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 17, 2024

ABB Robotics recently launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform that is faster, more precise and more sustainable, to empower, enhance and future-proof businesses. Through our development of advanced mechatronics, AI and vision systems, our robots are more accessible, more capable, more flexible and more mobile than ever.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2024

The company’s MIRAI vision system uses artificial intelligence to control industrial and collaborative robot arms in real time. “I’ve been working in enterprise business-to-business software for my entire career,” Jackson told The Robot Report. “What I bring to the table is, No.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

The first is the release of OpreX Robot Management Core, an application in the Asset Management and Integrity family. OpreX Robot Management Core Yokogawa Electric Corp. announces the development and release of OpreX Robot Management Core, a software application in the OpreX Asset Management and Integrity family.

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