Bosch Rexroth at Autonomous Mobile Robots and Logistics Week 2022
Design World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Located in booth 1128, Bosch Rexroth is bringing its technical expertise and factory automation experience to the world of autonomous mobile robots.
TGW Logistics launches RovoFlex picking robot and PickCenter software
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
TGW Logistics’ RovoFlex picking robot can handle a variety of items, from grocery and fashion to industrial and consumer goods. Source: TGW Logistics TGW Logistics Group GmbH said it has applied its more than 50 years of experience in developing automated systems into its latest picking robot.
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Continental develops mobile robot software for logistics, ag with AWS
Robotics Business Review
JULY 19, 2024
Continental mobile robots are deployed in logistics operations at manufacturing facilities. Credit: Continental Continental Mobile Robots, a Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based division of Continental’s Automotive Group Sector, has developed mobile robots for use in automotive plants. ” Register now and save. .
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Kiva Systems founders to enter Logistics Hall of Fame as mobile robot pioneers
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Kiva mobile robots and mini shelves in a warehouse. Source: Kiva Systems / Logistics Hall of Fame In 2003, Mick Mountz, Dr. Peter Wurman, and Prof. Raffaello D’Andrea invented a mobile robot for fulfillment in intralogistics, founded Kiva Systems, and created a category of automation that has grown over the past two decades.
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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect
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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).
Light conveyor platform bridges fixed systems with flexible AMRs
Design World
JANUARY 2, 2024
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can streamline material handling in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and more, yet many facilities still primarily rely on conveyor systems.
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LOXO expands into Germany with self-driving logistics subsidiary
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Germany’s strong logistics market, advanced automotive infrastructure, and progressive legislation surrounding autonomous vehicles make it the ideal location for us to further our middle-mile and mobile distribution projects.” In addition, the company operates its own fleet of logistics vehicles, the electric LOXO Alpha and LOXO R1.
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4 ways robotics, AI will transform industry in 2024
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 23, 2023
It’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics. But how will these trends impact robotics and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? This image was created using Microsoft Bing Image Creator. The stand-out projected growth area?
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GXO begins operational testing of Reflex Robotics humanoid
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
. | Credit: GXO Logistics GXO Logistics Inc. this week announced a new agreement with Reflex Robotics to pilot Reflex’s “general-purpose” robot for deployment into live operations. GXO’s trial with Reflex is the company ’s second robotics-as-a-service ( RaaS ) agreement. Register now.
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Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter receives RBR50 award for logistics innovation
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 26, 2024
The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. “This recognition highlights China’s global innovation and marks a significant step for Mushiny in smart warehouse logistics,” said the company. .
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Agility Robotics’ Digit wins inaugural Robot of the Year award
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 9, 2024
2023 was the year that humanoid robots took big strides onto the public stage, and Agility Robotics pulled ahead in that race with Digit, which is our first-ever RBR50 Robot of the Year. based Agility Robotics said the demo was based on a real customer use case. At the time, Corvallis, Ore.-based Digit is 5 ft.,
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KUKA next-generation mobile robotics come to MODEX 2024
Design World
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The KUKA KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform revolutionizes automation for intralogistic optimization.
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ABB Opens Updated Robotics Facility
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 28, 2024
Robotics news seems to present itself all the time. The guy at the table behind me is quoting a robotic packaging system to a client. I attended virtually—just could not work out the logistics to make it physically. I attended virtually—just could not work out the logistics to make it physically. Impressive event.
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Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture
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. The new company will combine Mujin’s industrial robotics expertise with Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X. This was Accenture’s first acquisition of the kind.
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Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid lands first official job
Robotics Business Review
JUNE 27, 2024
Agility Robotics continues to have a leg up in the humanoid race. The company today signed a multi-year deal with GXO Logistics Inc., the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, to deploy its Digit humanoids in various logistics operations. Johnson was named CEO of Agility Robotics in March.
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Agility Robotics’ Jonathan Hurst to discuss humanoids in Robotics Summit keynote
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Historically, humanoids have been relegated to robotics research labs. And it all began with Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid. Agility Robotics co-founder and chief robot officer Jonathan Hurst will keynote the Robotics Summit & Expo , which runs May 1-2 in Boston. However, the tides are changing.
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Four Robotic Predictions for 2024: AI set to supercharge robotic automation
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 22, 2024
I’m not in love with predictions and I realize January is about gone, but here are some thoughts I picked up from Anders Billesø Beck, VP of Innovation and Strategy at Universal Robots. But how will these trends impact robotics and automation and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year?
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ABB transforms AMR performance with launch of Visual SLAM technology
Design World
APRIL 25, 2023
· New AI-enabled navigation technology allows AMRs to make intelligent decisions in dynamic and challenging environments · Technology reduces commissioning time by up to 20 percent, requiring less calibration and no change to infrastructure ·Increases flexibility for fast-changing intralogistics requirements in production, logistics, healthcare, and (..)
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Flexiv Robotics Participates in the Opening of the Stanford Robotics Center
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Ive recently heard of Flexiv Robotics and its Gecko Gripper. This news regarded participating in the opening of the Stanford Robotics Center. The Stanford Robotics Center (SRC) is dedicated to advancing robotics across industries including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, art, space exploration, and home automation.
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ABB Acquires Sevensense AI-enabled Mobile Robotics
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
ABB already has a strong robotic presence. Expanding the idea of automation assisting humans, here is a statement from the ABB Robotics President. The post ABB Acquires Sevensense AI-enabled Mobile Robotics appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. This should be good for them.
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Pipedream deploys underground robotic delivery system in Georgia
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 28, 2023
One of Pipedream’s delivery robots travels through its underground tunnel to deliver goods. which has developed underground logistics networks, has partnered with Curiosity Lab to launch a below-ground delivery system in Peachtree Corners, Ga. Source: Pipedream Pipedream Labs Inc., million in 2023 to $2.1
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Fourier Intelligence launches production version of GR-1 humanoid robot
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The Singapore-based company launched its first generation of humanoid robots this year, designated the GR-1. The joint module that is fitted at the hip of the robot is capable of producing a peak torque of 300 Nm, which allows it to walk at a speed of 5 kph (3.1 This enables the robot to program itself to execute tasks, it asserted.
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Dextrous Robotics shuts down trailer unloading business
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 11, 2024
Dextrous Robotics, a Memphis-based startup that developed a chopstick-like robot to unload boxes from trailers, has shut down. However, the company was unable to close another round of funding to start production on the commercial version of its DX-1 robot. Dextrous had raised about $8 million in funding since its inception.
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Pickle Robot gets orders for over 30 unloading systems plus $50M in funding
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Source: Pickle Robot Robotic truck unloading fits the classic definition of dull, dirty, or dangerous jobs worth automating. Pickle Robot Co. Founded in 2018, Pickle Robot said its robots are designed to autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance.
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Intelligent robotic vision system destacks up to 800 objects per hour
Design World
JULY 9, 2024
According to the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (Bundesverband Paket und Expresslogistik e. Against this backdrop and the generally prevailing shortage of personnel, there is only one solution… The post Intelligent robotic vision system destacks up to 800 objects per hour appeared first on Design World.
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5 robotics startups Bill Gates is excited about
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 25, 2024
There has been $90 billion invested in robotics companies in the last five years, according to F-Prime Capital’s 2023 State of Robotics Report. However, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates just shared five startups he thinks are making robots a reality. This image was created using Microsoft’s Bing AI Image Creator.
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Symbotic acquires Veo Robotics
Robotics Business Review
AUGUST 8, 2024
Symbotic, a leading developer of logistics automation, has acquired “substantially all of the assets” of Veo Robotics for an undisclosed amount. Symbotic confirmed the deal via email to The Robot Report. FreeMove essentially turns large, high-speed industrial robots into collaborative robots.
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ABB Identifies New Frontiers for Robotics and AI in 2024
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 5, 2024
First, I cannot believe that ten years ago I lost interest in robotics thinking the whole genre was mature and not interesting. Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024. Not to mention, ABB is celebrating 50 years of robotics innovation this year.
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ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology and AMR Studio Suite
Design World
MARCH 22, 2024
· Equipped with Visual SLAM, ABB’s AMR T702 trolley robot offers increased speed, accuracy, and autonomy in navigation and logistics. … The post ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology and AMR Studio Suite appeared first on Design World.
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Driving Australia’s logistics towards sustainable warehouses
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 6, 2024
Industry professionals gather at MEGATRANS2024, Australia’s largest logistics conference and exhibition. Image: Prime Creative Media MEGATRANS2024 represents a significant milestone for Australia’s logistics and manufacturing sectors, focusing on the theme of sustainable supply chains and warehouses.
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RBR50 Spotlight: evoBot offers unique design for autonomous mobile robots
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. Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024.
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RBR50 Spotlight: PickGPT uses power of generative AI for robotics
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
While researchers have been finding novel ways to harness generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for robotics, there haven’t been many companies that have been able to commercialize a system combining generative AI and robotics. The technology allows robot operators to instruct robots using natural language.
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PUDU Robotics introduces industrial strength MT1 cleaning robot
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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Ricoh to provide customer support for Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The Digit humanoid could work in distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics. Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. Digit won the 2024 Robot of the Year as part of the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. to deploy the robot in its logistics operations.
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Anyware Robotics announces new add-on for Pixmo unloading robots
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 5, 2024
Anyware Robotics today announced an add-on for its Pixmo robot for truck and container unloading. The patent-pending accessory includes a vertical lift with a conveyor belt that is attached to Pixmo between the robot and the boxes to be unloaded. with boxes that need to be unloaded, noted Anyware Robotics.
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3 ways ABB sees AI driving robotics innovation
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
ABB says its robotics story started in 1974 with what it calls the “sale of the world’s first commercial, all-electric robot, the IRB 6.” ” In 2024, 50 years later, ABB’s robotics portfolio is stronger than ever with new industrial robot arms, collaborative robot arms, and autonomous mobile robots.
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RBR50 Spotlight: Simbe scales inventory robotics deal with BJ’s Wholesale Club
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Simbe Robotics is helping close these gaps with its Tally inventory management robot. The system uses computer vision , AI, and mobile robots to deliver real-time visibility into inventory and pricing. Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024. trillion due to out-of-stocks and $562 billion due to overstock.
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ABB Unveils Mobile Robot With AI-technology
Gary Mintchell
APRIL 1, 2024
ABB has entered the mobile robot fray and enhanced the offering through the recent acquisition of Sevensense. The company also adds a new AMR Studio software enabling even first-time robot users the ability to easily program and operate fleets of mobile robots.
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ABB acquires Sevensense, expanding leadership in AI-enabled mobile robotics
Design World
JANUARY 11, 2024
• Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leader in AI-based navigation, enables the highest levels of speed, accuracy, and autonomy of mobile robots, one of the fastest-growing robotics markets • Acquisition underlines ABB’s strategic investment focus on innovative AI solutions transforming industries, such as logistics and manufacturing • ABB becomes leader (..)
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RBR50 Spotlight: ROBEL repairs railways using FANUC robots
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
noted that ROBEL Rail Automation GmbH has developed a system to repair rails and points, or movable track sections, using its industrial robot arms. “We are seeing high demand from our customers for fully automated, robot-assisted maintenance systems,” stated Thomas Weis, head of development at ROBEL Rail Automation.
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RBR50 Spotlight: Dexterity stacks AI, robotics for truck loading
Robotics Business Review
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Truck unloading requires people or robots to pick from the top and work their way down. Dexterity AI has developed DexR, a two-armed robot that uses machine vision, force sensing, and integrated motion planning to pick up a range of items, from stiff cardboard to soft plastic. Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024.
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GXO signs ‘industry-first’ multi-year agreement with Agility Robotics
Robotics Automation News
JULY 3, 2024
GXO Logistics, one of the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, have signed a multi-year agreement to begin deploying Digit in GXO’s logistics operations.
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Robotic Crew offers nearshore robotics development, operations talent
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. “About two years ago, we spun out of WeDevelop, a company that was providing software engineers,” said Ricardo Petrazzini , founder and CEO of Robotic Crew.
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Agility Robotics Develops Cloud Automation Platform for Robot Fleet Management
Control.com
APRIL 11, 2024
Addressing labor shortages in logistics and manufacturing, Agility Robotics has released Agility Arc, a cloud-based automation platform that enables the deployment and management of bipedal robot fleets.
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