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Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. Slip Robotics is driving a level of change in the supplychain industry not seen since the containerization of sea freight.
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Source: Cornerstone Robotics Cornerstone Robotics Ltd., a surgical robotics developer, Monday today said it has raised $70 million in Series C financing. The company said the funding will advance its efforts toward commercialization, development of surgical robotics products, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals.
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.
Under the theme We make the world’s supplychains move, Krber will be presenting integrated end-to-end supplychain solutions for the automation and SAP implementation of warehouses, parcel hubs and smart factories at LogiMAT 2025 in Hall 1, Stand 1C34 from 11th to 13th March.
Source: RoboForce RoboForce on Monday emerged from stealth with $10 million in early-stage funding. The company said its robot can fulfill labor shortages in harsh outdoor conditions, complete hazardous tasks, and increase project efficiency and cost savings. Like humanoids, t hese robots can autonomously navigate and grab objects.
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Source: Schindler Group LOXO AG today opened its first international subsidiary in Munich, Germany. It said it aims to further integrate its vehicles into the supplychain and advance the state of commercial vehicle automation. LOXO’s Migronomous delivery service demonstrated the Alpha self-driving vehicle.
To beat the competition, engineers must shrink development times, optimize product performance and traverse an ever-growing number of supplychain issues. This has made it a challenge to source parts for physical prototyping especially electric motor and motion systems. During the pandemic everyone had supplychain issues.
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The Cumbria Robotics Cluster had its official launch at the HRAICE event. Source: Industrial Solutions Hub Among the ingredients for a successful regional robotics cluster are an industry focus and institutional support. The Cumbria Robotics Cluster yesterday marked its official launch in the U.K.
maxon says its deep vertical integration allows it to provide all key components of a tightly integrated robotics drive from a single source. Source: maxon maxon has launched its new drive systems portfolio that is specifically designed for modern robotics applications. maxon says this is one of its strengths.
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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. He has experience as an analyst, a consultant, and a supplychain strategist.
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Source: Locus Robotics Locus Robotics Corp. It claimed that the achievement underscores its continued rapid growth and solidifies its position as a leader in autonomous robotics automation for the warehouse. Locus says its systems are now involved in picking 6 million to 7 million units per day. The Wilmington, Mass.-based
The Robotics Summit & Expo , produced by The Robot Report , has unveiled the first look at its conference agenda for the April 30-May 1 event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The Robotics Summit & Expo brings together 5,000+ developers focused on building robots for a variety of commercial industries.
Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics made a couple of strategic moves this week as it continues to commercialize its Digit humanoid. Agility is partnering with Manhattan Associates, a global leader in supplychain and omnichannel commerce. Agility Arc is a cloud-based platform for managing fleets of humanoids.
Source: ABB ABB Ltd. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The company said the site will support ABB Robotics’ development and production of leading systems in and for the Americas. robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.,
Source: Rapid Robotics Many companies are racing to apply the latest advances in artificial intelligence to robotics. “Today, Rapid is built on this inimitable foundation of adaptive cutting-edge technology, real-world experience deploying hundreds of robots and a genuine commitment to our partners.”
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Universal Robots, along with other cobot manufacturers, cobots can now use SRCI, a standard interface between PLCs and robots. Source: Universal Robots Just before Hanover Messe, Siemens announced its cooperation with two collaborative robot vendors, UR and JAKA. There are two main ways of doing this.
Source: Capstan Medical Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the U.S., based Capstan Medical said it has been working to merge surgical robotics with catheter-based technology using materials such as nitinol, as well as next-generation implants. Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Capstan CEO Maggie Nixon.
Source: Nimble While warehouse automation today is limited to a few functions, improvements in artificial intelligence promise to change that. ” Founded in 2017, Nimble’s services include robotic fulfillment and transportation. .” Nimble said its AI technology has picked, packed, and handled millions of items.
Monumental’s bricklaying robots completed their first 15-m facade for an office and warehouse building in 2023. Source: Monumental Monumental, a construction robotics startup, this week announced that it has raised $25 million in funding. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.
The Robotics Factory is dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling Pittsburgh-area startups. Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has accepted five companies to its Scale Residency program. part of “Robotics Row.” Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.
Tally collects inventory data for farm supply store intelligence. Source: Simbe Robotics Inventory management robots are expanding their reach into new types of retail. Simbe Robotics Inc. today said it is expanding into farm supply. Simbe added that its Tally robots have: Completed 1.1
Source: Fox Robotics The word’s biggest retailers are continuing to add automation. today announced that it has entered into a multiyear agreement with Fox Robotics Inc. In addition to its initial rollout of 19 FoxBot autonomous forklifts, Walmart has invested growth capital for a minority stake in Fox Robotics.
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.
robotics roadmap. Source: UC San Diego Unlike China, Germany, or Japan, the U.S. Robotics: Robotics for a Better Tomorrow.” He is also the director of the Contextual Robotics Institute , the Cognitive Robotics Laboratory , and the Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory. Cover of the 2024 U.S. economy.
GITAI’s S2 dual-armed robot system will conduct various tasks at the International Space Station. Source: GITAI GITAI USA Inc.’s ’s latest robotic system, S2, this week launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket headed for the International Space Station. based company’s dual-armed robotic system.
MassRobotics recently hosted a Robotics in AgTech event, bringing together innovators and industry leaders to explore challenges and solutions in the agriculture industry. The event served as a catalyst for discussions and offered a glimpse into the transformative potential of robotics for farming, said the Boston-based organization.
This strategy aligns with recent initiatives from the New South Wales government aimed at reducing dependency on global supplychains, particularly in the wake of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Locus Robotics Even the most successful mobile robot vendors are adjusting expectations and staffing levels in reaction to slowing post-pandemic growth. Locus Robotics Corp. Warehouse construction also declined by 25% in 2023, reported Interact Analysis, but demand for mobile robots did increase.
North American automakers pulled back in robot orders last year. Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.
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Digit at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo. Credit: Eugene Demaitre Agility Robotics today announced changes to its executive team as it productizes and commercializes its Digit humanoid robot. Agility Robotics also said that Melonee Wise is moving from chief technology officer to the role of chief product officer (CPO).
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