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Whitepaper: 10 common myths about AMR

August 28, 2024 · As autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have become a more common warehouse technology, many myths have arisen about how they work, what they are capable of, and when they can be used. While many of these myths can cause concern, they are easily disproven.

Hy-Tek announces integrator partnership with URBX

August 27, 2024 · Hy-Tek Intralogistics becomes authorized integrator of URBX's robotic AS/RS solution

InTek CEO offers predictions on AI, autonomy for supply chains

August 27, 2024 · InTek Freight & Logistics CEO and co-founder Rick LaGore predicts AI and automation will impact the supply chain industry, helping alleviate labor shortages and disruptions.

Slamcore’s visual SLAM can improve safety and throughput

August 27, 2024 · Slamcore CEO Owen Nicholson explains how visual SLAM that uses off-the-shelf cameras and deep-learning AI can be used to create spatial-temporal digital twins.

Ankush Malhotra appointed group CEO of technology and automation company Element Logic

August 27, 2024 · Element Logic Co-founder Dag-Adler Blakseth passes the baton to Ankush Malhotra effective immediately. During the past three years, the technology and automation company has gained presence in seven additional countries, reached two new continents, and increased its employees by over 700 people worldwide.

Yale Lift Truck autonomous vehicles, operator assist enable precision in the warehouse

August 27, 2024 · Thanks to lidar, cameras and other sensors, Yale Lift Truck’s Reliant operator assist system and autonomous lift truck lineup keeps autonomous vehicles in motion and humans safe.

How RapidID machine vision technology ‘gives robots human-like instinct’

August 27, 2024 · Powered by machine vision, RapidID is a cloud-based vision platform from Rapid Robotics that allows robots to identify and grasp a variety of objects with precision.

Machine vision to increase robot precision

August 26, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how enhancements in machine vision and artificial intelligence make robots more precise.

COVAL releases second generation CVGC carbon vacuum gripper for cobots

August 23, 2024 · COVAL release the second generation of its CVGC carbon vacuum gripper for cobots with a redesigned look that looks to enhance its performance and compatibility.

Kenco goes live with AutoStore solution at DC in Jeffersonville, Indiana

August 23, 2024 · Workout wear brand Alphalete delivering out of the 3PL facility, with two more brands soon to join and space for additional D2C customers

Flexiv partners with O-DEAR, debuts Moonlight adaptive delta robot at TAiROS 2024

August 22, 2024 · Robotic provider Flexiv announced a collaboration with Taiwanese automation supplier and integrator O-DEAR and the release of its Moonlight adaptive Delta Robot at TAiROS 2024.

Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks

August 19, 2024 · Seegrid’s Tom Panzarella and David Griffin explain how cameras, AI, machine learning, and deep learning enable autonomous lift trucks to pick and place pallets with precision.

Tampa-area hospital completes first robot-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery

August 17, 2024 · Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. recently completed its first robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), a minimally invasive, technologically-advanced procedure.

Igus to exhibit new motion plastics components at IMTS 2024

August 15, 2024 · At IMTS 2024, igus will showcase its motion plastics components, igusGO app, and RBTX marketplace, including an all-plastic bicycle with an interactive VR system.

Symbotic acquires Veo Robotics to bolster flexible human-machine collaboration

August 13, 2024 · Symbotic to integrate Veo Robotics’ patented FreeMove intelligent 3D vision system to increase efficiency and safety innovation of collaborative industrial robot workcells.

Circus SE rolls out CA-1 food production robots across Beijing education institutions

August 13, 2024 · Circus SE has deployed 5,400 of its CA-1 food production robots across Beijing education institutions that will build and scale the autonomous food supply network in China’s capital.

Revitalize and Upgrade Your Mezzanine with ResinDek® Industrial Flooring

August 13, 2024 · Transform your mezzanine with ResinDek® flooring panels, offering enhanced operational efficiency, robust support for heavy loads, and superior durability for industrial settings.

Mitsubishi Electric launches ARIA pre-engineered robot work cell

August 13, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric launched its ARIA pre-engineered robot work cell, a small footprint, fully configurable offering with a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages.

Coesia acquires minority share in Packaging with Robots

August 13, 2024 · Coesia’s minority share in Packaging With Robots will support PWR’s expansion into North America. The companies will share a booth at Fachpack and PPMA.

Humanoid robot developer Robot Era debuts XHand for object manipulation

August 12, 2024 · Robot Era released its XHand, a human-like hand for object manipulation on its XBot-L humanoid robot with highly sensitive sensors and joints for data collection and feedback.

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