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ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results

April 11, 2024 · ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.

Kathleen Phelps to join FORTNA as chief financial officer

April 11, 2024 · Phelps brings 20 years of financial leadership experience with global multi-billion-dollar businesses.

2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges

April 11, 2024 · Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.

How supervised autonomy keeps robot arms moving

April 10, 2024 · Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, described what degree of freedom Plus One gives to its AI control systems, as well as the types of situations that warrant human intervention.

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission

April 10, 2024 · Autonomous mobile robots are the current leading figure in the move to mobile automation. Their mission is quite simple: Reduce the cost of shipping everything.

Flexiv deploys Rizon 4 for sanding window shutters

April 10, 2024 · General-purpose robot provider Flexiv deployed its Rizon 4 adaptive robot to automate the previously manual task of window shutter sanding at EsVata’s California factory.

Avidbots announces launch of Kas autonomous cleaning robot

April 10, 2024 · Avidbots announced the release of its Kas autonomous cleaning robot, a new fully autonomous floor scrubber that the company hopes will expand to new markets in robotic cleaning.

Up close and personal with mind twisting special purpose robots

April 10, 2024 · Clearly, the sky is the limit for this class of autonomous robots. Here are what four of the leaders can already do with about as little human intervention as you can imagine.

Learn from lift truck service history

April 9, 2024 · How capturing data about service events drives a virtuous circle back to operator coaching opportunities and better-informed equipment choices.

Gartner foresees sizeable uptake for next-gen humanoid robots

April 9, 2024 · Research note poses likelihood that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be humanoid robots.

NEXCOM to demonstrate IoT edge computing at Embedded World 2024

April 8, 2024 · IIoT computing provider NEXCOM will showcase its latest AI, edge, and cybersecurity offerings at Embedded World. The company also provides robot controllers and integration gateways.

ForwardX Robotics introduces Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift

April 8, 2024 · ForwardX Robotics’ new Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift features its “Total Spatial Awareness” module with multi-line lidar and laser radar sensors for safe, accurate operation.

Upskilling Employees with Robotics

April 7, 2024 · One of the greatest myths surrounding automation is that bringing in robotics will take away jobs and opportunities from employees. This white paper dispels this misconception by demonstrating how robotics creates job evolution, not elimination. Download the white paper and get valuable insight into how automation creates jobs, how accessible automation has become, and the types of job growth and demand involving automation.

A3 bestows Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards to three industry leaders

April 5, 2024 · The prestigious robotics industry award will be presented May 8 at Automate in Chicago. Dr. Reymond Clavel and Marc-Olivier Demaurex, pioneers of the Delta robot, and robotics leader Joe Gemma, are the recipients.

Agility Robotics and Manhattan Associates partner to bring AI-powered humanoid robots into warehouses

April 4, 2024 · Industry-first partnership integrates Digit Robot and Agility Arc Cloud automation platform with Manhattan Active Warehouse Management. Agility will join the Manhattan Value Partner (MVP) program for trusted partners, and the Manhattan Automation Network for warehouse automation solution providers.

60 Seconds with Bob Trebilcock, outgoing executive editor, Modern Materials Handling

April 4, 2024 · We sat down with our own Bob Trebilcock to discuss the industry as he steps away from the editorial role.

Neura Robotics and OMRON forge alliance to offer “Cognitive” robots to manufacturers

April 4, 2024 · Cognitive robots that can learn from their environments touted as opening new application possibilities, including intricate assembly tasks, detailed quality inspections, and adaptive material handling processes.

IHI licenses OSARO SightWorks perception software to accelerate mixed-case depalletizing

April 2, 2024 · Tokyo-based IHI Logistics & Machinery selected OSARO’s SightWorks perception software and multiple Robotics Depalletizing Systems for its Japanese 3PL operations in warehouses.

LexxPluss announces mobile robot conveyance demonstration facility

April 1, 2024 · LexxPluss will officially launch its AMR conveyance systems for the U.S market at Automate 2024 in Chicago. The company opened a demonstration facility in Indiana in 2023.

Micropsi Industries introduces MIRAI 2, AI-vision software for more reliable, scalable automation

April 1, 2024 · Micropsi Industries introduced its latest generation of its AI-vision software, MIRAI 2, with five new features that aim to make automation more reliable and scalable.

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