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Aerobotix to Demonstrate Collaborative Mobile Robot for Aerospace and Defense at WESTEC/AeroDef

October 30, 2023 · Aerobotix plans to show a new collaborative mobile robot developed under the U.S. Air Force's SBIR program to inspect aircraft.

Seurat Technologies Raises Series C to Build 3D Metal Printing Factories for Reshoring, Sustainability

October 30, 2023 · Seurat, which has developed additive manufacturing technologies for affordable and sustainable metal part production, plans to build facilities near U.S. customers.

Automation Alters the Path Ahead for Retail Careers

October 29, 2023 · Retail careers will no doubt change because of robotics and automation, write Newcastle Systems CEO John O'Kelly. But it's not a zero-sum game, he notes.

Enhance Facility Flexibility and Agility With Mobile Robots

October 28, 2023 · Mobile robots, including AGVs, AMRs, and self-driving lift trucks, can add capabilities and throughput to nearly any facility, writes one columnist.

Cyngn Raises Funding for Autonomous Driving Technology

October 27, 2023 · Cyngn has sold stock for its autonomy kits for existing and new industrial vehicles, and it added more to its pipeline this month than in all of Q3.

Elite Robots Gets an Order of 3,000 Cobots From a Fortune 500 Company

October 27, 2023 · Elite Robots said it is positioning itself as a market leader by expanding its collaborative offerings worldwide.

Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens’ technology

October 27, 2023 · The collaborative picking system incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology based on deep learning algorithms to automate the picking process.

Sarcos Names Laura Peterson as President and CEO, Ben Wolff Rejoins Executive Team

October 27, 2023 · Sarcos made Laura Peterson, who had been interim president and CEO, permanent. Former CEO Ben Wolff has rejoined leadership at the teleoperated systems company.

Mecalux Launches Robotic Picking System With Siemens AI Technology

October 26, 2023 · Mecalux said its collaborative robot incorporates Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology based on deep learning algorithms to streamline picking.

ISO Class 2 Cable Management for SCARA Robots

October 26, 2023 · The e-skin soft is an abrasion-resistant cable carrier for SCARA robots designed to trap the particulates cables generate during rapid movement and prevent them from reaching the surrounding air. Rotary connections are used at each end of the cable carrier to all but eliminate mechanical stress during operation.

Choosing Cable Carriers for Hygiene-Sensitive Applications

October 26, 2023 · It is imperative that designers of food packaging machines ensure the suitability of their components used in hygiene-sensitive areas.

InOrbit Connect Orchestrates Robot Missions for Growing Ecosystem

October 26, 2023 · InOrbit missions is a new enhancement to InOrbit's robot operations software that provides communications for multi-vendor fleets.

Gecko Robotics Launches Cantilever Asset Management Product

October 26, 2023 · Gecko Robotics says its new Cantilever platform integrates data from multiple systems to help customers analyze physical asset health.

Rockwell Automation Discusses OTTO Motors Acquisition

October 25, 2023 · Rockwell Automation said it plans to retain the Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors brands for industrial and mobile robot markets.

Geek+ New RoboShuttle Can Reach Up to 12 Meters for Warehouse Storage

October 25, 2023 · Geek+ said its latest mobile robot to bring totes or cases to human workers can be combined with its shelf-to-person system.

Agility Robotics Expands Amazon Relationship With Digit Testing

October 25, 2023 · Agility Robotics said tests of its Digit mobile manipulator at Amazon's R&D center will initially move totes and collaborate with people.

Study: Warehousing and logistics industry torn about automation

October 24, 2023 · Research from ProGlove on the future warehousing & logistics investment finds only half of leaders intend to implement automation technology in the next five years.

How to Prepare Your Facility for Mobile Robots

October 24, 2023 · The successful introduction of autonomous mobile robots into an existing facility requires careful consideration of seven key factors, according to Omron.

Rockwell Automation to Present New Hardware, Software, Services at Automation Fair

October 24, 2023 · Rockwell Automation will show systems including robots from its new OTTO Motors acquisition at Automation Fair 2023.

AutoStore Launches R5 Pro Robot to Boost Space Use in Large Operations

October 24, 2023 · AutoStore said its new R5 Pro Robot frees up space for additional products in the warehouse and improves robotic storage efficiency at a reduced total cost of ownership

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