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University of Bristol Team Designs Dual Arm Robot That Can Learn Bimanual Tasks From Simulation

August 23, 2023 · University of Bristol researchers have developed the Bi-Touch system to enable a robot to quickly learn from its environment and train in a virtual world for manipulation.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Breaks Ground on Factory to Meet Growing Warehouse Demand

August 23, 2023 · Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas said its new manufacturing facility in Houston will support its electric product lines for materials handling in North America.

Jungheinrich Fully Acquires Magazino, to Retain Mobile Robot Brand

August 23, 2023 · Jungheinrich has bought out shares in Magazino and is adding its mobile robots and control software to its warehouse portfolio.

Apollo Humanoid From Apptronik Designed to Transform the Nature of Work

August 23, 2023 · Apollo, a new humanoid from Apptronik, is the result of years of development work and is designed to be easy and affordable to manufacture and use.

Energy Supply Systems for 6-axis Robots

August 23, 2023 · The development of modern industrial robotics is progressing rapidly and provides systems with ever higher throughput rates and increasingly lower cycle times. Thus, the requirements on the energy supply system are growing immensely.

Orgill Picks Numina Group for Fulfillment Automation in New Distribution Center

August 22, 2023 · Orgill, an independent hardware supplier, has partnered with Numina Group to implement automation in its new distribution center.

POLA ORBIS Partners With ForwardX Robotics to Streamline Warehouse Operations

August 22, 2023 · POLA ORBIS, a leading Japanese cosmetic producer, needed to streamline its picking processes, so it turned to mobile robots with onboard scales from ForwardX.

Locus Robotics passes 2 billion units picked milestone

August 22, 2023 · Mobile robotics fulfillment provider doubles global picks in just 11 months.

Nauticus Robotics Gets Contract Extension From Leidos to Further Develop Undersea Systems

August 22, 2023 · Nauticus Robotics is developing new systems based on its Aquanaut undersea robot and toolKITT software with funding from Leidos.

Locus Robotics Passes 2B Units Picked, Less Than a Year After 1B Milestone

August 22, 2023 · Locus Robotics celebrated its 2 billionth pick only 11 months after its 1 billionth pick, and its CEO explained how it is scaling to serve global demand for robot-aided fulfillment.

Emerson to Acquire Afag to Enhance Factory Automation Line

August 21, 2023 · Emerson Electric said it will add Afag's electric linear motion to its existing pneumatic factory automation to gain access to new, growing manufacturing segments.

Indxx Licenses Global Robotics and AI Thematic Index for Korean ETF

August 21, 2023 · Indxx explained why it has licensed its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index to Mirae Asset Global Investments and the opportunities in Korean robotics.

BayCare Health System Transforms Warehouse With Locus Robots

August 21, 2023 · BayCare said it is improving order fulfillment efficiency by implementing 25 mobile robots and software at its 258,000-sq.-ft. BayCare Integrated Service Center in Florida.

Macy’s Looks at Electrification, Worker Safety as Parts of Sustainability

August 20, 2023 · Macy's has been modernizing its supply chain, and one priority is sustainability. The retailer is pursuing this goal through reducing energy consumption and packaging and educating its workforce.

Macy’s Reinvents Retail With a Focus on Visibility, Predictability, and Flexibility

August 19, 2023 · Macy's is working to keep up with today's retail shoppers through inventory productivity, which includes reinventing its supply chain with automated storage and retrieval.

Robotics Applications Conference Opens Registration for 2023 Virtual Event

August 18, 2023 · The second annual Robotics Applications Conference, to be held online on Oct. 18, offers an opportunity to learn from technology users, integrators, and suppliers about real-world deployments.

Wakefern to Deploy Simbe Inventory Robots to More ShopRite Grocery Stores

August 18, 2023 · Wakefern Food Corp. conducted a successful pilot with Simbe Robotics' Tally mobile robots and cloud-based data platform in 20 grocery stores and plans to add more inventory systems.

Helm.ai Raises Series C Round for Self Learning AI for Autonomous Vehicles

August 18, 2023 · Helm.ai has raised money from investors including Freeman Group, Honda, and Goodyear to continue research, development, and productization of its AI for self-driving vehicles and robots.

Scape Technologies Sells Shares to Further Develop Bin Picking Robots

August 18, 2023 · Scape Technologies, which applies 3D vision to bin picking modules that connect with leading robot arms, is offering shares and working with its Chinese affiliate to continue scaling.

Cyngn Marks Multiple Milestones for Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

August 17, 2023 · Cyngn has announced multiple OEM partnerships, early orders, and a roadshow for its DriveMod Stockchaser, Forklift, and Tugger.

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