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Fleet Management Tools Become Increasingly Important, Useful for Robotics Users

June 12, 2023 · Fleet management tools, with new cloud functionality and optimization features, are becoming essential for operators of warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.

RelayRx Delivery Robot From Relay Robotics Addresses Hospital Nursing Shortage

June 12, 2023 · RelayRx doubles the capacity of previous models and can take a variety of lab samples and other items across hospitals, including on elevators, noted Relay Robotics.

What Is the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard?

June 11, 2023 · The MassRobotics Interoperability Standard is different from VDA 5050 or other efforts to get multiple models of mobile robots from various vendors to work together.

New Advancements in Biodegradable Soft Robotics Components Improve Industry Sustainability

June 10, 2023 · Advancements in technology show how biodegradable soft robotics point the way to a greener future.

Kiva Systems Founders Share Company’s Story at Robotics Invest Event in Boston

June 9, 2023 · Kiva Systems is considered among the biggest success stories in warehouse robotics. The founders detailed the company's origins and what led to its rise.

Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics Release New ASRS

June 9, 2023 · Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics said its new ASRS system has 3 racking heights, 22 feet, 20.5 feet, and 17.5 feet.

ResGreen Wins Automotive Supplier Contract for Mobile Robots and Software

June 9, 2023 · ResGreen Group has signed a contract with an automotive supplier for its 5,000 lb.-capacity BigBuddy automated guided vehicles and BotWay traffic management software.

PickNik Robotics Secures Two NASA SBIR Contracts to Advance Autonomous Robots in Space

June 9, 2023 · PickNik won contracts for failure management and recovery, as well as for task and motion planning for robots in space. NASA is also working with Reliable Robotics on autonomous flight.

Other Voices: Maintain a vibrant safety culture with a holistic approach and meaningful training

June 8, 2023 · Training, connectivity, communication and continuous improvement are some of the fundamentals for lift truck safety.

Top 10 Noteworthy Robotic Systems at Automate 2023

June 8, 2023 · Automate 2023 highlights included a skin-like add-on for industrial robot arms, high-paylod cobots, and a new wireless charging system designed for smaller mobile robots.

ABB Robotics opens U.S. Packaging and Logistics headquarters

June 8, 2023 · ABB Robotics’ dedicated Packaging and Logistics facility in Atlanta, Georgia develops AI-enabled robotic skills to help U.S. customers remain competitive

Sebert Landscape Deploys Its First RC Mowers Autonomous Mowing Robots of the Season

June 8, 2023 · Sebert Landscape is an early adopter of the remotely operated Autonomous Mowing Robots that RC Mowers designed to help companies improve customer service and sustainability.

OPLOG Opens Its First Technology Enabled Warehouse in the U.S.

June 8, 2023 · OPLOG said its new Chicago fulfillment center uses its TARQAN mobile robots and inventory management software and is conveniently located for customers and growth.

Depalletizing and palletizing gain in flexibility

June 8, 2023 · AI and vision technology are making robotic depalletizing and palletizing solutions more flexible, but master data on SKUs still needs attention, and palletizing needs proper buffering and sequencing of cases to optimize the pallet build.

ABB Robotics Opens U.S. Packaging and Logistics Headquarters in Georgia

June 8, 2023 · ABB Robotics said its new packaging and logistics headquarters will support customer needs ranging from the development of automated solutions to training and education.

Automate 2023 set record attendance with more than 30,000 registrants

June 7, 2023 · A3's robotics and automation trade show and conference heads to Chicago in 2024, and will return to Detroit in 2025

Boston Dynamics Adds Capabilities to Spot Robot, Names Levatas as Certified Technology Partner

June 7, 2023 · Boston Dynamics has partnered with Levatas to add visual inspection capabilities to Spot, and it has added safety functionality and hardware to the quadruped robot.

Robotic picking market worth $6.8 billion by 2030, up from $236 million last year

June 7, 2023 · Study by Interact Analysis finds that U.S. -based companies lead the market, while industries running 2-shift and 3-shift operations are showing faster adoption rates. Out of the 33 suppliers that currently serve the robotic picking market, 18 are based in the US.

Robotics Startups Should Stay Focused on Achievable Success, Says Innovation Endeavors Partner

June 7, 2023 · Innovation Endeavors partner Harpi Singh has years of experience as an entrepreneur that he brings to investing in technology startups such as autonomous truck firm Gatik.

Viroteq.ai Wins Virtual Stacking Challenge at ICRA 2023 and Launches RobotStackr

June 7, 2023 · Viroteq said its award-winning algorithm allows its robots to automatically handle boxes of previously unknown dimensions and determine their optimal placement.

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