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HeroWear Launches Apex 2 Exosuit to Help Reduce Back Injury Risk

March 10, 2023 · Bending and lifting are common sources of workplace injuries, and HeroWear gathered feedback from users in multiple industries for improvements in its Apex 2 device.

ULC Technologies’ CISBOT Seals 50,000 Joints in Live Gas Mains

March 9, 2023 · ULC Technologies said its CISBOT system, which goes into live gas lines for inspection and repair, has sealed joints equivalent to 114 mi. over the past 14 years.

Barcodes Group Adds Integration Software to Autonomous Mobile Robot Platform

March 9, 2023 · Barcodes Group has added integration capabilities to its cloud-based mobile robot platform, which it offers in a robotics-as-a-service model.

Rockwell Automation Invests in READY Robotics, Collaborates to Streamline Robot Implementation

March 9, 2023 · Rockwell Automation has invested in "software-defined automation" provider READY Robotics to continue development of the ForgeOS platform for developing and controlling robots.

End-to-End Intralogistics Solutions From Raymond

March 9, 2023 · Raymond will be showing its full suite of materials handling equipment, including a high-capacity order picker, a real-time location system, and an automated swing-reach truck, at ProMat 2023.

Raymour & Flanigan Partners With Körber Supply Chain to Enhance Customer Experience

March 9, 2023 · Raymour & Flanigan said it is using Korber Supply Chain's warehouse management system to drive efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

A3 Announces 2023 Joseph F. Enbelberger Robotics Award Recipients

March 8, 2023 · The Association for Advancing Automation has named Universal Robots' Roberta Nelson Shea and its own Jeff Burnstein as receipients of the 2023 Engelberger awards.

Cambridge Semantics’ Brian D. Owen Joins RightHand Robotics as CEO

March 8, 2023 · Brian D Owen has taken over as the new CEO of RightHand Robotics. Yaro Tenzer will stay on as chairman and help the company focus on business development.

Teleo Expands Global Dealer Partner Network for Autonomous Construction Equipment, Announces Customer Deals

March 8, 2023 · Teleo, which retrofits existing heavy construction equipment to create remotely operated and autonomous robots, will demonstrate its technology at CONEXPO.

Sarcos Achieves Final Validation of Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels Project

March 8, 2023 · During this field trial, Sarcos said it collaborated with Mortenson, JLG Industries, Array Technologies, and Pratt Miller to achieve this critical project milestone at a Mortenson project site, which validated the Sarcos robotic solar field construction solution.

For piece picking, it’s all about timing

March 8, 2023 · RightHand Robotics’ appointment of a new CEO suggests the company, and the technology, are poised for growth.

RightHand Robotics appoints Brian D. Owen as new CEO with a focus on growth

March 8, 2023 · Co-founder and former CEO, Yaro Tenzer, will assume Chairman role

Plus One Robotics raises $50 million in funding, led by Scale Venture Partners

March 7, 2023 · The new round brings total funding to nearly $100 million for Plus One, which offers robotic parcel handling solutions.

Plus One Robotics Raises $50M in Series C to Advance AI Vision Software Products

March 7, 2023 · Plus One Robotics said the funding will help it scale up and expand its sales and marketing opportunities throughout North America and internationally.

WiBotic Provides Wireless Charging Capabilities for ResGreen’s LilBuddy Mobile Robots

March 7, 2023 · WiBotic, which provides power management technologies for mobile robots, worked with ResGreen to provide wireless charging for LilBuddy, which can operate in narrow aisles.

SVT Robotics to Demo SOFTBOT Platform at ProMat 2023

March 7, 2023 · SVT will showcase the SOFTBOT Platform and its AppDirectory service at ProMat 2023 in Chicago in a few weeks.

ASTM International Develops Proposed Standard for Robotics Training Systems

March 7, 2023 · ASTM International is seeking interested parties to participate in the development of a standard for hardware and peripherals used in robotics training platforms.

Embark Trucks Shuts Down Amidst Uncertainty in Autonomous Trucking Market

March 6, 2023 · Embark Trucks is winding down its operations, the company’s CEO announced last week. It failed to bring in enough to cash to stay afloat, and 70% of its staff has already been let go.

JD.com Deploys Automation at Third ‘Self Operating’ Warehouse in California

March 6, 2023 · JD.com's JD Logistics United States division has applied lessons and technologies from its logistics deployments in China to address North American supply chain challenges.

Worker collaboration remains essential to future of industrial automation

March 6, 2023 · While automated systems continue to increase in flexibility, accuracy, and speed, humans are still needed to drive efficiency and address AI edge cases.

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