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North America sees record robot sales in 2022

February 10, 2023 · Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production

North American Robot Sales Set New Records in 2022, Says A3

February 10, 2023 · The Association for Advancing Automation reported that North American businesses ordered 44,196 last year, up 11% over 2021, with automakers driving over half of sales.

Agtonomy Lands First TeleFarmer Customer in Treasury Wine Estates

February 9, 2023 · Agtonomy announced that Treasury Wine Estates will be taking advantage of its TeleFarmer system as its vineyards in California.

Reliable Robotics Wins U.S. Air Force Contract to Study Large Aircraft Automation

February 9, 2023 · Reliable Robotics is developing automation and remote piloting for large, multi-engine cargo jets for the U.S. Air Force, as well as commercial customers.

Grand Rapids Community College to Open New Automation Center Designed to Train Students for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

February 9, 2023 · Grand Rapids Community College's new center for automation will be funded using federal money secured by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten.

Terex Invests in and Partners With Apptronik for New Robotics Applications

February 9, 2023 · Terex, which makes materials processing machinery, has made an equity investment in Apptronik, which is developing general-purpose humanoid robots to act in dynamic environments.

Radial stays ahead of the automation curve

February 9, 2023 · In one of its Louisville fulfillment centers, Radial has combined conventional automation for picking with a robotic putwall for order assembly. The goal: demonstrate leadership in automation to improve productivity.

Automation System’s Pros and Cons

February 9, 2023 · In an industrial setting, automation is associated with computerized programming that coordinates different jobs with little to no human interaction. While they are unable to complete complex tasks that require human hands, their most effective traits come out by automating repetitive, mechanical, or in other cases, both.

LionsBot Launches Cleaning Robot For Warehouses and Other Large Spaces

February 8, 2023 · LionsBot has announced its latest cleaning robot, the R12 Rex CS. The robot uses 3D lidar and 3D SLAM navigation to roam as it cleans warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.

Rapid Robotics Partners With Yaskawa Motoman to Expand Industrial Robot Arm Applications

February 8, 2023 · Rapid Robotics has integrated its Rapid Machine Operator software with Yaskawa Motoman's entire line of robot arms, and it has collaborated with cobot leader Universal Robots.

JR Automation Releases Automation Platform for Manufacturers at ATX West

February 8, 2023 · JR Automation released its FlexChassis high-speed linear chassis during the popular automation and supply chain tradeshow.

RDI Technologies Brings Motion Amplification Vibration Analysis to Boston Dynamics Spot Robot

February 8, 2023 · RDI Technologies said its Iris Explorer payload for Boston Dynamics' Spot robot will enable asset managers to conduct repeatable vibration analysis in challenging environments.

Inside the Radial Facility: Using robotic putwalls

February 8, 2023 · Robotic putwalls have replaced manual putwalls to address labor challenges and speed orders through packing.

MassRobotics Panel Talks Government and Nonprofit Funding Opportunities in Canada and U.S.

February 7, 2023 · MassRobotics hosted a panel last week that included the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, the Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and Next Generation Manufacturing Canada.

TAILOS Swarm Uses Multiple Robots to Clean Large Spaces for Hotels

February 7, 2023 · TAILOS Swarm allows multiple Rosie cleaning robots to clean large areas more thoroughly and faster than previous processes, said TAILOS.

Fabric Launches New Partner Elite Program to Help Brands Turn to Automation and Micro-Fulfillment

February 7, 2023 · Fabric, which develops micro-fulfillment systems, has created a new program designed to educate and support companies that are turning to automation.

ABB Robots Help University of Texas Medical Branch Automate COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Testing

February 7, 2023 · ABB Robotics has developed a system with the University of Texas Medical Branch to increase test rates, help diagnose herd immunity, and understand the effectiveness of vaccines.

Geek+ Teams Up with Starlinks to Open Robotic Fulfillment Center in Saudi Arabia

February 6, 2023 · Geek+'s robots are being used in a new robotic fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia.

Who wants to pay for a palletizer upfront?

February 6, 2023 · The alternative is a robots-as-a-service system that replaces capex with a lease and guaranteed performance levels. Might be worth reading on.

Flexiv Announces New Parallel Robot, Gripper at FLEXIVERSE Event

February 6, 2023 · Flexiv unveiled two new products during its FLEXIVERSE event last week that will be available later this year.

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