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Additive Construction Is the ‘Next Frontier,’ Says Wohlers Associates, as ASTM International Works With NIST

December 28, 2022 · Additive construction applies 3D printing and could advance building processes, according to Wohlers Associates. Its parent ASTM International is developing a roadmap with NIST.

Guardforce AI to Buy Kewei’s Robot’s Business-Related Assets in China

December 27, 2022 · Guardforce AI is acquiring Kewei's Chinese assets for approximately $2.1 million U.S.

Romark Logistics Teams up With New Jersey Institute of Technology To Enhance Use of Automation

December 27, 2022 · Romark said that its continued commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology led them to approach New Jersey Institute of Technology to form a partnership that would further enhance its capabilities.

Vueron Technology to Provide Self-Driving Trucks for One of South Korea’s Biggest Cold-Chain Providers

December 27, 2022 · Vueron Technology and Teamfresh are working together to automate parts of Teamfresh's cold-chain logistics process.

RISE Robotics Given U.S. Patent for High-Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator

December 26, 2022 · RISE Robotics was granted a patent for its high-reduction belt-driven linear actuator, which it said "enables the application of high force linear power to a machine’s work function."

TuSimple Reduces Workforce by 25% as Part of Restructuring

December 24, 2022 · Right before the holidays, the autonomous trucking company announced some structural changes to its business.

Interact Analysis Report Finds Mobile Robots Shipments Grew 70% in 2021

December 23, 2022 · Interact Analysis shares finding from its annual global AMR report.

10 Trends That Shaped the Robotics Industry in 2022

December 23, 2022 · The year is coming to a close, and it's time to get introspective. Here's our take on the biggest robotic trends of 2022.

Hyundai Mobis Partners With Ottopia To Develop Teleoperation Access Platform for Mobile Autonomous Systems

December 22, 2022 · Hyundai Mobis and Ottopia already have experience developing autonomous systems. Now, they are coming together to accelerate teleoperation capabilities.

INDIEV Inc. Pens $120M Deal With HITO Robotics, Opens New R &D Facility in Orange County

December 22, 2022 · INDI EV will take advantage of AMRs and other automated systems provided by HITO Robotics to ramp up the production of its first electric vehicle.

Automation Continues to Play a Key Role in Helping Businesses Build Resilient Supply Chains

December 22, 2022 · Companies of all sizes are turning to robots to help them be more flexible in response to supply chain disruptions and continuing labor challenges.

Logistics Robots and AI Realize Visions of a More Robust Warehouse Ecosystem

December 21, 2022 · Logistics robots and AI promise to help warehouses and distribution centers improve their operations in response to e-commerce demand and labor shortages.

Fuji to Demonstrate Rally Mobile Robot for Moving Retail Carts at NRF 2023

December 21, 2022 · Fuji is developing a mobile robot designed to move carts goods from storerooms to shelving areas in retail stores after hours to free staffers for customer service.

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Engineering and Production Facility in Michigan

December 21, 2022 · Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a FANUC-authorized systems integrator, has nearly doubled production space for industrial automation across the street from its headquarters.

North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3

December 21, 2022 · North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.

Exotec Makes 4,000th Robot, Continues Global and North American Expansion

December 20, 2022 · Exotec said its rapid growth reflects the quality of its robots and warehouse demand, as it develops its technology and expects 40% of its business to be in North America.

Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center Treats Patients With Stereotaxis’ Robotic Magnetic Navigation System

December 20, 2022 · Stereotaxis' Robotic Magnetic Navigation system is used to help surgeons perform cardiac ablations.

Cobalt Robotics Integrates With Envoy Workplace Platform, Looks Ahead to 2023

December 20, 2022 · Cobalt Robotics is working with Envoy software to improve visitor screening to workplaces, and its chief technology officer looks ahead to robots and AI in 2023.

Uber Freight and Volvo Come Together for Autonomous Trucking Partnership

December 19, 2022 · Uber Freight and V.A.S. said they envision a hybrid future where autonomous and manually-driven trucks work together to move goods safely and efficiently using a hub-to-hub model

Front AGV and Kollmorgen Form Partnership to Develop AGVs

December 19, 2022 · Front AGV and Kollmorgen have come together to develop a range of new automated guided vehicles.

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