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Epson Robots to Showcase at The Assembly Show 2022

October 17, 2022 · Epson Robots will be showcasing its range of products at the popular show in Illinois later this month.

Robots Are Deployed in Warehouses and Distribution Centers Globally. Here Are a Few Factors Driving Adoption

October 17, 2022 · There are a number of factors that have led to the advancement of robots in warehouses, from labor shortages and e-commerce demands to advancements in vision systems and robot arms.

Ambi Robotics Raises $32M for Sortation Systems

October 17, 2022 · Ambi Robotics plans to continue its expansion efforts with its latest round of funding, which included investment from one of its biggest customers, Pitney Bowes.

Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

Three Power Innovations Poised to Transform Industrial Robotics

October 15, 2022 · Gopal Mitra, the industrial segment leader at ABB Power Conversion, takes a deep dive into the world of robotic power consumption and sheds light on a few developments in the space.

Volkswagen to Establish Joint Venture With Beijing-based Horizon Robotics as Part of $2.3B Investment

October 14, 2022 · Volkswagen's partnership with Horizon Robotics is part of its effort to increase the development of its autonomous driving technologies and to drive sales in China.

E-Walker Robot Design Could Change Construction in Space, Say U.K. Scientists

October 14, 2022 · The E-Walker robot has been tested by researchers at the University of Lincoln for use in the in-space assembly of a 25 m-large Aperture Space Telescope.

Smart Robotics Releases Smart Parcel Picker for 3PL Markets

October 14, 2022 · Smart Robotics' new Smart Parcel Picker system for depalletizing in warehouses includes an industrial robot arm and suction grippers.

Körber Unveils Unified Control System for Material Flows, Plus EVOLVE Partner Program

October 14, 2022 · Körber Supply Chain's new Unified Control System provides a vendor-neutral approach to configuring and managing multiple technologies, as the company expands integrator partnerships.

ABB Launches Its Smallest Industrial Robot, the IRB1010, to Help Meet Smart Device Demand

October 13, 2022 · ABB said its new IRB 1010 industrial robot can handle 1.5 kg payloads and consumes 20% less energy with an OmniCore E10 controller, helping manufacturers of wearable devices.

KUKA and Roboception Bring Smart Bin Picking System to Market

October 13, 2022 · KUKA said its new KUKA.SmartBinPicking software and Roboception's 3D camera combines AI-based object recognition with precise path planning for bin-picking robots.

CMES Robotics and BHS Robotics to Showcase Palletizing System at Pack Expo Later this Month

October 13, 2022 · CMES Robotics is providing the vision and AI and BHS Robotics is providing the software platform for the palletizing system.

IFR: Industrial robots and cobots installs hit “all time high” globally last year

October 13, 2022 · 517,385 new industrial robots were installed globally in 2021, up 31% from 2020, according to a new report from the International Federation of Robotics, with new installations in the U.S. market up by 14%.

IFR’s World Robotics Report Finds More Than Half a Million Robots Were Deployed Globally Last Year

October 13, 2022 · The IFR has released its annual World Robotics Report, which tallied the still-growing number of industrial robots that have been installed around the globe.

Gecko Robotics Works With Siemens Energy to Strengthen European Critical Infrastructure

October 13, 2022 · Gecko Robotics and Siemens Energy said their ultrasonic technology-based robotic inspection services will save money and lives, improve efficiency, and support predictive maintenance.

Doosan Robotics and Air-Oil Systems Team Up as Strategic Regional Distribution Partners

October 12, 2022 · Doosan Robotics’ full lineup of both collaborative and service robots – including their A, H, and M-SERIES – can now be distributed by Air-Oil to customers across each respective region.

Technica Truck Loading and Unloading System to Work With GreyOrange GreyMatter Orchestration Platform

October 12, 2022 · Technica's innovative truck loading and unloading system, iTLS, will work with GreyOrange's GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform to improve warehouse efficiency and safety.

Stratom Demonstrates ATLAS Autonomous Pallet Loader Vehicle for Defense, Commercial Applications

October 12, 2022 · Stratom has shown that ATLAS robotic truck can pick up and transport heavy and bulky cargo, ultimately increasing the speed, efficiency, and safety of logistics in difficult terrain.

Norwegian Robot Adoption to Accelerate, Says 2022 Market Report

October 12, 2022 · From aquaculture to battery production, Norwegian manufacturers and small and midsize enterprises are ready to adopt automation, found a HowToRobot, Gain & Co., and the NFEA.

OTTO Motors Software Update Enables Mobile Robots to Drive Faster, More Predictably for Higher Throughput

October 11, 2022 · OTTO Motors released software that can increase the speed of its OTTO 1500 v1.2 workhorse mobile robot by as much as 10&. It is exhibiting at A3's AMR and Logistics Week.

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