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Magna Pens Deal With Delivery Robot Maker Cartken to Make Thousands of Robots

September 13, 2022 · Backed by Magna's manufacturing infrastructure, Cartken said it is gearing up to deploy more of its robots on streets around the world.

Reshoring Is at Risk From Global ‘Education Gap’ in Automation, Finds ABB Survey

September 13, 2022 · ABB is investing in robotics training programs as a global survey finds that over 70% of U.S. and European businesses plan on reshoring and need skilled workers.

Students to Test Their Skills in Competition Hosted by Festo, Didactic, SICK, and Siemens at IMTS 2022

September 13, 2022 · The competition will take place during the popular tradeshow and features lessons on robot risk assessments, in-depth data collection, and more.

ABB survey finds risk from global “education gap” in automation

September 13, 2022 · Only one in four education establishments use robots in teaching programs despite planned investment in robotics and automation by 70% of US and European businesses over the next three years.

HAI Robotics Partners with WINIT to Boost U.K. E-Commerce Warehouse Automation

September 13, 2022 · HAI Robotics has been working with WINIT for the past year to increase cross-border warehouse efficiency with 100 HAIPICK robots and other systems.

Peer Robotics Raises $2.3M in Seed Funding for Haptic-Sensing Mobile Robots

September 12, 2022 · Peer Robotics, a New England-based AMR maker, said it is developing dynamic mobile robot systems that understand physical feedback.

International Robot Safety Conference returns in-person

September 12, 2022 · Agenda available for conference and trade show running Sept. 27-29 in Columbus, OH. Critical topics relevant amid highest quarter for robot sales in North America

Geek+ Builds Network of Over 50 Integrators to Distribute Logistics Robots Worldwide

September 12, 2022 · Geek+ is continuing to expand its international network of integrator partners to distribute its mobile robots to supply chain operations.

Gartner Names inVia Robotics a 2022 Cool Supply Chain Vendor for Mobile Goods-to-Person Technology

September 12, 2022 · inVia Robotics' Picker mobile robots and warehouse software earned recognition from Gartner for solving the e-commerce problem of random inventory access.

RapidPlan Motion Planning Software From Realtime Robotics Integrates With Siemens Process Simulate

September 12, 2022 · Realtime Robotics' integration of its RapidPlan software allows Siemens customers to visualize, simulate, and validate robot task plans within the Process Simulate environment.

A new Texas facility fills a gap in Gap Inc.‘s e-commerce strategy

September 11, 2022 · The Customer Experience Center will serve customers in the Southwest and and provide another node for a new distribution offering.

Design First to Gain the Highest Performance in Robotic Picking

September 11, 2022 · Robotic picking and goods-to-person automation can help warehouse operators, but only if they evaluate processes and software, says Numina Group.

A Domino’s Pizza in Berlin is Piloting a Picnic Works Pizza Station

September 10, 2022 · Picnic Works said it has been working with Domino's since 2021 to secure a pilot.

Addverb’s Head of New Excellence Center for Advanced Robotics R &D Discusses Innovation, Collaboration

September 9, 2022 · Addverb Technologies recently opened a new robotics R&D center in Fremont, Calif., and U.S. headquarters in Irvine, Calif., to advance mobile robots.

Next Generation Leadership, Sustainability and Social Impact

September 9, 2022 · Stanford University's 2022 Conference on “Next Gen Leadership, Sustainability & Social Impact” brings together thought leaders from academia, ​industry, and family offices in a unique two-day event exploring transformative people, technologies, and opportunities.

New Robotic Tools From Medical Microinstruments Give Surgeons Greater Precision

September 9, 2022 · Building on its portfolio of products designed to give surgeons greater access to smaller areas of the body, Medical Microinstruments has released new medical instruments that are half the width of its standard microinstruments.

Pan Pacific Pet to Use Attabotics Automated Storage and Retrieval to Modernize Fulfillment

September 9, 2022 · Pan Pacific Pet, a leading pet specialty distributor in Canada, plans to use Attabotics' robotic storage system at its new, 120,000-sq.-ft. warehouse.

Uber Eats to Use Nuro Delivery Robots in California and Texas as Part of 10-Year Deal

September 9, 2022 · The companies said they plan to expand into the greater Bay Area after starting delivery in Houston and Mountain View.

Calling Manufacturers Using AI and Machine Learning! ARM Institute Seeks Participants for National AI Survey

September 8, 2022 · Pittsburgh-based ARM Institute is polling manufacturers to understand how they are using AI and machine learning alongside robotics.

EverestLabs Opens 24 Hour Robot Operation Center to Provide Support for Materials Recovery Facilities

September 8, 2022 · EverestLabs saids its robots are easier to use, install, and operate. With its new 24/7 center, the company is aiming to reduce the amount of time recycling facilities need to troubleshoot its machines.

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