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Veo Robotics to Showcase FreeMove Safety System at IMTS

September 1, 2022 · Veo Robotics said its FreeMove system not only increases human collaboration with industrial robots, but it can also help to prevent injuries.

NFI to Pilot Boston Dynamics Stretch Robot at Georgia Warehouse Next Year as Part of $10M Deal

September 1, 2022 · NFI, a major North American supply chain systems provider, plans to soon use Boston Dynamics' Stretch truck-unloading robot.

American Robotics Receives FAA Approvals for BVLOS Flights and Unlimited Commercial Drone Operations

September 1, 2022 · American Robotics, a unit of Ondas Holdings, said FAA approvals for beyond visual line-of-sight and unlimited commercial operations will let drone deployments scale.

Picking Robots Gain Speed and Accuracy

September 1, 2022 · MHS, which provides materials handling systems including goods-to-robot and singulation robots, describes how technology has increased throughput.

Survey finds strong “generation gap” factor in warehouse labor shortages

August 31, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's research found nearly three-quarters of chief supply chain officers see robotics automation in warehouses as a solution for the growing gap in younger job applicants

North American Robot Sales Reach New Records for Third Quarter in a Row, Says A3

August 31, 2022 · North American robot sales continued to set records for year-over-year growth, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. FANUC also saw strong demand.

Fraunhofer IML Research Uses NVIDIA Isaac Sim on Omniverse to Advance Robot Design With Simulation

August 31, 2022 · Fraunhofer IML, a German institute for material flow and logistics, is using NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, and Jetson for simulation in its logistics robot research.

Avidbots Uses Maplesoft Digital Twin Software to Accelerate Testing of Its Cleaning Robots

August 31, 2022 · Maplesoft's advanced modeling software MapleSim has helped Avidbot launch products faster.

NFI to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot in a $10 million deal

August 31, 2022 · Stretch will begin unloading trucks and containers as a pilot program at NFI’s Savannah, GA facility in 2023, with plans to outfit additional warehouse locations across North America over the next few years.

Columbia/Okura celebrates 1000th palletizing system

August 31, 2022 · The 1,000th system will be sent to a customer in North Carolina, Cherry Farms Seed Co., with a unique crest on the arm to denote it as the 1,000th robot.

Generation Gap in the Warehouse Can Be Closed With Robotics, Finds Berkshire Grey Survey

August 31, 2022 · The generation gap in warehouse labor is widening, but robots can help mitigate demographic and consumer shifts, according to a new Berkshire Grey study.

Vietnam Farmers Find Greater ROI With XAG Agricultural Drone

August 30, 2022 · XAG recently shared the story of a Vietnamese rice farmer who has started to replace human workers with drones.

Eyeonic Vision Sensor Achieves Industry’s Longest Detection Range, Claims SiLC

August 30, 2022 · SiLC said its Eyeonic Vision sensor, which demonstrated 500-meter operation at CES 2022, has now shown it can provide a detection range of more than 1,000 meters.

MHS Lift Launches New Integrator Program

August 30, 2022 · MHS has expanded its warehouse optimization and automation offerings as it opens its new West Coast branch in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Solinftec to Release Solix Sprayer Robot for Precise Pesticide Application

August 30, 2022 · Solinftec is working with McKinney Corp. to manufacture its new Solix Sprayer robot for agricultural markets in North and South America.

How to Break Through Barriers to Material Handling Automation, According to Vecna Robotics

August 29, 2022 · Vecna Robotics is aware of the challenges facing newcomers to material handling automation and has described five steps to deploying and scaling mobile robot fleets.

Autonomous Pods Designed to Help Passengers Navigate Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

August 29, 2022 · While autonomous vehicles are being used on the street and in warehouses, A&K Robotics has designed one to assist people in traversing an airport.

Robot sales hit record high in North America for third-straight quarter

August 29, 2022 · Association for Advancing Automation latest stats show the most industrial robots sold in any quarter; automotive industry returns to historic norms, while food & consumer goods sectors show interest in automation to handle e-commerce logistics boom

HAIPICK A42T to Be Showcased at HAI Robotics’ Booth at IMHX 2022

August 29, 2022 · The company's ACR system picking height can reach over 32 ft. and be used to carry 8 loads at once.

Robotics and Automation Help Companies Through Economic Challenges, Says Thomas H. Lee Partners

August 29, 2022 · Thomas H. Lee Partners is a leading investor in supply chain and logistics automation startups. Despite economic headwinds, the private equity firm still sees robots as transformative.

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