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Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 67.91
Doosan Robotics Inc. today announced the release of the Doosan ROS 2 package, which is compatible with ROS 2 Foxy Fitzroy. The South Korean company said it is first vendor to operate collaborative robots driven by the newest version of the Robot Operating System. “To meet the growing trend of robots using ROS, Doosan Robotics developed the ROS 2 Foxy package to allow more local and global customers build robot applications more conveniently and at a faster speed,” stated Chae Dong-hwi, CEO of Doosan Robotics. “We will continue to enhance the functionality of ROS 2 and improve accessibility for our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 65.33
Doosan Robotics announced earlier this week the launch of its E-SERIES, the company's NSF-certified collaborative robot line specifically created for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. NSF stands for the National Sanitation Foundation, which said its “mission is to protect and improve global human health.” The E in E-SERIES stands for Edge, according to Seoul, South Korea-based Doosan Robotics. The company said the robot was designed with food safety in mind and highlighted that the robot features sealed gaps between the cobot's connecting axes. The company added the E-SERIES is easy to install and fits seamlessly into workspaces. The robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 61.43
Doosan Robotics Inc. announced today it has teamed up with automation solutions specialist Air-Oil Systems Inc. for a strategic distribution partnership across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 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. Suwon South Korea Doosan’s new collaboration with Air-Oil Systems significantly impacts the company’s customer reach and distribution potential within the U.S. market for its full lineup of robots, it said. This follows significant regional milestones recently achieved by Doosan Robotics, including the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 58.33
Doosan Robotics Inc., a leading manufacturer of service and collaborative robots, today announced a new business unit, Doosan Robotics Americas. The Suwon, South Korea-based company established its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas. Founded in 1896, Doosan Group has 25 affiliates and 114 global entities worldwide, generating a revenue of $15 billion (U.S.) in 2020. The group established Doosan Robotics in 2015 to create technology for the next generation of manufacturing. The company said it has become one of the largest robotics manufacturers and providers in the world. It recently launched the NINA (“New Inspiration, New Angle”) camera robot. The system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.27
Doosan Robotics Inc. today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Industrial Automation Supply, which will resell its M, H, and A-SERIES collaborative robots across the U.S. Northeast. “Strategic partnerships are the key to success for Doosan Robotics, and with the addition of IAS, we are continuing to expand our reach across the U.S.,” said Alex, Lee, general manager of Doosan Robotics Americas. “We look forward to partnering with IAS and a successful future together.” Established in 1896, Doosan Group has 25 affiliates and 114 global entities worldwide, generating a revenue of $15 billion (U.S.) in 2020. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.25
Doosan Robotics Inc. this week said that it has been named an Honoree in the CES Innovation Awards program for its NINA robotic camera system. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said NINA was recognized for its consumer-friendly software designed to empower people with professional cinematography skills using camera robots. “Today's recognition marks another great milestone for Doosan Robotics and the team who have worked relentlessly to develop robot solutions used in everyday work,” said William (Junghoon) Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics. “We will continue advancing service robots to help people accomplish more valuable work placing safety as top priority and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.44
South Korean forklift manufacturer Doosan Industrial Vehicle yesterday said it has partnered with Kollmorgen to develop and build efficient, sustainable, and reliable custom-made automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. The companies claimed that the innovation would secure their leading positions in the materials handling industry and exceed customer requirements. “Our vehicles are a preferred choice among many of the world’s blue-chip companies,” stated Chankyo Chung, vice president at Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV). “That requires us to always be at the forefront of technology and deliver reliable products to the highest of standards. We selected Kollmorgen for that exact reason—being a partner…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.04
…Inc. this week signed a memorandum of understanding with Doosan Robotics at a summit in Washington, D.C., marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea. The companies agreed to further integrate their controllers and robots, as well as develop other technologies for industrial automation, smart factories, and additional applications. “We are proud to sign this strategic agreement with Doosan during their historic visit to Washington,” said Ed Moreland, vice president for government affairs and external communications at Rockwell. “Rockwell and Doosan look forward to working together to provide cutting-edge products and services that will make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.48
DETROIT—Doosan Robotics Inc. yesterday unveiled a diverse lineup of collaborative robots for multiple applications at Automate 2022 here. The company's display at Booth 4123 included the Rokey marketing campaign showing how robotics is becoming key to business processes. Rokey (pronounced “Rocky”) is intended to explain how Doosan's systems can provide efficiency and assistance at home, in the office and warehouse, across content creators and advertisers, and in the emerging electric vehicle space. The Suwon, South Korea-based company this week established U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas. “At Automate 2022, we are showcasing a new paradigm in cobot usefulness, as our Rokey…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.23
Doosan Robotics Inc. this week announced that it has raised $33.7 million and sold more than 1,000 collaborative robots. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said it plans to establish subsidiaries in North America and Europe, make an initial public offering, and strengthen its research and development capabilities. “We're looking forward to expediting the growth of our business with the recent funds raised,” said William (Junghoon) Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics. “We will further enhance the competitiveness of new products and software that are mounted with our proprietary technology and strive to attain the position as No. 1 market share holder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.40
…costly and can be used beyond manufacturing, according to Doosan Robotics Inc. Earlier this month, the Seoul, South Korea-based company raised $33.7 million and said it has sold more than 1,000 collaborative robots. Doosan demonstrated its NINA (for “New Inspiration, New Angle”) robot arm at CES 2022, where the camera robot was recognized with an Innovation Award. Dayoung Kim, deputy general manager of Doosan Robotics, discussed NINA and the wider cobot market with Robotics 24/7. What was your experience at CES in Las Vegas, and how were Doosan's robots received? Kim: It went well. Our team got COVID-19 tests every…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.50
…will also have six demonstrations, including: Palletizing with a Doosan H2017 collaborative robot Box erector with a Doosan M1013 Seventh axis with a UR10 cobot from Universal Robots Machine-tending cart with a FANUC CRX10 Two-axis demonstration of Vention’s digital twin deployment with MachineCloud Montreal-based Vention said it can help “innovative manufacturers automate their production floors in just a few days through a democratized user experience.” The company added that its digital platform allows clients to design, automate, order, and deploy automated equipment directly from their Web browsers. Vention said its 360 employees serve more than 3,000 customers on five continents…