Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.10
June 02, 2023
…that Fiumicino is the first and only airport in Italy with a Skytrax rating of five stars for service quality, with two passenger terminals. Ciampino is mainly used by low-cost airlines, express couriers, and general aviation activities. In the past five years, ADR has received numerous awards, recognitions, and quality certificates. In 2022 and 2023, Plug and Play's Tech Center, the largest private investment fund in Silicon Valley, awarded ADR the “Corporate Innovation Award” for its commitment to promoting open innovation initiatives and building an innovative “airport of the future.” Ottonomy joined the ADR innovation team during Plug and Play's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.99
May 31, 2023
Italy is making its mark as a leader in the European robotics and automation industry, according to a new report from HowToRobot in collaboration with UCIMA, the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers' Association. With a total of 655 companies, the Italian industry is the largest in Europe by number of businesses, ahead of France and Germany, said the study. “Italy is among the leaders in providing and adopting robotics and automation, thanks to its large, diverse, and mature automation industry,” stated Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot. “With the growing global need for proven and robust automation solutions, Italy has much to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.97
March 17, 2023
…third-party systems. With its U.S. office in Derry, N.H., AutoStore has facilities in Norway, the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, as well as production facilities in Koszalin, Poland. It has installed more than 1,150 systems in 49 countries. AutoStore said its partner network of systems integrators handles distribution, design, installation, and service. Editor's note: For more about ProMat 2023, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.07
February 18, 2023
…an assistant professor at the University of Padua in Italy. “One thing that’s really special about this is, we were able to ask a very specific question about the interaction between the exoskeleton and human and understand a bit more about how exoskeleton either helps or disrupts human physiological responses,” Shepherd said. “This study is a very clean way to offer insight into improving balance, which could become a very, very big sub field within exoskeletons.” To round out their understanding, the team used motion capture technology and wired participants with electromyography (EMG) and ultrasound sensors so they could track…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.99
January 08, 2023
…di Milano and the University of Alabama. The Milan, Italy-based team consists of 12 Ph.D. students and research assistants, supported by about 15 MsC students and three faculty advisors, plus participants from the University of Alabama. PoliMOVE previously won the IAC at CES in January 2022 and the IAC at the Texas Motor Speedway in November 2022. It also set a land-speed record of 192 mph (309.3 kph) for an autonomous racecar at the space shuttle runway in Florida in April 2022. Technology refresh continues on racecars The goal of the IAC @ CES is to advance technologies that can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.43
December 18, 2022
…(New York), University of Waterloo (Canada) PoliMOVE—Politecnico di Milano (Italy), University of Alabama, which won last January's challlenge at CES. It also won the Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco at the Texas Motor Speedway in November (see full video below). TII EuroRacing—University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) and the Technology Innovation Institute (United Arab Emirates) TUM Autonomous Motorsport—Technical University of Munich (Germany), which won the Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco in October 2021 We're always working with the teams, not only to ensure a level playing field, but also to encourage collaboration,” said Mitchell. “It also gets…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.26
December 13, 2022
…platform.” CNH teams in Burr Ridge, Ill., and Modena, Italy, collaborated with strategic partner Monarch Tractor. The electric tractor prototype had New Holland Agriculture branding, while the commercial model will also extend to CNH's Case IH brand. The company touted the first-generation, battery electric light vehicle's power of 120hp, full-day endurance, and performance compared with diesel models. It also said the new tractor is quiet, environmentally sustainable, and precise. “What makes this tractor a world-first are its autonomous features and automated capabilities,” said CNH. “Together, these technologies provide leading solutions that support operators of all skill levels.” The T4 Electric…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
November 30, 2022
…and expansion into new business modules,” he said. Turin, Italy-based Comau provides industrial automation, collaborative and wearable robotics, autonomous logistics systems, and digital services and products. The unit of automaker Stellantis said it has more than 45 years of experience, more than 4,000 employees, six innovation centers, five digital hubs, and nine manufacturing plants in 13 countries. It has an office in Southfield, Mich. Welding system to enable flexible manufacturing Featuring 100% process automation, the new production line is designed to be flexible enough to manage complex models and variable output, said Comau. The company said its welding system will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
November 09, 2022
…well as the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. AutoStore PickUpPort designed for consumers The AutoStore System consists of an aluminum grid, robots, bins, ports, and a controller. The stacked bins are arranged in a grid. Robots ride on rails along the top of the grid, retrieving bins as needed. The bins are then delivered to a port, where warehouse operators are typically stationed to pick up or fill in products, tag, pack, and send them out. A controller acts as the brain behind the whole operation, said the company. AutoStore said its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.59
November 07, 2022
…media and the Internet of Things (IoT). The Turin, Italy-based company delivers consulting, systems integration, and digital services to organizations across the telecommunications and media, industry and services, banking and insurance, and public sectors. LEA Reply is designed to enable efficient, agile and connected supply chains, said Reply. It consists of a suite of microservices covering various business processes including the management of warehousing, inventory, distribution, delivery, and store logistics. Reply claimed that its modules are highly configurable and customizable to ensure enhanced quality and operational efficiency. Reply is joining forces with Fabric! Together we will create competitive advantage for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
November 06, 2022
…Irapuato, Mexico Team SNU, Seoul, South Korea AlterEgo, Genoa, Italy Avatar-Hubo, Las Vegas Last Mile, Osaka, Japan Dragon Tree Labs, Moscow The mobile manipulators needed to traverse space in a simulated energy plant, find a weighted canister, and successfully pick and place them. NimbRo conducted its task in about 5:50, about half the time of second-place winner, Pollen Robotics. Team Northeastern placed third with 21:09. ANA Avatar XPRIZE awarded to NimbRo Team NimbRo won the grand prize of $5 million. The second-place and third-place received $2 million and $1 million, respectively. “NimbRo’s work demonstrates the remarkable potential of avatar technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.02
October 13, 2022
…a share of 28% of total installations in Europe. Italy followed, with 17%, and France, with 7%. The number of installed robots in Germany grew by 6% to 23,777 units in 2021. This is the second highest installation count ever recorded, following the peak of 26,723 units caused by massive investments from the automotive industry in 2018. The IFR calculated the operational stock of robots in Germany at 245,908 units, growing 7% in 2021. Exports of industrial robots from Germany were up 41% to 22,870 units, exceeding the pre-pandemic level. Italy is the second largest robot market in Europe after…
