Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.72
March 25, 2024
…and deploying its vision systems to automotive manufacturers including Toyota, Audi, and Suzuki, as well as chemical manufacturer Kao and consumer appliance manufacturer Electrolux. “Although in our factories we have a high level of automation, we still have an important quantity of flexible components and manual processes which add variability,” said Jaume Soriano of Electrolux Group. “Cambrian helps us keep moving toward a more automated manufacturing reality while being able to deal with variable scenarios.” Cambrian’s machine vision is also being deployed by appliance manufacturers globally for monitoring quality assurance and manufacturing defects that were previously unseen to the human…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
March 06, 2024
…Chain, FedEx, General Electric, GXO Logistics, Moderna, Siemens, Target, Toyota, and UPS. In addition, the 2023 keynote session focused on how clothing provider Ariat International reimagined its operations by automating its warehouses. Matthew S. Hardenberg, vice president of distribution for Ariat International, was joined by John Santagate, vice president of robotics for Körber Supply Chain Software, and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels & partnerships at Geekplus America. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. How to speak at the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference For RAC’ 24, Peerless Media is looking for submissions from robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.70
January 18, 2024
READY Robotics is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation and NVIDIA to bring a leap forward in industrial robotics. Toyota will employ READY ForgeOS in tandem with NVIDIA Isaac Sim, a robotics simulator developed on NVIDIA Omniverse, to build a simulated robotic programming environment for its aluminum hot forging production lines. This collaboration is set to enhance safety and efficiency in Toyota’s manufacturing processes. Typically, programming robotic systems for forging necessitates that the metal parts remain hot during programming, presenting significant safety challenges. With the integration of ForgeOS and NVIDIA Isaac Sim - an extensible application developed on the Omniverse platform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.64
January 11, 2024
…and Translink Capital, along with existing investors S2G Ventures, Toyota Ventures, F-Prime Capital and Cibus Capital. As part of the round, Brian Rich, managing partner with Catalyst Investors, and Kaz Kikuchi from Translink Capital, will join the company’s Board. Burro is an autonomy company building the future of work outdoors. The company was founded in 2017 and began with a mobility platform designed to help customers meet rising wages and a shrinking workforce. Today, Burro has more than 300 robots working as harvest assist robots in nurseries and permanent crops, where they tow trailers autonomously, patrol depot yards, and serve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
October 06, 2023
…storage and picking system, and a robotic sortation system. Geek+ said it AMRs help major brands like Nike, Wal-Mart, Toyota, and Siemens optimize their logistics using reliable products paired with after-sales services. Editor's note: Geek+ will be participating in the keynote session of the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
September 28, 2023
…powered by Dane, Geek+, Locus Robotics, Crown Equipment, and Toyota-Raymond to simplify demanding jobs. Many of these AGVs can move small packages and irregular-sized shipments more safely and easily through UPS facilities, noted the logistics provider. Irregular shipments that don’t fit on conveyor belts can often be heavy and difficult to move, said UPS. These automated vehicles can “exponentially streamline these movements and promote safety,” it claimed. Digital technologies part of competitive strategy UPS said it is also using digital technologies to ensure the safety of every delivery around the world by using Delivery Photo and Delivery Defense to decrease…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.38
September 18, 2023
…Playground Global led Boxbot's Series A investment. Maersk Growth, Toyota Ventures, Pear Ventures, and Artiman Ventures also participated in the round. Richard Peretz, former chief financial officer of UPS and a venture partner at Playground Global, will join the company’s board of directors. “Boxbot is modernizing conveyor belts for smarter dispatch,” he said. “I’ve seen firsthand that there is a massive opportunity to shift manual processes to machine-enabled smart and efficient solutions leveraging software and hardware. Boxbot’s one-stop solution is a versatile and integrated system that works across a variety of areas in the supply chain.” Founded in 2015, Playground…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.23
September 11, 2023
…and warehouse facilities. With more than 5 million hours of production experience, OTTO Motors said global brands including GE, Toyota, Ford, Amway, and Hershey trust its AMRs in mission-critical applications. The company said it has helped customers achieve returns on investment (ROI) in as little as 11 months. Fast Company named OTTO Motors as one of the “Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023.” Rockwell Automation Inc. last week announced its intention to acquire Clearpath and OTTO for a reported $600 million. Editor's note: For more about PACK EXPO, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.76
September 06, 2023
…Investment Co. and James Kuffner, CEO of Woven by Toyota. The global market for just palletizing robots could expand by $1.7 billion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.71% from 2022 to 2027, according to Research and Markets. Similarly, Fact.MR predicted a CAGR of 9.4%, with that market reaching $10.1 billion by 2033. Mujin plans for growth What will Mujin do next in this growing market? Josh Cloer, director of sales at Mujin, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7: What are your plans for the capital? Josh Cloer, Mujin Cloer: Our plan is to continue the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.06
September 05, 2023
…Mellon University and is now CEO of Woven by Toyota. “This Series C funding is a significant milestone for Mujin, a company that has pioneered intelligent automation technology since 2011,” said Kuffner. “Mujin can accelerate and expand its delivery of truly state-of-the-art advanced industrial robotic solutions to customers globally, strengthening its position as the technology market leader.” SBI Investment stated: “We are very proud to be working with Mujin, a company that represents Japanese high-end technology, and we will do everything we can to support the company so that it can become a world-class company.” “Mujin has developed a platform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.56
August 29, 2023
…more U.S. government and aging agency partnerships this year.” Toyota, others continue to invest in Intuition Robotics Intuition Robotics' latest financing includes $20 million in venture capital and $5 million in venture debt. Woven Capital, the growth fund of Toyota, led the funding, with participation from Toyota Ventures, OurCrowd, Western Technology Investment, and additional investors. Past investors also include Samsung NEXT, iRobot, and Terra Ventures. “Intuition Robotics is advancing the future of mobility for aging populations by offering human connection and access to goods and services that they couldn’t obtain otherwise,” said Nicole LeBlanc, a partner at Woven Capital who…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.02
August 27, 2023
…EECS graduate student Russ Tedrake, senior author and the Toyota professor of EECS, aeronautics and astronautics, and mechanical engineering, and a member of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) In these figures, a simulated robot performs three contact-rich manipulation tasks: in-hand manipulation of a ball, picking up a plate, and manipulating a pen into a specific orientation. Source: MIT, courtesy of the researchers Reinforcement learning versus smoothing Reinforcement learning is a machine learning technique where an agent, like a robot, learns to complete a task through trial and error with a reward for getting closer to a goal.…
