Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 22.43
As more robotic features find their way into organizations, the interactions between humans and robots remains a critical focus area. Robot arms and their associated software platforms can help companies optimize processes when they implement robots that collaborate with their human counterparts. How organizations manage this partnership is integral to forging a relationship between humans and machines for optimizing process workflow. Cobots have opened the door for a more dynamic relationship between human staff and robots in shared environments. As organizations attempt to optimize their operations with the right balance of staff and automation, it raises questions about the ideal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.41
Practical collaborative robot developer Collaborative Robotics (Cobot) recently announced it has raised $100 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst and joined by Bison Ventures, Industry Ventures, and Lux Capital. Existing investors Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Neo, 1984 Ventures, MVP Ventures, and Calibrate Ventures participated as well, bringing the total funding raised to over $140 million in less than two years. “Getting our first robots in the field earlier this year, coupled with today's investment, are major milestones as we bring cobots with human-level capability into the industries of today,” said Brad Porter, CEO and founder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.60
Japanese autonomous mobile robot (AMR) conveyance systems provider LexxPluss recently announced it is investing heavily in the U.S. to provide its conveyance systems to U.S. customers. LexxPluss announced a new U.S. demo space in June 2023 to showcase the capabilities of its flexible robotic fleets. “We are excited to launch our new demo space and see this as part of our commitment to open mechanical design and transparent technical information sharing,” said Morgan Chang, U.S. business development manager of LexxPluss. “This is something that sets LexxPluss apart, offering the highest levels of interoperability with existing systems and operations, alongside our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.96
On March 4, 2024 an autonomous robot cut the ceremonial ribbon at the grand opening of Boston University’s $8.8 million Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center (RASTIC). The grand opening included talks from state, industry and university leadership; facility tours; and 16 student demonstrations of robotic projects, spanning smart cities, medical robotics, drones, autonomous driving, smart home applications and more. RASTIC opening years in the making In development over the past year, RASTIC brings together academia and industry to develop the next-generation competitive robotics and autonomous systems workforce. The state-of-the-art laboratory and industry-aligned, hands-on interdisciplinary training and education…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.99
Numina Group, an independent warehouse automation integration firm with over 1,000 print and apply labeling solutions throughout North America, recently announced a strategic partnership with Weber Packaging. The alliance allows the Numina Group to enhance its market offering to include Weber’s print and apply labeling solutions. Weber Packaging Solutions’ sales and distribution channel now has access to a software-driven, fully designed and integrated SLAM (scan, label, apply and manifest) labeling solution for their manufacturing and warehousing customers. Partnership aims to simplify packaging “This partnership will bring together some of the industry's most experienced packaging professionals to design complex packaging solutions,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.34
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Peerless Media is seeking speakers and session abstracts for the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7. The third-annual virtual event will be held on July 31 and represents an opportunity for end users to share perspectives on how to overcome operational challenges by evaluating, deploying and managing robots and automation across a variety of industrial mediums. “I am very excited to take part in my first Robotics Application Conference and speak with end users and integrators,” said Tim Culverhouse, editorial director of Robotics 24/7. “As RAC continues to grow, I look forward to sharing more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.25
Consumer cleaning robot manufacturer iRobot and e-commerce retailer Amazon recently announced they mutually agreed to forgo Amazon’s planned acquisition of iRobot. In a release, the companies announced they signed a termination agreement that resolves all outstanding transactional matters, including Amazon paying iRobot a previously agreed upon $94 million termination fee. The original $1.7 billion acquisition proposal was announced in August 2022. “Amazon and iRobot were excited to see what our teams could build together, and we're deeply grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly to try and make this collaboration a reality,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon SVP and general counsel. “This…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 26.82
December Special Focus 2023 There was a time when robots were reserved mostly for larger organizations with deep pockets and internal innovation teams. Focused on working smarter, better and faster, these companies started a trend that over time would transcend corporate budgets, company size and even industry. Credit collaborative robots or “cobots” with helping to democratize robotics in a way that makes some of the most advanced automation accessible to a much wider swath of organizations. As you’ll read in this month’s Robotics 24/7, cobots that can safely and effectively work alongside humans have found particular success in high-mix, low-volume…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.96
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation is partnering to bring Native American and Indigenous teams together for the 4th annual Southwest Native American Showcase. The event, which took place earlier this November, offers a unique opportunity for students to showcase their robotics skills and earn coveted spots at the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship, the world's largest robotics competition. This collaboration with Amazon, Indigitize, an organization that makes computer science more accessible to Indigenous communities, and Google, demonstrates a shared commitment to foster STEM-related learning and workforce development among Native American and Indigenous students. The 4th annual Southwest Native…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.90
Amazon is deploying a new robot to take on the extra-heavy lifting in its fulfillment centers. The new technology, the Titan mobile robot, is designed to help carry products across fulfillment centers, supporting safety and efficiency in operations. Titan builds off over a decade of innovations in mobile robotics at Amazon and can lift up to two times more weight than Hercules, the most broadly deployed robot within the giant’s fulfillment operations. Titan’s first task will be to carry larger, bulkier items like small household appliances or pallets of pet food and gardening equipment. Titan integrates several technologies from previous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.86
Pressing challenges such as labor shortages, inflation, and escalating operational expenses are compelling companies to expedite technological advancements and explore various strategies to upgrade their technology. According to a new research report from ResearchAndMarkets, the imperative to enhance operational efficiency, handle heavy workloads, and tailor solutions to meet customer demands is driving the development of autonomous technologies within warehouses across North America, with a primary focus on the United States. The report, “North American Industrial Mobile Robots (AGVs and AMRs) Growth Opportunities,” delves into the growth trends of autonomous equipment within the United States industrial sector, with a specific focus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.90
A new research report provides a framework for the global autonomous AI and Autonomous Agents market, projecting a significant growth trajectory, from $4.8 billion in 2023 to $64.7 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 45%. The report, by MarketDigits, includes Vendor Assessment (Company Profiles, Market Positioning, Strategies, Recent Developments, Capabilities & Product Offerings / Mapping), Technology Assessment (Developments & Economic Impact), Partner & Customer Ecosystem (Product Services, Proposition & Key Features) Competitive Index & Regional FootPrint. The terms “autonomous” and “self-driving” are employed to characterize artificial intelligence systems capable of autonomous operation and decision-making, free from human intervention. This was…