Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.77
…in quality-of-life services, is expanding its partnership with Bear Robotics, the Silicon Valley indoor self-driving service robots company, in the healthcare sector. By integrating technology with human-centric care, Sodexo and Bear Robotics hope to improve healthcare services. Juan Higueros, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bear Robotics, said, “In partnership with Sodexo, we will be enhancing the future of work for healthcare professionals and maximizing the value of their time with patients through seamless integration of technology and efficiency.” “The ability of these robots to navigate complex indoor environments with precision and reliability is remarkable and we are thrilled to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.70
…rose by 12%, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). In the first half of this year, North American orders totaled 16,865 robots, down 29% in comparison with the same period last year, reported A3. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Jeff Burnstein, president of A3 and a 2023 Engelberger Award winner, to learn more about the current state of robotics and future prospects in manufacturing and other industries. Examining the Q2 decline Did the second-quarter results come as a surprise to you? Burnstein: Not at all. I tell people that I look at this from a 40-year lens, not a…
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…release. “The MujinController introduces a unique approach to creating robotics applications, leveraging a real-time, non-volatile digital twin and offering a suite of perception, planning, and control algorithms to digitize the real world and autonomously move robots and other industrial equipment through it,” said Dr. Ross Diankov, co-founder of Mujin. “We are excited to continue our journey toward perfecting the MujinController and getting it into everyone’s hands.” Founded in 2011, Mujin said it develops machine intelligence for a common control platform for industrial and collaborative robots. The company, which has offices in Suwanee, Ga., and Guangzhou, China, said it can make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.60
…Co-operation and Development, or OECD. The International Federation of Robotics last week announced Go4Robotics, a new online platform to provide independent guidance in manufacturers' journey to automation. “The lack of skilled labor is a strong driver for automation in many countries,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a release. “In fact, statistics from the EU say that three quarters of all companies across the EU have a problem attracting workers with the required skills.” Retiring baby boomers, immigration restrictions, and shifting expectations among younger workers have been a common refrain in developed…
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Robotics gatherings are increasingly common, but there are relatively few places where the public can see robots in operation and even get hands-on experience. InOrbit Inc., which provides software and support for robot operations, or RobOps, has successfully hosted a number of community events this summer. In February, the company opened the InOrbit Robot Space at 293 Castro St. in Mountain View, Calif. Since then, InOrbit has hosted meetings around National Robotics Week, a summer camp group, and a free Women in Robotics event last week. Having a permanent venue in Silicon Valley to see autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at…
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…vision, we’re well-positioned to continue pushing the boundaries of robotics technology and meet the evolving needs of our customers.” Ati Motors said it has developed and manufactured autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for sectors such as warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. New mobile robots designed for flexibility The demand for mobile robots is rapidly increasing, driven by the need for efficient and flexible solutions in a changing world, according to Ati Motors. The company said its robots have demonstrated their ability to reduce costs, optimize workflows, and improve safety and competitiveness in various industries. At a product launch event, Ati Motors team…
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…the financial activity in a specific sector, such as robotics. Earlier this month, Indxx announced the licensing of its Indxx US ETF Industry Top 10 Index to South Korea-based Samsung Asset Management. The index will serve as the underlying benchmark for the KODEX US ETF Industry Top10 Indxx ETF, said Indxx. “In recent years, ETFs have been the fastest-growing investment vehicle, and we expect this trend to continue as more investors seek ETFs for their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and transparency,” said Rahul Sen Sharma, managing partner at Indxx, in a release. “In light of this trend, we are extremely pleased to…
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Robotics startups, investors, integrators, and end users are grappling with vendor consolidation, heightened demand and public expectations, and a tightening of available funding. How can they navigate such challenges? Harpinder (Harpi) Singh is a partner at Innovation Endeavors and an entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience building products for emerging industries at the intersection of mobile, data, and deep tech. Prior to becoming a partner at Innovation Endeavors, Singh was co-founder and CEO of Slice Technologies, a data and analytics company that provides e-commerce market insights to the world's largest consumer brands and was acquired by Rakuten. He also…
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…Ottobots, enabling scarce staffers to do more through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The deep tech startup's delivery robots have been operating in airports, starting with Cincinnati International Airport (CVG) and in Europe at Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO). Ottonomy on 'Runway to the Future' Ottonomy said it took part in the Innovation Hub's “Runway to the Future” acceleration program in September 2022, offering added convenience to travelers via autonomous delivery. Air passengers could purchase retail items and get them delivered right up to the gate in a “digital and completely frictionless experience,” the company said. During the proof of concept…
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…year, now is a good time to assess current robotics trends. From venture capital constraints to ChatGPT, Dr. Bernard Casse, founder and CEO of RIOS Intelligent Machines Inc., has experience and first-hand observations from recent events. RIOS said it is leading the charge in re-industrializing America and transforming aging industries into the smart factories of the future powered by robotics and artificial intelligence. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company both exhibited and presented at ProMat 2023. Dr. Casse shared with Robotics 24/7 a compelling vision of a future where robotics and automation are the driving forces of economic progress, even amid…
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…passionate-partner person,” she said in a recent interview with Robotics 24/7. “You can only grow in this current world with strong business partnerships, and just great partners in your corner, whether those are the vendors you do business with or like-minded businesses that help you grow.” Apicella was recently named the interim executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), a role that was previously held by Joel Reed, the former CEO and president of IAM Robotics and a known robotics expert in the Pittsburgh area. Apicella previously served as a vice president at PRN and has been with the…
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…limited in size, speed, and power, robots using Veo Robotics Inc.'s proprietary safety technology can combine industrial capabilities with human-in-the-loop efficiency. The company today announced that it has closed a $14 million funding round, bringing its latest investment to a total of $29 million. “With the increased need for efficiency improvement in industrial environments, we’ve seen increasing requirements for safe robot operation in the close presence of humans,” stated Patrick Sobalvarro, co-founder and CEO of Veo Robotics. The Waltham, Mass.-based company said the funding will accelerate its strategy of working with corporate partners to deploy a new class of collaborative…