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The U.S. construction industry faces challenges including labor shortages, environmental concerns, and capital constraints on the acquisition of new equipment. Technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, and machine learning could help improve planning, productivity, and safety, according to a new report from Shadow Ventures. The Atlanta-based venture capital firm, which invests in “seed-stage technology companies disrupting the built environment,” last…
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After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes the rush for holiday shipping. Automation offers fast and accurate e-commerce order fulfillment. Flexibility and addressing customer needs are key characteristics to look for in warehouse robotics, according to FORTNA. Atlanta-based FORTNA was recently formed from the merger of materials handling systems integrator MHS Global and warehouse software provider Fortna Inc. The combined…
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Software is increasingly becoming a differentiator in automation. Formant today said it has partnered with Kinova Inc. to support Kinova's Gen 3 robot arm with its cloud platform. “Kinova continues to be a leader in industrial and medical robotics,” stated Jeff Linnell, CEO of Formant. “As more and more companies adopt Kinova’s Gen 3 arm, we’re excited to partner and…
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After the successful launch of its digital companion for older adults earlier this year, Intuition Robotics Ltd. today announced the release of an updated version of ElliQ. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it revised ElliQ in response to user demand. “Seeing ElliQ positively change the lives of so many older adults is a dream come true for our team,…
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Last-mile delivery gets a lot of attention for automation, but what about other links in the supply chain? Ottonomy Inc. is applying robots to multiple stages and is working with partners to grow its global presence. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company has developed mobile robots that can work both indoors and outdoors. After starting with the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport…
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The global population recently passed the 8 billion milestone, and it could reach 10 billion in the next few decades, according to the United Nations. Producing enough food for that many people will be a challenge, especially in the face of climate change, a finite amount of arable land and fresh water, and workers moving to cities instead of working…
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The past few years have been even more challenging than usual for the restaurant industry. The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered restaurants, many of them forever. Online ordering, persistent staff shortages, and the need to maintain hygiene have led to an unprecedented interest in automation, noted Botrista Technology. The turnover rate for family-style restaurants is 32%, and employee training costs an average…
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Pickle Robot Co. knows that truck unloading is a major challenge for warehouse operators, from throughput and ergonomics to employee retention. It has applied artificial intelligence and robotics to solving the problem. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company this week announced $26 million in Series A funding and that its robots are already unloading tens of thousands of packages from trucks in…
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At the Formnext event yesterday in Frankfurt, Germany, Markforged Inc. announced the release of new Simulation features for its additive manufacturing software. Simulation is available as a free trial until April 2023 and as a paid subscription thereafter, said the company. As both 3D printing and simulation software move from prototype to production, the complementary technologies promise to save manufacturers…
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The U.K.'s departure from the EU, or the so-called Brexit, might have been a setback for international trade, but fewer regulations and more free investment could help British robotics startups. Britbots and Sapphire Capital Partners last week announced the launch of the British Robotics Start-Up Fund, which they said takes advantage of the new Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme. Over the…
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NEURA Robotics GmbH burst onto the collaborative robotics scene three years ago with “cognitive” systems that it claimed were smarter than other robots. Its 4NE-1 humanoid robot—pronounced “for anyone”—is intended to free people from tedious tasks in any industry, said David Reger, founder and CEO of the Metzingen, Germany-based company. “4NE-1 is more than a research study,” he said in…
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Not only do autonomous vehicle developers rely on the latest sensors and compute hardware; they also increasingly need software and artificial intelligence that can handle perception and safe navigation. STRADVISION last month rebranded itself as it expands the capabilities of its safety-certified SVNet software. Founded in 2014, STRADVISION said it is working to accelerate the advent of fully autonomous vehicles…
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The need to move materials, clean surfaces, and collect data in factories, warehouses, and other facilities has only grown. Despite fears of robots replacing workers who are scarce in many industries, most of the automation spreading today is meant to improve efficiency and safety. Avidbots Corp. is an example of a robotics supplier rising to the challenge with multifunction systems.…
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From the growth of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic to persistent labor shortages, there have been plenty of reasons for supply chains to adopt mobile robots. However, understanding the need to automate and getting a return on one's investment are two different things, noted GreyOrange's CEO. The key is whether robots are adding value as part of a holistic approach,…
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While robots have long been used on assembly lines to manufacture millions of identical products, they are becoming more capable for high-mix, low-volume orders. ABAGY Robotic Systems Inc. said its software enables robots to work on individual projects or details, with no programming required. By 2024, there will be a shortfall of 400,000 welders, compared with the current total of…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
