Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
…Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. The company provides CNC machines, robotics, and factory automation. FANUC said its technologies and expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability. It recently marked the manufacture of its 750,000th robot and opened new headquarters for Latin America in Aguascalientes, Mexico. FANUC builds for the future of robotics “Interest in robotics and automation remains strong with new demand coming from a variety of industries,” said Cicco. “EV [electric vehicles], warehousing, and logistics, as well as food and beverage, are all looking to automation to increase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.73
…correct their own movement in manufacturing environments. The Hamamatsu, Japan-based business has raised $17 million and also makes the L-Qualify 3D robotic inspection system. Locus Robotics Inc. provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve piece-handling productivity. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company, which has obtained a total of $316 million, said its technology can be integrated into existing warehouse operations without disrupting workflows. Novarc Technologies Inc. has commercialized collaborative robots and AI for automated welding in pipe-fabrication shops. The startup has raised $3 million and is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It offers the Spool Welding Robot (SWR), the SWR+HyperFill integrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.31
…me, emerging markets include countries like Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, which all have big retail chains. In Italy, the government offers stimulus for robotics, so that can also be a driver. At the end of the day, we don't tell our OEMs where to sell, and there are markets that are more interesting for BrainOS-powered robots. Putting a robot in a facility is only Step 0.1 of the process—you don't buy a robot; you buy a process. We also want to make sure that when robots enter a region, that customer expectations are part of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.25
…more than 850 locations operating in 36 U.S. states, as well as the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and Japan.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
…and other industries. It has established technology centers in Japan and Germany and is working with more than 300 automation companies to provide localized services. Earlier this year, the company launched the new JAKA Pro series to operate in harsh environments. JAKA Pro robots are IP68-rated and can run for nearly six years without interruption, it said. Global investors join Series D funding Temasek, TrueLight Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Prosperity7 Ventures, and the diversified growth fund of Aramco Ventures led JAKA Robotics' Series D round. One strategic investor also participated. “We believe Jaka Robotics is one of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.54
…more than 850 locations operating in 36 U.S. states, as well as the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.18
…contribute to the advancement of the technology.” The Nagoya, Japan-based company claimed that more than 30 vehicles in over 20 countries, as well as more than 500 companies, are involved in the software development. TIER IV combines self-driving functions TIER IV noted that its approach to autonomous driving combines the functions of sensing, localization, perception, planning, control, a vehicle interface, and map data. The company's Pilot.Auto is an extensible platform based on Autoware, and its Web.Auto is a cloud DevOps platform for implementation of autonomous driving. In addition, TIER IV said its systems include data management, simulation, and fleet management…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.79
…employees and has offices in China, the U.K., Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Its Americas headquarters are in Carlsbad, Calif. Körber ready for regional expansion To help supply chain operators with growing complexity, Körber said it provides a “wide range of proven, end-to-end systems fitting any business size, strategy, or appetite for growth.” The Minneapolis-based Business Area Supply Chain is part of Hamburg, German-based Körber AG. The company claimed that it can deliver not just software, but also automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling technology, plus the expertise to tie it all together. With offices in Brazil, Chile, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.68
…getting closer to having helping hands in space. GITAI Japan Inc. last week said it will demonstrate the capabilities of its autonomous robot arm, which will be mounted outside the International Space Station, in 2023. GITAI first demonstrated its technology onboard the International Space Station (ISS) last year and said it met all mission objectives. In the next challenge, the Tokyo-based company's extra-vehicular robot will be deployed outside the Bishop Airlock with partner Nanoracks LLC. “There are a tremendous number of applications in space that our robotic arm can be used for, including on-orbit servicing and lunar exploration, and we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.06
…process by implementing a variety of standard components and options, said the company. FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. It provides robots, CNC machines, and ROBOMACHINEs. The Rochester Hills, Mich.-based company said its “Service First” culture enables it to serve everything from small shops to large assembly operations so they can improve productivity, increase quality, maximize profits, and maintain a competitive edge.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.13
…than 500 manufacturers across the U.S., the U.K., and Japan to explore how these organizations are integrating robots into their workforce, as well as the resulting effects on facilities and their human workers. As speculation about the effect of robots on local job markets continues to contribute to mixed public opinion, Veo said its data suggests most manufacturing professionals do not believe that their jobs are at risk due to the increased adoption of robots. Human-robot collaboration requires safety, speed The rise in interactions between human and machine co-workers also necessitates new safeguarding methods that don’t hinder productivity, asserted Veo…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
…date in several public-transit applications across the U.S. and Japan. May Mobility continues Toyota partnership May Mobility is continuing to work with partners including Toyota Motor Corp. The companies have tested and demonstrated Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles in Ann Arbor and said they anticipate other public deployment locations in late 2022. The program also features an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant up-fit through a partnership with wheelchair maker BraunAbility. In addition, May Mobility has begun incorporating its autonomous driving kit (ADK) onto the Toyota e-Palette, a battery-electric vehicle platform. The company said it offers greater rider capacity and the expansion of…