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…of mind because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A global surge in interest for disinfection systems, social distancing, and robot-assisted surgery promises to expand the accessibility and quality of care. With all the bad geopolitical and economic news lately, it's easy to forget that progress is still being made on multiple fronts. These 10 robotics companies (see slideshow at right or…
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…is increasing, Siemens noted. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, especially logistics providers, which have struggled to get essentials to consumers during lockdowns and border closings. The global market for AGVs could grow from $2 billion (U.S.) in 2021 to $3.72 billion in 2028, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%, forecast Fortune Business Insights. Robots can…
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…supply chain problems and the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce growth has continued, forcing distribution centers (DCs) to scramble. This has led to both more spending on both workforce development and automation. This two-pronged approach is enabling retailers to keep up with fulfillment volumes. In which areas will you be investing over the next 12 months? Source: Peerless Research “It’s the new…
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…drives higher productivity.” While the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated e-commerce demand, GXO has been using robots in logistics for some time. “We were using robotics way before the pandemic,” Shaw noted. “We've reduced human touch points. Where handheld scanners were traditionally used, we're now using Cognex cameras. Returns are primarily a qualitative process for sortation, and vision technology is key.”…
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…which was conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America. How is the present state of the economy affecting your spending on materials handling equipment, technologies services and solutions? On what? Source: Peerless Media Group (PRG) 2022 respondent demographics Peerless Research Group’s (PRG) e-mail survey questionnaire was sent to readers of Logistics Management and Modern Materials Handling in December 2021,…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new attention to the need for laboratories to add automation at scale. Automata, which serves the life science industry with lab automation and the Eva robotic arm, this week said it has raised $50 million in Series B funding. The London-based company said it plans to use the funding to continue development of its offerings…
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…widespread labor shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “As the market demand for our technology continues to soar, formally partnering with PickNik Robotics allows us to focus on our computer vision and autonomy algorithms, RE2 Detect and RE2 Intellect, knowing that we have a trusted solution for motion planning,” he added. “PickNik…
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…2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said a key element of its business strategy is to offer customers opportunities to trial its products, helping it to establish a market share. “Part of my philosophy is that we need to continuously evolve,” said Yap. “Nobody had paid much attention to robotics, but our clients began demanding automation because…
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…revolution was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to accelerate in 2022, it predicted. 2. Robots become easier to use New generations of robots are designed to be easier to use. There is a clear trend towards user interfaces that allow simple icon-driven programming and the manual guidance of robots. Robot companies and some third-party suppliers are bundling…
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…to sanitize outdoor venues against COVID-19, according to its website. They were used to clean the 2021 Kentucky Derby venue and the PPG Paints Arena. But AERAS said its technology has multiple applications. The company's precision lidar and photogrammetry capabilities allow its drones to scan a bridge safely and thoroughly in less than 30 minutes, said Justin Melanson, co-founder and…
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…global supply chain demand The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in home deliveries, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. As a result, the demand for automation is rising quickly, according to Addverb Technologies. The global market for warehouse robotics could expand from $4.7 billion in 2021 to $9.1 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
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…reference to shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. the Exo-LiFFT calculator. Source: Vanderbilt University HeroWear develops Exo-LiFFT Exoskeletons are now being used daily in factories, warehouses, construction sites, and other workplaces around the world to relieve physical strain on overburdened workers. HeroWear said it developed Exo-LiFT with the recent study in mind. “With the help of exo-technology, workers in the future…
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…to Allied Market Research. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated worker shortages and added demand for social distancing and contactless retail. The ability of one mobile robot to perform a wide range of tasks at different locations has also boosted the demand for automation. In response, robotics suppliers are focusing on improving capabilities, managing costs, and offering fleet management software and…
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…3PL. The impact of the Covid-19 on labor availability has been—and continues to be—significant, to say the least. The examples are plentiful, of course, and that common bond is apparent, even across such a fragmented marketplace as ours. Is there one which is more fragmented? I honestly cannot think of one that is, but I bet some healthcare and financial…
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…become more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. As online shopping doesn’t show any sign of slowing down, more merchants are applying robots to order picking. At the same time, people are still needed for upstream and downstream processes. That’s where collaborative robots, or cobots, come into play. Collaborative robot arms and AMRs are different from industrial robots because they include…
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