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Mecalux SA today announced a robotic picking system incorporating Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Pick AI vision software. It uses deep learning algorithms to streamline picking in warehouses, said the Madrid-based company. The new system integrates artificial intelligence into the SIMATIC S7-1500 programmable logic controller (PLC) to enable the collaborative robot to autonomously and accurately pick orders, said Mecalux in a release.…
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New igus energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms igus®, the world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution is made of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free according to ISO Class 2 even in high-speed applications. It…
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Choosing Cable Carriers for Hygiene-Sensitive Applications
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InOrbit Inc. today announced an enhancement to its robot operations, or RobOps, software. In response to customer demand, the company said its InOrbit missions capability provides multi-vendor, bidirectional communications with robots fleets of any size. InOrbit missions works with the recently expanded InOrbit Connect to help developers and end users “harness the full potential of their robotic fleets,” said the…
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Gecko Robotics today launched the Cantilever platform, which it said integrates data from its robotic, fixed-sensor, and partner systems to help customers analyze asset health and make sound decisions. The company claimed that the software is the first of its kind. “Cantilever is designed to become the primary operating system for the physical world,” said Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO…
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Last month, Rockwell Automation Inc. announced that it planned to acquire Clearpath Robotics Inc., the parent company of OTTO Motors. The companies claimed that the transaction demonstrated the strength of demand for robots for materials handling. Earlier this month, Rockwell completed its acquisition of Kitchener, Ontario-based Clearpath, which makes development platforms, and OTTO. The Milwaukee-based company is adding OTTO Motors'…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today announced at CeMAT Asia a mobile robot that can reach up to 12 m (40 ft.) in height. The company said the new system has already been deplyed by several major global retailers at sites in North America and Asia. “As early pioneers in the mobile robotics space, we are committed to continuous innovation to accompany…
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A week after Amazon.com Inc. provided a peek at the robots it is currently testing, Agility Robotics Inc. confirmed that Amazon's research and development center near Seattle will begin testing its Digit bipedal robot. “Digit’s size and shape are well-suited for buildings that are designed for humans, and we believe that there is a big opportunity to scale a mobile…
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Less than half (45.6%) of warehouse and logistics leaders see automation as necessary over the next five years, according to new research from ProGlove. The discovery from the wearable tech pioneer comes as nearly two-thirds have either already implemented or are currently implementing automation. However, ProGlove concluded, it is yet another piece of evidence that full automation is not a…
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Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, can optimize the transport of materials and overall logistics in existing facilities, according to Omron Automation. AMRs can navigate autonomously, adapt to changing environments, and safely perform a range of physical tasks that are challenging for humans, said Omron. The successful introduction of autonomous mobile robots into ongoing operations requires careful consideration of existing conditions…
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Rockwell Automation Inc. has announced the latest services and systems, as well as the hardware and industrial software that it will show at Automation Fair next month. The annual innovation event will be at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Nov. 6 to 9, and organizers expect it to attract more than 10,000 participants from around the world. “Rockwell…
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AutoStore yesterday announced the R5 Pro Robot, which it said is the latest version of its “field-proven” R5 robot. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said it designed the new robot to address the growing demand for large, high-throughput systems in e-commerce operations. “The R5 Pro offers an edge by augmenting productivity per robot during extended operations, optimizing space usage, and…
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The hospitality industry has plenty of opportunities for automation. Sidework, which has been developing robots for beverage dispensing, today closed new funding, bringing its total raised to more than $10 million. “At the end of the day, there is a massive gap between what consumers can drink at home and what’s available to them while they’re out and about,” said…
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Advantech Co. last week released a domain-focused package of robotic arm controllers—the ARK-1221L, ARK-1250L, and ARK-3534D. The Taipei, Taiwan-based company said they are designed to address the demands of the rapidly expanding market for robotic arms. The controllers “offer outstanding performance, a compact form factor, real-time capabilities, support for industry-standard protocols, and advanced analytics,” said Advantech in a release. “By…
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The growing demand for automation across diverse manufacturing industries is leading end-users, buyers, and suppliers to seek advances in assembly technology, systems, and products that deliver peak performance. In response to the demand for high-end assembly automation, Epson will debut new high power density SCARA robots with Epson’s GYROPLUS® Technology. These advanced robots combine a small form factor with high…
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…
