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ResGreen Group International Inc. last week introduced SimuPath, a simulation program intended to improve manufacturing and warehouse productivity. It uses Unreal Engine to create 3D representations of facilities that accurately reflect their physical dimensions and structures. SimuPath's artificial intelligence can help determine the best routes for material handling, and it relays the information to ResGreen's BigBuddy, PullBuddy, and LilBuddy robots,…
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As change sweeps across retail and logistics, a growing number of organizations is seeking to deploy pick-and-place automation, according to OSARO and FANUC America. The companies yesterday said they are collaborating to expand the capabilities of FANUC robots for warehousing and e-commerce order fulfillment with OSARO's machine vision software. “E-commerce growth is driving the increased adoption of robotics and automation,”…
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Leasing is already a popular choice for acquiring lift trucks, with multiple advantages on the financial side for companies with lift truck fleets. Other key advantages to leasing are often operational in nature, starting with making it easier to adopt newer trucks and technology that might carry performance benefits, according to Bill Buckhout, director of leasing and remarketing for Hyster…
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Supply chains need to innovate to ensure fast and reliable deliveries to customers. FORTNA this week announced its Last Mile Solution Center, which will support parcel and distribution businesses in automating last-mile operations. The Atlanta-based company said in a release that its industry experts will help improve processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs. “FORTNA is an experienced partner to our…
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As market demands continuously change, increasing productivity is a challenge for businesses everywhere and across industries, noted Universal Robots A/S. The collaborative robotics leader is offering guidance from industry specialists, as well as customer case studies and product demonstrations in three virtual conferences in September and October. Universal Robots claimed that its cobots can help manufacturers of all sizes boost…
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Developers have been working to free robots, first from being bolted down, then to being tethered to a power outlet, and now from needing to return to a dock to recharge. CaPow, which said it delivers perpetual power to robotic fleets, today announced its expansion in the U.S. with help from partner JLC Robotics LLC. “We are honored to be…
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OSARO, a global provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, announced today it is partnering with FANUC America, a supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, to expand the capabilities of FANUC’s robotic automation solutions optimized for warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment. The two companies will collaborate on go-to-market strategies, commencing with the installation of an advanced piece-picking demonstration robot at FANUC’s Innovation…
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Goods-to-person systems are increasingly displacing person-to-goods picking based on the value they deliver. In addition to an up to 5x increase in productivity, these systems support faster order cycle times, improved accuracy, and increased storage density. But the move to goods-to-person picking represents a fundamental shift in warehouse operations and requires careful planning to ensure the value of the system…
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ASTM International this week said that the Advanced Manufacturing Robotics, or ARM, Institute has awarded it funding to develop a roadmap for guidance and adoption of advanced robotics technologies. In partnership with the institute, ASTM also plans to host its 4th Specialty Workshop on Discovery & Market Analysis for Robotics in Manufacturing of Space and Hypersonic Components. The workshop will…
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FORT Robotics Inc. today announced that its Endpoint Controller has received Safety Integrity Level 3, or SIL 3, functional safety certification. The Philadelphia-based company claimed that the controller “brings safe, secure, dynamic wireless control to mobile, automated, or autonomous machines.” “In warehousing, manufacturing, heavy equipment, or really any machine environment, there is an increasing need for people and robots to…
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Fizyr BV, which provides computer vision software for robots, today announced its new U.S. headquarters in Dover, Del. The Delft, Netherlands-based company said its U.S. division now supports technical and business relationships with North American systems integrators and robotics integrators. Jeff Lomax, vice president of business development, will manage integrator partnerships, and Bob Brown, vice president of project management, will…
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Why aren't robots more ubiquitous? Ease of use has been one obstacle to more widespread adoption, but several hardware and software providers are trying to overcome it. Mujin Corp. said its MujinController enables integrators and end users to set up palletizing and other applications. The Tokyo-based company said its technology can also be used in bin picking and truck unloading.…
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As the last days of summer pass, one is wistful of the time spent with loved ones sitting on the beach, traveling on the road, or just sharing a refreshing ice cream cone. However, for many Americans, such emotional connections are rare, leading to high suicide rates and physical illness. In a recent study by the surgeon general, more than…
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If we needed more proof that the world’s warehouses and DCs are being equipped with more robots and automation, then ProMat 2023 definitely sealed the deal. Sprinkled among the many different “traditional” materials handling vendors on the exhibition floor—and in some cases, integrated right into those vendors’ own booths—was an amazing number of advanced robotics solutions that a record 51,000…
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For robotics adoption to spread to new applications, the systems must become easier to program. Some developers and suppliers are working to move away from requiring users to code every point in a trajectory, manually jog a robot into position, or model parts in CAD software. RoboDK today announced that it has released the design and assembly instructions of its…
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…
