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Nurses and other care staffers have come under tremendous stress, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. German Bionic today officially introduced its Apogee+ powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market. The company said it designed the technology as a “personal lift assist.” “With its full range of features, our new Apogee+ power suit is designed to help ease the extremely…
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The U.S. Surgeon General recently said that loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. As healthcare providers and governments seek remedies, Intuition Robotics has developed the ElliQ companion, which uses artficial intelligence to engage with older adults. The company today announced that it has secured $25 million in the first closing of its latest…
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At FABTECH 2023, KUKA AG said it plans to unveil two systems for robotics education. The industrial automation provider also plans to show metalworking technologies with partners, as well as additive manufacturing offerings. “The conference agenda for FABTECH includes more than a dozen sessions related to workforce development, retention, or training,” stated Casey DiBattista, chief regional officer for North America…
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Newegg Commerce Inc. wanted to automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks at its warehouse in Ontario, Calif. The global e-commerce provider of technology products today announced that it has deployed a shelf-to-person mobile picking system from Geekplus Technology Co. “We’re optimistic about seeing improvements in picking efficiency and storage space optimization with the new Geek+ robotics system in our Ontario…
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All robotic arms need a quality cable management system if they're to avoid frequent downtime. Corrugated tubing is a popular choice, but there's a better option that will keep your cables running longer: triflex® R cable carriers from igus. Read on to find out how these two industry heavyweights match up head-to-head. Round 1: Cable Installation How can cables be…
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Arauco, a global wood products supplier, recently signed a pre-order of 100 DriveMod autononous forklifts from Cyngn Inc. The deployment includes REV7 lidar sensors to provide self-driving capabilities and to detect pallet stack attributes, noted Ouster Inc. “Cyngn is pushing the boundaries of industrial autonomy with their AI-powered DriveMod platform,” stated Angus Pacala, CEO of Ouster, in a release. “By…
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OSARO, a provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has welcomed Cognex Corporation, a provider of industrial machine vision, into the OSARO Partners Alliance, an ecosystem of partner expertise aimed at delivering optimal automation solutions to customers. OSARO also noted the two companies have already worked well together for Zenni Optical by integrating Cognex DataMan fixed-mount, image-based barcode readers into the…
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Imagine having to carry a large, heavy box up a flight of stairs, said the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. You might spread your fingers out and lift that box with both hands, then hold it on top of your forearms and balance it against your chest, using your whole body to manipulate the box. Humans are generally good at whole-body…
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Cognex Corp. yesterday joined the OSARO Partners Alliance, which is intended to provide optimzed automation to e-commerce customers. The integration of the Cognex DataMan fix-mount, image-based barcode scanners into the OSARO Robotic Bagging System helped Zenni Optical Inc. solve a difficult technical challenge, according to OSARO Inc. “At OSARO, we’re always looking for the best technologies and vendors to incorporate…
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Exoskeletons promise to merge robotic and human capabilities for rehabilitation, exploration, and industrial applications. The University of Central Lancashire and ASTM International’s Center of Excellence in Exo Technology have announced the winners of the 2023 Exo Games. William Billotte, director of global exo technology programs at ASTM International, was one of the competition's judges. He described how it solidified students’…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM Institute today announced that it will award a total of $3.26 million across eight new projects that identify challenges facing U.S. manufacturers and propose technology solutions. The institute said it has funded and managed more than 150 robotics, artificial intelligence, and workforce development projects to date. “Our selections in this latest project call…
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At PACK EXPO 2023 next month, Beckhoff Automation LLC said it plans to will show automation innovations to packaging market leaders. The company said it will show its new Beckhoff Vision portfolio, its updated automation software, and linear motion and motion-control systems. “With increasing demands across the industry to deliver on digital transformation, sustainability, customization, AI, and more, it is…
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igus recently announced that it has partnered with the MassRobotics Associated Network. The motion plastics leader said the association aligns with its ongoing commitment to fostering advances in robotics technology and expanding services for small and midsize enterprises, or SMEs. “Being part of the MassRobotics Associated Network is a step forward in our mission to facilitate affordable, cutting-edge automation solutions…
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AeroVironment Inc. this week announced that it plans to acquire Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in artificial intelligence-enabled robotic control systems for military use. The two companies entered into a definitive agreement under which AeroVironment will acquire 100% of Tomahawk Robotics equity for a total of $120 million to be paid in a mix of cash and stock. “Tomahawk Robotics’ solutions…
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