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SprutCAM Tech Ltd. today announced that it will show its SprutCAM X Robot offline robot programming software and the 17th version of its SprutCAM X system for computer-aided design and manufacturing at the EMO Hannover manufacturing trade fair. The company will show its innovations at Booth E06 in Hall 9 from Sept. 18 to 23 in Hannover, Germany. After a…
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One of the best applications for robots is to relieve medical personnel of tedious tasks. Chang Industrial and Mobile Industrial Robots ApS yesterday announced that they have formed a strategic partnership to use autonomous systems to improve the patient experience, nursing staff activities, and supplies management in the healthcare industry. Nursing shortages continue to be a problem for the industry,…
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While many warehouse operators are aware of the challenges posed by labor shortages and shifting demand, they may not know how automation can help them in the “last 100 feet,” according to enVista LLC. SLAM line automation is one approach to addressing this challenge, it said. Founded in 2002, enVista builds physical and digital systems to help optimize supply chains,…
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Startups are moving fast to apply artificial intelligence advances to commercial robotics. Sereact GmbH yesterday announced that it had obtained $5 million in seed funding. The Stuttgart, Germany-based company said it plans to use the proceeds to expand its interdisciplinary team and to support the development and international rollout of its new PickGPT offering. Sereact said it is building AI-powered…
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Artificial intelligence, simulation, and robotics are continuing to rapidly advance. NVIDIA Corp. today announced a major release of its NVIDIA Omniverse software that it said offers new foundation applications and services for developers to enhance and optimize their 3D pipelines with the OpenUSD framework and generative AI. Omniverse is a Universal Scene Description or OpenUSD-native platform for connecting, describing, and…
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ATI Industrial Automation today announced that its Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensors are compatible with FANUC's robots and Force Control Software. “This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications,” said the Apex, N.C.-based company. “This collaboration brings together two industry-leading solutions, enabling our customers to achieve new levels of dexterity, efficiency, and reliability in their…
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Chery Automobile Co. and ForwardX Technology Co. said they are collaborating to implement mobile robots to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance automated assembly at the Chery Super One Factory in Qingdao, China. Founded in 1997, Chery Automobile has established research and development centers in China, Germany, the U.S., and Brazil and an R&D team of more than 5,500 people.…
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Kia Corp. last week said in its annual sustainability report that it is working with Boston Dynamics Inc. to release a new robot in 2024. The Hyundai Motor Group units did not specify what type of robot it will be, but they said they expect to tap into their development and manufacturing capabilities. Seoul, South Korea-based Kia has been exploring…
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Robotic taxicabs are advancing worldwide, particularly in Asia. Last week, Pony.ai Inc. held a joint venture signing ceremony today with Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co. and GAC Toyota Motor Co. The three parties said they will work together toward mass production and large-scale deployment of fully self-driving robotaxis. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai said its goal is “to bring safe, sustainable,…
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Robotics gatherings are increasingly common, but there are relatively few places where the public can see robots in operation and even get hands-on experience. InOrbit Inc., which provides software and support for robot operations, or RobOps, has successfully hosted a number of community events this summer. In February, the company opened the InOrbit Robot Space at 293 Castro St. in…
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Hesai Group last week announced that it is working with NVIDIA Corp. to integrate its lidar sensors with NVIDIA's DRIVE and Omniverse ecosystems. “By combining our expertise in lidar technology with NVIDIA's world-class simulation and software-development platforms, we can provide developers with invaluable insights and resources for unlocking the full potential of lidar in autonomous driving applications,” said Bob in…
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Ever since Elon Musk made the controversial claim that he could send 1 million people to Mars by 2050 in January 2020, many space exploration pundits and scholars have tried to identify the achievability of that statement. From collecting samples from the moon's surface to setting up a colony on Mars, it turns out that humans alone aren't enough because…
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Last month, READY Robotics introduced Forge Edge—an industry-first API compatible with hundreds of different models of robots and cobots from ABB, Epson, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Staubli, Yaskawa, Universal Robot, and more. Meanwhile, OpenAI's ChatGPT has blazed a trail for Large Language Models (LLMs), setting the AI world on fire. In Microsoft's paper “ChatGPT for Robotics: Design Principles and Model Abilities,” a…
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Unique customer demands and market pressures continue to prompt companies to seek innovative ways to effectively manage their processing and packaging operations, noted Yaskawa Motoman. Robots promise to save energy, reduce waste, optimize workflows, and assist a more resilient workforce, said the Miamisburg, Ohio-based company. Attendees of PACK EXPO from Sept. 11 to 13 will be able to meet with…
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Emergent Vision Technologies Inc. yesterday released details of advances in high-speed imaging technologies and how its high-speed GigE Vision cameras and systems for zero data loss can deliver high performance with system simplicity. The Port Coquitlam, Canada-based company said its on-demand presentation, which originally aired as part of the 2023 Vision Spectra Conference, examines progress in machine vision cameras, network…
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