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…still early days for mobile manipulation, the potential of multi-purpose robots to carry out different tasks and create easier-to-manage digital workflows is attracting interest in retail and other service industries. Just about every type of robot—from AMRs to multi-purpose systems—will see increased adoption this year. As for which ones will grow the most in number, that will depend on the…
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…said its expertise in robotic manipulation with Sierra Space's LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) product lines will help enable extended mission durations that benefit from remote-controlled tools. “Sierra Space’s vision and progress toward creating a commercial platform for space manufacturing and other applications is really exciting, and we look forward to contributing to those meaningfully with our robotics expertise and…
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…advanced auto-identification and item-specific robotic manipulation technology, said the company. BG RPPi also passes data to autobagging equipment to create labels and package the items for shipping. The system is compatible with leading autobagging brands, including Pregis and CMC, with additional integration partners in development. Retailers and e-commerce providers can use BG RPPi for “touchless” autobagging, Berkshire Grey said. They…
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…AI-powered machine vision, grasping, and manipulation algorithms to handle parcels of varying size, fragility, and materials. INDUCT system to help address shortages The INDUCT work cell will help alleviate capacity shortages and increase efficiency at e-commerce and supply chain companies, according to Kindred. It said the system is addressing a critical need for fulfillment providers at a pivotal time. “Kindred…
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…company said its intelligent mobile manipulation systems can operate in a variety of complex indoor and outdoor environments. RE2 claimed that its systems help companies in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries to enable remote operations, improve worker safety and efficiency, and reduce operational costs. RE2 M2NS takes a deep dive M2NS is composed of RE2 Sapien Sea…
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…is fast, accurate, and reliable manipulation of variable objects. RightHand Robotics Inc. has raised $66 million to continue developing its piece-picking technology and expanding its partner network and presence worldwide. “This Series C funding round attracted top-tier investors who know the space and share our vision that piece-picking automation enables predictable throughput with lights-out item handling, while meeting customer needs…
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Mobile manipulation and other robotics applications require sophisticated motion-planning software. RE2 Robotics Inc. and PickNik Robotics Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of RE2’s autonomous robots using PickNik’s MoveIt Studio software. “Using our MoveIt Studio software, companies such as RE2 Robotics can speed up development of complex motion planning in their robotic arm applications,” said Dr.…
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…for safe collaboration and accurate manipulation, ways of learning new tasks without programming expertise, and a variety of end-of-arm tooling, cobots can bring flexibility to shops of all sizes. Cobots promise to boost productivity Collaborative robots can perform the dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks once performed by humans. “This provides a double benefit,” said Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications…
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…purview over movements and bin manipulation, reporting inventory consumption as it happens. “The host-level system is coordinating all the work that needs to happen, and giving the machine parameters about when that work should happen, so the system can be prepared to move efficiently. The host system typically gives it some flexibility in how it completes its tasks,” Bratten said.…
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…vision, machine learning, and robotic manipulation to harvest apples. The startup said it aims to create innovative and easy-to-adapt equipment to help farmers maximize efficiency when harvesting without compromising the quality of produce. Abundant added that it will combine its manipulation and vacuum-based picking capabilities with Wavemaker Labs’ decade-long expertise in developing and scaling technology firms. The collaboration “will take…
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…Robotics Inc., which develops mobile manipulation systems, today announced a partnership with JLG Indstries Inc., which manufacturers mobile elevating work platforms, or MEWPs, and telehandlers. The companies said they intend to advance the integration of robots with access equipment. “The future of work is here,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2. “Humans and robots are working more closely…
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…refilling operation. Execution of this project will demonstrate safety systems, robotic manipulation strategies and designs that are immediately applicable to manufacturing of shaped charges, as well as more broadly to the production of other devices and products that use energetics and advance the state of the art in this field.
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…as contact force feedback, robotic manipulation of the second catheter used for ultrasonic mapping, and simulation for more efficient guidance and workflows. According to medical literature, the Genesis RMN system has been documented to improve patient care. Source: Stereotaxis BJC HealthCare also adopts RMN Like HonorHealth, BJC HealthCare recently adopted Stereotaxis' technology for arrhythmia treatment. BJC, one of the largest…
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…and automatically adjusts to complex manipulation tasks. Apart from this, RIOS Intelligent Machines provides factory automation-as-a-service solutions for the food industry.” Source: StartUs Insights RIOS develops smart sorting robots, food-grade workcells RIOS Intelligent Machines said its sorting robots can address the significant labor shortage and labor-intensive processes, such as sorting food items. The company said its workcells can work in…
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…are a prerequisite for mobile manipulation. Do you see Doosan serving such tasks? Kim: Our company is trying to make our robot very familiar to everyone for easy usage. One of our major objectives is making apps that can be used by mobile phone. We've got people from Samsung and LG, and such mobile apps for easy robot control could…
From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…
Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry
Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation
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