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DETROIT—FANUC America Corp. is introducing two high-payload capacity collaborative robots and demonstrating a range of advanced automation at Automate 2023 this week. The company is also sponsoring Automate’s Education Pavilion, where students, parents, instructors, and job seekers can learn about automation career paths and the schools that provide workforce training. Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America stated that it is a…
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At Automate this week, BlueBotics plans to showcase its ANT service management software designed to help customers manage multiple fleets of mobile robots. “As the AGV market grows and continues to mature, more businesses are realizing the need for scalable custom fleets, which can incorporate different types and even brands of vehicle,” said BlueBotics CEO Nicolas Tomatis. “Our team will…
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Skyline Robotics today announced that it has received its first patent for Ozmo, its robotic window-cleaning system. Singapore awarded the patent, which includes the system's design as well as how it operates. Skyline said it has filed its patent in nine jurisdictions globally, with Singapore being the first to independently evaluate and validate the company’s innovations. “As this is our…
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With annual revenue in the U.S. robotics market expected to grow at a 5.62% compound annual growth rate, resulting in a market volume of over $9 billion by 2027, John Bubnikovich, ABB U.S. robotics division president, is making several predictions on key trends in robotics automation in the U.S. for 2023 and beyond. ”The impact of U.S. labor shortages is…
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As the drone of lawnmowers heralds the arrival of summer, robots are evolving to meet landscaping needs. RC Mowers last week announced that it is releasing its new R Series to replace older versions of its remotely operated robotic lawn mowers. “These mowers are an upgrade to our already innovative remote-controlled robotic mowers and will continue to help our customers…
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Aformic Inc. has announced that it will open a showroom for its Formica autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, at Automate 2023 this week. The Duncan, S.C.-based company also said it will show its intralogistics technologies in Detroit. “The Aformic smart robotics solution is a proven choice for real-time intralogistics management, by providing automation in material handling to reduce operational expenses…
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At Automate next week, Mujin will showcase for the first time in North America its award-winning random bin-picking application designed for the manufacturing industry. The Tokyo-based company said it has deployed hundreds of picking cells in the Asia-Pacific region. It is now bringing it to North America, noting that it is platform-ready to be implemented into complex bin-picking workflows. Mujin…
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Epson Robots will have live demos of its SCARA and six-axis robots at Automate in Detroit. Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Epson said it is dedicated to helping both new and experienced automation professionals succeed by providing essential information and education and by delivering the latest robot technologies and innovations to meet their factory automation needs. Epson Robots will feature talks and…
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Bosch Rexroth plans to show a range of robotic systems at Automate in Detroit next week. The company will demonstrate its Flexible Transport System, the MP1000R and M200C autonomous mobile robots, and its smart flex effector. The Lohr am Main, Germany-based company will be at Booth 4013 in the Huntington Place Convention Center. Armando Gonzalez, Bosch Rexroth's North American business…
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Collaborative robot arms can gain more axes of motion, making them useful for new applications. Festo Corp. yesterday announced that it will show its UR+-certified multi-axis system at Automate 2023 next week in Detroit. The company said it adds up to four axes beyond the six axes of Universal Robots' cobots. Islandia, N.Y.-based Festo said its multi-axis system features the…
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Omron Automation Americas yesterday said it will show its latest systems in “an integrated, intelligent, and interactive experience” at Automate 2023 next week in Detroit. The company said that attendees will be able to speak with its experts about innovations to increase productivity and enhance the flexibility of processes in the food and commodity, automotive, electronics, and life science industries.…
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As robot deployments grow in scale, so does the need for support. Vention today announced the release of Remote Support, which it said provides manufacturers on-demand, high-priority support from its Customer Success Team. Customers can access the new release through Vention's third-generation pendant technology, which includes a double built-in camera, voice streaming, screen sharing, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a touchscreen display.…
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With the recent wave of developments in quadruped and biped robots comes a need for standards. ASTM International’s F45 Committee on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems has approved the creation of a new subcommittee—F45.06 Legged Robot System. It will focus on developing standards for this type of robot regardless of its application be it industrial or service related. The new…
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After going into stealth mode in late 2021, IAM Robotics is back with a new system aimed at increasing order-fulfillment productivity in warehouses and manufacturing facilities. The Pittsburgh-based company said its Meet Me system was designed to facilitate collaboration between workers and robots completing person-to-good tasks. The Meet Me system covers multiple steps. Using a wearable device attached to their…
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Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced that it will show its latest autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, at Automate in Detroit next week. Attendees can see the company's full range of AMRs for manufacturing and warehouse environments, learn how MiR Insights optimizes AMR fleets, and hear about the role artificial intelligence can play in maximizing the value of AMRs, it…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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