Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.35
American Robotics Inc. was the first company to receive authorization from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for autonomous drone operations with no humans on site. The Marlborough, Mass.-based company last week said it will join the FAA's rulemaking committee to advance beyond visual line-of-sight, or BVLOS, drone flights. The committee will provide recommendations for regulations to normalize safe, viable, and scalable BVLOS operations to support the $100 billion commercial drone industry. “American Robotics is excited to participate in pushing forward BVLOS regulations alongside the FAA to develop safe integration of UAS [unmanned aerial systems] into our National Airspace System,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.68
American Robotics Inc. and Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA Inc.) yesterday said they are partnering to apply SARA's acoustics-based aircraft-detection technology with American Robotics' Scout drones for safe operations in U.S. airspace. The companies said this will “unlock the $100 billion commercial drone market by advancing beyond visual line-of-sight operations in the National Airspace System.” “The FAA has rigorous requirements for drone companies to prove they can operate safely in the NAS without visual observers or pilots on the ground, and with other manned aircraft,” stated Vijay Somandepalli, co-founder and chief technology officer of American Robotics. “For the drone…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.22
…it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American Robotics Inc. for about $70.6 million. The companies said the acquisition will lead to the integration of Ondas' proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology with American Robotics' fully automated commercial drone systems. The combination of automation, data collection, and artificial intelligence-powered analytics will facilitate maintenance, monitoring, and operation of critical infrastructure, they said. “We are excited to bring American Robotics into the Ondas fold,” stated Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas. “At the end of the day, the drone industry’s product is data, not aircraft. The drone is the ultimate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.04
…Deloitte industrial manufacturing outlook tracks digitalization’s steady march North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records BDO Survey: Majority of middle market manufacturers recognize Industry 4.0 opportunity, but only 5% ready to execute Deloitte/MAPI Study: Smart factories key to tripling stalled labor productivity growth rate by 2030 ITA reports fourth consecutive year of record-breaking forklift sales In other news MHI’s annual report sees inflection point, investment spike, for digital technologies Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) and Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. (TMHU), to become Toyota Material Handling MIT and ASU serve up an online Master’s in supply chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.99
…the Association for Advancing Automation, has reported the North American robotics market is up 7.2% in the first half of 2019. From January to June, North American companies ordered 16,488 robots, valued at $869 million. The largest driver of the year-to-date growth was an 83% increase in units ordered by automotive OEMs. Other industries that saw increases include semiconductor and electronics (12%), life sciences (8%), and food and consumer goods (3%). In the second quarter alone, North American companies ordered 8,572 robots, valued at $446 million. This represents a growth of 19.2% in number of robots ordered, and a 0.6%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.49
North American robot orders to non-automotive companies surged to record highs through the first nine months of 2018, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. Traditionally, the automotive industry (OEMs and tier suppliers) has accounted for over 60% of the North American market, but that number is down to 52% through September, with non-automotive orders at 48%, the closest these two segments have been in the history of RIA’s reporting that dates back to 1984. A total of 22,708 robots valued at $1.31 billion were ordered in the first nine months, down 17% in units and 11%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.73
The North American robotics, machine vision and motion control markets continue to set new records, according to the Association for Advancing Automation’s (A3) annual report on market statistics. “What I find most telling about these results is not simply that the automation market continues to grow, but that it is growing in such a wide variety of industries,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3 . “New industries continue to embrace robotics, vision, and motion, reaping the benefits of automation.” Robotics: $1.9 billion in total sales 2017 was a milestone year for the North American robotics market as it surpassed previous…
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…research findings includes: Robotics According to A3, the North American robotics market had its best opening half ever to begin 2017, setting new records in all four statistical categories (order units, order revenue, shipment units, and shipment revenue). In total, 19,331 robots valued at approximately $1.031 billion were sold in North America during the first half of 2017, which is the highest level ever recorded to begin a year. These figures represent growth of 33% in units and 26% in dollars over 2016. Automotive related orders grew substantially in that time, increasing 39% in units and 37% in dollars, while…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.67
…innovation in robotics, announced that in 2016 the North American robotics market broke all-time records for orders and shipments. During the year, 34,606 robots valued at approximately $1.9 billion were ordered in North America, representing growth of 10% in units over 2015. The automotive industry’s orders grew 17%. Units shipped to North American customers also grew by 10%, with 30,875 robots valued at $1.8 billion shipped in 2016. Shipments into the automotive market grew 25% relative to 2015. According to the report, the fourth quarter of 2016 alone saw North American orders of 10,621 robots valued at $561 million, a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.75
…indicates factors that strengthen U.S. manufacturing despite headwinds. North American robotics continues record growth RIA reports the market set new records for the first nine months of 2016. MAPI report explores productivity dynamics in U.S. manufacturing Statistical evidence highlights impact of capital investment and educated labor on productivity performance. Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots. CEMA reports August booked orders nearly doubled compared to August 2015 Orders up 110.9%, including a 173.0% boost for unit handling equipment when compared to July. In other news Modex: Can…
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Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in the first nine months of 2016, according to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 23,985 robots valued at $1.3 billion were ordered from North American companies in the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 7% in units and 3% in dollars over the same period in 2015, which held the previous record. Robot shipments to North American customers through September totaled 22,050 robots valued at $1.3 billion, breaking the previous record set in 2015 by 3% in units and 11% in…
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The North American robotics market has set new records to begin 2016, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 7,406 robots valued at approximately $402 million were ordered from North American companies during the first quarter of 2016. The number of units ordered in the first three months of 2016 is a new record among opening quarters, growing 7% over the same period in 2015. Order revenue, however, decreased by 8% in the first quarter. Robot shipments also set a new opening quarter record, with 7,125 robots valued at $448 million being shipped to…