Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.60
…every stage of a customer’s purchasing and deployment processes. Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America Corp. is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. and provides CNC systems, robotics, and factory automation. The company said its offerings can help manufacturers across the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
…reinventing the logistics and manufacturing industries with AI and robotics,” noted Atsushi Egawa, representative director and president of Accenture Japan Ltd. “Mujin is world-renowned for its robotics technology and an integral part of the transformation efforts in these industries globally. Together, we will continue to help our logistics and manufacturing clients drive value from hyper-automation and data-driven management.” 7-Industries added: “Mujin is the global leading cutting-edge robotics company, deploying autonomous robots for years, and we are looking forward to supporting Mujin in shaping the future of industrial automation.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.36
…perception could spread. North America, Europe, South Korea, and Japan might not be able to compete with China in terms of the size of their labor pools or centralized economic and technology policies. However, they can strategically develop and deploy both workforces and labor through initiatives such as the ARM Institute's RoboticsCareer.org and Amazon's Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program. The U.S. Alliance of Robotics Clusters has also set onshoring as a priority. Its members—MassRobotics, Silicon Valley Robotics, and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network—have all pursued their own workforce development initiatives. Reshoring and nearshoring After trade conflicts with China, the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.34
…affect the willingness to use care robots.” “Today, in Japan’s super-aged society, various care robots, including monitoring cameras, have been developed and marketed to compensate for the shortage of care staff and to alleviate their stress,” explained Dr. Sayuri Suwa, lead author of the study. “However, there are no discussions among users—older people, family caregivers, and care staff—and developers regarding the willingness to use care robots, the protection of privacy, and the appropriate use of personal information associated with the use of care robots,” she said in a release. “The desire to improve this situation and to promote appropriate utilization…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.24
…and Stuttgart in Germany; Gothenburg in Sweden; Tokyo in Japan; and Pangyo in South Korea. Combined Powers to save developers, farmers time Apex.AI, Krone, and Lemken said their Combined Powers vehicle has already proven its performance in agriculture. “The integration during the transition from ROS to Apex.Grace and Apex.AI was very efficient, as Apex.Grace is compatible to ROS,” Becker told Robotics 24/7. “Overall, the unit offers a sustained solution to the increasing lack of skilled labor in agriculture. It frees farmers from working those long days in the field and makes them systems operators who monitor the autonomous process unit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.48
…combat loneliness in the U.S. and later on in Japan, with Toyota’s help.” In 2019, Intuition Robotics and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) agreed to work on an in-vehicle AI agent. The ongoing investment could lead to more collaboration, acknowledged Skuler. “We’re looking forward to adding their insights and perspective to our overall strategy and how else we can use ElliQ to improve the mobility of people,” he told Robotics 24/7. Funding growth to meet demand Intuition Robotics said it plans to use its latest funding to scale up to meet demand and help aging populations access its products and…
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…The company has over 1,500 employees and offices in Beijing and San Diego, as well as Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Editor's note: Geek+ will be participating in the keynote sesson of the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.37
…said Mitsubishi Logisnext. About Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas said that it and other group companies of Kyoto, Japan-based Mitsubishi offer scalable technologies ranging from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. The company said its portfolio includes Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, Rocla automated guided vehicles (AGVs), UniCarriers forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products. Mitsubishi's dealer network provides customer service and product support. Mitsubishi Logisnext recently announced the Rocrich AGV Solutions joint venture with Jungheinrich to expand their offerings in North America.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.97
…according to Skyline. The company recently received patents in Japan and Singapore for its window-cleaning system. Skyline has already deployed its first robots in New York City and said it is planning to enter markets in various major cities globally. “We have 4G, gauges for stabilization, and water and power lines on the rooftop, and a KUKA KR Agilus 2 robot arm in the standard basket,” said Ross Blum, president and chief operating officer of Skyline Robotics. “There are not many waterproof six-axis arms on the market, and the IP rating is pretty important, since it can access the same…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.15
…and FANUC's Force Control Software is available at www.ati-ia.com/FANUCFT. Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America Corp. is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp., a global leader in CNC systems, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs. The company said its innovative and reliable automation can help companies achieve their production goals and stay competitive.
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…ASI (Italy) X X ISRO (India) X X JAXA (Japan) X X CNES (France) X ASA/NSP (Australia) X AEB (Brazil) X ISA (Iran) X ISA (Israel) X KENSA (Kenya) X KARI/KASI (South Korea) X NADA (North Korea) X SSAU (Ukraine) X Source: worldpopulationreview Also, most of the efforts in space exploration have come from governments. As of December 2022, only three economies have successfully executed manned space missions, and the U.S. is still the only country to have sent people who walked on the moon. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected reduction in the budgets allocated by many countries…
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…projects. South Korea is the second Asian country, following Japan, to adopt Exotec systems, and the company said it “represents a strategic market.” “Through this partnership, POSCO DX officially becomes the first domestic supplier of the Skypod system in the South Korean market,” stated Jae-ho Suk. “We are thrilled to venture into the warehouse automation market, and we believe that the flexibility of the Skypod system will prove to be a competitive advantage, especially considering recent domestic fire standards.” POSCO DX has delivered a baggage-handling system (BHS) at Incheon International Airport, with a total conveyor length of 184 km (114.3…