Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.16
…operational costs. Upon identifying these objectives, the manufacturer selected RIOS Intelligent Machines as a strategic partner. RaaS enables affordable, faster fulfillment Hit’s team members, along with its technology partners, worked with the robotics hardware and software developer to co-create custom workcells that use robots to decrease order-fulfillment time. The manufacturer took advantage of a robots-as-a-service (RaaS) model to support its operational goals. Instead of traditional capital equipment expenses, or capex, RaaS provides a monthly service platform as an alternative financing option. It provides operational value without the monetary burden of a large equipment expense at the initial phase of integration.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.82
…in the world develop such fullstack AI-powered robots — RIOS is one of them. These next-generation robots have perception systems (vision) based on deep learning allowing them to learn and recognize objects. They also possess a centralized intelligence (brain) underpinned by AI, enabling them to execute specific tasks in different environments. RIOS’ DX-1 robots additionally possess a first-of-its-kind haptic intelligence platform (touch) that enable them to have a human-level sense of touch and possess practically all the capabilities of a human hand (e.g., optimal grasp, surface topography mapping, slip detection, texture discrimination, etc.). This human-like brain-eye-hand coordination enables RIOS robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.09
…Artificial Intelligence Companies.” Among them were startups such as RIOS Corp., which is developing automation for tasks that typically require human-level dexterity. “We're honored to be recognized,” stated Kelly Kamlanger, senior director of marketing at RIOS. “Both robotics and AI are extremely competitive as well as collaborative, and it's great to be registered among one's peers.” “These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the artificial intelligence industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow,” said Futurology. It selected startups and established companies based on their innovativeness, growth, management and strategies, and societal impact.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.30
…AI-powered robots. Robotic solutions, such as those developed by RIOS, integrate within manufacturing and assembly operations, and serve organizations of all sizes, most favorably, small and medium-size manufacturers. Programs such as RaaS, Robots-as-a-Service, rapidly integrate within operations and allow funding for automation without financial barriers. As automation becomes more prevalent, companies need a new breed of upskilled technicians to work on robotic workcells. Technicians will need to operate and repair robotic systems, have advanced troubleshooting skills, and basic software knowledge. Forward-thinking community colleges like the Bay Area Community Colleges offer robust programs in ARMM (Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Maintenance). The community…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
…by colleagues in the robotics space were aligned with RIOS’ thesis on manufacturing and automation (i.e., our vision on how the world will evolve). Here are some of the themes that we’ve predicted and are now seeing unfolding: Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are adopting automation at a faster pace SMBs have real paint points — they’re being hit from all angles: labor shortage, labor turnover, minimum-wage hikes, and the pandemic. They also have less of a cushion to deal with all the threats to their businesses. They’re realizing that if they don’t act now, their enterprises will slowly fold.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.15
…in China, offering lavish financial support and generous incentives. RIOS was among the companies that were offered deals to expand in China but received no such offer from our own government. RIOS remains patriotic and did not take the deal from China. Today, we’re proud, as Americans, that the U.S. Senate is passing a huge industrial policy bill to counter the threat from China. Both parties are agreeing to invest in semiconductor manufacturing, AI research, robotics, and quantum computing, as well as a range of other technologies. What makes this bill unusual is the amount of bipartisan support and the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.56
…that cannot be fully staffed, like those belonging to RIOS customers. These smart robots are able to see items and decide how to interact with them to successfully place them in polybags that will later be mailed to customers. Every day, innovative companies like these know one certainty- a smart robot will be available to complete a task and because of it, a customer will receive an order, an item that has been carefully placed in a mailer bag by a robot. AI-powered robots that support our supply chain can ensure that consumers like me get products that they need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.64
…ideas. This theory is aligned with our premise at RIOS that advancing the capabilities of robots is heavily dependent on both specialized hardware and software that must coevolve. Today, we are reaching an inflection point, and there is a monumental opportunity to develop custom hardware and software systems that enable robots to take on increasingly open-ended tasks without the need of reprogramming for each new instruction. We can do this by taking the lessons of the internet to apply data at scale to robotics. By strategically designing systems with the intent of learning from them, and building the infrastructure to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.91
…— which is essentially what we’ve done by founding RIOS two years ago. We’ve articulated a thesis on how the future would unfold in the robotics space in the coming years, and how we should architect a world-changing company to truly make an impact in the world. Two years ago, we made the following predictions below to investors. As with all predictions, there were way more disbelievers than believers. We’ve seen our vision of the future come to life this year, and we strongly believe that in the next 1–2 years these predictions will become even more prevalent. Below are…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 23.26
Reinventing Factory Automation RIOS develops and deploys dexterous AI-powered robots to factory assembly lines and warehouses to help global customers automate their supply chain or logistics operations. We’ve developed a first-of-its-kind haptic intelligence platform for robots – this enables our robot to handle hard-to-automate tasks that typically require human-level-dexterity and involve manipulating thousands of SKUs. Our robots possess higher levels of dexterity, cognitive skills, and autonomy than today's robots and operate in unstructured environments.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.17
…successfully made deliveries in Nevada and Colorado in 2017. Rio Tinto has 73 autonomous mining trucks hauling iron ore 24 hours a day in Australia. Europe saw its first convoys of self-driving trucks cross the continent in 2016. In 2016 Uber bought the self-driving truck company, Otto, for $680 million and now employs 500 engineers to perfect the technology. Google spun off its self-driving car company Waymo, which is working on self-driving trucks with the big truck manufacturers Daimler and Volvo. Switching to automated drivers will not only save billions, but it also has the potential to save thousands of…