Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
…of the joint company is Jiangxi Myomo Medical Assistive Appliance Co. Myomo and Beijing Ryzur first announced the partnership last year, saying the goal of the relationship was to help Myomo manufacture and sell its products in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Ryuzr has regulatory, market experience Myomo CEO Paul Gudonis Myomo CEO Paul Gudonis told Robotics 24/7 the company has already set up operations throughout North America and Europe. But to expand into Asian markets, a joint venture was the best option, he said. Founded in 2004, Myomo makes the MyoPro a powered arm and hand brace that was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.18
…Siemens Energy, automotive supplier ZF Group, and European home appliance maker BSH are already using MIRAI in production, said Micropsi. Investors to support Micropsi expansion New investors Metaplanet Holdings, VSquared, and Ahren Innovation Capital co-led Micropsi's funding round. Existing investors Project A Ventures and M Ventures also participated. “Intelligent robot automation could tap into a currently locked productivity pool” said Rauno Miljand, managing partner at Metaplanet. “The end-to-end learning solution built by Micropsi is one of the most advanced systems in the market and is well-positioned to unlock potential in a wide array of industrial settings. The ease of use…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.34
Testing household appliances for leaks is a challenge for manufacturers, but robots and artificial intelligence can make it easier. Micropsi Industries GmbH today said its MIRAI robot control system now automates previously manual leak detection for global appliance makers such as BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. Micropsi offers this “fridge-sniffing” system with Atec GmbH Automatisierungssoftware. The Berlin-based company said it provides a quick, reliable, and cost-effective solution for leak-detection tasks and other complex industrial processes. The system can also lower ongoing operating costs and reduce the need for maintenance, said Micropsi. “AI-driven systems such as MIRAI independently derive solutions in the event…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.03
…The company's technical collaborators include Ericsson and Siemens, and it has also partnered with customers Oatly, Bridgestone, and GE Appliances, a Haier company. Since Oct. 1, 2020, Einride said its partners have seen a 90% decrease in CO2 emissions with electrical transport, while matching the cost of diesel. Einride will officially establish a U.S. headquarters in New York, where parts of the leadership team will be based. In addition to its headquarters, the company plans to open up regional offices in Austin, San Francisco and in the South East.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.51
…state, including major Tier 1 automotive suppliers and home appliance manufacturers, vouched for the UR collaborative robots, said the company. They explained how they use them on the shop floor and that they need an ever-expanding, educated workforce to deploy, program and operate them. “With their reduced footprint and intuitive programming, cobots have been a major disruption to industrial automation and are within that Industry 4.0 sweet spot of technology solutions that we find that our local employers need funded education programs for,” said Jeff Spain, director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at Columbus State Community College in Ohio.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.91
…are coming to roads worldwide. Einride AB and GE Appliances last week announced that they plan to implement electric and autonomous transport at scale. The partners claimed that it will be “the first time in history an autonomous and electric truck is live and operating on U.S. soil.” The first installation of Einride’s Pods in the U.S. will be at GE Appliances’ 750-acre Appliance Park campus in Louisville, Ky. The new fleet, to be unveiled this week, will serve as a model for the U.S. transportation ecosystem by improving working conditions and reducing emissions, said the companies. “At GE Appliances,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.48
…and Source Code Capital. Taihecap was an investment bank advisor. Mech-Mind said it serves verticals such as automotive, home appliance, food and beverage, and pharmacy. The company's customers include BMW, DHL, Honeywell, Siemens, and Yaskawa.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.01
…in over 1,000 applications across industries. They include automotive, appliance, and steel factories; food processing facilities; warehouses; banks; and hospitals in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S. The company has developed a full research and development infrastructure and product portfolio including 3D cameras, machine vision algorithms and software, and intelligent robot programming. Mech-Mind said its full industrial 3D camera line also includes: Mech-Eye Laser: Equipped with fast structured light, Mech-Eye Laser boasts ambient light resistance, significantly reducing shading facility requirements even under sunlight exceeds 10,000 lux. Mech-Eye Pro Enhanced: Featuring high-quality imaging of a broad…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.95
…director at RBVC. “Already today, robots from MegaRobo are used for special applications in the end-of-line production of household appliances at Bosch. Beyond these applications, we see many other opportunities for cooperation between MegaRobo and Bosch.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.30
…its robotics systems are used in automotive OEM plants, appliance factories, steel plants, food-processing plants, warehouses, banks, and hospitals in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S. Mech-Mind has more than 350 employees worldwide and said it is committed to helping “clients pioneer the next frontier of manufacturing and democratize access for AI-defined robotics to small, midsize, and large businesses alike.” The recent investment was led by Chinese technology giant Meituan, with participation from existing investors including Sequoia Capital China and Source Code Capital. Mech-Eye Laser designed to work in bright light Industrial 3D cameras play…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.14
…electronics, auto components, plastics, food and beverage, lab automation, appliances, and medical device manufacturing.” FANUC widens range of SCARA robots FANUC America said its family of four-axis SCARA robots has grown to include the SR-3iA, SR-6iA, SR-12iA, and new SR-20iA models, with 3kg, 6kg, 12kg and 20kg (6.6 to 44 lb.) payload capacities, respectively. They have a reach of 400 to 1,100mm (15.7 to 43.3 in.). The small SR-3iA and SR-6iA SCARAs have a compact footprint and space-saving design for maximum efficiency, according to the company. In addition, the SR-3iA/H and SR-6iA/H are three-axis variants that provide strong performance and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.70
…and deploying automation solutions in our manufacturing and warehousing facilities,” said Harry Chase, director of advanced materials at GE Appliances, a Haier company. “Fetch Robotics is our main provider of autonomous mobile robots. The fact that their AMRs conform to R15.08 gives us confidence they improve employee safety as well as help us achieve our efficiency goals.” Fetch's announcement came shortly after the release of its newest AMR. The PalletTransport1500 supports cross-docking, returns, and case picking workflows for contactless pallet transport in distribution centers.