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Customers in the materials handling and manufacturing sectors are turning to automation to increase throughputs and to address labor challenges, but robotics vendors and industry analysts have continued to argue that human workers will be key to drive progress. So if that’s true, how are these automated systems being designed with worker interactions in mind? Robotics 24/7 spoke with several…
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Honda Motor Co. plans to showcase a prototype of its third-generation autonomous mobile robot, the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, or AWV, at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, from March 14 to 18. “As we continue to advance the Honda AWV platform, we want to meet with potential business partners and companies at CONEXPO that are interested in field testing…
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As fleets of mobile robots grow in factories and warehouses, so does the need for interoperability among systems from multiple vendors in a shared environment. BlueBotics today announced that it will show at ProMat 2023 how its navigation software “will open new possibilities for advanced fleet management and interoperability.” In addition, Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics, will host an…
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Robot adoption is at a historical high. Businesses from not just the automotive sector but a range of new industries are embracing the opportunities that robot and automation technologies have to offer. This is largely driven by a series of macro forces, including labor shortages, that are shaking up manufacturing supply chains globally, speeding up the inevitable trend of automating…
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The scope of surgical robotics is expanding as manufacturers aim to overcome existing limitations and investors support their vision. Surgical robot manufacturers are working to widen access to higher-quality and more efficient surgeries. Investors are helping startups realize their vision by pouring millions of dollars into research, development, and commercialization of robotic surgery systems. From joint replacement to abdominal procedures,…
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Yijiahe Technology Co. has announced a range of commercial cleaning robotics solutions and a cloud-based management platform built to serve a variety of cleaning use cases. The new robots include the J30, the J40, and the J110. Yijiahe Technology is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of intelligent robotics solutions used in power grids, new energy, cleaning, and other facilities around…
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Autonomous Solutions Inc., or ASI, has launched a new subsidiary designed to provide autonomous construction solutions. ASI Construction said it looking to help customers who are ready to scale how they use autonomy in their construction loading and haulage applications. ASI Construction said its primary focus is to pitch its Mobius Autonomous Vehicle Control software. With Mobius, customers can command…
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Labor shortages have led to increased interest in automation, but designing, building, and scaling commercial robots has been a challenge. Brain Corp. said its third-generation autonomy platform can help developers bring their innovations to market more quickly. The San Diego-based company claimed that its software powers more than 26,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) worldwide, “representing the largest fleet of its…
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ResGreen Group International Inc. this week announced that it will exhibit its LilBuddy mobile robots and BotWay open-architecture software at ProMat 2023. The event takes place from March 20 to 23 at McCormick Place in Chicago. “ProMat is the perfect show to highlight the easy integration and advanced technology of our AMRs [autonomous mobile robots], AGVs [automated guided vehicles] and…
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NAVYA and Charlatte Manutention have deployed their Tract Autonom AT135 system at the Frankfurt Airport in Germany as part of a trial. The Tract Charlatte AUTONOM TRACT AT135 will connect Terminal 2 of the Frankfurt Airport to the planned Terminal 3 over a distance of 8 km, or 4.97 miles. The airport will deploy the system on two routes. One…
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Patti Engineering Inc. has partnered with Kettering University to develop a robotics lab designed to teach engineering and computer science students how to take advantage of automation technologies used in manufacturing. Patti Engineering is a control systems integrator with expertise in electrical controls and information systems. The company said it helps customers design, build, upgrade and retrofit their facilities with…
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Geek+, a global provider of robotic solutions for logistics, announced today its estimate of energy savings in its user base last year. Internal tracking in 2022 revealed that the company’s fleet of 30,000 robots worldwide helped save 140,000 tons of carbon emissions and 16 million KWh in energy. Calculations were based on average energy consumption from traditional warehouse operations compared…
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Figure AI Inc. today emerged from stealth and unveiled Figure 01, which it claimed is “the world's first commercially viable general-purpose humanoid robot.” The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based startup said its robot will be able to think, learn, and interact with its environment. Figure is designing Figure 01 for initial deployment to address labor shortages in supply chain operations. Brett Adcock, former…
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Farm-ng Inc., which has developed robotics hardware and software to help farmers grow food profitably, this week announced its latest round of funding. It said it will use the investment to scale up production of its Amiga modular, electric micro-tractor. The Watsonville, Calif.-based company also plans to further develop autonomous navigation for agricultural operations including harvesting, towing, cultivating, hauling, feeding,…
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Stratom, a provider of robotic refueling and autonomous systems, and Imenco, a specialist in military and civil aviation refueling solutions for commercial aviation and offshore applications, this week announced they are partnering to bring best-in-class robotic refueling systems to customers worldwide. Together they said they will provide proven advanced systems that deliver safe and sustainable autonomous refueling systems that boost…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
