Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.88
…at Basil Steet] and saw what they're doing in Japan, which is amazing. With robotics, there can be tens of thousands of food units throughout North America.” “Automation is absolutely critical,” added Kenealy. “It allows you to drive costs down to a significant degree while improving precision. Basil Street is a robotic technology and food company. We happen to sell pizzas, but there's no reason we couldn't do other things.” APK designed for cost, customization Each automated pizza kitchen sells three rotating, 10-in., thin-crust pizzas at a price point between $5 and $15. Basil Street said selections can vary and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.80
…Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. The company said it provides CNC systems, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs, as well as expertise to help manufacturers maximize reliability and profitability. FANUC to demo growing CRX cobot line FANUC claimed that its expanded series of CRX collaborative robots can run for eight years without maintenance. Interactive programming enables users to teach points using hand guidance or a Tablet TP (teach pendant) with drag-and-drop icons, said the company. The latest CRX cobots complement FANUC’s existing lines of CR and CRX cobots that now total 11 model variations. They can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
…and other sectors is increasing. Some countries, such as Japan, have long embraced robotics for a variety of uses. At the same time, there has also been a rise in “robophobia,” brought on by science fiction writers and filmmakers. Robophobia vs. fear of change Robophobia describes an irrational anxiety about robots and other advanced automation machines. Many famous figures, including Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk have expressed their concerns about robots taking over. Even the late Stephen Hawking told the BBC in 2014 that “development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” But this is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
…in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Thailand, China, India, Japan, and Brazil.” ANCA addresses industry pain points The ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS) is designed to connect sequential processses in tool manufacturing. The company noted that over 70% of its customers are seeking machines with robotic functionality. “In the past few years, we recognized the need in the market for automating manufacture of these tools,” Irzyk told Robotics 24/7. “It starts with recognizing customer pain points and trends in the market early.” “First and foremost are labor pressures—wages are accelerating upward in Europe, competition is increasing, and access to skilled…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.75
…latest addition to its SmartRobotics product family. The Tokyo, Japan-based company said at the Consumer Electronics Show that its next-generation platform enables quick prototyping and development for robotics designers, commercial developers, and enthusiasts. “TDK RoboKit1 provides innovative hardware from multiple TDK group companies, but [it] also provides full software stacks and algorithms that solve real robotics problems,” said Peter Hartwell, chief technology officer of TDK's InvenSense Inc. unit. “This is truly a first of its kind and will help fast-track robotics at any point during the development process, creating feature value that will set customers apart from their competition.” Founded…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.62
…CNC systems, industrial robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs. The subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. said its innovative technologies and expertise can help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. FANUC will exhibit at Automate Booth 3232 in the Huntington Place Convention Center from May 22 to 25. Cobot zone features higher payloads FANUC has expanded the payload capacities of its CRX and CR collaborative robots to handle products from 4 to 50 kg (8.8 to 110.2 lb.). The company said it now has 11 cobot model variations that can work in a variety of industrial applications including assembly, inspection, material…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
…partnership with Exotec.” “We've sold robots to customers in Japan by building trust,” Moulin said. “We maintain and guarantee our systems for 10 years, and we've proven that we can deploy our system with people we've just hired.” In addition, Exotec looking for the right collaborators, he said. “Today, Exotec works with industry-leading integrators around the world, and we’ll continue to expand our partnership network in the coming years,” said Moulin. “Part of our Series D investment will be dedicated to expanding partnership in R&D to accelerate our next generation of products, provided that we find the right technological and…
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…cobot. The company also installed a camera and gripper. Japan-based FANUC Robots, widely considered one of the top industrial robot manufacturers in the world, has two lines of cobots, the Collaborative Robot FANUC CR series and the CRX Collaborative Robot Series. Noteworthy applications of FANUC’s cobot robots include worker training and research into more uses for cobots in production. In August, AUBO Intelligent Science and Technology Co. created an open research publishing platform dedicated to the study of collaborative robots aptly named “Cobot.” The Beijing-based company created the platform in partnership with Taylor & Francis’ group F1000 open research platform.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.49
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.37
…as well as venture capital firms in California, Israel, Japan, and Asia. New hardware, same price for ElliQ Intuition Robotics said its latest hardware improves on the pilot version. It includes user-interface enhancements such as simpler tablet charging, an upgraded screen, and higher-quality, far-field microphone performance. The new design does not affect ElliQ's price, Skuler told Robotics 24/7. “We wanted to continue providing new, elevated experiences for our users, and ElliQ 2.0 is embodiment of our mission,” he said. “The new hardware and software has the same appearance and does not affect the current pricing of $249.99 to enroll, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.33
…and industrial robotics, including the 1989 Laureate of the Japan Industrial Robot Association (JIRA) Awards for the Delta parallel robot, 1996 project winner of the Technologiestandort Schweiz competition, and the ABB Sonderpreis for the robotics project. “Who would have thought that a visit to a chocolate factory would result in a robot concept that is not only used worldwide, but is actually studied in universities and now further recognized with this prestigious Engelberger Award for both me and Marc-Olivier?” Clavel said. “I’m beyond proud that we were able to create a real solution to a problem that so many dealt…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
…choose the best transport mechanism.” “Lastly, we're expanding to Japan and North Korea,” Becker said. Former Panasonic executive Tavis Szeto will be vice president of Asia-Pacific (APAC). Looking to the future of autonomy “Apex.OS is application-agnostic,” said Becker. “It's fundamentally ready to run in Level 2 to 5 systems, and we're looking at smart machines beyond mobility, including robots and IoT.” “What we see from our customer base is a lot of investment into autonomous trucking, and we have a lot of ADAS [advanced driver-assist system] customers,” he said. “Some customers are also looking at interior sensing and cabin monitoring.…