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No one questions whether warehousing and distribution is in the midst of an automation boom. The last decade or so witnessed the introduction of goods-to-person picking technologies like shuttles; autonomous mobile robots for robots-to-goods picking; and now technologies for autonomous lift trucks and robotic trailer unloading. Then you have piece-picking robots, which hold the promise of automating the most labor-intensive…
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Automated systems have become the difference between success and failure, which is why you see them used globally. There are many things to consider when and where this machinery should be applied. Things like labor conditions, expected output, assembly specifications, and much more. Innovations with assembly lines over the decades have led to an over reliance on people. The realization…
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LionsBot International Pte. Ltd. last week launched the R12 Rex CS, a cleaning robot designed to be used in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. “With its advanced 3D LiDAR coverage of 200 meters and 3D SLAM navigation, the Rex CS can clean dynamic environments with intelligent path planning that adapts to obstacles on the fly, while picking up even the…
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Rapid Robotics yesterday announced that it is integrating its Rapid Machine Operator with industrial automation from Yaskawa America Inc.'s Motoman Robotics Division. The San Francisco-based company added that its technology is now integrated with Yaskawa's entire robotics portfolio, delivering more speed, higher payload, and increased performance to North American manufacturers. “Since our founding in 2019, Rapid Robotics has been committed…
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JR Automation released a new automation platform at ATX West earlier this week designed for manufacturers looking for flexibility. “Built with standardized, pre-designed modules, FlexChassis can be configured to meet a very wide range of manufacturing objectives for assembly and process applications,” the company said in a release. The Holland, Mich.,-based company added that the platform was designed to be…
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RDI Technologies yesterday said it is offering its Iris Explorer as a payload for Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped. Knoxville, Tenn.-based RDI said this will combine its vibration-analysis Motion Amplification technology with the autonomous mobile robot to enable high-volume, highly repeatable asset management. “Our integration with Boston Dynamics creates significant opportunities to transform asset-heavy industries,” stated Jeff Hay, CEO of RDI…
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Radial Louisville, Ky. Size: 500,000 square feet Throughput: 20,000 parcels per day, with capacity to process 50,000 parcels per day during peak Products Handled: Health and beauty products SKUs: 3,000 Shifts per day/ Days per week: 2 shifts per day, 7 days a week Read the full feature article on Radials robotic putwall operations here. Radial’s Kentucky facility was designed…
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Manufacturers looking to invest in automation and other technologies aren’t always aware of the resources available to them locally and on a governmental level. The same could be said of robotics companies looking for capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Last week, MassRobotics, a Boston-based nonprofit that offers co-working space, networking events, and educational workshops, hosted a panel discussion centered on…
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TAILOS Inc. last week announced that it has launched TAILOS Swarm, which it said enables multiple robots to work independently and clean large spaces. The Austin, Texas-based company claimed that its technology can deliver deep cleaning in a fraction of the time of more manual processes. It said that hotels across the U.S. are adopting TAILOS Swarm. “This is a…
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Retail technology company Fabric today launched a new program designed to help brands, retailers, grocers, and logistics service providers looking to invest in automation and micro-fulfillment centers. The company has named the service the Fabric Partner Elite Program, and customers can apply for it starting today. “The Fabric Partner Elite Program offers a cost-effective solution to improve customer experience, no…
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While the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, robots are still helping with research and diagnostics. ABB Robotics yesterday said it has developed an automated neutralizing antibody testing system with the University of Texas Medical Branch, or UTMB. The company said it is “the most effective means of determining an individual’s immunity to various strains of COVID.” “The ability to…
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Starlinks, a Dammam, Saudi Arabia-based logistics and supply chain provider, has partnered with Geekplus Technology Co. to open a new robotic fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia. The 400,000 sq. ft. facility features over 250 Geek+ robots and has a storage capacity of 12 million units. Starlinks said it has more 60 customers including big names such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce,…
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We’ve all heard plenty of talk about the possibility of a recession coming our way soon. As a result, we’ve also heard about companies from a range of industries slamming the brakes on capital expenditures. So much for the recent upward trajectory of materials handling automation installs. Well, maybe not. Just ask Bernard Casse, CEO and founder of RIOS Intelligent…
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Flexiv Robotics Inc. has released Moonlight, its new force-controlled parallel robot that it said was designed to handle “applications that require precise motion and force control.” The company announced the new robot during its FLEXIVERSE 2023 launch event on Jan. 31. “Incorporating Flexiv’s innovative force control technology, Moonlight can precisely measure force down to 0.1 N so even delicate objects…
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Automation continues to expand, even as U.S. unemployment remains at historic lows. For more businesses to adopt robots, people need to be comfortable working with them. To that end, InOrbit Inc. today announced the grand opening of the InOrbit Robot Space in Mountain View, Calif. The community space, product showroom, and concept store is intended to show visitors the latest…
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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…
