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American Robotics Inc. grew in 2022, reflecting the maturing aerial drone space. The company acquired fellow drone providers through parent Ondas Holdings Inc., received FAA approval for unlimited commercial operations, and added features to its Scout system. The Waltham, Mass.-based company and MassRobotics member this year acquired Airobotics and Ardenna. While it has received approvals for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS)…
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Strong communication networks are essential for the success of any organization, especially manufacturing facilities with robots. Robots and other automated systems need to send information to software, and robots require instructions from software to perform their tasks. Communication networks enable the smooth flow of information between machines and software residing on a central server. Here are some best practices to…
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Wohlers Associates this month published Wohlers Specialty Report on Construction: Building an Additive Construction Future. The report detailed developments in additive construction, or AC, an industry that is rapidly growing in response to opportunities created by additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Standards organization ASTM International acquired Fort Collins, Colo.-based Wohlers Associates in 2021. The advisory group now includes technical and…
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Guardforce AI Co., an integrated security solutions, AI and Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Shenzhen Kewei Robot Technology Company Ltd (“Kewei”) to acquire certain of Kewei’s robot business-related assets in China. Kewei will transfer select equipment assets, client base in the sales pipeline and related sales channels and staff, as well as provide…
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Romark Logistics LLC said it has partnered with New Jersey Innovation Institute to “design the technology-enabled warehouse of the future.” Founded in 1954 and family-owned, Romark said it has established itself as a premier 3PL provider with a strategica strategic focus on innovation and technology, including robotics and automation. The company noted that its continued commitment to innovation and cutting-edge…
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Vueron Technology has partnered with Teamfresh, one of South Korea’s biggest cold-chain logistics providers, and will supply it with its self-driving trucks. The Seoul, South Korea-based company offers several vision products. The company said VueOne is its flagship product and uses only one lidar sensor to help autonomous vehicles detect obstacles. VueTwo is used for IoT applications and smart city…
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RISE Robotics said it has been granted a U.S. patent that will help the heavy machinery maker increase the efficiency of its products. The Somerville, Mass.-based company was given a patent for a high-reduction belt-driven linear actuator. “The patented RISE Robotics three-dimensional belt topology enables the application of high force linear power to a machine’s work function,” the company said.…
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Earlier this week, TuSimple announced a restructuring plan that involves a 25% reduction of the company’s total workforce. The company said about 80 % of its remaining workforce is in the research and development department. Adding that the division is composed of “engineers critical to hardware and software resilience, reliability, safety, and information security.” Founded in 2015, TuSimple said it…
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Earlier this month, research firm Interact Analysis released a new report outlining mobile robot sales for 2021. The firm found that global sales of mobile robots jumped more than 70% in 2021, topping 100,000 units for the year. The report focused on “material handling applications in manufacturing and logistics environments,” it said. “Despite the market for mobile robot technology being…
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Every year, we’ve heard industry observers say, “This is the year for robotics, AI, and autonomous vehicles.” But in 2022, manufacturers found new tools for productivity and supply chains sought ways to be more resilient. Enabling technologies such as 3D printing and simulation moved from prototyping to production, and mobile robot fleets went from pilots to large-scale deployments. According to…
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Hyundai Mobis and Ottopia earlier this week announced a partnership to develop a teleoperation platform to spur the commercialization of autonomous driving systems. In the framework of their partnership, Hyundai Mobis and Ottopia will work together to introduce an end-to-end remote mobility assistance solution where Ottopia provides all the core software technologies for teleoperation while Hyundai Mobis provides the hardware/software…
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Electric motor vehicle manufacturer INDIEV Inc. announced this week that it has relocated into a new research and development facility and has entered a $120 million deal with HITO Robotics Systems to help ramp up production. The company is currently accepting reservations for its INDI One EV. The standard model of the car costs $45,000, and the premium version costs…
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Operators are turning to robotics to help transition away from just-in-time inventory management practices to more flexible supply chain operations. Part of the move has been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. With disruptions to the global supply chain, many manufacturers and distributors struggled to find adequate components, particularly in automotive and electronics. Now, they are looking to have more parts…
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WINIT is a Shanghai-based, cross-border warehouse operator. It has deployed about 100 robots in one of its facilities in Birmingham, U.K. The logistics robots move around the 30,000-sq.-ft. warehouse without any confusion, helping workers pick and sort goods. The HAIPICK A42 systems from HAI Robotics helped improve the efficiency with which goods are handled by nearly fourfold compared with manual…
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Fuji Corp. said it has used its know-how from years of experience in robotics and automation to develop a system for automatically moving wheeled carts in retail stores. The company plans to demonstrate the new system at NRF 2023 next month in New York. Developers have been working on various technologies to aid in the regular delivery of goods from…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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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…
