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LG acquires majority stake in Bear Robotics

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…the U.S., South Korea and Japan. Its systems include distributed multi-robot control, remote options for fleet management, and an AI-enabled robot platform. LG aims to expand its presence in the commercial robot market through Bear Robotics. Concurrently, LG also said it intends to leverage its AI and manufacturing knowledge to reinforce its home and industrial robot businesses. In the realm…


International Federation of Robotics report highlights top 5 global robotics trends of 2025

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…such as the United States, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea and Germany. Although the impact varies from country to country, the cumulative effect on the supply chain is a concern almost everywhere. The use of robotics significantly reduces the impact of labor shortages in manufacturing. By automating dirty, dull, dangerous or delicate tasks, human workers can focus on more…


Flexiv, KURABO partner to create KURAVIZON adaptive robot

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…automation offering for industries in Japan that demand absolute precision and efficiency. Driven by increasing inquiries from research institutions and manufacturers for advanced automation, KURABO sought to enhance its laboratory and factory automation capabilities through a strategic partnership. After an extensive research and testing phase, Flexiv’s Rizon series of 7-axis adaptive robots proved to be the ideal match for the…


Global robot density hits 162 units, up 118% since 2016

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…like Korea, Singapore, China, and Japan. Top Performers Korea: A global leader, Korea boasts 1,012 robots per 10,000 employees, supported by its strong electronics and automotive industries. Singapore: With 770 robots per 10,000 employees, Singapore's high density reflects its smaller manufacturing workforce. China: Surpassing Germany and Japan, China ranked third with 470 robots per 10,000 employees, doubling its density in…


BlackBerry QNX publishes global survey of software developers

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…U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Research was conducted from July to September by Coleman Parkes. BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company’s software powers over 235 million vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver products in the areas of cybersecurity,…


Boston Dynamics releases updates for Spot robot dog, Orbit fleet management software

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…in Australia, Brazil, EU, Korea, Japan, North America and Singapore (previously US only). This is the preferred deployment option for enterprises looking to scale quickly and integrate with existing SaaS products. Cloud-based Orbit streamlines deployment because it does not require installation of a physical server and it auto-connects to Spot via Wi-Fi or LTE. It also helps users stay current…


IFR: Record of 4 million robots in factories worldwide

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…average annual growth until 2027. Japan remained the second largest global market for industrial robots, behind China. Robot installations reached 46,106 units in 2023 - down 9%. This followed two strong years, peaking at 50,435 units in 2022 - the second-best result after 2018 (55,240 units). Demand for robots is expected to remain stagnant in 2024 but recover in 2025…


Skyline Robotics deploys Ozmo window cleaning robot in New York City

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…Principle Cleaning Services. Additionally, the company has secured key patents from Japan and Singapore as part of its global deployment.


Top 20 lift truck suppliers 2024

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…1%. However, looking at the Japan-based company’s revenue viewed in Japanese Yen (JPY), its revenues grew by 14% in its fiscal year 2023 compared to its previous year (701.77 billion JPY for 2023 versus 615.42 billion JPY in FY 2022). This shows the company had a solid growth year. Besides its Rocrich joint venture launched with Jungheinrich last year, earlier…


Exotec opens Skypod system demo center near Seoul, Asia’s second showroom

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…system. “The Asia-Pacific region, particularly Japan and Korea, is strategically important for Exotec,” said Romain Moulin, CEO and co-founder of Exotec. “Establishing our second office in Korea reflects our commitment and proactive investment in this market. With the opening of the Exotec Seoul Demo Center, Korean customers can experience the advanced technology of Skypod firsthand.” Exotec's Skypod, according to the…


Kawasaki Robotics

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…first commercial industrial robot in Japan in 1969. Since then, the company hasn’t stopped developing state-of-the-art technology while diversifying its product line, drawing from years of automation experience and deep roots in manufacturing. In addition, the innovative engineering and customer-focused service teams continue to raise the bar, resulting in a customer experience Kawasaki is extremely proud of. Kawasaki Robotics (USA),…


Dexterity, Sumitomo Corporation establish joint venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption in Japan

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…announced the creation of Dexterity-SC Japan, a new joint venture focused on accelerating the adoption of AI-powered intelligent robotic offerings for warehouse, supply chain, logistics and other labor-intensive industrial operations. This news builds on a successful distribution agreement between the two companies in 2022. The newly formed Dexterity-SC Japan will sell, market, localize and provide financing options for AI-powered robotic…


Automate 2024: A3 to host Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

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…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…


ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results

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…dual-armed cobots have recently helped Japan’s SUS Corporation - a supplier of die-cast aluminum components - reduce assembly time and increase productivity by 20%. ABB said introducing flexibility enables the company to respond to fluctuations in demand, with payback on the company’s investment expected within two years. More than half (53%) of all European respondents cited rising energy costs as…


ForwardX Robotics

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…and material handling in manufacturing plants. With offices in the China, Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and the U.S., along with partnerships around the globe, ForwardX is expanding and applying its solutions to warehouses and manufacturers worldwide.


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