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RIOS searched for the business leader who has the intellectual horsepower, skills, and acumen to significantly change the game for us. I'm pleased to announce a new addition to our team—Tim Curley, our vice president of business development and strategic partnerships. Tim is a strategic business leader who spent decades at PARC, a Xerox Company, Nortel Networks, Sanyo and at…
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Attabotics today unveiled the Attabot 2022, the first commercialized version of its proprietary robot shuttle for dense storage and retrieval. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said Attabot 2022 is stronger and smarter than previous models. Attabotics added that the robot has a simplified mechatronic design to reduce operational costs and increase the efficiency of automated picking and packing of goods. “Despite…
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Robotics have played a significant role in surgical procedures over the years. Recently, significant advancements have been made in the arena that deserve exploration. This includes a series of “firsts” where robots are performing more difficult surgeries, amplifying the role they play in the medical community. Surgical robot used to perform soft tissue laparoscopic surgery At John Hopkins University, researchers…
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From prototyping to production, 3D printing and additive manufacturing have moved out of the lab and into factories and shop floors. If you're looking to create a fully effective 3D printing setup, then you'll want to know the most efficient way of doing so. There are lots of things to consider. In addition, you need to avoid common pitfalls. Here…
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As its efforts to aid U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through the adoption of robotics and workforce development programs, the Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute has grown. The ARM Institute today announced the promotion of two team members to executive positions. Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandt has been promoted from vice president for technical initiatives to chief technology officer. Suzanne (Suzy)…
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Argo AI has released updates to its product ecosystem that it said were designed to reduce the hurdles for businesses to use autonomous vehicles for ride sharing and deliveries. “Advancements in autonomy will improve the safety and accessibility of our roads, while also solving real business challenges,” said Brett Browning, chief technology officer and executive vice president of product development…
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Bosch Rexroth AG said it plans to show its MP1000R mobile robot at the AMR and Logistics Week 2022 from Oct. 10 to 14 in Boston. In Booth 1128, Bosch Rexroth said it plans to demonstrate its technical expertise and factory automation experience to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The Lohr am Main, Germany-based company, which has U.S. headquarters in Charlotte,…
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Ouster Inc. this week announced that it has released a 3D industrial lidar sensor suite designed for high-volume material handling applications. The line of high-resolution OS0 and OS1 sensors is configured to meet the requirements of forklift, port equipment, and mobile robot makers at price points to enable adoption in large fleets, said the company. “Material handling OEMs and companies…
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Soft Robotics Inc. will be heading to Las Vegas next week to take part in the International Baking Industry Exposition. The Bedford, Mass.-based company will have a booth at the popular culinary conference and will exhibit its gripping technology handling food. The company will demonstrate its mGripAI gripper sorting, picking, and packaging donuts at rates up to 70 picks per…
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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced they have surpassed the One Billion units picked milestone. This new achievement was attained just 59 days after Locus registered 900 million units picked, the company added. “Reaching our One Billion pick milestone underscores the critical business value that Locus’s proven technology brings to our customers…
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Robotics continues to take on dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks to relieve employees for other tasks. Aerobotix and FerRobotics GmbH yesterday said they have jointly created an automated sander to reduce human involvement in hazardous tasks in response to industry demand. The companies claimed that they designed the first Class II, Division 1 (C2D1) end-of-arm tool (EOAT) sander. It is…
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HaptX Inc. today announced a $23 million strategic funding round that brings its total funding to more than $58 million. The Redmond, Wash.-based company is developing haptic gloves and sensors for virtual reality, robotic teleoperation, and other applications. HaptX claimed that its technology “simulates touch sensation with unprecedented realism.” Unlike other haptic gloves, which are limited to vibration and force…
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Most warehouses are just beginning to automate, but those that have are already reaping the benefits. Locus Robotics Corp. today announced that its mobile robots have surpassed 1 billion picks. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company noted that this achievement came only 59 days after it recorded 900 million units picked. “Reaching our 1 billion pick milestone underscores the critical business value…
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For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the International Robot Safety Conference will be in person this year. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has been putting on the event for over 30 years. This year’s show will include more than 40 guest speakers, three days of sessions, and an exhibit hall filled with robots. The conference runs…
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Amazon.com Inc. has continued its robotics expansion. Last week, the mega e-commerce retailer announced that it was purchasing Cloostermans-Huwaert, a mechatronics provider out of Hamme, Belgium, for an undisclosed amount. Cloostermans' 200 employees will become part of Amazon’s global robotics division. Amazon has been working with the company since 2019. Cloostermans makes mechatronic systems that Amazon uses to move and…
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