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…Avatar XPRIZE Finals, despite current COVID-19 restrictions,” said Junko Yazawa, senior vice president of All Nippon Airways. “We are really proud of their achievements so far with their innovative avatar technology that will most definitely be an important part of our future in travel and human connections. We look forward to witnessing our dreams come true as the teams showcase…
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…the early peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Q2 2020, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Last quarter's increase marks the third-highest quarter on record for robot units sold overall, added the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based organization. “With the big increases in automation sales, and favorable economic conditions in U.S. manufacturing sector throughout much of 2021, it’s clear users…
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…addition, research shows that the COVID-19 virus is highly vulnerable to this form of UV light and can be inactivated using OhmniClean's UV-C disinfection system. The company said that independent testing found that OhmniClean's continuous 254nm UV-C light can rapidly eliminate pathogens like MRSA, VRE, P. aeruginosa, E. coli and SARS-CoV-2 with an efficacy of 99.999%. Autonomous mobile robots also…
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…primarily driven by the global COVID-19 pandemic and advancements in autonomous cleaning technology. Sales of professional service robots rose an impressive 41% to 131,800 units in 2020 and are expected to grow by double-digit rates on average every year through 2024, the Federation reports. The Positive of Robots in the Workforce There are many reasons for robots assisting cleaning tasks…
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After the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers expect e-commerce orders to be fulfilled the next day or even on the same day. This challenge has substantially elevated the importance of warehouse responsiveness in the supply chain. Warehouse managers are facing increased pressure—and headaches—to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet deadlines—all while dealing with high turnover and other labor challenges. Many managers…
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…Bay, Fla., unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. ARM is looking for more auditors to evaluate training programs for endorsements. They will need to spend about five to six hours on initial evaluations of each application, nine to 10 hours on a full review, and two to three hours on renewal reviews. Auditors must be familiar with educational best practices, be…
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…boost economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaborative was awarded a $62.7 million grant to fund five regional projects focused on robotics adoption and commercialization and related workforce development. Together, these projects are designed to provide long-term opportunities for individuals, businesses, and communities in southwestern Pennsylvania to participate in its growing robotics and automation sector. The collaborative is led…
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The COVID-19 pandemic slowed the global economy over the past year, but robot orders in the first quarter of 2021 were 19.6% higher than in the same period last year, announced the Association for Advancing Automation today. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based organization said that North American companies purchased 9,098 units valued at $466 million in Q1, with non-automotive companies purchasing…
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…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 on hand in cases of disruptions and to plan ahead. Robotics suppliers said they can provide customers with greater tools that allow for more…
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…many non-human casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic is the global supply chain, which has been seriously upended as economies shut down and fluctuating demand brought logistics and manufacturing to a screeching halt. One bright spot in the manufacturing and supply chain upheaval is additive manufacturing, which is fast emerging as an alternative way to produce key components at a local…
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…obvious example was during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing was often required. Robots allowed for more staggered workers, leading some companies to realize how much more they could do with automation and mobile robots. Similar benefits are possible when dealing with hazardous chemicals or working around dangerous equipment. Suppose there’s a particular job that is needs to be done…
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…business challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to a new 3D Printing Trend Report published by MakerBot. Fueled by new materials (61%) and reduced costs (58%), respondents expect 3D printing use to grow over the next three to five years, in part to play a bigger role in the supply chain (49%) and to support localized manufacturing (46%).…
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…adapt to a fast-changing market. COVID-19 merely multiplied the chaos. Current disruption is in large part driven by runaway growth in package delivery. According to FedEx, the U.S. domestic package delivery market is likely to hit 110 million packages per day in 2022. Pre-pandemic they did not expect to exceed 100 million daily packages until 2026. A huge amount of…
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…for older adults, but the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the epidemic of isolation, according to a recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General. Over the past year, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Intuition Robotics have provided ElliQ to more than 800 New Yorkers to determine the efficacy of artificial intelligence in providing companionship to older adults.…
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…Zhang Tao cited the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, falling private equity investments, and the long road to profitability. Starship Technologies—San Francisco-based Starship, which has developed and tested autonomous delivery robots, raised $100 million early this year. Last month, the company said it was “reducing headcount” by 11% to meet profitability goals, as its pilot with The Save Mart Cos. ended. At…
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