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What do lawnmowing and extraterrestrial probe robots have in common? Humans who want to mark their accomplishments. Husqvarna AB has developed a new program for its Automower to sing “Happy Birthday” for the Mars Curiosity Rover. Curiosity, the most advanced data-collection system sent to Mars to date, was engineered to sing “Happy Birthday” on its first birthday. “Sadly, since 2012,…
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Mobile robot provider Geekplus Technology Co. has continued its European expansion. The company this week opened its regional headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury in Cheshire, U.K. In addition, Geek+ has deployed mobile robots at the Madrid distribution center of e-commerce delivery provider Paack Holdings Inc. “The U.K. is home to some of our most exciting projects, including large-scale automated parcel sorting…
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Fast-food and fast-casual restaurants are serious about investing in robotics. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. yesterday said that its Cultivate Next venture fund is investing in Hyphen Technologies Inc., which is developing automation for kitchen operations, and Meati, which is developing processes for proteins made from mushroom root. Newport Beach, Calif.-based Chipotle said its $50 million Cultivate Next fund “intends to…
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Industrial automation and robots are only are as reliable as their controls. Rockwell Automation Inc. this week announced the launch of its PowerFlex AC variable-frequency drive portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region to support a broad range of motor-control applications. The company said its TotalFORCE technology will give customers more flexibility, performance and intelligence in their next-generation drives. “Significantly more industrial…
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Collaborative robots are among the fastest growing categories of industrial automation. JAKA Robotics this week announced that it has successfully completed around $150 million Series D financing in the first half of 2022. The Shanghai-based company said it plans to use the funding to develop new cobots “with more flexibility and intelligence” and continue global outreach. “As a leader in…
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Simbe Robotics announced this week that it has brought on digital manufacturer Fast Radius to help it build its autonomous retail intelligence robot, Tally 3. San Francisco-based Simbe added that the partnership has helped it avoid some supply chain challenges and save more than $30,0000 in engineering costs. Owen Davies, director of hardware engineering at Simbe Robotics, told Robotics 24/7…
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Industrial automation can be stylish. ABB yesterday announced that its IRB 390 FlexPacker, a Delta robot designed for ultra-fast picking, has won a Red Dot Product Design Award. It is the second ABB system to receive the award in two consecutive years, noted the company. “I am delighted the IRB 390 FlexPacker received this prestigious award,” stated Marc Segura, president…
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Robotic lawn mowers have found some commercial success, but the technology is belatedly moving into the consumer market. Mammotion recently announced the launch of its LUBA robot lawn mower, which doesn't need a perimeter wire and is intended for residential use. According to industry reports, the global robotic lawn mower market is expected to reach a value of $3.5 billion…
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A number of Love’s Travel Shops will soon be outfitted with robotic smoothie kiosks that were made by food automation company Blendid and juice and smoothie mega brand Jamba. The first Jamba by Blendid kiosk will be piloted at a Love’s Travel Stop that will open this summer in Williams, Calif., just outside of Sacramento. With more than 590 locations…
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Mobile robot company Resgreen Group announced this week it is testing a new brushless motor for its PullBuddy Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV). The brushless motor has a higher torque compared to the currently used brushed motor, which will lead to better performance and increased horsepower, the company said. In addition, the new motor requires less maintenance. The news comes a…
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Social and companion robots need engaging content to help people “age in place.” Digital health and wellness company Age Bold Inc. and Intuition Robotics Ltd. yesterday announced a strategic partnership to bring balance training and fitness classes to older adults through Intuition Robotics' ElliQ platform. “ElliQ has impressive capabilities and the potential to create better at-home aging experiences through engaging…
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A pick-and-place robot is a type of industrial robot that is used for handling and placing products on a production line. They are typically used in high-volume manufacturing settings, where they can quickly and accurately place products onto conveyor belts or other production equipment. Picking robots are designed to automate the tasks of handling and placing products on a production…
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Self-driving technology can apply to industrial applications as well as transportation. Yamaha Motor Co. yesterday announced that it is joining the Series B investment for TIER IV Inc. The Japanese automaker said it wants to encourage the development and commercialization of TIER IV's autonomous driving technology and its automated transport for factory grounds. TIER IV is leading the development of…
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Not only can robots aid warehouse workers and self-driving trucks provide long-haul freight transit, but automation can also benefit logistics yards. Outrider Technologies Inc. this month announced the release of its next-generation autonomy kit for yard automation. The kit supports over-the-air software updates and field-swappable units to deliver enterprise-class reliability, enable remote technical support, and efficiently service the system in…
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