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…of mind because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A global surge in interest for disinfection systems, social distancing, and robot-assisted surgery promises to expand the accessibility and quality of care. With all the bad geopolitical and economic news lately, it's easy to forget that progress is still being made on multiple fronts. These 10 robotics companies (see slideshow at right or…
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…is increasing, Siemens noted. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, especially logistics providers, which have struggled to get essentials to consumers during lockdowns and border closings. The global market for AGVs could grow from $2 billion (U.S.) in 2021 to $3.72 billion in 2028, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%, forecast Fortune Business Insights. Robots can…
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…drives higher productivity.” While the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated e-commerce demand, GXO has been using robots in logistics for some time. “We were using robotics way before the pandemic,” Shaw noted. “We've reduced human touch points. Where handheld scanners were traditionally used, we're now using Cognex cameras. Returns are primarily a qualitative process for sortation, and vision technology is key.”…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new attention to the need for laboratories to add automation at scale. Automata, which serves the life science industry with lab automation and the Eva robotic arm, this week said it has raised $50 million in Series B funding. The London-based company said it plans to use the funding to continue development of its offerings…
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…a labor shortage problem that COVID turned into a full-blown crisis,” said Dr. Bernard Casse, CEO of RIOS. “Today, most factories in the world are labor-intensive, and with millions of jobs unfilled, manufacturers are unable to keep up with skyrocketing consumer demand – and they are in extreme pain.” “We have the cure to this trillion-dollar opportunity,” he added. “We’re…
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…widespread labor shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “As the market demand for our technology continues to soar, formally partnering with PickNik Robotics allows us to focus on our computer vision and autonomy algorithms, RE2 Detect and RE2 Intellect, knowing that we have a trusted solution for motion planning,” he added. “PickNik…
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…revolution was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to accelerate in 2022, it predicted. 2. Robots become easier to use New generations of robots are designed to be easier to use. There is a clear trend towards user interfaces that allow simple icon-driven programming and the manual guidance of robots. Robot companies and some third-party suppliers are bundling…
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…to sanitize outdoor venues against COVID-19, according to its website. They were used to clean the 2021 Kentucky Derby venue and the PPG Paints Arena. But AERAS said its technology has multiple applications. The company's precision lidar and photogrammetry capabilities allow its drones to scan a bridge safely and thoroughly in less than 30 minutes, said Justin Melanson, co-founder and…
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…global supply chain demand The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in home deliveries, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. As a result, the demand for automation is rising quickly, according to Addverb Technologies. The global market for warehouse robotics could expand from $4.7 billion in 2021 to $9.1 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
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…reference to shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. the Exo-LiFFT calculator. Source: Vanderbilt University HeroWear develops Exo-LiFFT Exoskeletons are now being used daily in factories, warehouses, construction sites, and other workplaces around the world to relieve physical strain on overburdened workers. HeroWear said it developed Exo-LiFT with the recent study in mind. “With the help of exo-technology, workers in the future…
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…to Allied Market Research. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated worker shortages and added demand for social distancing and contactless retail. The ability of one mobile robot to perform a wide range of tasks at different locations has also boosted the demand for automation. In response, robotics suppliers are focusing on improving capabilities, managing costs, and offering fleet management software and…
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…become more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. As online shopping doesn’t show any sign of slowing down, more merchants are applying robots to order picking. At the same time, people are still needed for upstream and downstream processes. That’s where collaborative robots, or cobots, come into play. Collaborative robot arms and AMRs are different from industrial robots because they include…
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…remain socially distant before the COVID-19 vaccine was widely available. In this case, evo wanted to scale quickly without reconfiguring its warehouse, so AMRs were the best solution (see video below). In many areas of the world, including the U.S. and Europe, warehouses had difficulty attracting and retaining employees long before the pandemic, particularly in the cold storage industry. In…
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…help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure athletes and attendees don’t leave the event’s confines and enter the city. The Main Media Centre of the venue is decked out with service robots performing a variety of tasks, from disinfecting surfaces and taking temperatures to preparing and serving up meals and alcoholic drinks. The goal is to reduce human-to-human…
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…and labor challenges around the COVID-19 pandemic affected interest in Vecna's systems? Are there any that are in particular demand? Malloy: With the lockdowns in April 2020, the company had time to hone its offerings. We couldn't get into warehouses, and there was an acceleration of need combined with a good product-market fit. It was not just a technical problem…
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