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With the help of the game engine Unity, motion plastics specialist igus Inc. last week said it has given its online configurator for low-cost linear robots a facelift, making its operation even more efficient. The configurator was launched last year to make it easier for companies to get started with automation. Many companies are recognizing the benefits of autonomous machines…
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Software maker MOV.AI announced today it is working with lidar technology company Ouster to outfit autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, with digital lidar sensors. Based on the Robot Operating System 〈ROS〉, MOV.AI’s Robotics Engine Platform “provides robot manufacturers with out-of-the-box tools and infrastructure to develop unique, easy-to-deploy AMR software at a fraction of the time and cost,” according to the…
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ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation yesterday launched its ABB Robotic Depalletizer system for handling complex tasks in the logistics, e-commerce, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods industries. Using machine vision software, the depalletizer can quickly assess a wide variety of box types, said the company. Along with the RobotStudio digital twin software, this enables customers to efficiently process assorted loads with…
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GreyOrange Pte. Ltd. yesterday announced that it has closed $110 million in growth financing that it said demonstrates the ongoing market shift to automated fulfillment. The company said it plans to use the capital to continue its global expansion and grow the adoption of its robotics hardware and inventory optimization software. “Our fulfillment platform revolutionizes how the largest and best-known…
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European robotics users will have an opportunity to see firsthand how picking systems are getting smarter. RightHand Robotics Inc. today said it will debut at LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany. The Somerville, Mass.-based company will demonstrate its RightPick 3 system for automated order fulfillment. “Our latest expansion and funding have accelerated plans for RightHand Robotics to be a leader in…
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Quadruped robots have captured the imaginations of many, thanks in large part to Boston Dynamics’ highly-entertaining viral videos featuring their robot, Spot. Despite their fresh moves, robots like Spot weren’t designed just to dance. Legged robots were built with real-world applications in mind, and thanks to recent advancements by the likes of Boston Dynamics, ANYbotics, and others, these machines are…
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Automation systems integrator Applied Manufacturing Technologies this week announced it will unveil its new robotic decanting technology it developed in partnership with 3D machine vision automation company Liberty Reach at the Automate 2022 trade show next month. Using a FANUC CRX-10iA collaborative robot and Schmalz FXCB vacuum gripping system, the Orion, Mich.-based company’s robotic cell will show solution planning for…
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Collaboration between robots and humans is not limited to light cobot arms, thanks to new sensors and software. Veo Robotics Inc. will demonstrate its FreeMove 3D safeguarding system for industrial robots at Automate 2022 in Detroit next month. “We’re thrilled the largest robotics and automation show in North America is back after a two-year absence and excited to demonstrate our…
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As fleets of robotic taxicabs grow around the world, automotive technology developers are partnering with sensor providers to scale up. SiLC Technologies Inc. today announced that AutoX Inc. has chosen its Eyeonic Vision Sensor for its robotaxi fleet. SiLC said its lidar sensors provide accurate depth, instantaneous velocity, and dual-polarization intensity. “At AutoX, we are laser-focused on, and fully committed…
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While much attention has focused on the challenges facing warehouse associates and operators, the labor shortage that predated the COVID-19 pandemic has led to improvements in working conditions, according to a study by Zebra Technologies Corp. The global “Warehouse Vision Study” found that companies are investing in ways to better fulfill the needs of both customers and workers. “We’re seeing…
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Telecommunication company stc Bahrain claims to have launched Seef, Bahrian’s first unified automation and intelligence program it has developed in partnership with telecommunications equipment company Huawei. The program, titled uNOC, is the first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to operate on a unified platform leveraging the latest technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automation technologies, the…
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Nordic Unmanned last week said it has entered into an agreement in which it will gain control of 55% of the shares in DroneMatrix N.V. Nordic Unmanned said the investment will strengthen its position in Europe, complement existing systems for multiple market verticals, and accelerate DroneMatrix's development and growth. “The partnership with DroneMatrix enables both companies to scale their commercial…
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For many large enterprises, automation is still ramping up and working through testing stages, meaning planning for the future is top priority. It always gives the opportunity to predict certain issues that may occur operating robotics at scale so that they can be met with a comprehensive plan. Operating larger fleets can present an entirely new set of obstacles than…
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BALYO SA last week announced that it has renewed its cooperation agreement with KION Group AG through May 8, 2027. BALYO makes mobile robots and autonomous lift trucks, and KION is the parent company of Linde Material Handling, which manufactures such equipment. The companies first partnered in 2017. “We are delighted that the KION Group has decided to renew, as…
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Robots typically have difficulty in extremely tight spaces, but a combination of lightweight robots and application expertise is tackling that challenge. Kassow Robots ApS, which has developed seven-axis collaborative robots, last week said it has partnered with BlueBay Automation LLC, an integrator of industrial automation. “Our broad product portfolio of seven-axis cobots and BlueBay Automation’s integration capabilities and extensive robot…
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