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We both know people who have trouble distinguishing between their wants and needs. You’ve probably got someone in mind already. We do live in a society with options we never realized were possible just a short time ago. Remember, only Steve Jobs knew each of us needed a smart phone before 2007. Kind of makes you smile, doesn’t it? That…
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A combination of humanid robots, origami, and leech-inspired sensors could carry out basic healthcare tasks in remote regions or where direct human contact needs to be minimized, such as during pandemics. Woo Soo Kim, a researcher at Simon Fraser University, has developed technology that would enable robots to take a patient's blood pressure with a simple touch. Kim, Ph.D. student…
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Titan Medical Inc., a medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of surgical technologies for single-access robotic-assisted surgery, or RAS, last week announced that it has surpassed 200 patents and patent applications. Recent patents issued to the Toronto-based company include: U.S. Design Patent No. D940,736 for a robotic instrument graphical user interface (GUI) European Patent No. 2785267 for…
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Wearable and assistive technologies such as exoskeletons promise to redue worker strain. However, measurements of success have not yet been standardized. HeroWear LLC today announced its Exo-LiFFT tool, an interactive calculator to assess exoskeleton effectiveness. “If we can identify the right places to deploy exoskeletons, then they can reduce injury risks as well as bodily discomfort, which impacts workers on…
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Odense, Denmark, is one of the top robotics clusters in Europe, and indeed the world. The city is home to collaborative robot leader Universal Robots, mobile robot provider Mobile Industrial Robots, and numerous other startups. At this year's Odense Investor Summit, which will be on March 24, 2022, 15 technology companies will present their automation inventions to 300 investors. Based…
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As digital commerce and the on-demand economy grow rapidly worldwide, enterprises need help tackling labor challenges and expanding consumer expectations. Mobile logistics robots have emerged to enhance the efficiency of operations. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can include multiple sensors, control systems, and power supplies, as well as different configurations of software and manipulators. Such smart devices are serving a widening…
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There's more to autonomous lawn mowing than simply replacing human drivers with robots. My Goat Inc. has been offering systems smaller than conventional mowing hardware and promises more visibility into operations. The Nashville-based company said it is educating groundskeepers on how a different approach to their work can save effort. Founded two years ago, My Goat has production and shipping…
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Toyota Motor North America has turned to Symbio Robotics Inc. to make better use of the industrial robots on its assembly lines as it shifts to electric vehicles. Toyota is using the SymbioDCS software framework to program its industrial robots to automate assembly processes and to better take advantage of the robots' artificial intelligence capabilities. “Symbio’s AI-based software gives Toyota’s…
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Coco, a Los Angeles-based robot delivery service, is now up and running down south in Austin, Texas. “When evaluating markets for expansion, Austin stood out to the team as a perfect match,” said Zach Rash, co-founder and CEO of Coco. “Austin's entrepreneurial spirit, top-notch food scene, and commitment to supporting small businesses makes it an ideal fit for Coco.” While…
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igus GmbH, which manufactures motion plastics used in robotics and industrial automation, yesterday announced that it has chosen a new leadership team for its business unit in Rumford, R.I. The Cologne, Germany-based company said the five new vice presidents will focus on expanding its presence in North America. “At igus, we are continually raising the bar to deliver better solutions…
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As manufacturers struggle with the skills gap, robots need to be easier to train and use. Micropsi Industries GmbH today announced that it has successfully closed its $30 million Series B funding round. The company said it plans to use the new funding to expand operations in the U.S., ramp up sales efforts, and expand to more robot platforms. Founded…
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As the manufacturing workforce gets older, the complexity of tasks on assembly lines increases, and the labor shortage continues, more and more companies are turning to collaborative robots, or cobots, to help fill in the gap. Cobots can work alongside humans and are easier for the end user to control. Their relatively small size and safety sensors allow them to…
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Körber AG today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics' global mail and parcel business. The international technology group said the acquisition will “significantly” complement its supply chain offerings. Siemens Logistics said it provides mail and parcel technology and fully automated systems for digitized mail and parcel processing for leading global logistics companies. With about 1,200…
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Omron Automation Americas has opened the Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center in Chatsworth, Calif. The new center offers industrial motion-control systems and systems integration capabilities, said the company yesterday. The state-of-the-art facility will enable top engineers to continue the pioneering work of Delta Tau Data Systems, said Omron, which acquired Delta Tau in 2015. Curt Wilson, senior director…
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