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Photoneo, now part of Zebra Technologies and a provider of 3D vision and robotic intelligence, announced the launch of its PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen3. The company said the new 3D scanner is engineered for the most accuracy-critical applications across various industries. PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen 3 introduces blue laser technology along with its integrated color camera, which the company said…
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At CES 2026, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) introduced the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge. The company said the new P100 and X100 Series processors provide OEMs, tier-1 suppliers and system and software developers in automotive and industrial markets with high-performance, efficient AI compute in a…
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said that factory automation, physical AI in mobile robotics and other AI-driven edge applications are rapidly evolving and driving the need for computing platforms that provide real-time AI processing, deterministic performance and long-term reliability in always-on environments. To meet these needs, AMD said it is expanding its AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 Series processor portfolio. The…
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Aptiv and Comau announced a collaboration to explore the co-development of next-generation intelligent automation technologies designed to help industrial customers operate more safely, efficiently and autonomously. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework to evaluate joint development in key focus areas, including advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and automated warehouse and logistics systems. Aptiv PULSE sensor, Comau…
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Robotiq announced the launch of its TSF-85 tactile sensor fingertips for the 2F-85 Adaptive Gripper, which the Quebec City-based company said gives physical AI systems the sense of touch needed for real-world manipulation. With integrated tactile sensing, Robotiq said it enables robots to not only see the world but also feel, understand and reliably interact with it at scale. The…
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Editor’s note: The following column by Luther Webb, vice president of data science for TREW, is part of Modern’s Other Voices column, a series featuring ideas, opinions and insights from end-users, analysts, systems integrators and OEMs. Click here to learn about submitting a column for consideration. The ramp-up is almost gone, with only weeks remaining to tell how well your…
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Robotics for distribution centers (DCs), such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and collaborative picking arms, are growing at a rapid rate, with well over a dozen robotics vendors aiming at the needs of DC operators. At the same time, U.S. unemployment was running at 4% or under for the first few months of 2019, dipping to 3.6% in April. The…
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DERRY, NH – AutoStore is proud to announce their partnership with Kuecker Logistics Group. Kuecker Logistics Group (KLG), located in Belton, MO, is a turnkey systems integrator. For more than 30 years, KLG has been providing innovative material handling solutions across North America to businesses large and small. They have experience in a diverse range of markets including solutions for…
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Is Amazon In-Sourcing or Creating a New Service? You Already Know Amazon didn’t get to where it is today (hitting a market cap of $1 trillion in Sept. 2018) by resting on its laurels. At the time I wrote this, Amazon’s market cap is $777.8 billion. We can all rest assured that Amazon is looking to get back up to…
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Robots Adding Another Level of Automation For centuries, hand tools helped humans build dwellings, clothing, food containers and vehicles. The introduction of power tools then made it possible to complete this work much more quickly and with a lot less effort. Not long ago, robots added yet another level of automation by making it possible to get work done even…
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Investment in Robotics RightHand Robotics, a leader in providing integrated robotic piece-picking solutions, announced that it has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures, an active investor in the robotics sector. GV (formerly Google Ventures) also joined this round along with existing investors, including Dream Incubator, Matrix Partners, and Playground Global. RightHand Robotics intends…
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Intelligent Warehouse Automation Global transportation and logistics solutions provider XPO Logistics has announced plans to deploy 5,000 intelligent robots throughout its logistics sites in North America and Europe. The robots, which are designed to collaborate with humans, will supplement XPO's existing workforce and support future growth. XPO has a strategic partnership with robotics manufacturer GreyOrange Pte. Ltd. that makes XPO…
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GreyOrange, a multinational robotics and supply chain automation company, and Advanced Warehouse Solutions, their distributor in Australia, will showcase the Butler range of robotics solutions at CeMAT Australia 2018, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 24-26 July. Ashley Henderson, National Sales Manager, Advanced Warehouse Solutions said, “We are proud to partner with GreyOrange and present their AI-enabled robotics…
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John Santagate Manufacturing Insights Title: Research director for service robotics Location: Framingham, Mass. Experience: More than a decade of experience, including advising leading manufacturing organizations on designing and implementing transformational supply chain innovation. Duties: The Global Supply Chain Execution and Fulfillment practice provides analysis and advisory services around supply chain technology, business process and cutting edge innovation. Modern: If any…
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DHL Supply Chain, an Americas' leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, announced that it will begin a pilot test using a collaborative, autonomous robotics solution within the life sciences sector at a facility in Tennessee in the next two months. The robots, called LocusBots from Locus Robotics, are being tested as a picker companion for…
From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…
Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry
Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation
North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
