Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.04
…distributed aerial drones nationwide for soft washing and window cleaning. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company said it plans to expand into other markets. C1 Spraying Drone can reduce injuries Each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 people are treated at the hospital from ladder-related injuries, and 61 people lost their lives in 2020 from this type of accident, said Lucid Drone. The company claimed that its purpose-built spray drones have reduced job-site injuries by 95% on average. Lucid Drone said its C1 Spraying Drone and Window Washing Payload are cutting-edge cleaning tools for facility managers and building owners. The spray…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.40
…factories. Such robots are suitable for applications in hospitality, cleaning, roaming security, and last-mile delivery, said NVIDIA. For years, AMR manufacturers have been sourcing and integrating compute hardware, software, and sensors in house. This time-consuming effort can take years, lengthening go-to-market pipelines and distracting from domain-specific applications, NVIDIA said. Isaac Nova Orin is designed to reduce development time and cost for AMR makers and software vendors. Source: NVIDIA Nova Orin supports different sensor configurations Nova Orin offers tested, industrial-grade configurations of sensors, software, and GPU-computing capabilities, said NVIDIA. Tapping into NVIDIA AI platform frees robotics developers to focus on building…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.24
…still sticky to the touch after going through the cleaning process, that's when you'll want to organize a solvent recycling pick up. 5. Pick the right post-processing methods On the subject of cleaning and completing 3D builds, you'll want to find the best way of post-processing your builds. TPM has already been recommended above, as it's a much safer chemical to have on site. It does also make post-processing a lot more efficient. It's clear and low odor, as well as being non flammable. If you're already using IPA (isopropyl alcohol) as your solvent, it's not difficult to make the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.73
…demanding tasks with human labor. Robots for sanitation and cleaning The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the need for increased sanitation, not only in medical settings but in other public settings such as schools and airports. To keep up with newer, stricter sanitation standards, as a result, deploying mobile robots is a cost-effective and sustainable solution. Robots such as the Avalon Steritech Whiz autonomously move about spaces to eliminate <99% of microbial burdens and are widely adopted in healthcare, office, and other commercial settings. Mobile robots such as the Whiz increase personal safety for humans by limiting contact with infected surfaces, they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.36
Designing an autonomous commercial cleaning robots is no easy task and doing so in a timely fashion to capitalize on the growing demand for high-end cleaning systems makes the development timeline all the more pressing. To accelerate its time-to-market, robotics maker Avidbots has teamed up with Maplesoft to leverage the MapleSim advanced modeling software to design and test robots in a virtual simulation environment and cut back on physical testing. Making a useful digital twin By using Maplesoft MapleSim, Avidbots engineers were able to create a realistic digital twin model of its robot designers, providing flexibility to test out a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
…of the equipment: BeBot: 4ocean's remote-controlled, solar- and battery-powered, beach-cleaning robot. It can clean 32,000 sq. ft. (2,972.8 sq. m or 0.7 acres) per hour. The electric robot can rakes through the sand without altering the environment. It can also collect plastic litter and other waste – such as bottles, cans, food wrappers, cigarette butts – in a basket for disposal and recycling. Pixie Drone: A remote-controlled water drone that can collect up to 200 lb. (90.7 kg) of material per use. It will navigate through marinas and other waterways to collect plastic litter and other waste debris floating on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.61
…semiconductor manufacturing ranges from edge grinding, surface polishing, and cleaning to loading finished chips for testing, final packaging, and palletizing. Midstream electronics manufacturing encompasses electronic components manufacturing and assembly onto printed circuit boards. Here, robots are used to handle the placing of components onto circuit boards prior to soldering. “Circuit-board handling using collaborative robots for transporting between stations, as well as to automate circuit testing, is a key area for automation in this space,” added Alphonse. The downstream use of robotics in electronics manufacturing focuses on the assembly of final goods, such as consumer electronics. Robotic automation at this stage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.71
…Retailers, hotels, and restaurants are increasingly deploying robots for cleaning, materials handling, and customer service. With labor shortages and tight margins, attendees of this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable can learn how to maximize the value of data, product, and software-defined supply chains. Topics to be covered will include: How to identify where robotics can add value to existing processes Why robot vendors have specialized to serve different applications How much data is enough? Inventory management with mobile robots and sensors Connecting automation to enterprise systems Customer-facing robots – more than a novelty? Registrants can submit questions now or ask them during…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.59
…clean with products that are incredibly practical and inventive—from cleaning when and where customers want while avoiding common obstacles in the home, to automatically emptying the collection bin. The Seattle-based e-commerce and technology company did not say why it was purchasing iRobot in its announcement, but Limp noted he was “excited to work with the iRobot team to invent in ways that make customers' lives easier and more enjoyable.” Update: In Jaunary 2024, Amazon and iRobot mutually agreed to terminate their aquisition agreement. iRobot has sold over 6M robots Founded in 1990, iRobot makes a range of cleaning devices designed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
…robots in facilities management is expanding from monitoring and cleaning to security,” LeBlanc told Robotics 24/7. Cobalt provides Remote Guarding Service Cobalt Robotics said its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can help companies protect both their employees and intellectual property. The company counts leading enterprises such as General Motors and Slack among its customers. Cobalt noted that its robots primarily operate in corporate office spaces. “Our robot also helps facilities to be ADA [Americans With Disabilities Act]-compliant,” LeBlanc said. “Spaces need to be set up for indoor robots, and we know how to navigate and avoid obstacles.” Cobalt’s Remote Guarding Service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.97
…in 2017 in Shanghai, Dreame Technology makes smart home cleaning appliances. Yu Hao, CEO and founder of Dreame Technology, said the company was partnering with ROBOCON “to support outstanding students in their scientific and technological innovations.” The first ROBOCON took place in 2002 and was started by the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, according to ROBOCON's website. “In the competition[,] robots compete to complete a task within a set period of time,” reads an excerpt on the organization’s website. “The contest aims to create friendship among young people with similar interests who will lead their countries in the 21st century, as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.95
…robots in commercial public spaces for applications including floor cleaning and taking inventory. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Spruijt about his management experience, scaling Brain Corp for existing and emerging markets, and how to build a strong internal team. You were previously vice president and general manager for Europe and senior vice president of international business at Brain Corp. How does that and your other experience help you in your new role? Spruijt: Before Brain Corp, I spent 20 years at Ergotron, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of monitor-mounting solutions. I went up through the ranks to become general manager of EMEA [Europe,…