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…allow Storage Solutions to integrate technology developed by HAI Robotics into warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers across North America. As dynamics around labor are increasingly challenging the operations along the supply chain, a growing share of US-based fulfillment centers are investigating technology designed to increase fulfillment throughput while lowering operational costs, Storage Solutions pointed out. The technology supplied by…
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…at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University describes how cognitive science and psychology could help humans collaborate with robots more effectively. The researchers examined 35 research papers that focused on humans teaching robots new behaviors. In their analysis, the researchers kept in mind two theories—“the analogical transfer theory” and “the variation of theory of learning.” The “analogical transfer…
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…of next-generation robotics and wearable technologies. The new grant will help researchers working to improve the lives of people with neuro-motor impairments and to help individuals achieve ambitious fitness goals, according to the Baker-Polito administration. The project will also help drive innovation in a new category of rehabilitation, diagnostic, and assistive devices that are more lightweight, affordable, and connected, said…
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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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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced that it has evaluated and endorsed five more education programs. The ARM Endorsement Program identifies organizations that effectively prepare students for careers in manufacturing working with robotics. “The entire ARM team congratulates our newly endorsed programs,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “The diversity of our…
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…funding to continue developing its technologies and accelerate its global market expansion. Founded in 2017, YouiBot said it provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for inspection, maintenance, logistics, and operations in electronics manufacturing and the energy industry. The company said it has achieved large-scale production for its systems, which also serve applications such as materials handling, disinfection, and mobile manipulation. YouiBot,…
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…that it has partnered with Applied Intuition Inc. to create 3D virtual warehouses, factories, and distribution centers to support the acceleration of material handling automation. “Consumer demand and a shrinking labor force are putting pressure on nearly every industry, and in turn, putting pressure on AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] to effectively and consistently interpret and respond to ever-changing situations,” said…
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…mobile robots for warehousing and manufacturing environments, today announced that it has raised $31 million in its initial Series C1 funding round. The Beijing-based company said it plans to use the new capital to accelerate its research and development timeline, increase its deployment capabilities in key markets such as the U.S., and expand its sales reach into new markets. “Our…
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With rapid technological advancements, the manufacturing sector has been whirling with excitement about transforming factories into automated facilities capable of ramping up production at record speed with minimal labor. These factories of the future are intended to function using predictive maintenance, and they could ensure quality with real-time, closed-feedback loops. Human errors and turnover rates will no longer be a…
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…for the Troy, Mich.-based company's technology to fill the void left by Intel RealSense. How compatible is Orbbec's technology with existing products using Intel's RealSense? Is some customization necessary? Chen: RealSense cameras powered by semi-global matching [SGM] based stereovision technology have been a popular choice with good accuracy and reasonable computation time. It’s a good and reliable choice for certain…
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…2010, Keenon said it has applied artificial intelligence to smart delivery systems. The company's service robots are used in industries such as real estate, healthcare, and hospitality. Keenon expands service robots As the world continues to look for ways to ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity, mobile service robots are proving to be a successful solution to business needs, said Keenon…
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Agile Robot Technology Co. last week said it had completed a $220 million Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The robotics software startup claimed to be “the only unicorn in the intelligent robotics field with a valuation exceeding US$1 billion globally.” Agile Robots said it will use the financing for product development, mass production, and sales…
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…jobs. The East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, or eKAMI, has helped retrain former coal miners and other people to be robotics technicians. One recent graduate shared his story with Robotics 24/7. “I was a cable guy for five to six years, and I worked at my family's retail tool store, which supplied a lot of mines,” said Dustin Porter. “We…
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…worked closely, with Motional's driverless technology and Hyundai's research and development capabilities and global vehicle manufacturing. The IONIQ 5 robotaxi is built on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), Hyundai’s dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform for fast charging and long-range driving. This will enable maximum utilization of Motional’s robotaxi fleet, according to the partners. It also includes Hyundai's safety…
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…is often a difficult process. Manufacturing sites, industrial plants, and refineries are home to complex machinery, electrical equipment, and vessels that are incredibly difficult to inspect. They also involve navigating dangerous conditions such as high-heat environments or dealing with hazardous materials. For this reason, much of the time, it’s too difficult for humans to carry out basic, safe inspections. Therefore,…
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