Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.22
…being used at Haneda Airport and Narita Airport in Japan, but this is its first full launch in North America. The company also plans to continue to test the wheelchair technologies in airports in North America, he told Robotics 24/7. Gagnon teased that the company plans to launch a program in one of “the bigger U.S. cities” in early 2023. “We’re really looking for opportunities for people with reduced mobility to very easily navigate short distances,” he said. “When we first announced this technology, the aviation industry was quick to put their hands up and say, ‘You know this is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
…employees and has additional offices in Germany, U.S. and Japan. “Acquiring aiMotive’s world-class artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology is an important contribution to becoming a sustainable mobility tech company,” said Yves Bonnefont, Stellantis chief software officer, in a statement this week. “aiMotive’s class-leading expertise and startup spirit will accelerate our journey to deliver our Dare Forward 2030 goals.” In a release announcing the purchase, Stellantis broke down aiMotive’s portfolio into several key areas of development. With aiDrive, the company is focusing on developing a software stack for autonomous driving; with aiData, it is building artificial intelligence and data tools;…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
…scientists and robotics experts and offices in the U.S., Japan, and China. It recently launched its offerings in the U.S. market. ForwardX said its AMRs are widely used for order picking in warehouses, in-store order picking, and material handling in factories. Its more than 100 customers include JD.com, DHL, IKEA, and TC. ForwardX helps JD.com for Singles' Day “11.11,” also known as Singles’ Day, has gained traction with Chinese consumers, as hundreds of brands such as Apple, Nike, Walmart, Samsung, Lowe’s, Michael Kors, and Urban Outfitters offer promotional deals for the holiday. This year, ForwardX and JD.com collaborated in multiple…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
…the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. AutoStore PickUpPort designed for consumers The AutoStore System consists of an aluminum grid, robots, bins, ports, and a controller. The stacked bins are arranged in a grid. Robots ride on rails along the top of the grid, retrieving bins as needed. The bins are then delivered to a port, where warehouse operators are typically stationed to pick up or fill in products, tag, pack, and send them out. A controller acts as the brain behind the whole operation, said the company. AutoStore said its PickUpPort does not require…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.18
…AlterEgo, Genoa, Italy Avatar-Hubo, Las Vegas Last Mile, Osaka, Japan Dragon Tree Labs, Moscow The mobile manipulators needed to traverse space in a simulated energy plant, find a weighted canister, and successfully pick and place them. NimbRo conducted its task in about 5:50, about half the time of second-place winner, Pollen Robotics. Team Northeastern placed third with 21:09. ANA Avatar XPRIZE awarded to NimbRo Team NimbRo won the grand prize of $5 million. The second-place and third-place received $2 million and $1 million, respectively. “NimbRo’s work demonstrates the remarkable potential of avatar technology to transcend time and distance and help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
…Fox Robotics' funding round. New investors included Zebra Technologies, Japan Airlines & Translink Innovation Fund, and Foothill Ventures. Existing investors Menlo Ventures, ENIAC Ventures, and SignalFire also participated. “Supply chain efficiency and resiliency are top of mind for many companies today,” said Kasper Sage, Managing Partner at BMW i Ventures. “Fox Robotics’ autonomous forklifts allow customers to handle loads quicker and safer while increasing overall workplace productivity.” BMW i Ventures invests in the fields of transportation, manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability. The venture capital unit of BMW said it has made successful investments in companies such as Blackmore, Chargepoint, CelLink,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.24
…DAIHEN. OTC DAIHEN is the U.S. subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based DAIHEN Corp. The company claimed that it is the world's No. 1 welding robotics manufacturer. Tipp City, Ohio-based OTC said it produces all the components necessary to be a single-source supplier to the metal fabrication industry. OTC DAIHEN expands capacity OTC DAIHEN delivers technology for manual and robotic welding to the U.S. and Canada from its headquarters in the greater Dayton, Ohio, area and from its technical centers in Detroit and Atlanta. “With our recently expanded manufacturing assembly capacity and increased product and consumable inventory here in Ohio, we are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.09
…Mich. It also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan, India, and China to serve its global customer base. Cepton builds partnerships Cepton, which is engaged with all Top 10 global OEMs, has collaborated with Koito since 2017. Tokyo-based Koito said it has been a leader in automotive lighting for safety since its establishment in 1915. Today, the Koito Group consists of 31 companies located in 13 countries worldwide. The Tier 1 supplier said it responding to the transformation of mobility by developing next-generation lighting technologies and related equipment and control systems, as well as environmentally friendly products, materials, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.87
…on providing larger customers with robotics for distribution centers. Japan a model for last-mile logistics With robots and sophisticated routing, goods can avoid bottlenecks in distribution centers and loading docks when demand surges. Last-mile logistics automation could also mitigate urban congestion and help stores get products on shelves faster. In Japan, delivery robots help to reduce costs and environmental impact while increasing collaboration, according to a McKinsey & Co. report. “The surge in e-commerce volumes has put huge pressure on the last-mile delivery system, the process by which products are transported from distribution centers to final consumers,” the research firm…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.34
…said. Mitsubishi Electric is a distributor for Cartken in Japan. It has deployed Cartken’s robots in AEON Malls in Tokoname and Toki to deliver Starbucks coffee and food. The companies are also testing a “smart city” concept for outdoor deliveries of Starbucks goods within the neighboring parks, apartments, and homes. In addition, Mitsubishi, Cartken, and others are working on deliveries inside a multilevel office building. Looking ahead, Cartken’s CEO says the next big challenge is scaling up robot manufacturing to keep pace with orders. It has strong demand from partners, including Grubhub, Mitsubishi, and U.K. delivery company DPD. In September,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.05
…shortages and enhancing productivity at PACK EXPO 2022. Kyoto, Japan-based Omron said its booth will feature a flexible system that combines pick-and-place, materials transport, and end-of-line systems — including mobile robots, high-speed Quattro robots, and collaborative robots. “We understand operational excellence is critical to business success, and that’s exactly what you will experience demoing our integrated solution at Omron Booth S-3832 at PACK EXPO this year, said Laura Studwell, Omron’s industry marketing manager for packaging. What to see at the Omron booth Omron Automation said it will offer the following experiences: Interactions with collaborative robots for applications such pick and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.67
…automotive supplier,” Poliakine said. “He told me that in Japan, 9 million people are in the car industry, and 20% are still doing quality assurance [QA].” “While we can't yet imitate the human brain with computers, I brought in my AI team from gynecology to teach algorithms what parts are good or not,” he explained. “We used a 'golden sample'—looking for a single-pixel difference, like taking a 1:1 gold plate of a wafer in semiconductors. We did a long pilot with Toyota and a Honda subsidiary.” SIXAI has invested in a company that sells AI-enabled visual control inspectors to automotive…