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At its fall GPU Technology Conference, or GTC, today, NVIDIA Corp. CEO Jensen Huang made a host of announcements. One of them was that the Isaac Sim robotics simulation platform is now available on the cloud. NVIDIA also said it has improved performance by 80 times in Jetson Orin Nano in comparison with its previous system-on-modules. In addition, the company…
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Humanlike dexterity is still a challenge for robotics developers, but standards are emerging that could help both suppliers and users. ASTM International today announced that its F45 committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems has formed a new subcommittee on grasping and manipulation. The new subcommittee, F45.05, will develop standards that evaluate performance in several major areas of robotic manipulation.…
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The combination of robots and other equipment promises to help supply chains achieve new levels of efficiency. Bespoke Manufacturing Co. has chosen S&H Systems Inc. and Zebra Techologies Corp.'s automation to improve visibility and productivity, announced Zebra today. The Phoenix-based apparel manufacturer will use autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Zebra unit Fetch Robotics, as well as Zebra's fixed industrial scanners.…
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WORCESTER, Mass.- Art Trapotsis, CEO of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, needed help to solve a problem with his equipment. A typical sterilization chamber from the company contains about 200 to 300 welds and requires the precision and time of a skilled welder to be built. While the Billerica, Mass.-based company has six or seven welders on staff, it needed more workers…
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RIOS searched for the business leader who has the intellectual horsepower, skills, and acumen to significantly change the game for us. I'm pleased to announce a new addition to our team—Tim Curley, our vice president of business development and strategic partnerships. Tim is a strategic business leader who spent decades at PARC, a Xerox Company, Nortel Networks, Sanyo and at…
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Attabotics today unveiled the Attabot 2022, the first commercialized version of its proprietary robot shuttle for dense storage and retrieval. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said Attabot 2022 is stronger and smarter than previous models. Attabotics added that the robot has a simplified mechatronic design to reduce operational costs and increase the efficiency of automated picking and packing of goods. “Despite…
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Robotics have played a significant role in surgical procedures over the years. Recently, significant advancements have been made in the arena that deserve exploration. This includes a series of “firsts” where robots are performing more difficult surgeries, amplifying the role they play in the medical community. Surgical robot used to perform soft tissue laparoscopic surgery At John Hopkins University, researchers…
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From prototyping to production, 3D printing and additive manufacturing have moved out of the lab and into factories and shop floors. If you're looking to create a fully effective 3D printing setup, then you'll want to know the most efficient way of doing so. There are lots of things to consider. In addition, you need to avoid common pitfalls. Here…
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As its efforts to aid U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through the adoption of robotics and workforce development programs, the Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute has grown. The ARM Institute today announced the promotion of two team members to executive positions. Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandt has been promoted from vice president for technical initiatives to chief technology officer. Suzanne (Suzy)…
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Argo AI has released updates to its product ecosystem that it said were designed to reduce the hurdles for businesses to use autonomous vehicles for ride sharing and deliveries. “Advancements in autonomy will improve the safety and accessibility of our roads, while also solving real business challenges,” said Brett Browning, chief technology officer and executive vice president of product development…
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Bosch Rexroth AG said it plans to show its MP1000R mobile robot at the AMR and Logistics Week 2022 from Oct. 10 to 14 in Boston. In Booth 1128, Bosch Rexroth said it plans to demonstrate its technical expertise and factory automation experience to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The Lohr am Main, Germany-based company, which has U.S. headquarters in Charlotte,…
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Ouster Inc. this week announced that it has released a 3D industrial lidar sensor suite designed for high-volume material handling applications. The line of high-resolution OS0 and OS1 sensors is configured to meet the requirements of forklift, port equipment, and mobile robot makers at price points to enable adoption in large fleets, said the company. “Material handling OEMs and companies…
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Soft Robotics Inc. will be heading to Las Vegas next week to take part in the International Baking Industry Exposition. The Bedford, Mass.-based company will have a booth at the popular culinary conference and will exhibit its gripping technology handling food. The company will demonstrate its mGripAI gripper sorting, picking, and packaging donuts at rates up to 70 picks per…
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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced they have surpassed the One Billion units picked milestone. This new achievement was attained just 59 days after Locus registered 900 million units picked, the company added. “Reaching our One Billion pick milestone underscores the critical business value that Locus’s proven technology brings to our customers…
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Robotics continues to take on dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks to relieve employees for other tasks. Aerobotix and FerRobotics GmbH yesterday said they have jointly created an automated sander to reduce human involvement in hazardous tasks in response to industry demand. The companies claimed that they designed the first Class II, Division 1 (C2D1) end-of-arm tool (EOAT) sander. It is…
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