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Self-driving yard trucks must be able to reverse into trailers to fully automate operations, according to ASI Logistics. It and SICK Inc. yesterday announced that they have solved the problem of reversing into trailers autonomously. A few technical details must be known for autonomous trucks to correctly reverse into trailers, said Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI). A self-driving truck must know…
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The U.S. robotics industry is growing at an unprecedented rate, and the adoption of robotic technologies is on the rise, according to Balboa Capital. The Costa Mesa, Calif.-based firm attributed that growth to many factors, including advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, increased automation in manufacturing, and the need for more efficient processes. As a result, it said, the…
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The 2022 holiday rush and subsequent returns validated the need for automation, claimed Berkshire Grey Inc. Labor shortages, growing e-commerce demand, and the volume of returns are challenging retailers, it said. U.S. online sales increased from $257 billion in 2021 to $270 billion in 2022, according to Salesforce. It noted that holiday sales were flat worldwide but continued to grow…
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Nala Robotics has teamed up with Hatco Corp. to develop a compact fully autonomous robotic pizza-making system designed for commercial markets. The companies said they will be displaying their joint system at the NAFEM Show next month in Chicago. The system combines Nala Robotics' cooking automation and design technology with Ovention's Shuttle Oven and Hatco's Flav-R 2-Go Pizza Locker System…
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With shortages in labor and declining productivity rates, construction costs worldwide have slowed the building of critical infrastructure, clean energy, transportation, and housing projects when they are needed most, said Built Robotics Inc. The company today announced that it is acquiring Roin Technologies to expand its engineering team and autonomy offerings to applications and markets beyond construction. Built Robotics said…
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Robots and data analytics promise to improve project management and make the construction industry more efficient. KEWAZO GmbH has developed the LIFTBOT robotic hoist and ONSITE analytics platform, focusing first on scaffolding assembly. The global market for construction robots could reach $190 million by the end of 2033, according to Infoholic Research. Similarly, Intelligence Market Report forecast a compound annual…
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KEWAZO GmbH today announced the closing of its $10 million Series A round, bringing its total funds raised to date to about $20 million. The Munich, Germany-based company said it plans to use the financing to expand its fleet of construction robots. “We have an excellent group of partners coming together that will enable us to keep building a leading…
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Bowery Farming, a vertical farming company based in New York City, is using automated storage and retrieval system, or ASRS, technology to meet changing consumer food preferences driven by freshness and sustainability. “We’re building the future of food through smart farms and proprietary technology that is simpler, safer and vastly more sustainable than traditional agriculture,” said Justin Frankert, vice president…
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ASTM International’s F45 committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee has announced its next face-to-face meeting for April 19 and 20, 2023. It is developing a standard on mobile manipulator performance for static and indexed tasks. Robotics manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and end users could use the proposed standard (WK83858) to verify the performance characteristics of a mobile manipulator, said…
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DHL has opened a robot picking system at its facility in Staufenberg, Germany to help satisfy the demands of its customers. The company enlisted the help of systems integrator Element Logic to install an AutoStore automated storage retrieval system, or ASRS, that now covers 6,000 square meters at the facility. The system is made up of 160 robots, which are…
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Last week, Cepton Inc. announced the completion of its $100 million investment from longtime partner Koito Manufacturing Co. San Jose, Calif.-based Cepton said it plans to use the funding to continue its growth in the lidar market. “We’re happy to announce the closing of the preferred stock investment as we deepen our partnership with Koito,” stated Dr. Jun Pei, co-founder…
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Are we headed for a recession? It’s a question many in the innovation economy ask when considering whether investments in automation will continue. But the reality is we should expect a wave of automation regardless of broader macroeconomic conditions. In the early days of the pandemic, we saw a sharp spike in automation as employers turned to technology to maintain…
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Vancouver International has installed five robotic smoothie machines made by TrendiTech at various locations at its airport. Three machines are located in domestic departures; one is located in U.S. departures; and another is located in international departures. Each machine blends healthy smoothies in about a minute with no added sugars or preservatives, according to TrendiTech. “We are excited to work…
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In the past decade, warehousing technology has made significant leaps. Industry experts often point to cloud computing, wearable devices, or even advancements made in large machinery. While all these developments have culminated in more organized, more productive warehouses, there are some emerging trends such as wireless connectivity that could take center stage in the years ahead. Wireless connectivity technologies may…
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Earlier this week, Sabanto Inc. released its first autonomy kit designed for Kubota M5 tractors. The company said the kit is the first product it has begun selling to end users in North America. Osaka, Japan-based Kubota Corp. develops a range of machinery designed for the agriculture industry. Its products include “lawn mowers, utility vehicles, construction equipment, agriculture tractors, and…
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