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Not only can telepresence robots help workers in factory or office settings, but they can also improve the customer experience. Medical technology provider Hill-Rom Services Inc. said it has expanded its educational processes and sales reach by using telepresence robots from Ava Robotics Inc. at its product showrooms in Irvine, Calif., and Batesville, Ind. “There is momentum and excitement around…
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One of the challenges for commercial drone deliveries is the management of multiple fleets in the same space. Today, the Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality opened a pilot route for operations by Airwayz, SkylinX and FlytechIL. As part of the program, Nespresso will deliver coffee capsules to a targeted group of customers, which the companies said will demonstrate the future of efficient…
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Perrone Robotics Inc. yesterday said that it and Local Motors Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement. The companies plan to develop next-generation autonomous shuttles that will integrate Perrone's autonomous vehicle technology into Olli, the shuttle designed and manufactured by Local Motors. “This new OEM agreement is an important step in expanding our current customer base while enhancing…
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The resounding reality is labor shortage is real and is not going away soon, if ever. Keynote speakers and daily reports emphasize labor shortage as new data and stories are released. Businesses scramble for headcount in the current employment market. In the next decade there will be enormous pressure to find labor. How will businesses adapt to long term labor…
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Körber AG this month announced that it is working with BigBlue Logistics Corp. on a deep-freeze warehouse to reduce energy consumption and increase productivity and maintain its rapid growth in the Philippines. This will be the first automated warehouse on the island of Cebu in the central Philippines. “Today’s supply chains are complex—even more so for chilled goods,” said Win…
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Labor shortages, demands for safety and productivity, and concerns about environmental and economic sustainability have led the construction industry to evaluate and adopt automation. ICON Technology Inc. today said it has completed a $207 million Series B financing round. The Austin, Texas-based company said it has developed proprietary 3D-printing robotics, software, and advanced building materials to “shift the paradigm of…
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Although railroads have been around for hundreds of years, trains are still a key part of transportation infrastructure. Railroads haul the most freight of any form of transport in terms of ton-miles, a measure of cargo volume that considers weight and distance carried, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Moreover, railways continue to be the…
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As more shoppers continue to buy online and as businesses prepare for what is expected to be a record-breaking holiday season, retailers and warehouse operators are turning to automation to meet growing demand and mitigate labor shortages. Locus Robotics, which supplies mobile robots for fulfillment centers, today announced that it has surpassed the milestone of half-a-billion units picked. The Wilmington,…
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OSARO Inc., which develops and deploys software-defined automation for logistics, last week announced that it has raised $30 million in Series C fuunding. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use this latest investment to enhance its core technology capabilities. OSARO also said it will apply its machine learning platform to new applications, expand its global marketing and support,…
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In the metals industry, only a small percentage of computer numerical control, or CNC, machines are automatically fed components. Most of the world’s CNC machines rely on either a human operator or a robotic arm having to physically open and close their heavy doors every few minutes, according to Made4CNC ApS. Investing in a new fully automatic CNC machine or…
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The Timken Co., which makes engineered bearings and power-transmission products, last week announced that it has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions Inc. The company said Intelligent Machine Solutions' industrial automation will expand and complement its Rollon linear-motion product line. “The acquisition of iMS builds upon our established engineering expertise in power transmission and will enable us to compete more effectively and…
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The warehousing industry has ramped up its automation efforts in response to the increased order volumes and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse…
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AutoX Inc. yesterday demonstrated that its robotic taxicabs are capable of handling rush-hour conditions in China's “urban villages.” The Shenzhen, China-based company claimed that its robotaxis are capable of autonomously handling a variety of traffic challenges in dense neighborhoods. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Jianxiong Xiao, AutoX has deployed more than 100 RoboTaxis in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other cities in…
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Most people take it for granted, but bipedal locomotion is complicated and difficult to replicate in robots. After years of development, legged robots are beginning to step out, with more in the works. However, decades of science fiction movies have shaped the public's view of robots, so it may be a while before the reality meets expectations. As the recent…
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Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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