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READY Robotics Corp. this week announced a strategic investment from NVIDIA plus plans to integrate NVIDIA’s Omniverse Isaac Sim into READY Robotics’ Forge/OS. The Columbus, Ohio-based company said NVIDIA’s investment allows it to improve its core Forge/OS 5 platform as well as to support a growing ecosystem of partners and developers. READY Robotics added that it provides a foundation that…
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DETROIT—Service robots promise to help people “age in place.” Labrador Systems Inc. this week announced that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Engelberger Foundation for its work on a new generation of assistive robots. The foundation created the grant to recognize companies that “have made significant progress in the development of service robots.” Labrador said it is…
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DETROIT—The robots aren't just coming—they're here, and North American industry has continued to adopt automation at record rates. In the first quarter of 2022, companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ordered 11,595 industrial robots—up 28% compared with the first quarter of 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Revenue rose by 43% and reached a value of $664…
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Collaborative robot arms can gain additional degrees of freedom with certain configurations. Last week, Festo Corp. said it has developed a UR+ certified four-axis system for cobots from Universal Robots A/S. The new system adds more axes of motion beyond the UR robots' six axes and comes ready to install, said Festo. Mississauga, Ontario-based Festo makes pneumatic and electromechanical systems,…
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DETROIT—Flexibility is essential when it comes to manufacturing processes. As automation continues to spread among automakers and other manufacturers, finding the right sensor solutions to enhance processes has never been more important, according to SICK AG. At Automate 2022 here this week, the company is showcasing numerous systems for high-productivity environments. In Booth 4107, SICK is presenting digital twin and…
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Even when lift truck operators get sufficient training and pass their certifications, there’s a risk to operating lift trucks or working on foot in their vicinity. Intersections and aisles get busy with traffic, including other lift trucks, associates working on foot, and increasingly, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Dock areas get congested, and loading or unloading trailers with lift trucks also…
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The massive labor shortage seemingly has no end in sight, especially when it comes to labor-intensive industries. By some calculations, the warehousing industry alone needs to fill nearly half a million jobs. Those who traditionally worked these positions are retiring or quitting in droves, and younger generations don’t gravitate to work that is often dull, dirty or dangerous. Drilling down,…
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HowToRobot announced this week its new automation leasing program. U.S.-based businesses can now apply for 36- or 60-month lease on robot purchases. The flat monthly rate includes the cost of the robot, integration, training, and more. Various lease options allow businesses to own, purchase, renew, or exchange equipment at the end of the lease term, according to HowToRobot. Businesses can…
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SoftBank Group has been a significant investor in collaborative and service robotics. Its SoftBank Robotics America Inc. unit today announced a strategic development and equity partnership with Autonomous Solutions Inc., expanding its interest from indoor robots to automated ground vehicles. As part of the agreement, San Francisco-based SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) has acquired a minority stake in Petersboro, Utah-based Autonomous…
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DETROIT—Doosan Robotics Inc. yesterday unveiled a diverse lineup of collaborative robots for multiple applications at Automate 2022 here. The company's display at Booth 4123 included the Rokey marketing campaign showing how robotics is becoming key to business processes. Rokey (pronounced “Rocky”) is intended to explain how Doosan's systems can provide efficiency and assistance at home, in the office and warehouse,…
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DETROIT—At Automate 2022 here today, industry leaders will discuss how robotics and automation are transforming the North American economy in an executive roundtable co-sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics and the Association for Advancing Automation. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has sponsored executive at Automate since 2011. The organization said it expects an invested audience as Automate returns…
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Simulation could be the secret sauce for getting robots to scale up for commercial kitchens. Miso Robotics Inc. today announced that it is working with Amazon Web Services Inc. to begin testing the software powering its Flippy 2 and Flippy Lite systems using AWS RoboMaker. The companies said this will enable Miso to run up to 50 simulations at once,…
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Getting Started with Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) - Wednesday, June 8 - 9AM ET Association for Advancing Automation, brings transformational technologies which help build a better world. Automate will bring forth experts and bleeding edge technologies in which automation can meaningfully transform operations and help leverage technology in beneficial means. RIOS experts, Mandy Dwight and Clinton Smith, will present a seminar on,…
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DETROIT—Manufacturers squeezed by supply chain challenges and labor shortages are considering automation, but they need to overcome accessibilty hurdles. To help them leap those hurdles, Robotiq today said at Automate 2022 here that its new Machine Tending Application Solution will make collaborative robots more accessible than ever. The Lévis, Quebec-based company said its system can reduce implementation costs by up…
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Doosan Robotics, a service robot and cobot manufacturer, announced today a new business unit, Doosan Robotics Americas, establishing its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas. Doosan Robotics also has appointed Alex Lee North America General Manager, who will oversee the U.S. business. Established by Doosan Group in 2015, Doosan Robotics’ collaborative robots or “cobots” are used in multiple industries and for…
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