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Piezoelectrics, or materials that generate electric charge when a strain is applied to them, are becoming extremely useful as compact and energy-efficient force sensors, noted researchers at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. They announced last week that they have developed a “dual-mode,” piezo-gated, thin-film transistor, as well as an analytical model explaining its working mechanism. Not only is piezoelectronics…
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Gap Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its newest Customer Experience Center in Longview, Texas earlier this month. The 850,000 square feet facility is outfitted with robotics systems and automation technology that transforms employees’ approach to work and gets products into the hands of loyal customers with speed and efficiency, the omnichannel retailer stated. “Peak season is now, and we…
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Private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners announced this week that it has invested in automation company Innovative Products & Equipment Inc. The firm said the news builds off its acquisition of EckHart, which it bought in December 2021. Arsenal Capital said it will combine the two companies to build a leading automation solutions provider serving highly complex applications in high-growth…
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Kim Als, business development manager at Odense Robotics, recently partnered with students from the University of Southern Denmark to analyze Blue Atlas Robotics ApS’ supply chain processes. The Odense, Denmark-based company develops underwater inspection robots for the maritime sector. Its robots conduct self-operating underwater visual inspection of port structures and vessel hulls. The company is currently scaling up and a…
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Addverb Technologies Pvt. announced at the India Warehousing Show last week the release of its new SortIE robot, which it said can quickly sort and scale for efficient order fulfillment. “We are excited for SortIE to reach the market because there is nothing like it,” said Pieter Feenstra, CEO for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) at Addverb. “This…
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While the majority of warehouses worldwide have yet to take full advantage of mobile robots, that number is shrinking. Transport and logistics provider GEODIS SA and Locus Robotics Inc. today announced a new expansion agreement. The companies plan to deploy a total of 1,000 LocusBots at GEODIS warehouse locations worldwide over the next 24 months. This represents one of the…
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GEODIS, a leading global transport and logistics provider, and Locus Robotics, a provider in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced a new expansion agreement to deploy a total of 1,000 LocusBots at GEODIS’ worldwide warehouse locations over the next 24 months. This represents one of the industry’s largest AMR deals to date, Locus Robotics pointed out. “As…
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As more consumers shop online, many manufacturers are grappling with decreased backstock, increased demand, and labor shortages. Kawasaki Robotics said it will showcase low-cost and entry-level products, as well as high-end automation for end-of-line applications, at PACK EXPO International. With over 50 years of experience, Kawasaki is a leading supplier of industrial automation and robots. The Japanese company, whose U.S.…
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AiM Medical Robotics this week unveiled a prototype of its robotics platform and announced it has received cash from the Sontag Innovation Fund, a wholly-owned venture subsidiary of The Sontag Foundation, a funder of brain cancer research in the U.S. Fort Launderdale, Fla.- based Aim Medical Robotics is developing a portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible surgical robot for use…
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Not only can exoskeletons help workers and people with disabilities, but they can also collect and deliver useful data to users, managers, and clinicians. German Bionic Systems GmbH said it has developed On-Site Intelligence for its fifth-generation Cray X industrial exoskeleton. German Bionic said the Cray X is “the world's first connected exoskeleton.” The upper-body wearable device learns to reinforce…
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Backed by new polling data that found U.S. consumers believe that cyber-attacks on uncrewed vehicles would be “a big deal,” the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International today announced it is teaming up with Fortress Information Security. The two organizations shared they are developing a cybersecurity model and a suite of voluntary standards designed to address cyber risks for robots…
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Transportation logistics company Gatik announced today that it is working with motor vehicle engineering company Cummins Inc. to upgrade its fleet of autonomous medium duty trucks. Under the collaboration, Cummins will use its software to integrate its power train system to enable drive-by-wire for Gatik’s Isuzu FTR fleet with the Cummins B6.7 engine. “As we commercialize our product offerings at…
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While consumer demand fluctuates, the need for more efficient supply chains continues to grow, as does demand for automation. Yale Materials Handling works closely with customers to maximize the value of its automated lift trucks. The global market for autonomous lift trucks could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 9.5% and expansion from $2 billion in 2021 to $4.65…
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Most conventional robotic lawn mowers require geofencing, or perimeter wires, to make sure the mower “stays within the lines.” By contrast, Mammotion said its technology allows users to simply walk the perimeter of a lawn once to set a virtual boundary. Mammotion claimed that its Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology provides accuracy to within 2 cm (0.7 in.). RTK also enables…
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There’s no easy way to scale a traditional automated solution. They often demand significant space, leaving warehouses less adaptable in the future. So, what happens when a business, or the economy, changes? Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are a flexible and scalable solution compared to more rigid warehouse automation solutions. Download this white paper to discover how AMRs: Deliver a bigger…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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