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General-purpose robot provider Flexiv Robotics Inc. recently announced a deployment for window shutter manufacturer EsVata at its California factory. EsVata chose to integrate Flexiv’s Rizon 4 adaptive robot arm into their production line to automate the time-consuming task of sanding window shutters, which was previously accomplished by skilled manual labor. Paul Hsieh, EsVata founder, and Gavin Bomhoff, Flexiv on-site application…
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Avidbots, an Ontario-based robotic company, announced the launch of Kas, a fully autonomous floor scrubber to meet the needs of the retail, transportation, health care and education industries. Avidbots previously showcased Kas and its Neo 2W robot at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. A cleaning robot to navigate tight, dynamic spaces Commercial leaders have been waiting for a cleaning option that…
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In talking to experts for this article, it became evident that simply saying “special purpose robots” can be a tongue twister. At the same time, it also became evident that the capabilities of this class of autonomous mobile robots is a mind twister, too. (By the way, I’m sure you have by now tested yourself on your verbal dexterity saying—special…
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Alift truck can be serviced 100% correctly, but if the technician and the underlying software used for work order management are not capturing the reasons and categories for each repair, you may be missing out on potential future savings. That’s because careful technician coding and notes on repairs drives better data insights, says Adam Carraway, senior manager of consultative insights…
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When will intelligent humanoid robots begin to make an impact in intralogistics and material handling, beyond a few pilot programs? According to Gartner, that time may be sooner than expected. The analyst company, in a recent research note on supply chain trends to watch this year, estimates that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be next-generation…
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Industrial computer (iPC) and operating system 〈OS〉 provider NEXCOM recently announced it will showcase its latest products at Embedded World 2024 in Hall 5 Booth 5-253. The trade show will be held April 9 to 11 in Nürnberg, Germany. NEXCOM said it will be showing a range of products ideal for 5G, industrial internet of things (IIoT), transportation AI, smart…
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Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider ForwardX Robotics recently announced its new Apex series autonomous forklift, the C1500-L. With a load capacity of 3,300 pounds, or 1,500 kilograms, the Apex C1500-L leverages a combination of machine vision and laser simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) sensors. ForwardX said its new forklift is equipped with the means to execute precision docking and pallet…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced three longtime industry pioneers as the winners of the 2024 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world's most prestigious robotics honor. This year's honorees are: Dr. Reymond Clavel, Professor Emeritus at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne (EPFL), the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, was selected as a technology winner for his pioneering role in…
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Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, today announced a partnership with Manhattan Associates, a global provider of supply chain software, including warehouse management system 〈WMS〉 solutions. The companies said the industry-first partnership marks a significant step forward for customers across a wide array of industries looking to integrate multi-purpose bipedal robots, like Digit, into their…
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Bob Trebilcock Title: Outgoing executive editor, Modern Materials Handling Location: Chicago Experience: Covered materials handling, technology, logistics, and supply chain topics for nearly 40 years. Modern: The vendors and the systems you write about have changed a lot these past 25 years. Is it just vendor names, or is there a fundamentally different technology stack out there today? Trebilcock: On…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
