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As aging populations and historically low unemployment continue, manufacturers of all sizes are struggling to fill jobs that can be tedious. A U.S. tax deduction allows qualified equipment and off-the-shelf software to alleviate that shortfall with automation, but systems must be purchased and placed into service by Dec. 31, 2022. Universal Robots A/S said it can help with speedy shipments.…
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More service robots are coming to North America. SoftBank Robotics America and Gausium today announced that they have partnered to deploy indoor automated cleaning and service systems in the U.S. market. The partners said they will focus on helping companies successfully adopt, integrate, and scale robot operations. “SBRA [SoftBank Robotics America] is the right partner to bring our products to…
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BOSTON—At the Autonomous Mobile Robots and Logistics Week here, InOrbit Inc. today announced the launch of a Developer Edition of its cloud-based robot operations, or RobOps, software. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company added that it has collaborated with leading robotics developers and expanded its InOrbit Connect program. The goal is to enable end users in logistics and other industries to…
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There is a definite allure in building a robot that looks like a person. Companies are investing in the technology, in part, because they believe they will one day bring a stronger ROI than specialized robots designed for specific tasks. How long it will be before humanoids become mainstream is anyone's guess. But the number of companies building humanoids is…
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Did you know that there is a global plastic sorting crisis? In fact, only about 9% of all plastics are recycled each year. The rest end up in landfills or the ocean, where they cause enormous environmental damage. But there is hope! Thanks to advances in machine learning and robotics, we may be able to solve this crisis in the…
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Alert Innovation Inc. yesterday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart Inc. Alert Innovation has customized its e-grocery automation technology for Walmart's market fulfillment centers, or MFCs, since 2016. “I am proud that Alert Innovation is one of the most innovative and capable automation companies in operation today,” said John Lert, founder and executive…
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FedEx Corp. is shutting down its robotic same-day delivery service, according to an internal memo obtained by Robotics 24/7. In an e-mail sent to FedEx employees this week, Sriram Krishnasam, chief transformation officer at FedEx, said the company was eliminating Roxo, the FedEx Sameday Bot, as part of an internal organizational program called DRIVE. Amazon.com Inc. also announced this week…
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At The Vision Show next week in Boston, Teledyne plans to showcase its latest industrial imaging technologies. The company and its DALSA, e2v, FLIR, and Lumenera business units will also participate in informational sessions at the event. Teledyne noted that its Vision Solutions group enables its units to take advantage of one another's strengths to “provide the widest imaging technology…
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Motion plastics offer to replace messy ball bearings, protect power cables, and enable a new generation of affordable robots. Motion plastics provider igus GmbH last week said it has acquired the majority of shares in Commonplace Robotics, an integrator specializing in control systems, software, and power electronics for robots in industry and education. “We are looking forward to exciting technological…
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Supply chain challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic, and competitive market pressures have led several robotics companies to re-examine their finances, even if they are profitable. Supply chain automation provider Berkshire Grey Inc. yesterday announced tht it has entered into a purchase and registration rights agreement for up to $75 million with Lincoln Park Capital Fund LLC. “We are pleased to enter…
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SICK Sensor Intelligence has received the 2022 Global Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT, Sensor Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan. The award is Frost & Sullivan's top honor and recognizes market participants that embody visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care. Frost & Sullivan said it uses a rigorous analytic process to evaluation numerous nominees…
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Industry experts on robotics standards, multiple use cases, and integration spoke at yesterday's first annual Robotics Applications Conference. Close to 400 registrants viewed the live keynote and four sessions, which are now available for viewing on demand. “We appreciate that so many robotics users from Fortune 1,000 companies and technology suppliers, as well as investors and researchers, tuned in…
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At the Autonomous Mobile Robots and Logistics Week, exhibitors will share the latest developments in automation for supply chain applications. OTTO Motors will discuss how operations can benefit from both of the most common types of mobile robots. David Northup, director of product management at OTTO Motors, will participate in a session on “The Best of Both Worlds: The Future…
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Yaskawa Motoman has begun selling its PL800 palletizing robot in the North and South American markets, according to Jennifer Katchmar, senior marketing communications specialist at Yaskawa. The robot was designed for “palletizing applications, layer picking, and other logistical tasks for end-of-line or distribution automation,” according to the company. The PL800 features an 800 kg (1,763 lb.) payload capacity, a horizontal…
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ABB today said it is entering into a strategic partnership with Scalable Robotics to enhance its portfolio of user-friendly robotic welding systems. Scalable Robotics' technology uses 3D vision and embedded process understanding to enable customers to easily program welding robots without the need for coding. “We founded Scalable Robotics on the premise that industrial robots are tools that should be…
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