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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced that it intends to return to live events this autumn with the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference. It will be held in Memphis, Tenn., from Oct. 12 to 14, 2021. The event will focus on the rise in interest in mobile robots, distribution, materials handling, and e-commerce technologies, said the Ann…
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To meet its goals of e-commerce competitiveness, efficient client support, and environmental sustainability, DSV Panalpina A/S yesterday said it plans to expand its deployment of robotics from AutoStore Technologies A/S and software from Element Logic. The Danish third-party logistics provider's (3PL) multi-site rollout represents the 600th implementation of AutoStore's technology. “Our latest partnership with DSV is a positive milestone for…
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To take full advantage of collaborative robots, manufacturers need tools to build applications. Today, Vention announced a partnership with OnRobot A/S to combine its manufacturing automation platform, or MAP, with OnRobot's library of end-of-arm tools. “We’re thrilled to be working with OnRobot to offer a range of industry-leading cobot solutions,” stated Patrick Tawagi, director of application development at Vention. “OnRobot’s…
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The International Federation of Robotics today announced the 2021 update for its “World Robotics R&D Programs,” in which it examines government funding of robotics research and development across the world. Each of the top five nations has adjusted its strategy as their economies begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their strategies also reflect different priorities, as countries seek…
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Volocopter GmbH and Near Earth Autonomy Inc. today announced that they are partnering to test Near Earth Autonomy's autonomous flight technology on Volocopter's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) VoloDrone aircraft. The companies said they will combine their expertise to advance urban air mobility (UAM) and demonstrate their progress in a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) demonstration in Munich next year.…
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Not only must supply chain automation providers scale up to meet accelerated e-commerce and industrial demand, but they must also continue innovating to differentiate their technologies and value propositions in an increasingly competitive market. This week, Seegrid Corp. announced that it had created the Blue Labs internal research and development group. The Pittsburgh-based company provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), fleet…
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The Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, has developed soft grippers for domestic robot hands and today said it is sharing the design source files and full build instructions to help advance the technology. It is offering the materials on Punyo.tech so research institutions and aspiring roboticists can build their own Punyo Soft Bubble Grippers. “The soft robotics community is small,…
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WiBotic Inc. and Clearpath Robotics Inc. today announced the availability of wireless charging kits for the Jackal and Husky unmanned ground vehicles. The kits can either be installed on new robots before they are shipped or retrofitted to existing robots with standard tools and simple instructions, the companies said. “Clearpath has been revolutionizing autonomous robotics for over a decade,” stated…
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Aerial drones were initially associated with military applications, but they can also be used in disaster recovery. Airwayz today announced that Ayalon Highways Co., an Israeli governmental company, has awarded it a contract to provide drones for investigating missile damage to civilian buildings and infrastructure in two towns. Airwayz claimed that it will be the first time that multiple drone…
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Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced a strategic collaboration with Koch Industries that includes global evaluation of autonomous mobile robots. Guardian Industries, a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., began working with Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) last year. It had tested different systems for automating in-house transportation to optimize productivity and internal workflows. A cross-functional effort led by the company's Manufacturing…
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Among the challenges facing factories and warehouses as they adopt robots is the use of unique or proprietary operation systems, navigation systems, and fleet management software. An interoperability layer is emerging, with several software vendors, standards groups, and integrators taking on the challenge of getting equipment and systems to communicate. Real-Time Innovations today announced that 634AI Ltd. has selected RTI…
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Flytrex Aviation Ltd. today said it is expanding its drone delivery service in Fayetteville, N.C., after receiving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate its drone systems above people. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said the FAA waiver will allow it to make the largest-scale backyard drone deliveries to date. With more than 50 years of aerospace and defense…
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Seegrid Corp. today announced the creation of its Blue Labs internal research and development group. The Pittsburgh-based robotics supplier said it expects the group to build on its proprietary, artificial intelligence to accelerate its expansion in the manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors. Seegrid provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), the Fleet Geek and Supervisor software, and services for connected materials handling…
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Applied Manufacturing Technologies, an automation engineering company supporting manufacturers, robot companies, systems integrators, line builders, and automation users worldwide, today announced a strategic partnership with robotic tooling and software manufacturer Soft Robotics Inc. “We have seen a sharp uptick in requests to provide specialized material handling solutions for a variety of industries,” stated Rick Vanden Boom, vice president of sales…
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Autonomous material handling equipment like smart, self-driving fork trucks, pallet trucks, and tuggers are becoming a standard tool for facility operations. Knowing the different kinds of operating platforms can help you select the right solution to increase throughput, support your staff & extend your workforce, and increase facility safety. Download the easy-to-understand, side-by-side comparison to learn about the different operating…
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