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Oceaneering Mobile Robotics, or OMR, announced that it has been awarded multiple contracts by a leading international manufacturer to deliver 85 MaxMover CB D 2000 autonomous counterbalance forklifts at three locations. Oceaneering International did not disclose the name of the company receiving the robots. Robots to be delivered over the course of a year The forklift systems are scheduled for…
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Not only do the top U.S. racetracks showcase automotive technologies; they also offer opportunities to see the latest in robotics. Spectators at the Daytona International Speedway could see RC Mowers' remotely operated mowers and its new Autonomous Mowing Robot on the Midway at Daytona Speedweeks. The events included the “Beef. It's What's For Dinner.” 300 on Feb 18 and the…
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Earlier this month, attendees at Informa Markets Engineering West, or IME West, could see the latest advances in manufacturing technologies, from robotics and packaging to plastics. The trade show and conference in Anaheim, Calif., featured more than 1,400 exhibitors; educational sessions and workshops; and 13,000 engineers, designers, and business representatives. IME West combined five events: Design & Manufacturing (D&M) West,…
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Wearable robotics promise to help older people retain their mobility and paraplegic patients regain theirs. They could help make humans stronger and faster. But, so far, they’re not great at keeping people from falling. Human balance is a complicated dance, and even the most advanced robots and wearables like robotic exoskeletons have trouble replicating how our brains and bodies work…
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Fuzzy Logic Robotics this week announced that it has launched its Fuzzy Studio “no-code” industrial robot programming and simulation software. Fuzzy Studio allows non-experts in robotics to create virtual cells and control industrial robots, claimed the Paris-based company. The software enables businesses to automate production at an affordable price and lower risk, even in situations that were once considered impossible,…
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AutoStore AS has announced that its fulfillment automation technology, with more than 1,150 systems in operation worldwide, is now available as a pay-per-pick service. The new offering will enable a lower entry price point to help retailers meet the growing need for more efficient warehouse operations and faster customer delivery, the Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said. AutoStore, founded in 1996,…
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RobotLAB yesterday announced an expansion of its presence to Latin America with a new team in Bogotá, Colombia. The San Francisco-based service robotics integrator said it plans to provide the latest technologies, not only for educational purposes, but also to help businesses be at the forefront of innovation and improve performance. “The expansion of RobotLAB to the LATAM region represents…
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The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, recently announced the five trends it sees shaping robotics and automation in 2023. “Robots play a fundamental role in securing the changing demands of manufacturers around the world,” stated Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “New trends in robotics attract users from small enterprise to global OEMs.” 1. Energy efficiency…
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Third Wave Automation, which provides high-reach autonomous forklifts, yesterday announced that it has received strategic investment from Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies. The Union City, Calif.-based company said the latest, unspecified funding brings its total financing to $70 million. Third Wave Automation (TWA) said the investment will enable it to accelerate innovation as its first product expands its select pilot…
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We’ve all heard plenty of talk about the possibility of a recession coming our way soon. As a result, we’ve also heard about companies from a range of industries slamming the brakes on capital expenditures. So much for the recent upward trajectory of materials handling automation installs. Well, maybe not. Just ask Bernard Casse, CEO and founder of RIOS Intelligent…
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Sevensense Robotics will be offering live demos of its Alphasense Autonomy Evaluation Kit at ProMat 2023 next month in Chicago. The kit combines the company’s visual-based simultaneous localization and mapping, or VSLAM, positioning with its AI local perception and navigation technology, it said. Sevensense is a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich and develops VSLAM and…
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Manufacturers and supply chain operators may be aware of the need to automate, but they must evaluate their options before choosing a particular robot or vendor. To that end, the South Carolina Research Authority and ASTM International are hosting an “Unleash the Bots” demonstration day on April 4 at Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research. The goal of the…
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Known as the most important event of the year for the manufacturing and supply chain industries, the forum will offer exclusive experiences and connections with a number of major players in the automation and production industries. Attendees will learn about the latest trends, solution-sourcing, and bleeding-edge technologies available for operations throughout manufacturing, distribution and supply chain. Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) The CEO…
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Toyota Research Institute today opened its doors for the first time to members of the media to showcase the research taking place at its headquarters in Silicon Valley. During the TRI Expo, Gil Pratt, the company’s CEO and chief scientist at Toyota Motor Corp., explained the institute's approaches to challenges including aging populations, climate change, and human understanding. “In the…
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Lockheed Martin recently announced that its VISTA X-62A aircraft was flown by “an artificial agent for more than 17 hours.” The plane was developed as part of Lockheed Martin’s Visual Interactive Simulation Training Application, or VISTA. The 17-plus hour flight by an AI agent took place as part of a series of tests in December. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works developed…
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North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
