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Robot arms and mobile platforms are becoming both stronger and more precise for a widening range of industrial applications. FANUC America Corp. this week introduced the M-1000iA robot, which it said can handle heavy products. “The new M-1000iA is FANUC’s largest serial-link robot to date,” said Eric Potter, general manager of FANUC America’s General Industries and Automotive Segment. “Customers that…
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From challenging work environments and the need for hygiene and traceability to labor shortages, the food processing industry can benefit from automation. Soft Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that it will be showing its mGripAI system for the first time at the International Production & Processing Expo next week in Atlanta. CHL Systems, a processing automation and design engineering leader, will…
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Veriff today announced that it has partnered with Starship Technologies to add safety and security measures to autonomous delivery robots in the U.K. The companies claimed that the authentication and re-verification services will enable the “first fully autonomous end-to-end delivery service for age-restricted items.” “Partnering with Veriff allows Starship to autonomously deliver age-restricted items in the U.K. and beyond as…
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Lidar providers have been busy partnering with automakers in the ongoing race to develop autonomous vehicles. Today, Mercedes-Benz and Luminar Technologies Inc. announced that they are working together “to accelerate development of future automated driving technologies for passenger cars.” The automaker has also taken a $20.2 million stake in the lidar provider. “Luminar is the perfect addition to our existing…
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The food industry can benefit from increasing automation, from increasing traceability and hygiene to mitigating workforce strain and shortages. RIOS Corp. today said it has received global recognition from StartUs Insights as an industry leader in helping the food sector with robotics. “This is an honor to be recognized for our leadership in end-to-end AI powered robotic workcell implementations for…
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One way to address the shortage of skilled roboticists is to inspire young people to pursue careers in technology. Juni Learning today announced its newest course in partnership with Makeblock, NASA, and the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration. In “Intro to Robotics: Exploring Uncharted Territories,” students can gain and use foundational knowledge of Juni’s Scratch or Python coding courses to…
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The People's Republic of China, which is already the world's largest market for industrial automation, has set its sights on becoming the biggest innovator and producer of robotics, reported the International Federation of Robotics today. “China is by far the biggest robot market in the world regarding annual sales and the operational stock,” said Milton Guerry, president of the International…
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Many manufacturers want modernize production processes while improving value, managing costs, and ensuring employee safety. Epson Robots today announced new updates to its T-Series line of all-in-one SCARA robots with the T3-B and T6-B models. The company claimed that they can help both novice and experienced robotics users. “Ease of use in robotics is more important than ever, and the…
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Many autonomous mobile robots currently require direct contact with a charging station using pins or conductive charging. However, they can have problems docking properly, reducing efficiency and adding expenses for human intervention and maintenance. Powermat Technologies Inc. yesterday announced its wireless system designed to optimize charging efficiency for fleets of service robots used for commercial cleaning, delivery, warehouse operations, and…
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Cyngn Inc. and Columbia Vehicle Group yesterday announced that they have begun producing self-driving Columbia Stockchasers using Cyngn's Enterprise Autonomy software. The companies said their growing fleet will make autonomous industrial vehicles available to more customers. “Customers have been looking for ways to automate their workflows for years, and we believe that the time is right to bring self-driving capabilities…
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Supply chains and manufacturers looking for automation to improve efficiency are getting more global options. Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. has acquired a 54% stake in Addverb Technologies Pvt., investing $132 million (U.S.) in the robotics provider. Noida, India-based Addverb said it plans to use the funding to expand manufacturing and its presence in Europe, Australia, and the U.S. Sangeet Kumar,…
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Artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles are just beginning to scale for global deployments. Wayve Technologies Ltd. yesterday announced that it has raised $200 million in Series B funding. The London-based startup said the investment will help it improve the accessibility of self-driving vehicles, allowing more businesses and individuals to benefit from safer, sustainable, and more reliable forms of transportation. “We…
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Supply chains need visibility and actionable data to improve efficiency and resilience, according to 7bridges. The London-based startup, which offers a proprietary logistics platform using artificial intelligence, yesterday announced that it has raised Series A funding of $17 million. 7bridges said it will use the investment to hire more staffers and develop its unique technology and data. “Historically, businesses have…
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The calendar may have flipped to 2022 but, seasonality aside, the same supply chain challenges remain. Whether you’re struggling to increase operational efficiency, offset warehouse labor shortages, enhance the experience for your customers (whether you are a retailer or 3PL), or reduce risk through improved resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. To help guide…
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