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Getting autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, to handle more dynamic environments requires a combination of technologies. MOV.AI and Lanner Electronics today said they have integrated Lanner's Edge AI computing appliance, MOV.AI's Robotics Engine Platform, and the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform. The integration will give AMR manufacturers and integrators a robust platform to speed up development, improve operational efficiency, and optimize…
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Framingham State University is the latest college in the U.S. to introduce Kiwibot to students. This semester, 15 of the company’s delivery robots will be scurrying around campus, giving hungry students their meals. The SAE Level 3 mobile robots have come to campus as part of a deal Miami-based Kiwibot made with food company Sodexo in February. By the end…
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Addverb Technologies recently announced the launch of Medius, its new multilevel carton shuttle system. The company said Medius can perform the functions of storage and retrieval on multiple levels. Businesses can increase storage density and deliver goods faster with the scalable and modular system, said Addverb. “The lines between traditional retail and e-commerce are becoming increasingly gray, which forces the…
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A supply chain is the business function that serves as the circulatory system for organizations. Like the human circulatory system, a supply chain transports goods and materials for operations including product creation and order fulfillment. It is critical to have a robust supply chain for smooth operations and maintaining healthy profits. Healthy supply chains are essential for business success. However,…
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Students at Saint Leo University in Florida can now take advantage of a new robotics and AI lab that was built in partnership with RobotLAB Inc., an educational technology company that integrates robots into classrooms. The new robotics lab, which was unveiled last month, features a variety of stations designed to help students learn about next generations technologies such as…
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Federal money is flowing to the Pittsburgh area to help build a robotics and autonomy cluster. The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative today announced the receipt of a $62.7 million federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, or EDA. The southwestern Pennsylvania region is one of only 21 applicants to receive this funding.…
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The drug-development process can be complex, expensive, and time-consuming, but robotics and artificial intelligence can help. Mytide Therapeutics last month said it has partnered with Agilent Technologies Inc. to develop “robust, scalable, and reliable automation” for Mytide's BioFab2 platform. BioFab2 combines chemistry, robotics, and machine learning to advance and accelerate peptide and peptide conjugate manufacturing. Under the terms of their…
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Universal Robots A/S will be showcasing its UR20 cobot arm for the first time in the U.S. during the International Manufacturing Technology Trade Show later this month in Chicago. Unveiled in June, the UR20 is the Odense, Denmark-based company’s newest collaborative robot in years. The cobot can carry payloads of up to 20 kg (44.1 lb.) and has a reach…
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General-purpose robots are still the stuff of science fiction, but there's no doubt that automation is becoming part of our daily lives, from vacuum cleaners to fast fulfillment of e-commerce orders. How close are adaptable robots to reality? Apptronik Inc. is developing humanoid models and is watching how the rest of the robotics industry is advancing. “We're really at an…
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Manifest Vegas brings together the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in supply chain and logistics. Manifest 2023 is for those at the forefront of the changing logistics landscape including: Industry Execs Connect with entrepreneurs and explore commercial relationships. See the leading edge across all categories: logistics, transportation and supply chain. Engage with your fellow logistics industry leaders —…
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Veo Robotics Inc. announced this week it will be exhibiting its FreeMove system at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, or IMTS, this month. Waltham, Mass.-based Veo Robotics said it is building comprehensive sensing and intelligence for industrial automation to collaborate with humans safely. The company described FreeMove as a 3D safeguarding system for industrial robots that powers dynamic human-robot interactions.…
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Boston Dynamics Inc. yesterday announced that it has signed a $10 million agreement with supply chain company NFI as part of a pilot program to see if Stretch is a right fit for the Camden, N.J.-based company. The case-handling mobile robot will initially be used to unload trucks and containers in 2023 at NFI’s warehouse in Savannah, Ga. If all…
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American Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has issued it a new exemption allowing commercial operations of its autonomous Scout drones without limitations on use. American Robotics was previously limited to research and development, crew training, and market surveys. “This new exemption from the FAA is the fourth milestone approval for American Robotics in less than two…
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While obstacle detection and avoidance have largely been solved for mobile robots, perception and manipulation remain challenging for piece-picking operations. Advances in computer vision, machine learning, and end-of-arm tooling are now enabling robots to pick at human and even superhuman rates. One company focusing on successful automation of pick-and-place workflows is Material Handling Systems Inc. (MHS). The Mt. Washington, Ky.-based…
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Berkshire Grey, a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions, today announced their 2022 State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report. The research, conducted in partnership with Hanover Research, surveyed Chief Supply Chain Officers at retail and ecommerce businesses on topics including labor issues, costs, pain points, automation and predicted areas of industry growth to uncover how organizations are meeting increasing consumer…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
