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German sensor-based automation systems provider SICK recently announced its acquisition of Dutch computer vision systems provider Accerion. Accerion specializes in AI-powered image processing with a focus on positioning technologies for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The company’s systems are intended for industrial automation applications including logistics, warehousing, intralogistics, and manufacturing. With the acquisition Accerion, SICK said customers will benefit from a…
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Targeting the reduction of work-related injury for healthcare workers and shortening time-to-market for medical device OEMs, KUKA Robotics will bring two advanced medical offerings featuring cobot automation to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2025 annual meeting. The event takes place in San Diego, Calif., March 10-14, and attendees will see how KUKA’s LBR iisy cobot helps reduce the…
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Palladyne AI, a Salt Lake City-based developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the commercial and defense sectors, announced that it has been awarded a new contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to migrate the Palladyne Pilot AI software platform to next-generation, U.S. made AI computing chipsets. The company said the project will take place over…
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High-speed machine vision components provider Emergent Vision Technologies recently launched three new 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GigE) area scan cameras and two new 100GigE line scan cameras, all targeting applications that require speed, precision, and reliability. Emergent announced three new cameras to its Zenith series 100GigE cameras: HZ-12000-G (12.4 MP Sony IMX926, up to 590fps) HZ-14000-G (14.0 MP Gpixel GSPRINT5514BSI, up…
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In today's globalized world, businesses rely heavily on intralogistics partners to optimize their supply chain operations. Selecting the right partner is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your business's efficiency and customer satisfaction. In this blog post, we will discuss key factors to consider when choosing a partner in your country. Localized Expertise A logistics partner with a strong…
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The combination of high real estate costs and scarce labor resources have made the business case for automating pallet storage and retrieval 〈ASRS〉 in the deep-freeze warehouse stronger than ever. As food manufacturers and 3PLs prepare their business case and evaluate solutions, capital costs play a significant role. But those costs don’t tell the whole story. The value an automation…
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Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation - two providers of material handling technology - will formally integrate into one company under the name Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), effective April 1, 2025. TMHNA announced its commitment to maintaining unique brand identities for both Raymond and Toyota in the marketplace, striving to preserve and enhance its customer relationships. TMHNA…
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Industrial automation systems provider ABB Robotics recently returned for a second year to the 2025 Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) International Conference & Exhibition, held January 25-29 in San Diego, Calif. ABB collaborated with METTLER TOLEDO and Agilent Technologies to demonstrate two robotic automation systems and hold a roundtable discussion to explore the challenges laboratories face and how…
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Locus Robotics, a global developer of AI-driven warehouse automation, and The Quality Group (TQG), a Germany-based e-commerce company, announced a partnership to deploy the LocusOne mobile robotics platform at TQG’s new 40,000 sqm fulfillment center in Elsdorf, Germany. The full deployment will begin in early 2025, with plans to scale significantly over the coming months to enable TQG to meet…
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Humanoid manufacturer Figure AI made two major announcements in late January 2025. The California-based company plans to ship 100,000 robots in the next four years, and it is building a Center for the Advancement of Humanoid Safety at its Sunnyvale, Calif. headquarters. Figure secures second commercial customer Figure founder & CEO Brett Adcock announced via LinkedIn that the company has…
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South Korean consumer appliance and electronics manufacturer LG Electronics (LG) recently secured a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in AI-enabled autonomous service robots. LG said this acquisition aligns with its strategy to strengthen its presence in the robotics sector, a key growth area for the company. On Jan. 22, LG’s board of directors exercised a…
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Why Use a Warehouse Shuttle System? Shuttle systems often provide the right balance of flexibility, throughput and storage density for general merchandise retailers seeking to automate store replenishment and direct-to-consumer fulfillment processes. One of the benefits of shuttle systems is that they can use the full height of the warehouse for storage, enabling excellent density in higher-ceiling buildings. In fact,…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that it is building its fourth ambient distribution center, to be located in Commercial Point, Ohio. The new facility, expected to open in early 2027, will join eight BJ’s clubs in Ohio. The more than 500,000-square-foot facility in Commercial Point will feature Swisslog, a provider of warehouse automation, robotics and software. In a joint announcement, BJ’s…
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In 2021, Zebra Technologies announced its first new products built upon technology from Fetch Robotics, which it acquired in 2020. Zebra launched its FlexShelf, FlexShelf Guide, and RollerTop Guide autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with its FetchCore software. The AMRs integrate with Zebra’s Symmetry Fulfillment software and its other warehouse technologies. “The legacy Fetch products themselves were built on this…
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Warehouse digital technology and automation systems provider Zebra Technologies Corporation recently announced an expansion to its Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment system. Symmetry Fulfillment is a comprehensive system that uses the company’s new Zebra Connect Fulfillment autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wearable technologies, software, and analytics designed to help increase productivity and reduce costs in warehouse operations. This AI-enabled system combines the functions…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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