Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.86
Vueron Technology has partnered with Teamfresh, one of South Korea’s biggest cold-chain logistics providers, and will supply it with its self-driving trucks. The Seoul, South Korea-based company offers several vision products. The company said VueOne is its flagship product and uses only one lidar sensor to help autonomous vehicles detect obstacles. VueTwo is used for IoT applications and smart city applications for safety and security purposes. Vueron added that it works with automotive OEMs and Tier-1s. Earlier this year, the company was approved for LiDAR-only autonomous vehicle testing permits in California. “Through its innovative LiDAR-based solution, Vueron believes it can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.83
…industrial robots worldwide, quickly catching up with industry leaders South Korea and Japan, who had the highest density of robots installed per 10,000 workers in the manufacturing industry in 2021. According to the IFR, Asia leads the way in the shift to automated processes, with China in particular installing industrial robots at breakneck speed. In 2022, the country accounted for more than 50 percent of newly-installed industrial robots worldwide, quickly catching up with industry leaders South Korea and Japan, which had the highest density of robots installed per 10,000 workers in the manufacturing industry in 2021. According to the World…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 47.14
Geek+ is a global leader in robotic solutions for logistics. The company develops autonomous mobile robot (AMRs) to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient automation for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ said it is trusted by over 700 global industry leaders and has been recognized as a world leader in AMRs. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1,500 employees, with offices in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.98
…modernize operations at CJ Logistics' distribution center in Gunpo, South Korea. The companies said the site serves Naver Shopping, the No. 1 e-commerce platform in the country, which can now handle 30,000 orders per day. Geek+ and CJ Logistics have collaborated before at the third-party logistics (3PL) provider's facility in Dongtan, South Korea. “We are excited to use smart robots to improve our supply chain operations and increase our competitiveness,” said Kim Khunghoon, managing director of CJ Logistics. “We're pleased to extend our partnership with Geek+ to our Gunpo warehouse after seeing the efficiency and accuracy improvements that Geek+'s technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.18
…70th anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea. The companies agreed to further integrate their controllers and robots, as well as develop other technologies for industrial automation, smart factories, and additional applications. “We are proud to sign this strategic agreement with Doosan during their historic visit to Washington,” said Ed Moreland, vice president for government affairs and external communications at Rockwell. “Rockwell and Doosan look forward to working together to provide cutting-edge products and services that will make our customers around the world even more resilient, agile, and sustainable.” He welcomed Doosan officials along with Yong Ha…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.15
…THIRA, in a release. THIRA and DISHER both innovate South Korea-based THIRA Robotics described itself as “an award-winning innovator of AMRs for unmet needs.” The subsidiary of THiRA-UTECH added that its second-generation AMRs can operate on damaged floors, in narrow areas, and over spills, as well as take elevators in high-traffic environments. THIRA's deal with DISHER is part of its ongoing U.S. ecosystem expansion. The company has also partnered with global leaders including Doosan, Hyundai TRANSYS, and Mando. “Continuing our long history of innovation, DISHER is committed to training our engineers and expanding advanced automation skills that are in very…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.61
…operating on an uneven and sloped floor. The Seoul, South Korea-based company said its automated systems are designed for the healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. Its partners include Doosan Robotics, Hyundai Transys, and Mando. “Some plants with poor conditions struggle to integrate AMR successfully. Now, older manufacturers don't need to remodel to integrate. With THIRA ROBOTICS, robotization is possible for facilities not fit for automation,” said Peter Kim, CEO of THIRA ROBOTICS. THiRA robots can navigate uneven terrain “Our next-generation technology improves existing solutions by offering real-life-ready logistics AMRs to handle imperfect floors and high traffic for U.S. industries…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.44
…the opening of its Autonomous Driving Workshop in Dongtan, South Korea. Source: STRADVISION Expansion to serve global customers STRADVISION has operated its development test center in Gyeongju, Korea, since its inception until recently. It added that the new workshop in Dongtan has established a state-of-the-art test environment, enabling more efficient development and effective promotion by significantly increasing accessibility for global customers. In particular, STRADVISION said it put its Autonomous Driving Workshop in the most significant industrial cluster in the Dongtan metropolitan area. It said it expects to collaborate with both local and international partners. “To verify STRADVISION's autonomous driving technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.34
…the engineeering and IT services provider's office in Pangyo, South Korea. Attendees included Dukkyoon Jung, president of POSCO DX; Jae-ho Suk, head of the logistics automation business at POSCO DX; Romain Moulin, CEO of Exotec; and Ryu Tatewaki, managing director of Exotec Nihon Co. The partnership will focus both on the domestic logistics automation market in Korea as well as the broader regional market. Specifically, POSCO DX will integrate Exotec’s Skypod in upcoming warehouse automation projects. South Korea is the second Asian country, following Japan, to adopt Exotec systems, and the company said it “represents a strategic market.” “Through this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.19
…to respond to the challenge of an aging population. South Korea has one of the world's lowest birth rates, and the average age of its population has increased, leading its central bank to warn of a potential economic slowdown. While debates continue worldwide about demographics and migration, robots are seen as one way to address shrinking working-age populations. A class for seniors with smartphone-controlled robots. Source: SMG Korea reliant on robots South Korea already has the worlds highest “robot density,” with 1,000 robots per 10,000 human workers as of 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The IFR…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.06
…from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Seoul, South Korea-based company noted that it is the third license it has acquired, in addition to Korean approval in 2019 and European CE certification last year. CUREXO was founded in 2006 and acquired the assets of U.S.-based ISS in 2007. It claimed to have developed the “world’s first fully automatic surgical robot.” In addition, the company said it took over the healthcare services sector of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. as part of its efforts to build up its research and development, hire the best researchers in South Korea, and manufacture leading…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.50
…commercialization. Neubie has been testing robot in parts of South Korea Based on Neubie’s technological prowess and commercial feasibility, Seoul, South Korea-based Neubility has actively conducted demonstration projects in major downtown areas including Seoul and Songdo in Korea and plans to commercialize autonomous delivery services for golf courses before the end of this year. Also, last October, it signed an MOU with a last mile logistics solution provider Goggo Network in Europe, test-operating autonomous mobile robot-based delivery services in downtown areas in Spain and taking the first step towards entering global markets. “I am deeply honored to see that our…