Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.69
…of insufficient funding and materials, Livity Technologies CTO Patrice Johnson rose to the challenge. Specializing in prosthetics and exoskeletal orthoses, Livity Technologies is using LulzBot TAZ Workhorse 3D Printers to print prosthetic feet. With a demand to produce the prostheses locally, Johnson collected feedback from amputees—Jamaicans from all walks of life who would not be slowed down. “They wanted to be able to walk up hillsides, they wanted to walk on uneven terrain in environments like a riverbed, they wanted to be able to go to the beach with it, and they wanted to be able to, at times, run,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.91
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced plans to submit the OTTAVA robotic surgical system for an investigational device exemption (IDE) application to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the second half of 2024 to initiate clinical trials. The system is designed to create space in the operating room (OR), simplify complex workflows, enable flexibility for clinical approaches, and deliver the performance of Ethicon instrumentation. “Johnson & Johnson was born in surgery with the advent of sterile sutures, and we have since helped surgeons improve care for patients by offering transformative technologies across all types of surgery,” said Hani Abouhalka,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.91
The way Dexai Robotics co-founder and CEO David Johnson sees it, restaurant-industry automation is heating up. “There’s a great ecosystem that is building around this idea that food production is like a warehouse or a factory in that you are making a product for a customer,” he said. “But it’s different because you are making it just in time for the customer.” Alfred assembles versatile dishes A new wave of robotics companies are popping up specifically to cater to restaurant industry challenges and needs, and Dexai is one of them, Johnson said. Enter Alfred, the 4-year-old company’s collaborative robot arm…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.25
…as gather useful data for a variety of industries. Johnson Controls International plans to unveil the Tyco Security Robot powered by Ava Robotics at Intersec 2022 in Dubai this weekend. The company said uses the robot, which is now commercially available, to enhance the effectiveness of its Tyco Illustra cameras and to provide autonomous security. “With the security robot, we enable workplaces to realize better business outcomes, operations, and access by uncovering unmet needs in the workplace, especially those that can be solved through augmentation and automation,” stated Marcio Macedo, co-founder and vice president of products at Ava Robotics Inc.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.30
…the Asia-Pacific (APAC) robotic surgical systems market in 2023. Johnson & Johnson recently announced that the Monarch Platform and Monarch Bronchoscope, a robotically assisted device, have received regulatory approval in China. The company claims that the platform is the first minimally invasive, robotic-assisted technology approved for peripheral lung procedures in China and the first J&J MedTech robotic-assisted technology approved in China. This also marks the first regulatory approval of the Monarch Platform outside of the United States. “China's rising mortality rates highlight the limitations of the currently available diagnostics, particularly their inability to effectively detect diseases like cancer in their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.12
Johnson Controls International has chosen Ava Robotics Inc. to power its new Tyco Security Robot. Tyco debuted the robot yesterday in the Tyco Demo Room & Innovation Center at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference in Orlando, Fla. “Ava's mobile, autonomous, and innovative robotics technology helped close the loop of solutions we needed to increase and streamline security operations,” said Jason Ouellette, director of technology and business innovation at Johnson Controls. “The robots observe, monitor, and notify staff so they can focus more on taking the right action in real time.” Based on iRobot's technical heritage, Ava Robotics has designed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.72
…by companies such as ST Engineering, Hyundai, Abrasive Engineering, Johnson & Johnson, and Fujitsu. Augmentus aims to make automation simpler The company was established in 2019 and claims to be a pioneer in intelligent 3D scanning and robot motion planning systems. It noted it develops systems to help its customers automate their work environments with easy-to-use software that eliminates the need for coding and CAD files. Its solutions are compatible with over ten major robot manufacturers, including ABB, Universal Robots, Kuka, and Nachi, it added. The company explained that it is expanding its compatibility with added robot brands and peripheral…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.20
…projects, and provides dedicated after-sales support. The company has more than 100 customers, including Reliance, Unilever, Flipkart, Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Johnson & Johnson, and PAR Pharmaceutical.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.20
…our active Florida-based projects with member organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, and AmSkills, among others, convinced us that we could further our regional support and execute our mission on a significant level by opening an office in this region.” “Over the past several years, our institute has brought about $13 million in both technology and workforce projects to the region, with funding from the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, and the Department of Labor,” said Arnie Kravitz, chief innovation officer of the ARM Institute. “Twenty percent of the ARM Institute’s consortium membership is in the region,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.76
…has 100+ customers including Reliance, Unilever, Flipkart, Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Johnson & Johnson, and PAR Pharmaceutical. Addverb's headquarters, manufacturing, and research and development facilities are in India, with subsidiaries in Australia, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United States. More companies are turning to micro fulfillment operations, says Addverb In response to increasing customer demand, e-commerce companies are increasingly turning to micro fulfillment operations to speed up the operations process, Addverb has argued. By working with warehouse integrators like ABCO, Adverb said it helping companies “maximize their storage capacity and increase pick speeds without comprising accuracy.” “We are thrilled to announce our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.59
…to serve a diverse customer base, according to David Johnson, CEO of the Boston-based company. “Robots have come a long way from the days of massive, multi-million-dollar machines and complex, purpose-built installations,” he said. “Not only is Alfred compact and easy to install, but also the cost scales with your business.” “And while our operating model makes Alfred more accessible financially, our use of advanced AI and computer vision make the robot highly adaptable,” added Johnson. “So, Alfred is able to work in practically any commercial kitchen, and adapts to your existing menu, even if that changes seasonally.” Dexai designs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.34
…has earned the trust of companies including Google, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, Hyundai, NASA, Sierra Space, and Blue Origin. It also works with partners including Formant, “There are few others in the industry of robotics with the capability of PickNik, especially capabilities as expansive as their abilities with dexterous manipulator control,” stated a robotics engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center. Investors see potential in solving complex problems Stellar Ventures and Cypress Growth Capital led PickNik Robotics' pre-seed round. The investment joins the company's existing $5 million in non-dilutive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding contracts with NASA's Johnson Space…