Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.38
July 12, 2024
…to build a revolutionary new platform,” said Kevin Albert, co-founder and CEO of Canvas. “The 1200CX addresses our customers’ needs by bringing them a system that can get into all of the corners of their buildings while improving productivity.” The 1200CX supplements the existing 1550 model. The 1500 is at 15.5’ finishing height and is attuned to taller, more open spaces. With this new platform, the Canvas fleet is now equipped to handle a broad range of building types including: multifamily residential, condo, hospitality, hospital, data center, airport, manufacturing, warehouse, education, municipal and office settings. Some design highlights for the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.33
June 13, 2024
Robot market platform HowToRobot and independent advisors Gain & Co recently announced a merger to form a global automation market platform and vendor-independent advisory company that can support businesses with every aspect of their automation journey. United under HowToRobot’s name, the company also announced an investment from Sagitta Ventures, which will be taking a seat on the board. Together, the investment and merger will help fuel HowToRobot’s global growth, said the company. With the merger, Søren Peters, former CEO of HowToRobot, and Søren Pap-Tolstrup, former CEO of Gain & Co, will serve as co-CEOs. “Businesses need automation and robotics like…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.00
May 24, 2024
…extraordinarily labor-intensive task,” says Ryo Koyama, Remote.It CEO and co-founder. “Like our Connectivity as Code solution for secure remote access, developers can programmatically manage their endpoints with just an API call. The days of SSHing [Secure Shell protocol] into each endpoint are gone forever.” Remote.It said its new scripting API offers the following device management options: Centralized Control: Command an entire fleet of devices effortlessly with a single API command. Flexibility: Customize script execution across fleets, targeting devices by type, version, or custom tags. Integration: Incorporate the API into applications, which can enhance their functionality, such as scheduling. Advanced Scripting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.93
May 05, 2024
…AI-powered Shared Autonomy Platform,” said Arshan Poursohi, CEO and co-founder of Third Wave Automation. “However, this would not be possible without an intelligent fleet management system that provides a powerful connection between remote operators and the autonomous forklifts on the warehouse floor. Our Armada FMS is fundamental to achieving our customers' performance goals.” As the forklifts are deployed, Armada FMS enables warehouse supervisors and operators to benefit from: Streamlined workflows through Shared Autonomy: Robotic high-reach forklifts can be operated in various modes, supported by Third Wave Automation’s Shared Autonomy platform. The platform handles new and unique workflows and various racking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.03
April 19, 2024
…warehouse operators,” said Sankalp Arora, Gather AI CEO and co-founder. “Our computer vision and AI analyze inventory images offering warehouse operators access to a richer source of information than barcodes. Our new inferred case counting and location occupancy capabilities push the art of what’s possible while solving for error-prone, labor-intensive tasks for our customers.” Gather recently raised $17 million series A to scale operations and attract customers. Opportunities to improve labor efficiency, space utilization With Gather’s robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) drone systems, warehouses can scan up to 900 pallets per hour. Off-the-shelf drones fly around warehouses autonomously, taking pictures of each location.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.90
February 05, 2024
…paramount to our success,” said Andrei Danescu, CEO and co-founder of Dexory. “Boone has in-depth knowledge of the landscape and the challenges our customers are facing. In addition to this, he is a proven leader and has a track record of delivering value to customers.” “Many businesses across the globe are struggling with a visibility gap, where they do not have the necessary insight into their warehouse and supply chain operations,” said Boone. “The opportunity to lead Dexory’s expansion into the North American market comes at an exciting time for the industry. The technology is truly innovative and disruptive.” Dexory…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.86
January 29, 2024
…The Commission included four methods by which Amazon would gain an unfair market advantage: Delisting or not listing rival RCVs Reducing visibility of rival RVCs displayed on Amazon's online retail platform Limiting access to certain widgets (e.g. 'other products you make like') or certain commercially-attractive product labels (e.g. 'Amazon's choice' or 'Works With Alexa') Directly or indirectly raising the costs of iRobot's rivals to advertise and sell their RVCs on Amazon's marketplace. “All such foreclosure strategies could have restricted competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners, leading to higher prices, lower quality, and less innovation for consumers,” the Commission…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.93
December 04, 2023
…are developing customized robots to meet market needs and gain a competitive advantage. Therefore, the increase in demand for application-specific industrial robots will have a positive impact on manufacturers who can adopt customized services during the forecast period. Other Key Highlights: The report recognizes the following as some of the key players in the industrial robotics services market: ABB Ltd., Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik GmbH, DAIHEN Corp., Denso Corp., Durr AG, FANUC Corp., General Electric Co., Hans Laser Technology Industry Group Co. Ltd., Jenoptik AG, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., MIDEA Group, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., NACHI FUJIKOSHI Corp., OMRON Corp, Panasonic Holdings…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.39
November 21, 2023
…from the report: The evolution of autonomous solutions will gain momentum as companies seek to optimize their equipment and fleets. Moreover, the evolving preferences of customers, driven by supply chain disruptions and inflation, have given rise to new business models, including Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS). The shift towards asset-light operations and the desire to minimize long-term commitments to robot fleets have played pivotal roles in the emergence of these innovative business models. While AGVs and AMRs find prominent use cases in logistics, delivery, and disinfection, specific subsegments within these categories, such as palletizing and sorting, are expected to take center stage as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.24
November 20, 2023
…to enhance the opportunity for clinically-eligible U.S. veterans to gain access to powered exoskeletons. The bill, titled the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (STAND) Act, was introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and co-led by the Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Mike Bost (IL-12), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee, Julia Brownley (CA-26), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6) in recognition of Veterans’ Day. ReWalk Robotics Ltd., a provider of technologies that enable mobility and wellness in rehabilitation and daily life for individuals with neurological conditions, applauded the legislation, saying it will help ensure the U.S Department…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.46
October 23, 2023
Advantech Co. last week released a domain-focused package of robotic arm controllers—the ARK-1221L, ARK-1250L, and ARK-3534D. The Taipei, Taiwan-based company said they are designed to address the demands of the rapidly expanding market for robotic arms. The controllers “offer outstanding performance, a compact form factor, real-time capabilities, support for industry-standard protocols, and advanced analytics,” said Advantech in a release. “By using these controllers, businesses can streamline their operations, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge in the industrial and automation sectors.” Founded in 1983, Advantech said it is a leading provider of artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) platforms and services.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.54
October 18, 2023
…employees safer, easier, and less repetitive,” said Damion Shelton, co-founder and CEO of Agility Robotics. “When we announced our most recent version of Digit earlier this year, this is exactly the type of repetitive material handling deployment we had in mind—one that enables humans to be more human.” “Digit’s size and shape are well-suited for buildings that are designed for humans, and we believe that there is a big opportunity to scale a mobile manipulator solution,” asserted Emily Vetterick, director of engineering at Amazon Robotics. “Collaborative robotics solutions like Digit support workplace safety and help Amazon deliver to customers faster,…
