Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.13
August 28, 2024
…slated for future deployments in London with partner Principle Cleaning Services. Additionally, the company has secured key patents from Japan and Singapore as part of its global deployment.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.40
July 28, 2024
…comprehensive understanding of the system. “The Asia-Pacific region, particularly Japan and Korea, is strategically important for Exotec,” said Romain Moulin, CEO and co-founder of Exotec. “Establishing our second office in Korea reflects our commitment and proactive investment in this market. With the opening of the Exotec Seoul Demo Center, Korean customers can experience the advanced technology of Skypod firsthand.” Exotec's Skypod, according to the company, provides elegant warehouse robotics that optimize logistics operations. It enhances operational efficiency through fast SKU retrieval, accurate order processing and efficient use of warehouse space with high-density storage capabilities. The system is designed for quick…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 20.86
July 22, 2024
…Kawasaki Robotics produced the first commercial industrial robot in Japan in 1969. Since then, the company hasn’t stopped developing state-of-the-art technology while diversifying its product line, drawing from years of automation experience and deep roots in manufacturing. In addition, the innovative engineering and customer-focused service teams continue to raise the bar, resulting in a customer experience Kawasaki is extremely proud of. Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc. is a subsidiary of the Robot Division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. in Japan, and serves all North America and parts of South America. Company headquarters are located in Wixom, MI, with sales and service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.42
July 21, 2024
Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced the creation of Dexterity-SC Japan, a new joint venture focused on accelerating the adoption of AI-powered intelligent robotic offerings for warehouse, supply chain, logistics and other labor-intensive industrial operations. This news builds on a successful distribution agreement between the two companies in 2022. The newly formed Dexterity-SC Japan will sell, market, localize and provide financing options for AI-powered robotic offerings. They will leverage cutting-edge AI technology and intelligent robotics to solve the most complicated, dynamic material handling challenges in industrial settings. Labor shortage hitting hard in Japan According to the Japan Times, recent labor statistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.33
April 29, 2024
…and industrial robotics, including the 1989 Laureate of the Japan Industrial Robot Association (JIRA) Awards for the Delta parallel robot, 1996 project winner of the Technologiestandort Schweiz competition, and the ABB Sonderpreis for the robotics project. “Who would have thought that a visit to a chocolate factory would result in a robot concept that is not only used worldwide, but is actually studied in universities and now further recognized with this prestigious Engelberger Award for both me and Marc-Olivier?” Clavel said. “I’m beyond proud that we were able to create a real solution to a problem that so many dealt…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.81
April 11, 2024
…For example, ABB’s YuMi dual-armed cobots have recently helped Japan’s SUS Corporation - a supplier of die-cast aluminum components - reduce assembly time and increase productivity by 20%. ABB said introducing flexibility enables the company to respond to fluctuations in demand, with payback on the company’s investment expected within two years. More than half (53%) of all European respondents cited rising energy costs as one of their top three concerns, compared to only 38% of those in Asia. “Solutions to reduce energy consumption at the point of manufacture are already available,” said Reger. “New generations of intelligent automation and robot…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 18.92
April 08, 2024
…for order picking in warehouses, in-store order picking, and material handling in manufacturing plants. With offices in the China, Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and the U.S., along with partnerships around the globe, ForwardX is expanding and applying its solutions to warehouses and manufacturers worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.26
April 02, 2024
…to increase adoption of robotics systems in warehouses across Japan. As part of the agreement, IHI will license multiple OSARO Robotic Depalletizing Systems, which use OSARO SightWorks Perception for picking, mixed-case depalletizing, induction, kitting and other automated functions. Mixed-case pallets at forefront of partnership Following a technical collaboration with OSARO, IHI installed a demonstration system at its Yokohama Logi Lab and plans to deploy a production robotic depalletizing system at a food wholesale company later in 2024. Warehouses and logistics operations operate in a fiercely competitive environment and are under constant pressure to accelerate delivery times while lowering costs. Although…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.65
April 01, 2024
…experience at robotics and autonomous driving companies such as Bosch, Amazon, and Honda. Its technology has been deployed in Japan, and the company raised $10.7 million in series A funding in 2023 for expansion in the U.S.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.94
January 31, 2024
AUTEC, a Japan-based commercial sushi robot provider, recently announced the release of its new maki-maker robot, the ASM890A. The robot produces high-quality rice sheets of various thickness and size for various foods, including sushi rolls, burritos, pizza, tacos and more. The robot’s rollers aim to imitate the quality of a rice sheet crafted by a sushi chef with an ideal air to rice ratio. The ASM890A also included a new LCD display that allows the user to customize the formation and wrapping of the rolls with easy-to-understand graphic displays. Robots in the commercial sushi industry AUTEC originally debuted in 1962…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.03
January 17, 2024
…announced the company has been awarded a patent from Japan related to the automation of work and using robotic arms on a building's façade. The Japanese patent comes after the company obtained a patent from Singapore in May 2023 related to its award-winning, robotic window cleaning system. Ozmo in the global marketplace Michael Brown, Skyline Robotics CEO & chairman: “Skyline’s technology is unparalleled in the global marketplace and patent offices are recognizing that. Continual independent evaluations of our technology are determining its uniqueness and innovation potential.” Japan is a key strategic market for Skyline Robotics. Japan is the world’s third…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.16
December 01, 2023
…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 Robotics report, a…
