ABB GoFa Cobot Wins ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award for Innovative Design
April 13, 2021
This year's prestigious Red Dot "Best of the Best" design award went to ABB's new GoFa collaborative robot arm for its aesthetics and ease of use.
Collaboration Between Humans, Robots Could Improve With Context-Aware System From KTH
April 11, 2021
A new transfer learning system requires less computational power and smaller datasets to provide robots awareness of their environments and human collaborators.
Rapid Robotics Raises $12M Series A for Rapid Machine Operator
April 7, 2021
The Rapid Machine Operator is available for $25,000 per year and is designed to be easy for manufacturers to deploy, says Rapid Robotics.
Veo Robotics Obtains ISO Safety Certification for FreeMove
April 6, 2021
The FreeMove system, which includes purpose-built sensors and software to make industrial robots safer to operate around people, has been certified as Veo partners with more integrators.
Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom
April 1, 2021
Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.
How Robots Can Help COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Efforts
March 31, 2021
To fight a global pandemic, testing and inoculation need to be done at scale. Robotics developers can apply lessons from different industries.
Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President
March 30, 2021
Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.
Universal Robots Develops Cobot Interface for Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal
March 29, 2021
Universal Robots said its collaborative robots will soon be available through Siemens' Simatic Robot Library for planning their integration into complex manufacturing environments.
Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein
March 26, 2021
This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.
Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event
March 26, 2021
In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.
Collaborative Mobile Robotics Transform Fulfillment Operations
March 24, 2021
Transform fulfillment with the flexibility to meet increased demand and reduce costs.
Createc Develops Underwater Robots for Nuclear Decommissioning Operations
March 24, 2021
Createc is combining its expertise in nuclear decommissioning and robotics with Fortis underwater technology to apply cobots to nuclear decommissioning.
Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
Locus Robotics Announces $150M Series E Funding Round
February 18, 2021
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds...
Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move
February 10, 2021
Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out...
In a First, Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Higher Than Automotive Orders
January 28, 2021
Robotic Industries Association statistics on industrial robot arms also finds fourth quarter of 2020 was second-best quarter for robot orders.
SDI and Kindred Partner to Automate Retail Fulfillment and Augment Human Labor
January 13, 2021
Partnership will integrate SDI's materials handling systems and technology with Kindred's pick and place robotic solutions.
2020 Virtual Summit Recap: Building in Supply Chain Resilience
January 7, 2021
This year's summit helps attendees shake off the impacts of a difficult year and use digital transformation, risk management, reshoring and other tools to reimagine their operations for success in 2021.
