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GXO Logistics Grows With Automation for E-Commerce and Returns

March 4, 2022 · GXO Logistics reported 28% growth in revenue last year and attributed its success to using modular robotics and its talent to help e-commerce customers with peak season.

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Zyter and Qualcomm to Provide Mobile Robot, Other Applications for 5G Private Networks

February 28, 2022 · Zyter and Qualcomm have collaborated to provide 5G network management, a consolidated dashboard, and production-ready applications for mobile robots in multiple environments.

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Top 8 Industrial Automation Providers to Watch in 2022

February 26, 2022 · Industrial automation is still the mainstay of the robotics space, and innovations and new applications are leading to continued growth. Here are some of the top players.

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Geek+ Mobile Robots Help Chinese LED Factory Automate Internal Logistics

February 22, 2022 · Geek+ is contributing autonomous mobile robots in a joint project with logistics technology provider PANGQI for a new Unilumin automated smart factory producing LED displays.

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Micropsi Raises Series B to Scale Industrial Automation With Human Motion Trained Robots

February 10, 2022 · Micropsi Industries, which has developed the MIRAI system to train and control industrial robots more easily, plans to use its funding to scale operations in the U.S. and Europe.

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Omron Automation Americas Opens Advanced Motion R &D Center in California

February 10, 2022 · Omron Automation Americas' new Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center in Chatsworth, Calif., will work with customers on smaller, faster, and more accurate motion controllers.

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Robot Sales Reach New Records in 2021, Reports Association for Advancing Automation

February 2, 2022 · Skilled labor shortages and the need for efficiency continued to drive strong robot adoption in several sectors outside the automotive industry last year, reported A3.

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ARM Institute Selects Eight New Robotics Projects for Funding

January 28, 2022 · As the president visited the ARM Institute, the public-private consortium chose more projects to develop robotics and other technologies to meet U.S. defense and manufacturing needs.

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Universal Robots Registers Record Collaborative Robot Sales in 2021

January 27, 2022 · Cobot market leader Universal Robots said its revenue increased by 41% over 2020, thanks to manufacturers expanding their use of the technology after seeing what it can do.

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MiR Reports That Sales of Autonomous Mobile Robots Increased by 42% in 2021

January 27, 2022 · Mobile Industrial Robots credited its new MiR600 and MiR1350 heavy-duty robots for helping to increase sales in new markets, including consumer packaged goods and logistics.

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China’s Latest Five-Year Plan for Robotics Aims for Global Leadership, Says IFR

January 20, 2022 · China's latest five-year plan continues the country's pursuit of global leadership, not just in robotics use, but also in innovation and sales, reported the IFR.

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Epson Updates SCARA Line With T3-B and T6-B All-in-One Robots

January 19, 2022 · Epson has updated its line of all-in-one SCARA robots and control software to add precise but affordable options for both experienced and novel users of automation.

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Powermat Technologies Unveils Wireless Charging System for Commercial Mobile Robots

January 19, 2022 · Powermat Technologies said its wireless, no-contact charging system can optimize charging efficiency and fleet management for autonomous mobile service robots.

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Berkshire Grey Releases System Designed Specifically for Reverse Logistics

January 12, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's automated Reverse Logistics system is designed to help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate resale of returns by reducing processing time by up to 25%.

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Universal Robots CEO Discusses Cobot Leader’s Outlook for 2022

January 11, 2022 · Universal Robots expects strong growth in 2022, despite the pandemic and the need to educate small businesses on the potential benefits of cobots, says Kim Povlsen.

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TDK Announces RoboKit1 Platforms for Robotics Developers at CES 2022

January 7, 2022 · The TDK RoboKit1 platform joins the SmartRobotics family, includes several sensors and controllers, and is compatible with ROS, said TDK's InvenSense unit.

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Hy-Tek Holdings Acquires Fellow Integrator Advanced Handling Systems

January 5, 2022 · Hy-Tek Holdings is acquiring Advanced Handling Systems and adding the automation systems integrator to its Hy-Tek Material Handling group serving varied applications.

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NVIDIA General Manager of Robotics Says ROS, Simulation Will Advance Robotics in 2022

January 3, 2022 · From digital twins to fleet management, NVIDIA is bullish on the prospects for AI and robotics in 2022, says Murali Gopalakrishna, general manager for robotics at NVIDIA.

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Velo3D Delivers First Sapphire XC System for Metal Additive Manufacturing

December 28, 2021 · Velo3D delivered its first Sapphire XC metal 3D printing system to an aerospace customer, reducing production costs by as much as 75% and increasing throughput by up to 400%.

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YouiBot Completes Series B Fundraising to Accelerate Mobile Robot Expansion

December 28, 2021 · YouiBot has closed on two rounds of Series B funding as it continues to grow its staff and global marketing efforts for its integrated mobile robots and software.

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