Special Focus Issue
Machine vision to increase robot precision
August 29, 2024
This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how enhancements in machine vision and artificial intelligence make robots more precise.
How RapidID machine vision technology ‘gives robots human-like instinct’
August 27, 2024
Powered by machine vision, RapidID is a cloud-based vision platform from Rapid Robotics that allows robots to identify and grasp a variety of objects with precision.
Figure AI unveils second-generation humanoid robot Figure 02
August 8, 2024
Figure AI revealed its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02, with a revamped design and the addition of neural network technology via OpenAI.
Exotec opens Skypod system demo center near Seoul, Asia’s second showroom
July 28, 2024
Exotec opened a demo center for its Skypod system near Seoul, South Korea, allowing visitors to experience advanced warehouse automation offerings and connect with Exotec staff.
Yale Reliant forklift operator assist system recognized with three prestigious awards
July 26, 2024
Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced that its Reliant operator assistance system received three awards from multiple organizations for addressing operational safety in warehouses.
Foxglove digital twin helps Greenize speed up troubleshooting
July 26, 2024
Autonomous commercial mower provider Greenize chose Foxglove’s visualization, simulation, and digital twin software to improve its data management and troubleshooting process.
AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam
July 25, 2024
AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.
LUCID Vision Labs adds dual extended-head camera to Phoenix GigE PoE camera family
July 24, 2024
LUCID Vision Labs added a dual extended-head camera to its Phoenix GigE PoE camera family and secured a 2024 VSD Innovators Award for innovation in machine vision.
Tompkins Robotics launches tSortPost pedestal AMR for parcel sortation
July 24, 2024
Tompkins Robotics announced the launch of its new tSortPost, a pedestal AMR for parcel sortation and the newest member of the tSort product family.
EU RoboSAPIENS consortium to evaluate AI-enabled robots
July 24, 2024
Funded by the EU, RoboSAPIENS aims to define safe and trustworthy architecture for adaptive robotics AI deep learning software using digital twins and simulation.
Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics leaders, launches with $78 million Series B
July 23, 2024
Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian leaders, launched with a $78 million Series B with the aim of transforming warehouses and boosting economic productivity through robotics and AI.
Roboteon Fulfillment Platform achieves RISE with SAP S/4 HANA(R) cloud certified integration to SAP EWM(R)
July 19, 2024
Roboteon Fulfillment Platform has been integrated to SAP Extended Warehouse Management via Warehouse Control Units Interfaces. Roboteon also received SAP certification as part of the RISE with on SAP S/...
Canvas, world’s first robotic drywall finishing company, unveils 1200CX compact offering
July 12, 2024
Canvas, the world’s first robotic drywall finishing company, unveiled the 1200CX, a compact, all-wheel drive robot optimized for small spaces and projects of all shapes and sizes.
RGo Robotics Perception Engine to power Onward Robotics’ fulfillment center automation
July 12, 2024
RGo Robotics and Onward Robotics announced that the RGo Perception Engine AI-powered artificial perception platform will power Onward’s Pyxis robot offering.
German Bionic unveils 360 degree Human Augmentation Platform
July 7, 2024
German Bionic promotes ergonomic safety by providing data from Apogee exoskeletons and new Smart SafetyVests to the fingertips of users through its Connect app.
Cognibotics HKM1800 robot arm provides flexible, scalable pick-and-place offering
July 5, 2024
Cognibotics HKM1800 pick-and-place robot provides flexibility and scalability, and the company believes it is the fastest offering in warehouse and distribution environments.
Orbbec Gemini 330 series Stereo Vision cameras integrate with NVIDIA Isaac Robotics platform
July 3, 2024
The Orbbec Gemini 330 series Stereo Vision 3D cameras integrate with the NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor reference workflow for AMRs built on the GPU-accelerated Isaac ROS.
CapSen Robotics introduces CapSen PiC 2.0 bin-picking software with programmable AI
July 1, 2024
CapSen Robotics introduced v2.0 of its CapSen PiC bin-picking software, which comes with a new user interface and programmable AI to tackle bin-picking tasks.
XTEND secures $40M Series B funding round to advance AI-driven robotics
July 1, 2024
XTEND announced a $40M funding round, led by Chartered Group, that will see the Israel-based company look to provide ‘common sense’ for its robots and drones powered by AI.
Pudu Robotics launches T300 industrial conveyance robot
June 14, 2024
Adding to its food and beverage, restaurant, and service robot offerings, PUDU’s T300 materials conveyance robot is equipped with SLAM navigation to provide flexible operations.