Topic: Collaborative Robots

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Novarc Technologies to Unveil Spool Welding Robot+HyperFill at FABTECH 2021

August 26, 2021 · Not only can the new SWR+HyperFill improve welding performance, but the collaborative robot system can also help both experienced and less-skilled workers, said Novarc.

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Locus Robotics Marks Milestone of Half-Billion Units Picked

August 24, 2021 · Locus Robotics, whose LocusBots work with people to improve picking productivity in warehouses and fulfillment centers, this new level in just 94 days since 400 million picks.

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Made4CNC Launches Automatic System for Robotic CNC Door Opening

August 23, 2021 · A Danish startup said it has solved a challenge in the metals industry. Made4CNC has developed a system for robotic machine tending that it said can be fitted in under an hour.

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Warehouse Robotics Revenues to Surpass $51B by 2030, Finds ABI Research

August 23, 2021 · Labor shortages and accelerated e-commerce demand have led warehouse operators to move from evaluation to adoption of systems such as vision-guided picking and mobile robots.

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Rapid Robotics Raises Series B Funding for Robotic Machine Operator

August 18, 2021 · While the pandemic has exacerbated labor shortages in manufacturing, Rapid Robotics has raised funds for its robotic machine operator, which uses cobots and doesn't need programming.

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How Can Robots Improve Picking Operations in Warehouses?

August 14, 2021 · Warehouse operators are demanding increasing flexibility, scalability, and throughput, so it's no surprise that robots and software offer to relieve human workers of tedium.

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Webinar: Collaborative Robots to Democratize Automation

August 13, 2021 · Panelists in this "Hot Seat" will discuss advances in collaborative robots and how they can help small and midsize enterprises.

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Mobile Industrial Robots Launches MiR600, MiR1350 Heavy-Duty Mobile Robots

August 12, 2021 · New autonomous mobile robots can carry pallets, safely navigate with new sensors, and withstand challenging manufacturing and warehouse environments, according to MiR.

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August 10, 2021 · It's early afternoon at your biggest fulfillment center. An unexpected surge in orders clogs up your typically reliable fulfillment process, and demand for faster delivery times means you need to scramble to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for priority orders. Will your operation fulfill all the priority orders on time?

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Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset

August 2, 2021 · Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.

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Ambi Robotics Releases AmbiKit for Multi-Robot Pick-and-Place Kitting

July 27, 2021 · Ambi Robotics' new AmbiKit system uses AI and five pick-and-place robots alongside people for a fast-growing segment of e-commerce kitting -- online subscription boxes.

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7+ Robots to Watch for During the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games

July 23, 2021 · Toyota and Panasonic have developed robots to provide assistance during the delayed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will also showcase Japan's robot prowess.

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Alphabet’s X Launches Intrinsic to Make Robot Programming Easier

July 23, 2021 · A team at X, the innovation unit of Alphabet, has spent five and a half years developing tools to make it easier for robots to sense and be used in more applications.

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How Can Motion Planning Improve Industrial Robot Operations in Factories?

July 21, 2021 · Both industrial and collaborative robots need energy-efficient and safe motion planning, and new AI approaches and algorithms promise to improve manufacturing automation.

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Novanta to Acquire Sensor, Tooling Maker ATI Industrial Automation for $172M

July 19, 2021 · Novanta is adding ATI and Schneider Electric Motion to its offerings for industrial equipment manufacturers, as well as for medical and collaborative robots.

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Universal Robots Adds Cobot Systems Integrators, to Demonstrate ActiNav Picking Across the U.S.

July 12, 2021 · Universal Robots will be demonstrating its ActiNav system for flexible machine loading at five U.S. locations, and it has added four integrators to its network.

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Ranpak Invests in Logistics Automation Provider Pickle Robot

July 9, 2021 · Pickle Robotics, which has developed collaborative robots for picking, loading, and unloading packages, will work with R Squared Robotics to help high-volume customers gain efficiency.

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Industrial Automation Leader FANUC Produces 750,000th Robot

July 1, 2021 · The Japanese company said it can make 11,000 robots per month and is one of the top 10 robotics suppliers to the manufacturing industry in the world.

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inVia Robotics Announces More Than 10 Channel Partners for Warehouse Automation

June 29, 2021 · Among the more than 10 channel partners that inVia Robotics has announced is Pregis, a packaging automation provider. The partners will integrate inVia's robots and software as a service.

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Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists

June 25, 2021 · The Global Robot Cluster co-hosted a virtual event with MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics examining progress in human-robot interaction for healthcare and industrial uses.

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