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HMS Networks upgrades wireless system for Mercedes-Benz AGVs

April 26, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz turned to HMS Networks to upgrade their Ludwigsfelde, Germany factory’s AGV wireless control network in order to meet the 2027 EU Machinery Regulation deadline.

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John Thomas to head global sales at EV charging supplier Ampure

April 25, 2024 · Transom Capital Group completed its acquisition of Webasto Charging Systems, renaming the company Ampure and appointing John Thomas as head of global sales.

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Tormach unveils 1500MX CNC for milling applications

April 24, 2024 · Tormach’s new 1500MC CNC mill is optimized to pair with its ZA6 industrial robot arm for light machine tending capabilities.

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Collaborating with Robot Arms, Platforms

April 23, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how organizations manage the relationship between staff and cobots and robot arm platforms to optimize workflows.

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Flexiv Rizon 4 adaptive robot arms get a grip on recycling

April 23, 2024 · In recognition of Earth Day, Flexiv announced an automated recycling station that uses its improved Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper with Automated Cleaning Station.

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Boston Dynamics to commercialize electric Atlas humanoid robot

April 22, 2024 · Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot for an electric model unconstrained by human range of motion. Hyundai will begin commercialization testing.

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Gather AI to deliver inferred case count, location occupancy data

April 19, 2024 · AI software for inventory-monitoring drones company Gather AI said its new inferred case count and location occupancy capabilities can provide real-time inventory insights.

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Safety systems, teaching options that make working with cobot arms easier

April 19, 2024 · Chris Caldwell and Sarah Andrzejewski, product managers for Yaskawa Motoman, describe the HC series’ safety systems and easy-to-use programming options

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Another brick in the wall: Building walls with AI-powered robotic arm platforms

April 19, 2024 · The DexR truck loading robot from Dexterity helped FedEx expedite box placement on trucks at its warehouse, but also offers further collaboration in material handling scenarios.

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Build your AMR to scale with a 3D vision localization system

April 15, 2024 · Thanks to its AI algorithm and continuous learning capabilities, organizations can turn to RGo Robotics’ Perception Engine to boost their AMR capabilities.

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Walmart to deploy Fox Robotics autonomous forklifts across four distribution centers

April 12, 2024 · Walmart and Fox Robotics announced a multi-year partnership agreement that will see the retailer deploy 19 FoxBot autonomous forklifts across four high-tech distribution centers.

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ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results

April 11, 2024 · ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.

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How supervised autonomy keeps robot arms moving

April 10, 2024 · Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, described what degree of freedom Plus One gives to its AI control systems, as well as the types of situations that warrant human intervention.

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Flexiv deploys Rizon 4 for sanding window shutters

April 10, 2024 · General-purpose robot provider Flexiv deployed its Rizon 4 adaptive robot to automate the previously manual task of window shutter sanding at EsVata’s California factory.

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Avidbots announces launch of Kas autonomous cleaning robot

April 10, 2024 · Avidbots announced the release of its Kas autonomous cleaning robot, a new fully autonomous floor scrubber that the company hopes will expand to new markets in robotic cleaning.

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ForwardX Robotics introduces Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift

April 8, 2024 · ForwardX Robotics’ new Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift features its “Total Spatial Awareness” module with multi-line lidar and laser radar sensors for safe, accurate operation.

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Upskilling Employees with Robotics

April 7, 2024 · One of the greatest myths surrounding automation is that bringing in robotics will take away jobs and opportunities from employees. This white paper dispels this misconception by demonstrating how robotics creates job evolution, not elimination. Download the white paper and get valuable insight into how automation creates jobs, how accessible automation has become, and the types of job growth and demand involving automation.

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IHI licenses OSARO SightWorks perception software to accelerate mixed-case depalletizing

April 2, 2024 · Tokyo-based IHI Logistics & Machinery selected OSARO’s SightWorks perception software and multiple Robotics Depalletizing Systems for its Japanese 3PL operations in warehouses.

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LexxPluss announces mobile robot conveyance demonstration facility

April 1, 2024 · LexxPluss will officially launch its AMR conveyance systems for the U.S market at Automate 2024 in Chicago. The company opened a demonstration facility in Indiana in 2023.

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Micropsi Industries introduces MIRAI 2, AI-vision software for more reliable, scalable automation

April 1, 2024 · Micropsi Industries introduced its latest generation of its AI-vision software, MIRAI 2, with five new features that aim to make automation more reliable and scalable.

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