Topic: End User

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Automation Continues to Play a Key Role in Helping Businesses Build Resilient Supply Chains

December 22, 2022 · Companies of all sizes are turning to robots to help them be more flexible in response to supply chain disruptions and continuing labor challenges.

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Logistics Robots and AI Realize Visions of a More Robust Warehouse Ecosystem

December 21, 2022 · Logistics robots and AI promise to help warehouses and distribution centers improve their operations in response to e-commerce demand and labor shortages.

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Fuji to Demonstrate Rally Mobile Robot for Moving Retail Carts at NRF 2023

December 21, 2022 · Fuji is developing a mobile robot designed to move carts goods from storerooms to shelving areas in retail stores after hours to free staffers for customer service.

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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Engineering and Production Facility in Michigan

December 21, 2022 · Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a FANUC-authorized systems integrator, has nearly doubled production space for industrial automation across the street from its headquarters.

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North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3

December 21, 2022 · North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.

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Exotec Makes 4,000th Robot, Continues Global and North American Expansion

December 20, 2022 · Exotec said its rapid growth reflects the quality of its robots and warehouse demand, as it develops its technology and expects 40% of its business to be in North America.

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Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center Treats Patients With Stereotaxis’ Robotic Magnetic Navigation System

December 20, 2022 · Stereotaxis' Robotic Magnetic Navigation system is used to help surgeons perform cardiac ablations.

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Cobalt Robotics Integrates With Envoy Workplace Platform, Looks Ahead to 2023

December 20, 2022 · Cobalt Robotics is working with Envoy software to improve visitor screening to workplaces, and its chief technology officer looks ahead to robots and AI in 2023.

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Uber Freight and Volvo Come Together for Autonomous Trucking Partnership

December 19, 2022 · Uber Freight and V.A.S. said they envision a hybrid future where autonomous and manually-driven trucks work together to move goods safely and efficiently using a hub-to-hub model

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Front AGV and Kollmorgen Form Partnership to Develop AGVs

December 19, 2022 · Front AGV and Kollmorgen have come together to develop a range of new automated guided vehicles.

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Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks

December 19, 2022 · Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.

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Embark Provides First Autonomous Truck to Knight-Swift as Part of Truck Transfer Program

December 19, 2022 · Embark Trucks has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology to carrier Knight-Swift for a Las Angeles-to-Phoenix route rather than operate the vehicle itself.

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Nala Robotics Showcases Robotic Dishwashing System

December 17, 2022 · Nala Robotics has released a robotic system capable of cleaning dishes in professional kitchens.

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Walmart Begins Offering Drone Deliveries for Select Customers in Arizona, Florida, and Texas

December 16, 2022 · The news follows Walmart's early announcement this summer that it plans to expand its DroneUp network to an additional 4 million homes across six states.

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Hyundai Mobis Announces Hotel, Last-Mile Delivery Robot Pilots and CES Mobility Displays

December 16, 2022 · Hyundai Mobis is piloting delivery service robots and plans for both indoor and outdoor deployments. It also plans to show concept autonomous vehicles at CES.

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DIH Technology to Combine with Aurora Technology as Part of SPAC Merger

December 16, 2022 · The companies announced that they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to combine the companies.

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Bosch Rexroth Opens Factory Automation Customer Innovation Center in Texas

December 16, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth's new facility in Round Rock, Texas, provides a space where customers can collaborate and develop automation prototypes with its technology experts

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Shadow Ventures Discusses New Report on Technology in the Construction Industry

December 15, 2022 · Shadow Ventures noted challenges such as declining productivity and undercapitalization, but it found 125 technology companies that could help the building industry.

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Markforged Manufacturing Facility in Billerica, Mass., Obtains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

December 15, 2022 · Markforged said the certification for quality and reliability demonstrates its commitment to quality production of 3D-printed parts for aerospace and other demanding industries.

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Spain Gains Mobile Robot Companies as Automation Sector Grows, Finds New Report

December 14, 2022 · Spain is home to a growing number of automation businesses, many of which specialize in integration, mobile robots, and the automotive industry, found HowToRobot and partners.

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