Topic: Industrial Automation

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Micropsi’s MIRAI Robot Control System Now Available for FANUC Robots

December 2, 2022 · FANUC has expanded the capabilities of its robots by adopting Micropsi's MIRIA hand-eye coordination system.

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Mitsubishi HC Capital America Grows Its Financing of Automation-as-a-Service for the Robotics Industry

December 2, 2022 · Mitsubishi HC Capital America said its automation-as-a-service model helps bundle costs into one monthly payment for robotics businesses and is different from traditional leases.

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OMRON Opens New Automation Center in Singapore, Uses Open Robotics’ RMF Interoperability Standard

December 1, 2022 · OMRON has turned to Open Robotics' RMF to bring an added layer of interoperability into its centers.

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Sarcos Defense Wins $1M U.S. Army Contract for Ammo Handling Robot

December 1, 2022 · Sarcos plans to use the funding to continue testing of an ammunition handling robot designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery system.

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Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Gets $30M Investment From Canadian Government

November 30, 2022 · The Canadian government wants to be a leader in AI development, as its Strategic Innovation Fund invests in general-purpose robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems.

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Comau Provides Welding Robots for Foton Daimler Production of Actros Trucks

November 30, 2022 · Comau has built a robotic welding system that includes vision technology and the flexibility to handle complex model management and produce 50,000 trucks in China.

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Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard in Development by ASTM International

November 30, 2022 · Mobile manipulator performance is the subject of a proposed standard from ASTM International's F45 committee intended to aid robot suppliers, integrators, and end users.

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Hyundai Mobis Uses Mobility Technologies to Develop Logistics and Collaborative Robots

November 29, 2022 · Hyundai Mobis, a unit of the Korean automaker dedicated to the future of mobility, is developing mobile collaborative robots for industrial and service applications.

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Automated Machine Systems Turns to Epson Robots to Increase Production of Honda Heat Shield Cover

November 28, 2022 · Automated Machine Systems is taking advantage of an Epson T-Series All-in-One SCARA robot to help it increase production time of a heat shield cover for the 2023 Honda CRV.

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Bridgestone Begins Testing Soft Robot for Piece Picking at Logistics Sites

November 28, 2022 · Bridgestone is branching out from tires and hoses to rubber actuators for soft robotic grippers in a proof of concept under way at partner warehouses.

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Collaborative Automation Can Boost Palletizing Prowess

November 27, 2022 · Collaborative automation can address palletizing challenges by improving throughput and safety for small and midsize enterprises, according to gripper maker OnRobot.

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Han’s Robot Releases Collaborative Robots to Improve Arc Welding Efficiency

November 25, 2022 · Han's Robot said that manual labor and conventional industrial robots are not sufficient for flexible arc welding, so its new Elfin arc welding cobots can improve safety and flexibility.

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Dobot Launches Cobot Arms For Retail and Service Markets as Part of New Product Series

November 23, 2022 · Dobot has launched its new Nova Series cobot line to cater to retail and service market customers.

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MassRobotics, Partners Announce Second Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Cohort

November 23, 2022 · MassRobotics, FESTO, Mitsubishi Electric, Novanta, and MITRE will provide networking, mentoring, and resources to help seven startups commercialize healthcare robotics.

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Webinar: Robotic Piece Picking With Machine Vision

November 21, 2022 · In this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, viewers can learn about the latest advances and applications for robotic piece picking in multiple industries.

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Botrista CEO Says Automation Can Help Rescue Shorthanded Restaurants

November 21, 2022 · Botrista said its DrinkBot offers more sustainable beverage dispensing while freeing scarce staffers for customer service, offering a model for restaurant automation.

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Picnic Works Announces New Partner Network to Accelerate Kitchen Automation

November 18, 2022 · Pizza robot maker Picnic Works has formed a new network group to help expand kitchen automation as it works to gain more customers.

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Soft Robotics Picks Up Series C Funding From Food Producers for Its Grasping Tech

November 17, 2022 · Soft Robotics, whose mGripAI picking system combines compliant grippers, machine vision, and AI, has raised funding from major food producers to expand deployments.

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Flexiv Selects Sycodal as Its First Canadian Distribution Partner

November 17, 2022 · Flexiv robots will soon be used by customers in Canada thanks to this partnership.

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Epson Robot Featured in IPSi’s Print-and-Label Making Robotic Workcell

November 17, 2022 · The VT6L and ColorWorks printer are featured as part of a new print-and-label robotic workcell offered by Integrated Productivity Systems.

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