Topic: Industrial Automation

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Plus One Robotics Raises $33M to Expand Vision Software Market for Logistics Robots

April 27, 2021 · Plus One Robotics, whose vision software plus human-in-the-loop supervision enables warehouse robots to perform a range of tasks, has raised funding to continue its international expansion.

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Brooks Automation to Acquire Cobot Maker Precise Automation for $70M

April 26, 2021 · Brooks Automation will add Precise Automation's range of collaborative robots to its portfolio for electronics manufacturing and laboratory automation.

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AMP Robotics Deploys Recycling Systems at Evergreen for Bottle Recycling

April 23, 2021 · Evergreen, which recycles plastic bottles, is deploying six AI-driven robotics systems from AMP Robotics as both companies expand their sustainability efforts.

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SoftBank Robotics and Berkshire Grey Build Automated E-Commerce Fulfillment Center in Japan

April 21, 2021 · Berkshire Grey is adding its AI-driven robots to help automate a 3PL facility in Japan run by SoftBank.

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Automation Can Shorten Training Time for Warehouse Associates

April 21, 2021 · When prospects first look at our automation system, their primary focus is the productivity gains that they can expect. Most of our customers will realize a quick ROI based on those direct benefits alone. However, there is a secondary, but very substantial benefit to our solution: faster training times.

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How Warehouse Operators Can Find the Right Robotics Fit

April 20, 2021 · The market has no lack of robots. To find the right ones for your operation, you need a solid grasp of internal data such as product dimensions, order profiles, and peak requirements.

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Industry Innovators Share How CMRs Solved Challenges in Labor, Productivity and More

April 20, 2021 · Based on interviews with more than 25 early adopters of collaborative mobile robotic (CMR) solutions, our most recent white paper explores the many ways that CMRs make an economic impact on fulfillment and warehousing operations.

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Rockwell Automation and Comau Collaborate on Robot Controls for Manufacturers

April 20, 2021 · Comau and Rockwell Automation are integrating their robotics controls to enable manufacturers to optimize processes and more easily adopt automation.

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New Mobile Manipulator Designed for Affordability, Ease of Use by Waypoint and Productive Robotics

April 18, 2021 · Waypoint Robotics said its new mobile manipulator, which combines its Vector AMR and Productive Robotics' OB7 cobot, is designed to be easy to use and affordable for companies of all sizes.

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System-Directed Picking Robots Versus Swarming Robots

April 16, 2021 · A question that often arises when teams research warehouse robots is understanding the differences between system-directed picking and swarm robots.

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The Current State of Labor in Supply Chain and Logistics

April 16, 2021 · New research highlights the labor strategies warehouse and distribution center operators can utilize to achieve fulfillment excellence.

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MIRAI Accelerates Robotic Perception and Learning, Says Micropsi

April 15, 2021 · Unlike other demonstration training systems for cobots, MIRAI allows robots to perceive nd make adjustments in real time, says Ronnie Vuine, founder and CEO of Micropsi Industries.

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MX3D Raises $2.7M to Launch M1 Metal Additive Manufacturing System

April 15, 2021 · MX3D, which 3D-printed a bridge in Amsterdam, has raised funding to commercialize its M1 robotic system and its MetalXL controls to turn existing welding robots into industrial-grade 3D metal printers.

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ABB GoFa Cobot Wins ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award for Innovative Design

April 13, 2021 · This year's prestigious Red Dot "Best of the Best" design award went to ABB's new GoFa collaborative robot arm for its aesthetics and ease of use.

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Collaboration Between Humans, Robots Could Improve With Context-Aware System From KTH

April 11, 2021 · A new transfer learning system requires less computational power and smaller datasets to provide robots awareness of their environments and human collaborators.

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Stratom Develops Robotic Refueling System for U.S. Army Autonomous Ground Vehicles

April 9, 2021 · Stratom is developing an autonomous ground refueling prototype to help protect soldiers, optimize efficiency in the field, and supply ground vehicles and aircraft.

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Rapid Robotics Raises $12M Series A for Rapid Machine Operator

April 7, 2021 · The Rapid Machine Operator is available for $25,000 per year and is designed to be easy for manufacturers to deploy, says Rapid Robotics.

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Veo Robotics Obtains ISO Safety Certification for FreeMove

April 6, 2021 · The FreeMove system, which includes purpose-built sensors and software to make industrial robots safer to operate around people, has been certified as Veo partners with more integrators.

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RE2 Robotics Launches RE2 Sapien Robotic Arm to Augment Human Capabilities

April 6, 2021 · The new RE2 Sapien arms are designed for tasks from maneuvering solar panels to inspecting pipes below the ocean surface, says RE2 Robotics.

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Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom

April 1, 2021 · Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.

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