Topic: Industrial Automation

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How cobots have gained a foothold in reverse logistics operations

February 21, 2024 · Cobots can play a major role in optimizing reverse logistics processes in warehouses, but organizations need to carefully identify their spots in warehouses.

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Plus One Robotics reaches 1 billion picks across robot fleet

February 16, 2024 · Plus One Robotics, led by its PickOne AI-powered vision software and Yonder remote supervisor service, eclipsed the 1 billion pick mark across its robot fleet.

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MODEX 2024: Yaskawa to demonstrate cobot arms and robotic parcel induction

February 16, 2024 · Robot manufacturer Yaskawa Motoman will evaluate application requirements for visitors at its MODEX 2024 booth, also demonstrating GP12, HC30PL, and HC10 robot arms.

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Berkshire Grey’s systems handle hard-to-sort returns

February 14, 2024 · Berkshire Grey VP and Fellow Chris Geyer discussed the unique requirements of loose-item sortation, handling poly bags, and increasing job satisfaction in reverse-logistics operations.

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Anyware Robotics unveils truck-unloading robot arm

February 7, 2024 · Following multiple pilot deployments, Anyware said its Pixmo case-handling robot arm for truck and container unloading will be made commercially available later in 2024.

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Manifest 2024: Ocado Group announces deal to provide fulfillment technology to McKesson Canada

February 6, 2024 · Ocado Group secured a deal with healthcare provider McKesson Canada to deploy its Ocado Intelligent Automation automated fulfillment technology at a distribution site.

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Manifest 2024: Dexterity and GXO to pilot AI-enabled robots in warehouse

February 6, 2024 · GXO Logistics, Inc. recently announced it is partnering with Dexterity to pilot human-like robots for depalletizing, labeling, and repalletizing packages.

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Micropsi, Fraunhofer open lab to study AI-based machine vision use cases

February 6, 2024 · Micropsi will demonstrate its MIRAI machine vision system at ATX West from February 6-9. U.S. companies are invited to submit use cases to a new application lab.

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MassTech Collaborative launches new $5M initiative to boost statewide robotics sector

February 5, 2024 · MassTech launched a new $5 million collaborative effort to focus on support for robotics R&D, testing, commercialization and workforce development programs.

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Manifest 2024: Robotics, supply chain management and logistics on display in Las Vegas

February 5, 2024 · Robotics, supply chain and logistics professionals are poised for a conference in Las Vegas to discuss industry trends and more.

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ABB Robotics, METTLER TOLEDO sign MOU to accelerate global adoption of flexible lab automation

February 2, 2024 · ABB Robotics and METTLER Toledo will integrate ABB robots with METTLER Toledo’s LabX instrument management software to expedite adoption of flexible lab automation.

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Niryo Studio software app launch aims to simplify usage of cobots

February 1, 2024 · Niryo announced the launch of its Niryo Studio, a software program that aims to reduce code complexities and user background to enhance usability and functionality of its cobots.

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Robust.AI and DHL collaborate to deploy Carter cobots

February 1, 2024 · Pilot testing is underway at a DHL warehouse for Carter, a cart-picking cobot equipped with Robust.AI’s machine learning and AI technology.

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Virtual Incision’s spaceMIRA surgical robot to test long-range remote capability on ISS

January 31, 2024 · Virtual Incision sent its spaceMIRA surgical robot to the ISS to test long-range remote capabilities on surgical devices in hopes of greater utilization on Earth in under-served communities.

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Pudu Robotics launches KettyBot Pro for personalized customer experience

January 31, 2024 · Pudu Robotics announced its new KettyBot Pro delivery and reception robot with enhanced features like smart trays inspection and a new RGBD camera.

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AUTEC, commercial sushi robot provider, launches ASM890A maki-making robot

January 31, 2024 · AUTEC released a new maki-maker and rice cooker robot in early 2024 to continue its rollout in the commercial sushi restaurant industry.

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Consumer robot manufacturer iRobot and Amazon halt acquisition

January 29, 2024 · A proposed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon ended after European Commission antitrust regulators blocked the deal in the EU. Amazon will pay the robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer a $94 million termination fee.

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ARM Institute, DoD sign $35.5M continuation agreement

January 24, 2024 · The agreement will provide funding for ARM Institute members’ manufacturing robotics projects, support its national workforce website, and enable new initiatives.

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Industrial robotics manufacturer, integrator Acieta acquired by Angeles Equity Partners

January 23, 2024 · Angeles Equity Partners acquisition of industrial robotics manufacturer Acieta sees Angeles gain 67,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity.

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Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robotic programming in industrial manufacturing

January 18, 2024 · Toyota, READY Robotics and NVIDIA collaborate in effort to optimize and enhance safety in car manufacturer's aluminum hot forging production process.

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