Special Focus Issue
Machine vision to increase robot precision
August 26, 2024
This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how enhancements in machine vision and artificial intelligence make robots more precise.
Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks
August 19, 2024
Seegrid’s Tom Panzarella and David Griffin explain how cameras, AI, machine learning, and deep learning enable autonomous lift trucks to pick and place pallets with precision.
Coesia acquires minority share in Packaging with Robots
August 13, 2024
Coesia’s minority share in Packaging With Robots will support PWR’s expansion into North America. The companies will share a booth at Fachpack and PPMA.
Humanoid robot developer Robot Era debuts XHand for object manipulation
August 12, 2024
Robot Era released its XHand, a human-like hand for object manipulation on its XBot-L humanoid robot with highly sensitive sensors and joints for data collection and feedback.
ARM Institute to fund $2.9 million for six new projects
August 12, 2024
ARM selected six U.S. manufacturing development projects from its 24-01 Project Call to receive $2.9 million in funding, including AI, cobot, and machine learning technology.
Figure AI unveils second-generation humanoid robot Figure 02
August 8, 2024
Figure AI revealed its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02, with a revamped design and the addition of neural network technology via OpenAI.
Lumotive, Hokyu commercially release YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor
August 7, 2024
Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface optical beamforming technology equips Hokyu’s YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor with solid-state beam steering for multiple simultaneous FOVs.
Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands
August 6, 2024
Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.
Holman Logistics announces autonomous forklift initiative with Third Wave Automation
August 3, 2024
Holman Logistics and Third Wave Automation recently announced a partnership that will see Third Wave autonomous forklifts deployed at a Holman multi-client warehouse.
AES launches Maximo AI-enabled solar installation robot
July 30, 2024
Equipped with generative AI and machine learning capabilities, AES Corporation’s Maximo robotic vehicles will install solar modules at Amazon’s Bellenfield site starting in August.
Yale Reliant forklift operator assist system recognized with three prestigious awards
July 26, 2024
Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced that its Reliant operator assistance system received three awards from multiple organizations for addressing operational safety in warehouses.
Foxglove digital twin helps Greenzie speed up troubleshooting
July 26, 2024
Autonomous commercial mower provider Greenzie chose Foxglove’s visualization, simulation, and digital twin software to improve its data management and troubleshooting process.
ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 600-L Slim AMR
July 26, 2024
Measuring nearly two inches shorter than the base model, ForwardX’s new Flex 600-L Slim deck-lifting AMR can also support up to 1,322 pound loads.
AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam
July 25, 2024
AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.
LUCID Vision Labs adds dual extended-head camera to Phoenix GigE PoE camera family
July 24, 2024
LUCID Vision Labs added a dual extended-head camera to its Phoenix GigE PoE camera family and secured a 2024 VSD Innovators Award for innovation in machine vision.
Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics leaders, launches with $78 million Series B
July 23, 2024
Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian leaders, launched with a $78 million Series B with the aim of transforming warehouses and boosting economic productivity through robotics and AI.
Dexterity, Sumitomo Corporation establish joint venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption in Japan
July 21, 2024
Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced a join venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in Japanese warehouse operations.
Valin Corporation acquires Dynamic Solutions
July 16, 2024
Valin Corporation announced that it has acquired Dynamic Solutions as the company expands its motion control and automation product portfolio.
Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory welcomes 5 companies to Accelerate program
July 13, 2024
The Robotics Factory welcomed five new companies to the second cohort of its Accelerate program, focusing on health tech, aviation and plastic recycling.
RGo Robotics Perception Engine to power Onward Robotics’ fulfillment center automation
July 12, 2024
RGo Robotics and Onward Robotics announced that the RGo Perception Engine AI-powered artificial perception platform will power Onward’s Pyxis robot offering.
