Topic: Manufacturing

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Epson Robots Releases DC-Powered Six Axis Robot Arm for Mobile Manipulation

October 18, 2022 · Epson Robots also announced updates to its Epson RC+ Express management software.

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OutdoorNav Software From Clearpath Robotics Designed to Speed Autonomous Vehicle Development

October 18, 2022 · Clearpath Robotics said its OutdoorNav platform provides GPS-based navigation for robotics and autonomous vehicle developers. It also announced a partner program.

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Veo Robotics Launches FreeMove 2.0 Engine for Safeguarding Industrial Robot Workcells

October 18, 2022 · Veo Robotics has upgraded its FreeMove compute engine, which work with sensors to make industrial robots in manufacturing workcells safer to operate around people.

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Swift Navigation Raises $100M for Precise Positioning for Vehicles, Drones, and Robots

October 18, 2022 · Swift Navigation said it has developed technology to improve satellite-based positioning to centimeter accuracy and is expanding its continent-wide networks.

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Robots Are Deployed in Warehouses and Distribution Centers Globally. Here Are a Few Factors Driving Adoption

October 17, 2022 · There are a number of factors that have led to the advancement of robots in warehouses, from labor shortages and e-commerce demands to advancements in vision systems and robot arms.

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Three Power Innovations Poised to Transform Industrial Robotics

October 15, 2022 · Gopal Mitra, the industrial segment leader at ABB Power Conversion, takes a deep dive into the world of robotic power consumption and sheds light on a few developments in the space.

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E-Walker Robot Design Could Change Construction in Space, Say U.K. Scientists

October 14, 2022 · The E-Walker robot has been tested by researchers at the University of Lincoln for use in the in-space assembly of a 25 m-large Aperture Space Telescope.

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ABB Launches Its Smallest Industrial Robot, the IRB1010, to Help Meet Smart Device Demand

October 13, 2022 · ABB said its new IRB 1010 industrial robot can handle 1.5 kg payloads and consumes 20% less energy with an OmniCore E10 controller, helping manufacturers of wearable devices.

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KUKA and Roboception Bring Smart Bin Picking System to Market

October 13, 2022 · KUKA said its new KUKA.SmartBinPicking software and Roboception's 3D camera combines AI-based object recognition with precise path planning for bin-picking robots.

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IFR’s World Robotics Report Finds More Than Half a Million Robots Were Deployed Globally Last Year

October 13, 2022 · The IFR has released its annual World Robotics Report, which tallied the still-growing number of industrial robots that have been installed around the globe.

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Gecko Robotics Works With Siemens Energy to Strengthen European Critical Infrastructure

October 13, 2022 · Gecko Robotics and Siemens Energy said their ultrasonic technology-based robotic inspection services will save money and lives, improve efficiency, and support predictive maintenance.

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Stratom Demonstrates ATLAS Autonomous Pallet Loader Vehicle for Defense, Commercial Applications

October 12, 2022 · Stratom has shown that ATLAS robotic truck can pick up and transport heavy and bulky cargo, ultimately increasing the speed, efficiency, and safety of logistics in difficult terrain.

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Norwegian Robot Adoption to Accelerate, Says 2022 Market Report

October 12, 2022 · From aquaculture to battery production, Norwegian manufacturers and small and midsize enterprises are ready to adopt automation, found a HowToRobot, Gain & Co., and the NFEA.

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OTTO Motors Software Update Enables Mobile Robots to Drive Faster, More Predictably for Higher Throughput

October 11, 2022 · OTTO Motors released software that can increase the speed of its OTTO 1500 v1.2 workhorse mobile robot by as much as 10&. It is exhibiting at A3's AMR and Logistics Week.

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H3 Dynamics Partners With ARO to Support Drone in a Box Installations Across the U.S.

October 11, 2022 · H3 Dynamics and Administrative Resource Options, or ARO, will combine their expertise to provide 24/7 service for drone station deployments across the U.S.

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BeBop Sensors Seeks to Surpass Human Sense of Touch With RoboSkin

October 11, 2022 · BeBop Sensors has been shipping its RoboSkin flexible sensors to warehouse automation and prosthetics customers and improved its spatial resolution in response to their feedback.

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Major Robotics Vendors Sign Letter Denouncing Weaponizing General-Purpose Robots

October 10, 2022 · Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, ANYbotics, Clearpath Robotics, Open Robotics, and Unitree have all warned against adding weapons to robots that are already commercially available.

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Universal Robots Ships Cobots in Two Weeks to Help Manufacturers Meet Tax Deduction Deadline

October 10, 2022 · Universal Robots said it has managed supply chain issues and can ship collaborative robots in two weeks, helping manufacturers take advantage of the Section 179 tax deduction.

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InOrbit Launches Developer Edition, Expands Mobile Robot Orchestration Capabilities

October 10, 2022 · InOrbit announced at A3's mobile robot and logistics event the launch of a Developer Edition of its RobOps software, streamlined Connect certification, and more interoperability.

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How Plastics Recycling Can Improve With Robotics and Machine Learning

October 8, 2022 · Plastics recycling is increasingly necessary in the face of global pollution and shipping challenges, but automation is making the dirty and dangerous task of sortation easier.

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