Topic: Manufacturing

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CoreAVI Offers Safe Robotics Designs With Newly Ratified Vulkan SC API

March 2, 2022 · CoreAVI says its VkCore SC, which is based on the new Vulkan Safety-Critical open application programming interface, will help robot and vehicle developers build on embedded safety.

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FANUC Expands CRX Line of Collaborative Robots

March 1, 2022 · FANUC America says the new CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L and CRX-25iA cobots join its CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L and are designed for reliability, ease of use, and a range of applications.

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Mitsubishi Electric Announces New Robot Control System Designed to Cut Production Times

February 28, 2022 · Mitsubishi Electric’s new robot control system takes advantage of its Maisart AI technology. It also includes 3D sensors, speech recognition software, and cameras.

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Zyter and Qualcomm to Provide Mobile Robot, Other Applications for 5G Private Networks

February 28, 2022 · Zyter and Qualcomm have collaborated to provide 5G network management, a consolidated dashboard, and production-ready applications for mobile robots in multiple environments.

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4 Advantages That Robots Offer for Flexible Manufacturing

February 27, 2022 · Flexible manufacturing is increasingly necessary for automakers and other production environments. The latest robots and software allow factories to be more responsive to changing demand.

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Top 8 Industrial Automation Providers to Watch in 2022

February 26, 2022 · Industrial automation is still the mainstay of the robotics space, and innovations and new applications are leading to continued growth. Here are some of the top players.

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ABB to Showcase ASTI Mobile Robot Line at MODEX 2022

February 25, 2022 · ABB offers a preview of what it will demonstrate at the MODEX 2022 supply chain show, including ASTI mobile robots, its GoFa collaborative robots, and Covariant AI for omnichannel fulfillment.

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Motional Expands Via Partnership for On Demand Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

February 25, 2022 · Motional, which is developing autonomous vehicles, and Via, which offers ride-hailing apps, are providing free robotaxi services in Las Vegas as other companies also continue testing.

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RIOS Raises Series A Funding for AI Powered Robotic Workcells

February 23, 2022 · RIOS said it plans to use its $28 million to scale deployments of AI-driven workcells in a robotics-as-a-service model for factories, warehouses, and supply chain customers.

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Geek+ Mobile Robots Help Chinese LED Factory Automate Internal Logistics

February 22, 2022 · Geek+ is contributing autonomous mobile robots in a joint project with logistics technology provider PANGQI for a new Unilumin automated smart factory producing LED displays.

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RE2 Robotics, PickNik Partner to Advance Mobile Manipulation With Motion Planning Software

February 22, 2022 · RE2 Robotics plans to accelerate the development of its RE2 Sapien and RE2 Sapien Sea Class robot arms in response to high demand by using PickNik's MoveIt Studio software.

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Top 5 Robotics Trends for 2022, According to the International Federation of Robotics

February 19, 2022 · As the number of industrial robots in operation has increased from 2015, the International Federation of Robotics says it expects certain trends to continue, including greater ease of use.

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Nuro Autonomous Delivery Vehicles to Add Autoliv Airbags

February 18, 2022 · Autoliv, which provides automotive safety systems, has provided external airbags for Nuro's self-driving delivery vehicle to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

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Cepton Starts Trading on Nasdaq as It Commercializes Automotive Lidar Sensors

February 18, 2022 · Cepton Technologies, which focused on lidar for ADAS systems and autonomous vehicles and will supply General Motors' Ultra Cruise program, celebrated its SPAC partnership and listing.

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Exodigo Makes Nonintrusive Underground Mapping Commercially Available, Raises Seed Funding

February 17, 2022 · Exodigo says its mapping platform combines sensors, 3D imaging, and AI to help the construction, mining, and utility industries avoid hazards, costs, and time-consuming work.

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PTC to Provide Onshape to MassRobotics Startups to Accelerate Robot Design Process

February 17, 2022 · PTC is providing free licenses of its Onshape cloud CAD software to MassRobotics resident startups to accelerate the product-design process and help them be competitive.

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Mobileye, Beep, and Benteler EV Systems to Jointly Develop Autonomous Shuttle Buses by 2024

February 16, 2022 · Vehicle technology developers Mobileye, Beep, and Benteler have joined forces to produce electric, self-driving shuttle buses that they say will hit the road by 2024.

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HeroWear Exo-LiFFT Tool Assesses Exoskeleton Effectiveness in Reducing the Risk of Back Injury

February 14, 2022 · Lower-back injuries account for nearly 40% of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, which exoskeletons could reduce by as much as 60%, finds a HeroWear study with Vanderbilt and Auburn universities.

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Toyota Motor North America Uses Symbio Robotics Software in High Volume Assembly

February 11, 2022 · Toyota Motor North America is using Symbio Robotics' AI to program assembly robots as it shifts to electric vehicles.

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igus Expands North American Leadership Team, Names Five New Vice Presidents

February 11, 2022 · igus says its new executives, who have industry experience, will focus on customer service, sustainable development of high-performance polymers, and continued growth in North America.

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