Topic: Manufacturing

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Formant Partners With PickNik Robotics for Cloud Based Mobile Manipulation

October 19, 2021 · To advance mobile manipulation, PickNik Robotics and Formant are collaborating on a cloud-based, low-latency interface for advanced motion planning for robot arms.

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Danfoss Power Solutions Implements OTTO AMRs for Large Payloads

October 18, 2021 · Danfoss Power Solutions says autonomous mobile robots from OTTO Motors have enabled its workers to focus on high-value production tasks in the manufacturing of hydraulics.

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Saildrone Closes Series C Funding to Advance Ocean Data Systems

October 18, 2021 · Saildrone, which provides ocean data, mapping, and intelligence systems, has raised $100 million to grow its data-insight teams and go-to-market functions for science and defense markets.

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How to Pick a Collaborative Robot

October 16, 2021 · After reviewing the benefits and limitations of collaborative robots, the Southwest Research Institute describes factors to consider when choosing a cobot to buy.

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Reliable Robotics Raises $100M to Expand Remotely Piloted Commercial Cargo Flights

October 15, 2021 · Reliable Robotics, which has been working with the FAA and NASA to demonstrate safe remote operation of any aircraft, hopes to expand access to underused airports.

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7 Questions With Orbbec, Which Has Set Its Sights on Void Left by Intel RealSense

October 14, 2021 · With Intel discontinuing production of its RealSense sensors, an opportunity with robotics developers has emerged for other 3D camera and computer vision vendors such as Orbbec.

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InOrbit Launches Developer Portal, Expands Robot Operations Ecosystem

October 12, 2021 · InOrbit said its new Developer Portal works with InOrbit Free Edition. InOrbit also partnered with 634AI, whose MAESTRO is an AI-enabled "control tower" for warehouse automation.

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Seegrid Ranked No. 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot Provider in the U.S. by Interact Analysis

October 12, 2021 · Seegrid is a global leader in automation for materials handling, according to Interact Analysis, as demand for different types of mobile robots continues to climb.

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U.S. Navy Increases Contract Award for Sarcos Guardian DX Dexterous Mobile Robotic Avatar

October 12, 2021 · Following successful execution of the first phase of the Guardian DX contract, the U.S. Navy is paying to expand testing, evaluation, and demonstrations for Navy-specific tasks

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AI Chipmaker Hailo Raises $136M to Expand Edge AI Systems to Meet Global Demand

October 12, 2021 · Hailo says its Series C round is the largest in the edge AI chip space to date, demonstrating the exploding demand for AI processors for smart cities, smart retail, Industry 4.0, and more.

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First Financial Equipment Leasing Offers to Reduce Risk in Adopting Automation

October 11, 2021 · As companies across industries adopt or add automation, they can benefit from leases that make costs more predictable, says First Financial Equipment Leasing.

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Choice of a Cobot or an Industrial Robot Depends on the Application

October 9, 2021 · The Southwest Research Institute breaks down tasks into those best for industrial robots in comparison with those where collaborative robots would make more sense.

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AEye, Seoul Robotics Offer Long-Range Perception System for Smart Traffic Systems

October 8, 2021 · AEye and Seoul Robotics said the integration of their 4Sight M lidar and SENSR 3D perception software will detect and classify objects at greater range and accuracy.

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Arbe Robotics Completes SPAC Merger, to Be First Publicly Listed Automotive Imaging Radar Firm

October 7, 2021 · Arbe Robotics, which is developing 4D imaging radar chipsets for vehicle applications, will receive $118 million in investment to continue development and commercialization.

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Beaumont Machine Provides SpaceX Equipment With Robotic Articulation

October 7, 2021 · Beaumont Machine has supplied a small-hole electrical discharge machine with robotic articulation from partner ABB to SpaceX, which is using several robots for its rockets.

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OTTO Motors Partners With Siemens to Implement Mobile Robots for Material Handling

October 6, 2021 · With new Siemens controllers, OTTO Motors says its autonomous mobile robots will improve performance without compromising safety, as well as add asset tracking ability.

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Ouster to Acquire Sense Photonics, Bring Solid-State Lidar to Market for Automotive Industry

October 6, 2021 · The companies said the acquisition will solidify Ouster as an industry leader with long-range solid-state digital lidar, a major OEM deal, and series production with global automakers.

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Körber to Show Future of Supply Chain Automation at Automate! 2021 and Elevate APAC Conference

October 5, 2021 · Supply chain technology and services provider Körber will examine the latest automation trends and strategies at events for the Asia-Pacific region and the whole world.

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MiR Teams With CSi to Automate Material Transport in Consumer Packaged Goods Facilities

October 5, 2021 · CSi palletising is integrating its end-of-line palletizing systems with MiR's IP52-rated autonomous mobile robots, which can automate consumer packaged goods handling.

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Are Collaborative Robots Really Safe and Easy to Use?

October 2, 2021 · While there are safety standards for collaborative robots, it's still important to carefully asses tasks to be automated, explains the Southwest Research Institute.

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