Topic: Manufacturing

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ANA Avatar XPRIZE Selects Semifinalists in Telepresence Competition

April 16, 2021 · The Avatar XPRIZE, sponsored by Japanese airline ANA, seeks to advance the projection of human presence for disaster recovery, healthcare, and other uses.

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ProMat DX Offers New Automation for Supply Chains, Manufacturers

April 16, 2021 · Conveyor drives, autonomous mobile robots, and picking systems were among the automation systems shown at ProMat DX.

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SIERA.AI Adds Autonomous Safety Features to Lift Trucks

April 16, 2021 · Rather than striving for full autonomy immediately, mobile robot provider SIERA.AI has developed a bolt-on kit to add driver-assistance and safety features to forklifts.

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Clinical Automation Firm Inpeco Optimizes Production With MiR Mobile Robots

April 15, 2021 · Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR200 Hook autonomous mobile robot helped Inpeco relieve materials handling burdens on its factory workers.

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MIRAI Accelerates Robotic Perception and Learning, Says Micropsi

April 15, 2021 · Unlike other demonstration training systems for cobots, MIRAI allows robots to perceive nd make adjustments in real time, says Ronnie Vuine, founder and CEO of Micropsi Industries.

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MX3D Raises $2.7M to Launch M1 Metal Additive Manufacturing System

April 15, 2021 · MX3D, which 3D-printed a bridge in Amsterdam, has raised funding to commercialize its M1 robotic system and its MetalXL controls to turn existing welding robots into industrial-grade 3D metal printers.

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ABB GoFa Cobot Wins ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award for Innovative Design

April 13, 2021 · This year's prestigious Red Dot "Best of the Best" design award went to ABB's new GoFa collaborative robot arm for its aesthetics and ease of use.

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Vecna Robotics to Demonstrate How AMRs, Orchestration Can Boost ROI at ProMat DX

April 12, 2021 · At the virtual ProMat DX materials handling event this week, Vecna Robotics will demonstrate its latest mobile robots and the Pivotal software for users.

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Collaboration Between Humans, Robots Could Improve With Context-Aware System From KTH

April 11, 2021 · A new transfer learning system requires less computational power and smaller datasets to provide robots awareness of their environments and human collaborators.

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Stratom Develops Robotic Refueling System for U.S. Army Autonomous Ground Vehicles

April 9, 2021 · Stratom is developing an autonomous ground refueling prototype to help protect soldiers, optimize efficiency in the field, and supply ground vehicles and aircraft.

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WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems

April 7, 2021 · WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.

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Rapid Robotics Raises $12M Series A for Rapid Machine Operator

April 7, 2021 · The Rapid Machine Operator is available for $25,000 per year and is designed to be easy for manufacturers to deploy, says Rapid Robotics.

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Veo Robotics Obtains ISO Safety Certification for FreeMove

April 6, 2021 · The FreeMove system, which includes purpose-built sensors and software to make industrial robots safer to operate around people, has been certified as Veo partners with more integrators.

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RE2 Robotics Launches RE2 Sapien Robotic Arm to Augment Human Capabilities

April 6, 2021 · The new RE2 Sapien arms are designed for tasks from maneuvering solar panels to inspecting pipes below the ocean surface, says RE2 Robotics.

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Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021

April 5, 2021 · From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.

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WaveSense Obtains $15M to Accelerate Development of Radar for Vehicle Positioning

April 2, 2021 · Growing demand from automakers for safer and higher-performing advanced driver-assistance systems signals a critical need for sensing systems that work despite challenging road conditions, says WaveSense.

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Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom

April 1, 2021 · Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.

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Bolt Midsize Autonomous Mobile Robot From IAM Robotics to Debut at ProMat DX

March 31, 2021 · IAM Robotics said its new Bolt autonomous mobile robot builds on its experience with its Swift mobile manipulator.

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Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President

March 30, 2021 · Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.

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3 Ways to Use High-Payload AMRs in Today’s Short-Staffed Facilities

March 30, 2021 · High-payload autonomous mobile robots, including lift trucks, towers, and pallet stackers, can help manufacturers and warehouse operators be safer and more productive.

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