Topic: Motion Control

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MAXXgrip Promises to Advance Material Handling Robotics Performance

September 22, 2022 · The Gripper Co. said its new MAXXgrip robotic gripper combines compliance with suction for hybrid grasping with speed and gentleness for e-commerce.

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ASTM International Creates Subcommittee on Robotic Grasping and Manipulation

September 20, 2022 · ASTM International's new subcommittee intends to help robotics users select end effectors by developing standards for grasping and manipulation.

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Bosch Rexroth to Display Autonomous Mobile Robots at AMR and Logistics Week 2022

September 16, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth plans to share the latest developments in its mobile robots and software with manufacturers at A3's Boston event next month.

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Amazon to Buy Mechatronics Maker Cloostermans to Expand Warehouse Efforts

September 14, 2022 · The Cloostermans agreement comes a month after Amazon said it was purchasing iRobot and several months after it announced it is building its own mobile robot.

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Peer Robotics Raises $2.3M in Seed Funding for Haptic-Sensing Mobile Robots

September 12, 2022 · Peer Robotics, a New England-based AMR maker, said it is developing dynamic mobile robot systems that understand physical feedback.

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RapidPlan Motion Planning Software From Realtime Robotics Integrates With Siemens Process Simulate

September 12, 2022 · Realtime Robotics' integration of its RapidPlan software allows Siemens customers to visualize, simulate, and validate robot task plans within the Process Simulate environment.

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Realtime Robotics Raises an Additional $14.4M for RapidPlan Motion Planning Software

September 8, 2022 · Realtime Robotics, whose RapidPlan is designed to facilitate the design and deployment of industrial robot applications, plans to use its latest funding to scale up.

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Apptronik CEO Discusses Humanoid Robots, Amazon Acquisition of iRobot

September 2, 2022 · Apptronik is developing exoskeletons and humanoid robots. CEO Jeff Cardenas reflects on Amazon's purchase of iRobot and the future of service robotics and AI.

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Picking Robots Gain Speed and Accuracy

September 1, 2022 · MHS, which provides materials handling systems including goods-to-robot and singulation robots, describes how technology has increased throughput.

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North American Robot Sales Reach New Records for Third Quarter in a Row, Says A3

August 31, 2022 · North American robot sales continued to set records for year-over-year growth, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. FANUC also saw strong demand.

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The Robotics Group of MHI Admits Daifuku Wynright, Schneider Electric, and Third Wave Automation as Members

August 19, 2022 · The Robotics Group recently approved Schneider Electric, Third Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright's applications to join the materials handling industry group.

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MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric, MITRE, and Novanta to Support Second Cohort of Healthcare Robotics Startups

August 18, 2022 · MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, MITRE, Novanta, and Celera Motion Control are seeking young companies to aid with the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program.

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euroTECH eT-Litocran700 Robot Gives a Lift to Construction Work

August 17, 2022 · euroTECH is offering the eT-Litocran700 system, which can lift windows and façade elements weighing up to 700 kg, assisting construction workers, in Central Europe.

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GrayMatter Robotics Raises $20M Series A for Automating Surface Finishing

August 16, 2022 · GrayMatter Robotics' AI helps automate surface finishing and treatment in high-mix, high-variability production. It plans to hire for a wide range of positions.

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Virtual Incision’s MIRA Surgical Robot to Show Skills on International Space Station

August 10, 2022 · Virtual Incision said its MIRA miniaturized robot-assisted surgical device will demonstrate the potential for greater access to surgical care on Earth and beyond.

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. Hones Robots, Exoskeletons With Humans in the Loop

August 5, 2022 · Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. began developing systems for the defense industry and has been growing quickly to augment human strength and productivity while maintaining safety.

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6 Robotics Firms Make List of ‘Top 50 Most Promising Private Advanced Manufacturing Companies’

July 28, 2022 · Advanced manufacturing includes AI and robots for tasks ranging from materials movement to welding. CB Insights recognized six companies for their commercial and fundraising success.

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Precision and Automation in Manufacturing

July 25, 2022 · In this Special Focus Issue, learn how robot precision is improving with advances in perception, software, and controls, leading to new applications in manufacturing and other industries.

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ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker Delta Robot for Fast Picking Wins Red Dot Award

July 21, 2022 · ABB said the FlexPacker’s compact design quality, innovation, and concept of focused productivity helped it become the the first industrial Delta robot to win the Red Dot award

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ARM Institute Calls for Projects to Advance AI, Robotics in Manufacturing

July 15, 2022 · The ARM Institute has issued its final 22-01 Technology Project Call, seeking proposals for ways to make robots work better with humans, learn faster, and reduce waste in manufacturing.

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