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.
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.
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.
Gausium and SoftBank Robotics America to Expand Service Robot Deployments Across U.S. Market
October 10, 2022
Gausium's X1 performs automated food service, while the Scrubber 50 Pro works alongside commercial cleaning teams scrubbing, sweeping, dust mopping, and sanitizing.
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.
10 Humanoid Robotic Companies to Look Out For
October 9, 2022
Humanoid robots may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but these companies are making them a reality.
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.
Alert Innovation Agrees to Be Aquired by Walmart as Micro-Fulfillment Market Grows
October 7, 2022
Alert Innovation, which provides micro-fulfillment technology for grocery e-commerce fulfillment, will be acquired by Walmart, The two companies have been partners since 2016.
FedEx Shuts Down Roxo Same Day Delivery Service as Amazon Scales Back Scout Program
October 7, 2022
FedEx said it was eliminating its Roxo same-day delivery robot as part of an internal reorganization, while Amazon is ending field testing of the Scout system.
Teledyne to Exhibit New Industrial Imaging Technologies at The Vision Show
October 7, 2022
Teledyne and its DALSA, e2v, FLIR, and Lumenera units will display their latest systems for machine vision and inspection at A3's The Vision Show next week.
igus Acquires Majority Stake in Commonplace Robotics, Partner in ReBeL Affordable Cobot
October 7, 2022
igus has been collaborating with Commonplace Robotics for the past six years on its ReBeL collaborative robot and is continuing its North American expansion.
Berkshire Grey Makes Equity Purchase Agreement Worth Up to $75M With Lincoln Park Capital
October 6, 2022
Berkshire Grey, which provides robots for picking, sorting, and moving items in warehouses, plans to use the capital to continue its growth and make strategic transactions.
Frost and Sullivan Names SICK 2022 Global Industrial Internet of Things Sensor Company of the Year
October 6, 2022
Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year Award is its top honor and recognizes market participants that embody visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care.
First Robotics Applications Conference Shares Insights With Commercial Robot Ecosystem
October 6, 2022
The first annual Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media, featured industry experts and drew an educated audience of users, integrators, and suppliers.
OTTO Motors Executive to Discuss the Future of Mobile Robots at AMR and Logistics Week
October 6, 2022
OTTO Motors plans to show its mobile robots and talk about how companies can benefit from both automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots at A3's AMR and Logistics...
Yaskawa Starts Selling Its PL800 Palletizing Robot in North and South American Markets
October 5, 2022
Yaskawa said the robot has the highest payload in its series of PL Series robots.
Scalable Robotics Gets ABB Investment to Enhance Welding System Portfolio
October 5, 2022
Scalable Robotics, whose technology enables users to program welding robots without prior experience, is working with ABB as it expands its partner ecosystem.
The American Bar Association Will Host a Virtual Event Focused on AI and Robotics Next Week
October 5, 2022
For the fourth time, the American Bar Association will be hosting its annual 2022 AI and Robotics National Institute.
AutoGuide Mobile Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots Merge to Be Single Teradyne Supplier of Autonomous Mobile Robots
October 5, 2022
AutoGuide Mobile Robots, which provided automated guided vehicles including tuggers and lift trucks, has formally merged with fellow Teradyne company MiR.
Lattice Semiconductor and MassRobotics Partner to Serve Robot Academics, Startups
October 4, 2022
Lattice Semiconductor, which specializes in low-power FPGAs, has partnered with MassRobotics to help academics and innovators speed robotics products development.
