Automate 2023 Recap, AI Ethics, and the ‘Receding Horizon’ Problem
May 30, 2023
Automate 2023 featured interesting discussions around the future of AI and robotics, ethical development, and the growing demand for automation, writes ffVC's Oliver Mitchell.
Automate 2023 Shows Renewed Focus on Manufacturing, Partnerships, and Data as a Differentiator
May 26, 2023
Automate 2023 featured hundreds of exhibitors, and Robotics 24/7 spoke with many of them, as well as attendees and speakers to cull the latest manufacturing trends.
ABB Predicts Top U.S. Robotics Trends
May 21, 2023
ABB's U.S. Robotics’ chief shares the trends he is seeing in the space in 2023.
6 River Systems Handoff a Sign for Mobile Robot Vendors to Demonstrate Value, Say Analysts
May 8, 2023
6 River Systems, which reportedly experienced layoffs around its sale from Shopify to Ocado, is an example of mobile robot suppliers striving to survive current challenges, said investors and analysts.
WMS, WCS, WES: A Quick Guide to Systems for Managing Warehousing Operations
April 30, 2023
WMS, or a warehouse management system, is just one option for improving warehouse operations by managing existing processes as well as automation. Here are more to consider.
Wireless Power Solutions Are Driving Innovations for ASRS Systems in Warehouses
April 29, 2023
Automated storage and retrieval systems, or ASRS, are being used by warehouses to better take advantage of vertical space. WiBotic's CEO outlines some interesting developments.
OpenAI’s GPT-4 Aces Higher Learning Exams: What This Means for the Future of Education and Robotics
April 22, 2023
GPT-4, which can pass a bar exam, demonstrates how ChatGPT can be used to generate code for robotics, potentially freeing human workers for supervision and more valuable tasks.
Dutch Robotics Industry Is Growing but Faces ‘Market Adoption Gap,’ Says HowToRobot
April 21, 2023
The Dutch robotics industry is growing, but HowToRobots found that developers need more funding to assist the manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture sectors.
CNC Robotics: Understanding the Basics
April 9, 2023
CNC robotics is the combination of CNC machinery and the latest robots to improve precision and flexibility in manufacturing of both machine parts and the robots themselves.
With Construction Booming, Tech Is the Missing Piece
April 8, 2023
Construction as an industry faces many challenges, but assisting the existing skilled workforce is a top priority and an area where robotics can help, observes Heartland Ventures.
ProMat 2023: Materials Handling Automation Reaches a Crossroad
April 7, 2023
ProMat 2023 demonstrated not only the spread of robots and automation in materials handling, but also the strength of the industry despite inevitable economic cycles, said observers.
ProMat 2023 Shows Integrated Robotics to Meet the Demands of the Times
March 28, 2023
ProMat 2023 provided an opportunity to see how integration of warehouse robotics is proceeding, from mobile robots and autonomous lift trucks to digital twins.
Food Industry Feels the Growing Impact of Automation, Says Key Technology Infographic
March 26, 2023
The food industry is increasingly reliant on automation to protect workers, maintain quality, and improve productivity. See an infographic of robot applications.
Clean Room Robots Can Safely Perform Demanding Manufacturing Tasks
March 12, 2023
Clean room robots can remove humans from certain environments in aerospace, electronics, and pharmaceuticals manufacturing, but developers and users must address risks.
Robotic Automation: Is It a Good Fit for My Organization?
March 11, 2023
Robotic automation can address many warehouse challenges, but companies should first evaluate their needs and have a plan for implementing robot applications, says enVista.
Businesses Adopt Robots Without an Automation Strategy
March 5, 2023
Søren Pap-Tolstrup, CEO of Gain & Co., outlines some pitfalls businesses fall into when deciding to automate. He highlights the values of planning ahead, doing thorough research, and setting clear...
Surgical Robotics Innovation Worldwide to Accelerate With New Investments
March 4, 2023
Surgical robotics innovations, from new business models to vendor-neutral approaches to implants, are expanding the types of procedures and patients that can benefit.
Gen Z Roboticists Important in the Age of ChatGPT
February 28, 2023
Gen Z offers hope for a new wave of innovative automation, but academia and industry must nurture and recruit a new generation of talent, says investor Oliver Mitchell.
Automation Has Multiple Positive Effects on Warehouse Efficiency, Says Wagner Logistics
February 26, 2023
Automation may not be taking jobs or leading to a rush to "lights-out" warehouses, but robots can improve working environments and productivity now, notes Wagner.
The Future of Work Could Have Humans and Robots Working Better Together
February 24, 2023
Rather than worry about robots and AI replacing humans, businesses should work to maximize the benefit the collaboration between people and machines, writes a global entrepreneur.
