Warehouse Workers Want Technology to Help Them Do Their Jobs, Finds Lucas Systems Study
June 29, 2022
Lucas Systems reports in its "Voice of the Warehouse Worker Study" that nearly half of on-floor staffers welcome robots in relieving physical stress, but many are still concerned about automation.
Gartner Names Ava Robotics a Technology Innovator in Smart Robotics in 2022 Report
June 29, 2022
Ava Robotics has received recognition from analyst firm Gartner for improving workplace and remote productivity, security, and quality of life with its mobile service robots.
DriveU.auto Platform to Run on Segway Delivery Robots
June 28, 2022
Segway and DriveU.auto are working together to make more capable delivery robots, a market that Segway believes it can be a leader in.
inVia Robotics Boosts Pick Rates by 10x, Wins 2022 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
June 26, 2022
inVia Robotics' Picker robots and Logic warehouse execution system helped a logistics provider increase pick rates by more than 10 times, earning it recognition.
Robust.AI Unveils Software Suite Grace & Hardware Product Carter
June 24, 2022
Launched three years ago, Robust.AI has just taken the cover off of its new software suit designed to provide robots with better situational awareness. It's also looking for hardware...
MassRobotics Announces Second AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator Is Open for Applications
June 24, 2022
MassRobotics and Amazon Web Services are again teaming up to offer robotics startups the opportunity to learn to use the latest IIoT tools, gain mentoring, and speed the path to...
Einride Pod Picks Up Federal Approval to Operate Autonomously on U.S. Public Roads
June 24, 2022
Einride plans to begin testing its Autonomous Electric Transport Pods on U.S. roads with client GE Appliances in the third quarter to show its value for commercialization.
BotsAndUs Secures $13M in Seed Round for Its Robotic Warehouse Data Intelligence Platform
June 23, 2022
The company will use the funding to help it expands it global audience as more warehouses turn to automation.
Modern Machine Vision Helps Robotics Provide Value
June 23, 2022
From robots that can know when to snap a photo to systems that can identify ripe or moldy fruit, vision technology is not only able to perceive things but also...
German Robotics Industry Gets More Orders but Faces Supply Chain Disruptions, Reports VDMA
June 23, 2022
German orders for robots are increasing again after the pandemic disruption, reports the VDMA, but supply chain and labor challenges have persisted.
Amazon Announces Four New Systems to Ease Ergonomics in Its Warehouses
June 22, 2022
Amazon introduced its first fully autonomous mobile robot 10 years after acquiring Kiva Systems. The company also announced three systems intended to improve warehouse working conditions.
At Automatica 2022, ABB Highlights Flexible Robotic Systems
June 22, 2022
ABB headed to Germany this week for the Automatica 2022 trade show. It is showcasing a range of its robotic systems, including its GoFA and SWIFTI cobot lines.
OSARO and Zenni Optical Deploy Precise Robotic Bagging System
June 22, 2022
OSARO provides three Robotic Bagging Systems for Zenni Optical e-commerce fulfillment center, working with an automated bagging machine to accurately and quickly pick orders.
Rio Tinto’s New Mine Features Autonomous Water Carts, Digital Twin Software, and AGVs
June 21, 2022
With state of the art of technology such as autonomous haul trucks, virtual reality trainings, Gudai-Darii is Rio Tinto's most advanced mine yet.
Advances in AI, Testing, and Hardware Help Gripper Providers, Users Get a Grasp of What’s Possible
June 21, 2022
Automation companies are increasing their throughput, reducing error rates, and providing integrated systems as more warehouses and facilitates turn to robotics.
Universal Robots Adds UR20 Cobot With Greater Reach and Payload to Portfolio
June 21, 2022
Universal Robots unveiled the UR20 at Automatica and said its new collaborative robot arm is big enough to handle European palletizing and numerous other applications.
FANUC Announces New Machine Learning Tool for Predictive Maintenance
June 20, 2022
FANUC America said its AI Servo Monitor works with its MT-LINKi software for preventive maintenance of the drive systems for its servomotors and spindle motors.
Danish Robotics Producers to Demonstrate Manufacturing Systems at Automatica
June 20, 2022
Danish robotics companies will exhibit with the Odense Robotics cluster and on their own, showing how they can serve the demands of the larger German manufacturing industry.
Drone Detection System Locates and Tracks Drones Before They Become Threats
June 20, 2022
Drone detection is becoming critical as more applications arise, and AeroDefense and CoastIPC have collaborated on AirWarden, which uses ruggedized sensors and an RF antenna.
Acceleration Robotics Launches ROBOTCORE to Speed up ROS 2 Processing
June 17, 2022
Acceleration Robotics said its new hardware framework for the Robot Operating System will enable developers to design custom compute with faster response times.
