Topic: Warehouse

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Konica Minolta’s Innovation Team Releases Voice-Enabled Robotic Programming Platform for Cobts

May 8, 2023 · With the commercial launch of Konica Minolta's new CoboVox, cobot customers can now direct their robots using voice commands.

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Productive Robotics to Highlight Cobots, Vision System, and ‘No Code’ Programming at Automate 2023

May 8, 2023 · Productive Robotics is the latest cobot maker to announce that it will be showcasing at A3's Automate show later this month in Detroit.

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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.

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Planiform ASRS for Garments Boosts Throughput by Factor of 10

May 7, 2023 · Planiform has developed automated storage and retrieval systems with Beckhoff to allow industrial laundry services to combine facilities for replenishment and e-commerce.

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Cardinal Health Brings Locus Robots to Quebec Distribution Center to Help Pick Items

May 6, 2023 · Cardinal Health is using 27 Locus mobile robots at its distribution facility to help increase throughput and worker safety.

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ASTM International Gives Roger Bostelman Award of Merit for Volunteer Work in Exoskeleton Standards Development

May 5, 2023 · ASTM International has given Dr. Roger Bostelman its highest honor in recognition of his productivity and leadership in advancing standards for exoskeletons and industrial robotics.

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ARM Institute Announces Federal Funding For MakerSpaces in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Region

May 5, 2023 · The ARM Institute said the makerspaces provide regional manufacturers and entrepreneurs with access to equipment, knowledge, and other resources.

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Investors Outline Capital Considerations for Robotics Startups at Cascadia Connect

May 5, 2023 · At Cascadia Capital's second annual event in Pittsburgh, venture capital experts discussed what robotics and AI companies should do to demonstrate vision, value, and resilience.

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THIRA Robotics to Show Second Generation Mobile Robot for Healthcare, Supply Chain at Automate

May 5, 2023 · THIRA Robotics has launched its autonomous mobile robots, which include features for safety and data privacy, for the U.S. healthcare, automotive, and supply chain markets.

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Ocado Group announces agreement to acquire 6 River Systems

May 5, 2023 · Collaborative mobile robot provider had been part of Shopify since 2019.

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ROEQ Debuts Cart System for OMRON LD-90x Mobile Robot Supporting Payloads Up to 130 kg

May 4, 2023 · ROEQ said its new TMC130 system will increase payload capacity for OMRON's LD-90x autonomous mobile robots and will debut at Automate 2023.

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Ocado to Acquire Fulfilment Robotics Provider 6 River Systems From Shopify

May 4, 2023 · Ocado Group said it plans to acquire collaborative mobile robot provider 6 River Systems from Shopify, which is also selling its logistics unit, as the e-commerce industry shifts.

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PF3, Award Winning AGV From Stäubli Robotics, to Have North American Premiere at Automate

May 4, 2023 · The PF3 automated guided vehicle from Staubli Robotics, which won a Red Dot Design Award for Best Smart Product, will be on display with the company's product portfolio in Detroit.

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GreyOrange announces Suneel Krishnaswamy as new CPEO

May 3, 2023 · GreyOrange appoints Suneel Krishnaswamy as Chief Product and Engineering Officer to advance the company’s customer-focused automation technology

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OTTO Motors Adds Support for VDA 5050 Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard

May 3, 2023 · OTTO Motors announced that its fleet will work with the VDA 5050 interoperability standard and other mobile robots and that it has made its connector open-source.

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Drive systems supplier maxon and MassRobotics partner to support robotics advancement

May 3, 2023 · MassRobotics’ partnership with maxon gives its startups and other partners access to global control technologies to help the robotics industry continue to advance motion-related hardware

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Universal Robots Announces Partnership With Global Technology Integrator Denali

May 2, 2023 · Universal Robots said Denali Advanced Integration is now its largest Certified Solution Partner, bringing its collaborative robots to large enterprises worldwide.

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SVT Robotics appoints Cole Heffernan as CFO to guide continued business growth

May 2, 2023 · Heffernan brings a decade of senior finance and accounting experience to the position at integration software company SVT Robotics

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ASTM Committee F45 on Robotics Completes Spring Meetings, Announces New Work Items and Focus Areas

May 1, 2023 · ASTM International's F45 Committee on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems recently met to discuss standards efforts around mobile and legged robots, educational carts, and grasping.

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ABB Releases New AI Powered Robotic Item Picker for Faster Fulfillment

May 1, 2023 · ABB Robotics has launched a new robotic picking system that it said will make order fulfillment in unstructured warehouses faster and more efficient.

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