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Addverb’s Head of New Excellence Center for Advanced Robotics R &D Discusses Innovation, Collaboration

September 9, 2022 · Addverb Technologies recently opened a new robotics R&D center in Fremont, Calif., and U.S. headquarters in Irvine, Calif., to advance mobile robots.

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln to Lead $25M Project for Robotics Innovation

September 6, 2022 · The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the partners that will benefit from a $25 million award as part of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge program.

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Southwestern Pennsylvania Gets $62.7M Grant to Build Robotics and Autonomy Cluster

September 2, 2022 · The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative is among the recipients of federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grants for technology and workforce development.

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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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Generation Gap in the Warehouse Can Be Closed With Robotics, Finds Berkshire Grey Survey

August 31, 2022 · The generation gap in warehouse labor is widening, but robots can help mitigate demographic and consumer shifts, according to a new Berkshire Grey study.

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New Scale Robotics Work Cells Deployed at Workforce Center at College in New York

August 22, 2022 · Six New Scale Robotics workstations designed for robotics and metrology courses have been deployed at the Monroe Community College in Rochester, N.Y.

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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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ARM Institute Names Two Fellows for Projects to Support U.S. Manufacturing, Military Readiness

July 27, 2022 · The ARM Institute has named ARIS Technology's Jim Clark and ARIN Technologies' Christopher Ravasio as fellows to lead projects to improve quality inspection and robot navigation.

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57% of Manufacturers Surveyed Say Robots Aren’t Taking Jobs, Finds Veo Robotics

July 13, 2022 · Veo Robotics "2022 Manufacturing Automation Outlook" finds that human-robot collaboration has risen for six out of 10 manufacturers in the past year, as robots supplement workers.

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Automation Can Provide Stability, Predictability to Warehouse Operations, Says Honeywell Report

July 12, 2022 · Automation can help warehouses and distribution centers cope with supply chain challenges, but operators should think of their workforces and long-term returns, found Honeywell.

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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.

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ABB Survey Finds 70% of U.S. Businesses Looking to Bring Production Closer to Home

June 28, 2022 · ABB's president of robotics and discreate automation shared the survey data during the Select USA Tech Summit.

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North American Robot Sales Reach New Heights in Q1 2022, Says IFR

June 8, 2022 · The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, announced at Automate 2022 that companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ordered more than 11,000 industrial robots in Q1.

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International Federation of Robotics Roundtable at Automate to Focus on Robots Transforming the Economy

June 7, 2022 · The International Federation of Robotics is sponsoring a panel at Automate in Detroit on how automation is helping North American industry adapt to numerous challenges.

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Automation Is Critical in Meeting Supply Chain Challenges, Say Reuters Conference Panelists

June 3, 2022 · Automation and collaboration are key to solving labor shortage challenges, said executives from Locus Robotics, DHL, and W.W. Grainger at the Reuters Supply Chain Execution 2022 Conference.

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Gideon Launches Casey, Its Autonomous Case Picking Robot

May 31, 2022 · Gideon has added a new robot to its portfolio of warehouse robots. Casey is a case picking robot that can carry loads of up to 1,000 kg.

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AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 Focuses on Use Cases, Regulation, and Workforce of the Future

May 31, 2022 · AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 panelists discussed the importance of public safety for drone and autonomous truck developers and operations, as well as the need for more skilled workers.

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Locus Robotics to Support Fourth Radial Warehouse With Mobile Robots for Fulfillment

May 24, 2022 · Locus Robotics is supplying Radial with autonomous mobile robots to support high-volume e-commerce order fulfillment for SKIMS. Locus said it focuses on efficiency and the worker experience.

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MassRobotics Announces Global Call for Nominations for The Robotics Medal Recognizing Women in Robotics

May 23, 2022 · As it looks to recognize more women in the industry, MassRobotics has created a new award aimed to celebrate a female researcher.

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Warehouse Associates Report Improving Working Conditions Amid Labor Shortage, Finds Zebra Study

May 17, 2022 · Zebra Technologies and Azure Knowledge found warehouse associates welcoming to robotics as a retention tool, as operators consider inventory visibility as a differentiator.

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