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

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

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

Warehouse Workers Want Technology to Help Them Do Their Jobs, Finds Lucas Systems Study
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.

ABB Survey Finds 70% of U.S. Businesses Looking to Bring Production Closer to Home
ABB's president of robotics and discreate automation shared the survey data during the Select USA Tech Summit.

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

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

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

Gideon Launches Casey, Its Autonomous Case Picking Robot
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.

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

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

MassRobotics Announces Global Call for Nominations for The Robotics Medal Recognizing Women in Robotics
As it looks to recognize more women in the industry, MassRobotics has created a new award aimed to celebrate a female researcher.

Warehouse Associates Report Improving Working Conditions Amid Labor Shortage, Finds Zebra Study
Zebra Technologies and Azure Knowledge found warehouse associates welcoming to robotics as a retention tool, as operators consider inventory visibility as a differentiator.

DHL Successfully Pilots Dorabot Sorting Robots in Atlanta Distribution Center
DHL eCommerce Solutions has deployed two DoraSorter robotic sorting systems. It has also surveyed worker attitudes toward technology and opened innovation centers.

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $4.4M Grant for New Boston University Robotics R&D Facility
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative this week awarded Boston University more than $4 million for its new robotics facility.



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