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Samsung increases stake in Rainbow Robotics, establishes Future Robotics Office

Robotics Business Review

” Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technologys ( KAIST ) Humanoid Robot Research Center founded Rainbow Robotics in 2011. In addition, Samsung plans to use Rainbow Robotics RB cobots , dual-arm mobile manipulator , and autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) to automate manufacturing and logistics tasks.

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50 most innovative robotics companies

Robotics Business Review

This marked a significant step in the decommissioning efforts of three reactors that lost their cooling systems during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, leaving behind an estimated 880 tons of radioactive fuel. The robot is being used by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which manages the plant. million lbs. million lbs. million lbs.

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Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture

Robotics Business Review

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin. Accenture Alpha Automation officially started operating on Jan. 15, 2024.

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Symbotic acquires Veo Robotics

Robotics Business Review

Symbotic, a leading developer of logistics automation, has acquired “substantially all of the assets” of Veo Robotics for an undisclosed amount. The system implements dynamic Speed and Separation Monitoring as defined by ISO 10218-2:2011 and ISO/TS 15066:2016, enabling safe interaction between humans and robots.

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Motion strengthens national footprint with Wittenbaker acquisition

Manufacturer's Monthly

Kendrigan explains that the acquisition was driven by a need to address logistical inefficiencies for clients operating in Western Australia. This means more tailored solutions that address specific challenges, from equipment maintenance and repair to advanced automation and control systems.

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ABB Wins Red Dot Award for FlexPacker Industrial Delta Robot

i4.0 today

The award reflects the importance of design in robotics as more automated solutions are rolled out to collaborate with humans and compliment skilled work to make production safer and more sustainable. “I As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped more than 500,000 robot solutions.

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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

be changing how stakeholders approach automation, controls and instrumentation? changing how companies approach automation, controls and instrumentation? This term was famously announced in 2011 at Hannover Fair as part of the German High-Tech Strategy, and since then it has taken hold across the world. Is there an Industry 5.0?