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U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024

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A FANUC robot working in car manufacturing. FANUC is a Japanese world leader in robotics and factory automation. Source: FANUC America The latest numbers of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR’s) show automakers in the U.S. automotive sales dropped 15% in 2024 compared to 2023.

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Europe has a key role to play in the development of robots, humanoids

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Europe is a major center of robotics development and use, according to Humanoid. Source: Adobe Stock While headlines often spotlight U.S. Robotics innovation is happening across Europe Europe offers a favorable market for development, a solid talent pool, and no shortage of innovative ideas and research labs. Apply to speak.

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ABB plans to spin off its robotics division

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ABB Robotics makes industrial systems such as this IRB robot demonstrating friction stir welding. Source: ABB One of world’s top industrial automation providers is becoming more independent. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division.

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CynLr raises Series A funding to realize robot vision for ‘universal factory’

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The CLX robotic vision stack was inspired by human eyesight. Source: CynLr CynLr, or Cybernetics Laboratory, today said it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Gokul NA and Nikhil Ramaswamy founded CynLr in 2019. It was an exhibitor at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston. million.

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FANUC America opens new $110M robotics and automation campus in Michigan

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The West Campus facility is part of FANUC’s plan to support robotics in North America. Source: FANUC America FANUC America Corp. The company ‘s new facility includes advanced product manufacturing and customized automation, as well as warehouse space for more than 6,000 quick-delivery robots and tens of thousands of parts.

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2024 edition of U.S. robotics roadmap points to need for more federal coordination

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robotics roadmap. Source: UC San Diego Unlike China, Germany, or Japan, the U.S. Robotics: Robotics for a Better Tomorrow.” He is also the director of the Contextual Robotics Institute , the Cognitive Robotics Laboratory , and the Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory. Cover of the 2024 U.S.

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Watch Out adds autonomy to CNC cells for precise production

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Source: Watch Out Manufacturers face widespread shortages of skilled labor, but more intelligent automation could alleviate the problem, according to Watch Out. Watch Out offers machining cells that use patented sensors and machine learning for precision manufacturing in aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and other industries.