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RobCo raises $42.5M for automation for small, midsize manufacturers

Robotics Business Review

While most industrial automation is currently used by large manufacturers such as global automakers, robot developers and providers are building systems to make it more accessible. Three researchers led by Roman Hölzl, the chair of robotics and artificial intelligence at the Technical University of Munich, founded RobCo in 2020.

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IFR: world sets record for operational robots in 2022

Robotics Business Review

Robot density data reveal the state of automation worldwide and allow us to compare regions and countries,” Marina Bill, President of the IFR, said. Most automated countries worldwide Robot density by country in 2022. Source: IFR South Korea was the most automated country by robot density in 2022, according to the IFR.

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Omnirobotic obtains $500k to expand product offerings for manufacturers

Robotics Business Review

AutonomyOS is designed to help automate manufacturing tasks. Source: Omnirobotic Omnirobotic Inc. “Manufacturers want to buy proven solutions, not automation projects. Developing standard machines that they can try before they buy proved to be the right approach to getting SMEs to adopt new automation technology.”

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UK to build world's largest automated drone superhighway

E&T

The UK is set to become home to the world's largest automated drone superhighway within the next two years. We've done a few projects in Africa where the road infrastructure was not good for ground vehicles, and the delivery of vaccines was provided by automated drones.".

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Collaborate, improve resilience in an industrial automation supply chain

Control Engineering

See how tools can increase supply chain digitalization, integration and automation. Data transparency tools can increase supply chain digitalization, integration and automation. More automated steps add consistency and decrease chances for human error. Can we find a potential alternative technical solution?

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Doosan Robotics unveils Dart-Suite for cobots and Otto Matic for palletizing at CES

Robotics Business Review

Doosan aims to add cobot versatility with Dart-Suite Doosan described Dart-Suite as a robot ecosystem that “redefines” its customers’ experience with its robots and makes automation more accessible. Founded in 2020, AiV said it aims to drive industrial transformation with intelligent automation systems.

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ASTM International names new president, continues robotics standards work

Robotics Business Review

Source: ASTM International ASTM International today announced the appointment of Andrew G. Source: LinkedIn In addition, ASTM International noted that Kireta has been an ASTM member since 1998. ASTM offers visibility into global standards development. as its new president, effective May 1, 2024.