Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The founders of Photoneo Brightpick Group, which is separating its vision and robotics units. unit, which provides vision sensors and artificial intelligence for robotics. Its Brightpick unit offers AI robots for warehouses to automate order fulfillment , from order picking and consolidation to dispatch and stock replenishment.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 8, 2025

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. have been investing more in automation. Additionally, while the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Robot density in the manufacturing industry in 2023, according to the IFR. Source: IFR Factories worldwide are continuing to adopt more robots, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. The Frankfurt, Germany-based IFR noted the growth in its “World Robotics 2024″ report. Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2024

million operational robots in 2022, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The report also included information about robot density worldwide. Robot density measures the number of operational industrial robots per 10,000 employees in a country.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 22, 2022

Global robotics venture capital investments reached $5.7 billion in 2021, a 38 percent year-on-year growth, according to a report by ABI Research, a technology intelligence firm. The growth was driven by successful startups from key markets such as the United States, China, the United Kingdom, and Israel.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

ABB has launched its first range of rebranded Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) following its acquisition of mobile robot leader ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021. Since adding AMRs to its portfolio, ABB is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated offering of robots, AMRs, and machine automation solutions. “At

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence provides one example of humanoid robot development in China. Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. Click here to enlarge.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Brightpick’s Autopickers automate both mobile manipulation and each picking tasks. The company said it will primarily use the new funding to support the deployment of robots and artificial intelligence in the U.S., The company added that it now has more 200 employees and over 300 AI robots deployed across the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Companies in North America bought 31,159 robots in 2023. And that’s not sitting well with robotics industry veteran Juan Aparicio. “We don’t sell and deploy enough robots in this country. Reshape Automation wants to make it easier for the U.S. manufacturing and logistics industries to adopt automation.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 9, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest is Giovanni Campanella, the industrial automation and robotics general manager at Texas Instruments. He explained the importance of touch and force sensing to the future of robotics at Amazon.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Mobile robots are autonomously delivering meals from Toronto Zoo’s central kitchen to the animal habitats. Credit: Real Life Robotics Real Life Robotics Inc. officially launched its flagship delivery robot platform, BUBS, as part of a pilot project at the Toronto Zoo. ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 13, 2025

Sole Source Capital, an industrial-focused private equity firm, says its portfolio company, Peak Technologies, a system integrator in the automatic identification and data capture market, has acquired Automation Intelligence. Automation Intelligence enhances Peak Technologies portfolio […]

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 31, 2023

Two items from Universal Robots recently came my way. We are going to continue seeing phenomenal growth within complete robotic systems for applications such as welding, palletizing and machine tending, propelled by UR partners creating full solutions powered by our collaborative robot arms.”

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Since launching their collaboration in 2021, Comau and Rockwell Automation have been jointly working to leverage the power of robotic solutions to help businesses increase the speed of innovation and maximize their manufacturing efficiencies.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 4, 2025

He also shares insights from his podcast, Re-Automated, and highlights the significance of the new Polyscope X platform for developers. He elaborates on the OptiMove feature that optimizes robot control, and the evolution of UR Plus with new partnerships and solutions. Figure AI won a 2024 RBR50 award for its rapid pace of innovation.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Nabors Industries has launched its Canrig Red Zone Robotics (RZR) Rig Floor Module, a modular rig upgrade that automates routine drilling activities. In 2021, Nabors and ExxonMobil proved fully automated […].

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 15, 2024

ABB’s Robotics AI Startup Challenge gives the company an opportunity to collaborate with disruptive startups. Source: ABB Robotics ABB Robotics yesterday announced the launch of a global competition to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence systems in robotics.

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Comau and Rockwell Automation are showcasing the benefits of the full integration of Comau’s articulated robots with the unified robot control platform by Rockwell Automation at the Automation Fair on November 16 and 17 in Chicago. The companies launched their collaboration in 2021.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Automotive manufacturing will continue to drive North American robotics adoption, says A3. Source: ABB The Association for Advancing Automation, or A3, today released its quarterly and end-of-year report on robot orders in North America for 2023. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Burnstein: The automotive industry in the U.S.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 28, 2022

North American companies started the year by purchasing “the most robots ever in a single quarter”, with 11,595 robots sold at a value of $646 million.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

READY Robotics, a Columbus, Ohio-based company founded in 2016, has shut down. It was best known for its ForgeOS robot-agnostic operating system, but it recently branched out into automation consulting and launched a palletizing system. This is how we go from hundreds of thousands of robots sold to millions,” he said.

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Cisco Manufacturing

APRIL 12, 2021

Autonomous robots for improved material handling and automated assembly. And that process must begin by incorporating people, security, automation, and a future-forward strategy. Register to attend Hannover Messe 2021 — free! Register for Hannover Messe Digital Days 2021 and your virtual pass is on us!

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

ABB robot factory in Michigan. Credit: ABB Robot sales continue to be slow in North America, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). A3 said robot sales in North America were down 6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

After record orders in both 2021 and 2022, robot sales in North American declined by 30 percent in 2023, according to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 17, 2023

Advances in automation technologies are transforming the industrial manufacturing landscape. Automation experts share their predictions on trends that Canadian manufacturers need to watch out for in 2023 and respond to accordingly. This slight drop over 2021 is not alarming, as orders often fluctuate for any number of reasons.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. Here’s a look back at the notable acquisitions of 2022 and 2021. Its preliminary view is the acquisition may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners. A final decision on the deal is expected by Feb.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This month marks a major milestone for OMRON , a global automation giant with a proud history spanning nearly 90 years. OMRON Oceania will now be known as OMRON Automation and Robotics to better reflect the company’s core business. The possibilities of automation and robotics continue to expand at every opportunity.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Organization: ROBEL Rail Automation Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 2022 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Application & Market Crumbling transportation infrastructure is a serious concern worldwide. The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorized $1.1 Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Year Founded: 2021 Number of Employees: 11-50 Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services Generative AI is a groundbreaking technology that was almost impossible to ignore in 2023. Last year, it released PickGPT, a robotics transformer that combines LLMs with the company’s computer vision technology. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 6, 2024

And while researchers and developers are already using generative AI to enable robots to learn challenging manipulation tasks more quickly, it’s not yet clear how this technology breakthrough will be applied to robotics at scale. Juan Aparicio is the co-founder and CEO of Reshape Automation.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

Universal Robots, along with other cobot manufacturers, cobots can now use SRCI, a standard interface between PLCs and robots. Source: Universal Robots Just before Hanover Messe, Siemens announced its cooperation with two collaborative robot vendors, UR and JAKA. One is to retain the robot-specific controller hardware.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · The State of Warehouse Automation In Episode 158 of The Robot Report Podcast, Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the week’s news. You’ll also hear the State of Warehouse Automation panel that was one of the highlights from the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

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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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

Rockwell works with partners to streamline automated manufacturing. Source: Business Wire Rockwell Automation yesterday announced that it is working with Microsoft “to enable intelligent factories by simplifying complexity and helping empower customers to achieve sustainability goals and operational excellence.”

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

North American automakers pulled back in robot orders last year. Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: Serve Robotics, Wing Aviation Ground robots and aerial drones will soon collaborate for last-mile deliveries. Serve Robotics Inc. In the coming months, a Serve robot will pick up orders and deliver them to a Wing drone AutoLoader a few blocks away for aerial delivery to customers as far as six miles away.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2023

December 2022's 55 robotics investments totaled US $1.14B, a 7.7% increase over December 2021's funding total. Investment into companies providing robotics solutions for autonomous ground transportation such as sensors, autonomy 'stacks' and 'drivers', and whole cloth systems, was particularly strong. The post What Slowdown?

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