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DHL buying 1,000+ Stretch robots from Boston Dynamics

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Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), DHL plans to deploy 1,000+ additional Stretch robots from Boston Dynamics by 2030. The logistics giant has also deployed the robot in the United Kingdom and Europe, achieving unloading rates of up to 700 cases per hour. DHL and Boston Dynamics have been working together since 2018.

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Chicago’s South Suburbs see the future of manufacturing as American and robotic

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The technological revolution that has brought about artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning can play a quintessential role in reinforcing the once-great American manufacturing sector and transforming it into advanced manufacturing. 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. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division. “Only robotics and discrete automation declined from last year. Source: ABB ABB Robotics is global No.

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Dexterity picks up $95M in funding for container unloading robots

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More robots powered by artificial intelligence could soon be unloading trucks. Dexterity said it uses “physical AI” to give its full-stack systems human-like dexterity, freeing workers in logistics , warehousing, and supply chain operations from repetitive and strenuous tasks. Dexterity Inc. Redwood City, Calif.-based

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Real Life Robotics debuts delivery robot at Toronto Zoo

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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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Universal Robots Cobot Awareness and 2022 Results

Gary Mintchell

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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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

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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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