Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We covered 25 acquisitions in 2023, which was down significantly from the 50 we covered in 2022. Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. In late November 2023, the European Commission shared an update on its investigation into the deal. Ocado paid roughly 2.8%

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

” OTSAW OTSAW is delivering systems for security, healthcare, and logistics automation. The Singapore-based company aims to refine its healthcare intralogistics robots to launch a pilot for automated medication transport in the U.S. Tenomix Tenomix Inc. The London, Ont.-based ” As the founder of yaxxoo Inc.,

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Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021. Operability in various plant conditions (ex.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 has been full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. As 2023 comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the biggest trends in the robotics industry this year. As 2023 comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the biggest trends in the robotics industry this year.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 22, 2024

2023 was an exciting year for innovation. But how will these trends impact robotics and automation and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? 1) AI will set a new pace of development in robotics and automation AI is transforming the world of software development, making it cheaper, faster, and more effective.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The company started an autonomous tractor navigation brand called Efarm.pro in 2023. At the end of January 2023, according to reports, about 250,000 sq. million sq. acres) of Ukrainian agricultural land had become minefields. These explosive devices must be cleared from the fields.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Update on AgTech automation at CNHI The Robot Report Podcast · 2023 year in review: GenAI, humanoids dominate robotics industry In Episode 138 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre catch up with Marc Kermisch, global chief digital and information officer at CNH Industrial, or CNHI.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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. In fact, we anticipate record numbers at our Automate Show in May as more companies prepare for new automation projects.”

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

350 professionals were surveyed across Automotive Manufacturing, Power and Utilities, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Smart Cities, and more to share feedback on building IIoT systems. Implementations are up from 67% in 2022 to 75% in 2023. Regardless, the use cases still abound for the technology.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has implemented Geekplus robotics automated storage solutions at its eCommerce Center in Dubai CommerCity, executed by AI-RobotX MEA. In 2023, Hellmann established a dedicated Innovation Hub, reinforcing its commitment to integrating advanced technologies into global operations.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2025

Enidine’s products can be found in use throughout the global Industrial, rotorcraft, aviation, defense, rail, automation, and infrastructure markets. The Zurich-based company reported that after a steep drop in 2023, global industrial robotics orders improved in Q1 of 2025. ABB Robotics reportedly earned $2.3

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 29, 2023

The logistics robots market is expected to expand at a strong compound annual growth rate of 16.5 percent between 2023 and 2033. This is according to a new report by Future Market Insights. The market is anticipated to cross a market share of $38.13 billion by 2033, while it is likely to be valued at […]

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Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

It’s been four years since ProMat 2023 , or ganized by MHI , was in Chicago, and it was quite a different time then. In 2019, ProMat was running concurrently with Automate, run by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), and each side had its own space. Logistics requires improving digital information flow, too.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. The last round of investment for Third Wave was in February 2023. This brings the total investment to date to $97 million. Together, we will empower more U.S.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 18, 2023

Article contributed by Vecna Robotics Latest warehouse automation trends reveal that the market has been on a tear in recent years, driven by the need to augment operations with flexible automation to weather the next supply chain shock and address critical labor shortages.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 1, 2023

Reference designs are currently sampling with commercialization starting in the second half of 2023. Through highly advanced virtual connectivity, the system has the ability to be deployed across diverse industrial and logistics sites. announced their collaboration on a first-of-its-kind 5G-enabled automated hoisting solution.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 7, 2023

New Zealand-based food and beverage innovators are set to join more than 380 exhibitors at the upcoming foodpro 2023 , Australia’s longest-running and leading food manufacturing industry event. The post New Zealand innovators to showcase technologies at foodpro 2023 appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Kivnon Logstica last month entered bankruptcy as the company attempts to restructure and reformulate the Spanish provider of automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. Despite generating 19 million ($20 million) in revenue in 2023, the company reported pre-tax losses of 800,000 ($845,000). million U.S.) against liabilities of 20 million ($21.1

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Ali Kashani on the Future of Last-Mile Logistics In Episode 189 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Ali Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. In November 2023, Vogt left Cruise, saying his plans include spending time with family and exploring new ideas.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Companies in North America bought 31,159 robots in 2023. After working at Siemens for a decade and stops at Ready Robotics and Rapid Robotics, Aparicio hopes his new startup Reshape Automation can chip away at this problem. Reshape Automation wants to make it easier for the U.S. That’s a 30% decrease from 2022.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

2023 was an exciting year for innovation. Software is a key component of automation, and with AI, software developers will be able to create more customized and optimized solutions for various tasks and challenges. That makes me confident that 2024 will see the growth of data-driven logistics and manufacturing systems.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 7, 2025

This is in response to a series of factors, including a reduced estimate of full-time equivalent workers (FTEs) performing static manipulation tasks; supply-side uncertainty caused by some suppliers facing closures or acquisitions between 2023 and 2024; and a global slowdown in investment growth across the wider warehouse automation market.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Organization: Rockwell Automation Country: U.S. Website: [link] Year Founded: 1903 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Business & Management Rockwell Automation acquired Clearpath Robotics and its subsidiary OTTO Motors in late 2023 for nearly $600 million. billion by 2027.

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MEM

MAY 25, 2023

With decarbonisation, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc.

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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. In March 2023, FANUC Corp. In March 2023, FANUC Corp.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

During the 2023 peak season, Ambi Robotics’ robots sorted 7.4 Source: Ambi Robotics The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the busiest time of year by far for logistics providers, and this year, its even shorter than most peak seasons. million packages at 410 sorts per hour.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In 2023, Simbe introduced an intelligence platform for wholesalers, updating its technology to accommodate the unique scale and layout of large-format settings. In March 2023, Simbe partnered with BJ’s Wholesale Club to roll out an enhanced version of its Store Intelligence solution, featuring new capabilities for Tally.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) highlights five trends for the robot industry for 2023. These manufacturers use robot automation to manufacture powerful batteries cost-effectively and in large quantities to support their electric vehicle projects. Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital automation. Ease of use.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 21, 2023

Insights from Chris Geyer, VP at Berkshire Grey Since Berkshire Grey designs and deploys AI and robotics technology to Fortune100 customers like FedEx, Target and Walmart, they have an expansive view of what’s happening across retail, e-commerce, grocery, package handling and logistics industries.

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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. Autonomous vehicles fuel $2.7B

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Breathe Technologies

MARCH 14, 2023

We are delighted to join other logistics professionals at this year’s Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo 2023 (IWLEX2023) In its inaugural year, IWLEX is ‘…the UK’s only dedicated warehouse operations exhibition steered by warehouse logistics practitioners for practitioners.’

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Swisslog, a global leader in data and robotic-driven automated logistics solutions, has announced its coveted win for the award category Warehouse Tech of the Year at the KSA Logistics & Transport Awards 2023.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 5, 2023

MEGVII Automation & Robotics, an AI company that understands logistics the best, announces it will be exhibiting at LogiMAT 2023, held from Apr 25 to Apr 27 in Stuttgart, Germany, at booths #1OG82 in Hall 1 Gallery. They launched a new generation 3D Pallet Shuttle System in 2022.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 14, 2023

In a demonstration at Automate 2023, Stacey Harimoto, senior engineer at FANUC, walked Control Engineering through an integrated work cell containing three Fanuc CRX-series collaborative robots (cobots), a Locus Robotics autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and a vision system.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 3, 2024

GXO Logistics, one of the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, have signed a multi-year agreement to begin deploying Digit in GXO’s logistics operations.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The IFR considers service robots to include this automated guided vehicle (AGV), which can move up to 20 tons in a warehouse. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization said that its statistics department registered more than 205,000 units in 2023. Sales grew by 35%, with nearly 113,000 units sold in 2023. ” Register now.

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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. Organization: Sereact Country: Germany Website: sereact.ai

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