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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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. ProMat emphasized material handling and logistics; Automate emphasized robotics and automation. Four years later, the two shows have separated (Automate 2023 is in Detroit, May 22-25) and have grown.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

It’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics. 2023 was an exciting year for innovation. But how will these trends impact robotics and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? The stand-out projected growth area?

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Mobile robots have experienced substantial growth in the last decade due to their autonomous mobility, which has been propelled by advancements in robotics technology, autonomous navigation, and artificial intelligence. mobile picking, intralogistics, material handling, etc.) from 2015 to 2022.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Historically, humanoids have been relegated to robotics research labs. And it all began with Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid. Agility Robotics co-founder and chief robot officer Jonathan Hurst will keynote the Robotics Summit & Expo , which runs May 1-2 in Boston. However, the tides are changing.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Dextrous Robotics, a Memphis-based startup that developed a chopstick-like robot to unload boxes from trailers, has shut down. Evan Drumwright and Sam Zapolsky founded Dextrous in 2019, and the company dissolved in late December 2023. But in 2023, that was a different story. “We knew that going into it.

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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 Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

One of Pipedream’s delivery robots travels through its underground tunnel to deliver goods. which has developed underground logistics networks, has partnered with Curiosity Lab to launch a below-ground delivery system in Peachtree Corners, Ga. million in 2023 to $2.1 Source: Pipedream Pipedream Labs Inc.,

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 6, 2024

From left: Jim Shaw, president of Zion Solutions Group; Steve Crowe, editor at The Robot Report; and Jonathan Hurst, chief robotics officer at Agility Robotics, with RBR50 winner Digit. Source: Agility Robotics To spread industrial settings, humanoid robots must prove their utility and integrate with enterprise systems.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

ABB Robotics is already expanding its lineup of modular industrial robot arms. These new robots join ABB’s recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740 modular robots. Altogether, ABB said it modular robot lineup offers 46 different variants that can handle payloads between 70kg-620kg.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 7, 2023

Control Engineering top 5 articles online about industrial robot trends, logistics and robotics, what to look for in an integration partner and more. Also: See additional robotics stories here. SCARA robot technology benefits Selective compliance articulated robot arm (SCARA) robots are capable of many types of movement.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

Robot insights The International Federation of Robotics highlights several trends on the robotics industry and where the future lies. Robots continue to grow in manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) highlights five trends for the robot industry for 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 16, 2024

Source: Locus Robotics Locus Robotics Corp. It claimed that the achievement underscores its continued rapid growth and solidifies its position as a leader in autonomous robotics automation for the warehouse. ” During the 2023 peak holiday season, LocusBots picked more than 331 million units. The Wilmington, Mass.-based

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Singapore-based company launched its first generation of humanoid robots this year, designated the GR-1. The joint module that is fitted at the hip of the robot is capable of producing a peak torque of 300 Nm, which allows it to walk at a speed of 5 kph (3.1 This enables the robot to program itself to execute tasks, it asserted.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Locus Robotics Even the most successful mobile robot vendors are adjusting expectations and staffing levels in reaction to slowing post-pandemic growth. Locus Robotics Corp. Warehouse construction also declined by 25% in 2023, reported Interact Analysis, but demand for mobile robots did increase.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 4, 2024

Agility Robotics kicked off the week by naming Peggy Johnson its chief executive officer. Agility Robotics co-founder Damion Shelton has served as CEO since the company’s founding in 2015. . With Peggy at the helm, Agility can bring robotics to new heights.” In May 2023, the company named Melonee Wise CTO.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 15, 2023

In a demonstration at ProMat 2023, Anthony Cantrell 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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Control.com

MARCH 28, 2023

ProMat 2023 has come to an end. What technologies made an appearance on the show floor that are helping shape the future of smart warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing operations?

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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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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In a new report, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) analyzed the top five trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023. IFR shared in a press statement that the stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.5 The following are the top 5 trends in robotics, according to IFR.

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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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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Swiss 3D visual autonomy provider Sevensense Robotics says it is planning to present its Alphasense Autonomy Evaluation Kit at ProMAT 2023. The software would enable “off-the-shelf prototyping solutions” for manufacturers of autonomous mobile robots, says the company.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 10, 2024

Collaborative Robotics has been developing a system for trustworthy operations. Source: Adobe Stock, Photoshopped by The Robot Report Collaborative Robotics today closed a $100 million Series B round on the road to commercializing its autonomous mobile manipulator. How the robot engages carts remains part of the mystery.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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? After all, the technology is already there – we have many partners developing applications using AI to allow our robots to perform more complex and diverse functions.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Source: IFR The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today listed its picks for the top five global robotics trends of this year. The IFR noted that the stock of operational robots around the world attained a new record of about 3.9 The average robot density, or number of robots per 10,000 human workers, rose to 151.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

The Phoenix humanoid robot is being developed to enable embodied AI and support general-purpose applications. Credit: Sanctuary AI Humanoid robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corp., Through this expanded partnership, Sanctuary plans to equip Magna’s manufacturing facilities with general-purpose AI robots.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · 2024 RBR50 Innovation Awards This week, we announced the honorees for the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. On the podcast episode this week, the entire The Robot Report editorial staff brings its opinions, observations, and highlights of the 2024 awards program.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The robotics sector's "must attend" technical design and development event for producers of commercial class robotics systems returns to Boston in May 2023 with deepened coverage, an expanded expo floor, and once again co-locates with the Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 4, 2024

Kiwibot will add intellectual property from AUTO Mobility Solutions to its delivery robot portfolio. Source: Kiwibot Consolidation among mobile robot providers is not limited to warehouses. ” Kiwibot develops delivery robots Berkeley, Calif. . ” Kiwibot develops delivery robots Berkeley, Calif. .

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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. manufacturing and logistics industries to adopt automation. That’s a 30% decrease from 2022.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Collaborative robot maker Doosan Robotics Inc. “As we unveil our groundbreaking Dart-Suite at CES, we recognize the strategic importance of this platform’s launch in providing direct access to consumers and a multitude of industries,” William Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics, said in a release.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2024

OmniOn supports multiple technologies, including robotics. Source: OmniOn Power As delivery robots and autonomous vehicles spread, much of the design and development attention has focused on safe navigation and obstacle detection, according to OmniOn Power Inc. “2023 was a big year for cost optimization for robotics companies.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) has launched an initiative to boost the robotics sector across the state, an effort funded through $5 million in investment. Peter’s multifaceted expertise in robotics, both as a technologist, university leader, and startup executive, make this a major addition to our MassTech team.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 16, 2023

ABB is expanding its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. ABB expects the construction to complete in November 2023. for the Americas,” said Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation. “As

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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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Control Engineering

MAY 2, 2023

Hot topics in Control Engineering, for March 2023, for stories posted in the last three months included PID tuning, digital twin, Hannover Messe 2023 and more. The post Control Engineering hot topics, April 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering. Links to each article below. See video.

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