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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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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MARCH 21, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Businesses are adopting automation not to replace workers but to augment scarce labor, according to data that HowToRobot released yesterday. These labor shortages continued at elevated levels in 2023. in 2023, almost twice the pre-pandemic average of 2.8% In 2023, 60.6% In the U.S.,

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JANUARY 6, 2024

Versius surgical robotics systems. Source: CMR Surgical CMR Surgical Ltd. this week announced that it closed 2023 with a record number of Versius surgical robot installations in one quarter. based company reported more than 17,000 procedures completed with the surgical robot during the year for growth of more than 60%.

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MARCH 1, 2024

2024 is heating up for the robotics industry. It was an exciting month for the industry, and there was no shortage of robotics new to cover. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in February 2024. Scythe robot lawnmowers adopting ‘Tesla charging standard’ Colo.-based 52 robot lawnmower.

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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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MAY 15, 2024

Digit at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo. Credit: Eugene Demaitre Agility Robotics today announced changes to its executive team as it productizes and commercializes its Digit humanoid robot. Agility Robotics also said that Melonee Wise is moving from chief technology officer to the role of chief product officer (CPO).

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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.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

Industrial robotics insights Robotics are being used more often in industrial manufacturing facilities due to a rising labor and skills gap and strong industry demand. Trends in the industrial robotics market include increased digitalization and automation and an emphasis on making robots easier to use.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2024

ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo made up the first resident cohort. Source: Robotics Factory Pittsburgh-area robotics startups can now find more support through the Robotics Factory. Pittsburgh has developed into a technology hub, and robotics is a huge reason why,” he added.

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APRIL 23, 2024

The new PixONE force-torque sensor on an industrial robot. Source: Bota Systems Bota Systems AG today released PixONE, a sensor that brings together high-performance electronics with a compact, lightweight design. Zurich-based Bota said it designed its latest sensors for “seamless integration into robotic systems.”

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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. acquired the division in July 2023 and renamed it OmniOn Power Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Monumental’s bricklaying robots completed their first 15-m facade for an office and warehouse building in 2023. Source: Monumental Monumental, a construction robotics startup, this week announced that it has raised $25 million in funding. facade for an office and warehouse building in 2023.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Source: Relay Robotics Healthcare is facing a severe labor shortage, so the demand for innovative solutions is on the rise. Robotics is an obvious place to look for help, but hospitals are intricate ecosystems that present a myriad of challenges to mobile robots. Relay was the first robot to try the obstacle course.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 10, 2024

Source: Universal Robots Collaborative robots could become easier to program and use, thanks to new developer tools. Universal Robots A/S yesterday said it has strengthened its partnership with The MathWorks Inc. The ARM Challenge young researchers and students to address problems related to autonomous robot manipulation.

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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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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2024

Bota offers vision systems intended to allow robots to work and move safety. Source: Bota Systems Bota Systems will exhibit its recently unveiled sensors featuring a through-hole flange design and enhanced cable management at the Robotics Summit & Expo. The company can be found in Booth 315 on the event’s show floor.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Source: ANYbotics ANYbotics AG recently celebrated the production of its 100th ANYmal quadruped. The Zurich-based company said the unit’s unique golden casing symbolizes its “commitment to the advancement of robotic inspections.” The 100th ANYmal passes locomotion testing. DSM-Firmenich takes delivery of ANYmal #100.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Participants in the Form & Function Robotics Challenge at the 2023 Robotics Summit & Expo. In that role, MassRobotics is providing guidance and is acting as a liaison to its network of partners, sponsors, and resident startups, as well as to the global robotics community.

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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

APRIL 23, 2024

Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. The Cologne, Germany-based company announced 247 new products, including lubrication-free drives using motion plastics and new robots for educational, service, and industrial applications.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to data from New York State, Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ has resulted in a 95% reduction in loneliness amongst users. Source: Intuition Robotics Intuition Robotics Ltd. based company said that the social robot has been proven to benefit seniors’ health, social connectedness, and independence.

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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 Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

One of Pipedream’s delivery robots travels through its underground tunnel to deliver goods. Source: Pipedream Pipedream Labs Inc., When an order is placed, Pipedream’s mobile robots travel back and forth through the tunnel to autonomously pick up and deliver food, packages, groceries, household goods, and more.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Mako robotic-assisted surgery system. Source: Stryker Stryker Corp. has announced plans to showcase new joint-replacement technology and updates to its Mako surgical robotic platform. based company called the update to its robot-assisted surgical system “a brilliant, immersive visual experience.” The Mahwah, N.J.-based

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Source: Epson Epson America Inc. announced today that the GX10B and GX20B, larger models in its GX-B series of SCARA robots, are now available through its channel distributor partners. “These new SCARA robots are powerful, automation solutions with a low total cost of ownership, expanding opportunities for our partners.”

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

[link] SpartanNash, a wholesale food distributor and operator of 144 supermarkets, announced yesterday that it will deploy Simbe Robotics Inc.’s Tally is an autonomous inventory robot that captures and processes shelf data. ” Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Source: farm-ng Since the first industrial revolution two centuries ago, workers have moved into cities, even as population growth has challenged farmers to be increasingly productive. Today, farm-ng said it has completed its Series A funding round, raising more than $10 million to further develop the Amiga robot for agriculture.

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JUNE 9, 2023

In an effort to slow down the spread of the dengue disease, researchers at Kaohsiung city, Taiwan, have used robotic vehicles to identify and eliminate the breeding sources of Aedes mosquitoes - with great results. 2023, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, CC-BY 4.0 2023, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, CC-BY 4.0

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The TMINI surgical robot features a wireless handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacements. Source: THINK Surgical THINK Surgical Inc., a developer of orthopedical surgical robots, today announced a new collaboration agreement with Waldemar Link GmbH, or LINK.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Source: Asensus Surgical Asensus Surgical Inc. today announced that Nagoya University Hospital in Japan agreed last month to lease its Senhance surgical robot. This is the first pediatric installation in Japan and the fourth globally for Senhance in 2023, said the company. “Our experience in Europe and the U.S.

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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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APRIL 3, 2024

The Intelligent Surgical Unit powers the Senhance surgical robot system. Source: Asensus Surgical Asensus Surgical Inc. The agreement enables Karl Storz to engage in due diligence and negotiations over a potential acquisition of the surgical robot maker. based Asensus is developing the Senhance surgical robot.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Source: KEF Robotics While autopilots have helped fly aircraft for nearly a century, recent improvements in computer vision and autonomy promise to bring more software-based capabilities onboard. KEF Robotics Inc. “Think of us as an alternative to GPS,” said Olga Pogoda , chief operating officer at KEF Robotics.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The TMINI robotic surgical system features a wireless handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacements. Source: THINK Surgical THINK Surgical Inc. has announced two new collaborations involving surgical robotics and implants for total knee arthroplasty, or TKA. Food and Drug Administration in May 2023.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Source: Cruise Autonomous vehicle (AV) companies, with the proper permits, drove 9,068,861 test miles in autonomous mode from Dec. 2023, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). AV companies reported 6,570 disengagements in 2023, with three companies, AutoX, Cruise, and Mercedes-Benz, reporting none.

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