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Kiva Systems founders to enter Logistics Hall of Fame as mobile robot pioneers

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Kiva mobile robots and mini shelves in a warehouse. Source: Kiva Systems / Logistics Hall of Fame In 2003, Mick Mountz, Dr. Peter Wurman, and Prof. Raffaello D’Andrea invented a mobile robot for fulfillment in intralogistics, founded Kiva Systems, and created a category of automation that has grown over the past two decades.

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Top 10 robotics developments of August 2024

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As we enter the third quarter of the year, the frenzy around humanoid robots has continued. In August 2024, five of our top 10 stories were about such robots or humanoid alternatives. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in August 2024. During a two-week pilot at a plant in Spartanburg, S.C.,

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Service robot sales climb by 30% worldwide, reports the IFR

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The IFR considers service robots to include this automated guided vehicle (AGV), which can move up to 20 tons in a warehouse. Source: Stäubli Sales of professional service robots have increased by 30% worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Robotic Crew offers nearshore robotics development, operations talent

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Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Source: Ricardo Petrazzini While U.S. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management.

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Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter receives RBR50 award for logistics innovation

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The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. Source: Mushiny WTWH Media has named Mushiny Co. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. WTWH Media produces The Robot Report , Mobile Robot Guide , and the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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Chang Robotics establishes healthcare Robot Studio at Jacksonville University

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JU’s Chang Robotics Studio will demonstrate collaborative mobile robots for hospital use. Source: Chang Robotics Last week, Chang Robotics and Jacksonville University said they are launching a “Robot Studio.” ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Ricoh to provide customer support for Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid

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The Digit humanoid could work in distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics. Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. Digit won the 2024 Robot of the Year as part of the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. to deploy the robot in its logistics operations.

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