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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. “One can say we travel with the customer.”

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Elon Musk claims Tesla will start using humanoid robots next year

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Billionaire says Optimus will start performing tasks for carmaker in 2025 and could be ready for sale in 2026 Business live – latest updates The Tesla chief executive, Elon Musk, has claimed the company will produce “genuinely useful” humanoid robots to start working in its factories next year. Continue reading.

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IFR World Robotics report says 4M robots are operating in factories globally

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The operational stock of industrial robots worldwide. Source: IFR World Robotics The International Federation of Robotics’ latest World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide in 2023. It expects growth to accelerate in 2025 and continue in 2026 and 2027.

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CynLr raises Series A funding to realize robot vision for ‘universal factory’

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The CLX robotic vision stack was inspired by human eyesight. The Bengaluru, India-based company specializes in “visual object sentience,” robotics, and cybernetics. “With General Motors … they require one standard robot platform to handle 22,000+ parts for assembly of the vehicles,” Ramaswamy said.

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RBR50 Spotlight: Dexterity stacks AI, robotics for truck loading

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Truck unloading requires people or robots to pick from the top and work their way down. Dexterity AI has developed DexR, a two-armed robot that uses machine vision, force sensing, and integrated motion planning to pick up a range of items, from stiff cardboard to soft plastic. Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024.

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ABB upgrades Flexley Mover AMR with visual SLAM capabilities

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The P604 robot is designed to handle containers, pallets, and racks in highly dynamic environments. The Zurich-based company said the launch is part of its overall effort towards offering robots that are more versatile, efficient, and easier to use. Were in a new era of robotics innovation.

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Sevensense acquisition to add VSLAM smarts to mobile robots, says ABB

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Sevensense said its VSLAM technology can improve mobile robot navigation. Source: ABB After a challenging year for autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, providers, industry leaders are continuing to consolidate. ABB had invested in Sevensense in 2021, the same year it acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics for $190 million. billion to $9.5

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