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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

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BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., In the first phase, the company has been identifying the initial tasks its robot could perform.

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Sanctuary AI enters strategic relationship with Magna to build embodied AI robots

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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., or Sanctuary AI, is entering a new strategic partnership with automotive components supplier Magna International Inc.

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CKF Supply Their Latest Robotic Case Packing System to a Leading 3PL

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CKF have recently designed, installed and commissioned a new robotic case packing system for an international third party logistics company. Situated within one of their many UK facilities, the new system is the latest robotic automated installation to be successfully completed on this site.

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ABB’s AI-enabled Robotic Item Picker makes fulfilment faster and more efficient

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ABB Robotics has enhanced its industry-leading logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfilment centers. With a payload of up to 3kg and a reach of up to 1.65

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ABB Robot Ensures Precise Laser Welding for Chemical Vessel Production

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A highly flexible ABB robot is helping a major UK chemicals company produce accurate laser welds on chemical production equipment. The end user was keen to solve logistical challenges by bringing the welding of the product in house from a European sub-contractor. seconds for a four-meter length.

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ABB Unveils Smallest Industrial Robot with Class-leading Payload and Accuracy

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Most accurate robot in class for 1.5 kg payloads for highest manufacturing quality, 50 percent higher payload than comparable robots on the market, Consumes 20 percent less energy using OmniCore E10 controller enabling manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs. Robot Control Mate makes programming simple.

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Will autotech ventures race east in 2024?

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Source: LinkedIn As The Robot Report reported last October, one of the biggest autotech stories of the year was the stalling of Cruise after California’s Department of Motor Vehicles suspended its driverless testing license. We’ve done many pilots both in automotive, as well as the commercial space,” she said.