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Richtech launches autonomous mobile robot for hospitals

Robotics Business Review

Medbot targets pharmacy deliveries for hospitals and other medical facilities. | Credit: Richtech Robotics Richtech Robotics just unveiled its newest autonomous mobile robot (AMR): Medbot. The mobile robot provides round-the-clock medication deliveries for pharmacy operations. Medbot joins a mature lineup of AMRs designed for specialized operations in autonomous floor cleaning, hotel delivery, and hospitality.

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Introducing YMConnect: Yaskawa’s New SDK for Simplified Robot Control

Control.com

Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build custom robotic monitoring and control applications.

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ETRI develops omnidirectional tactile sensors for robot hands

Robotics Business Review

ETRI’s robotic hand with omnidirectional tactile sensors. | Source: ETRI Researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) are developing tactile sensors that detect pressure regardless of the direction it’s applied. ETRI is introducing a tactile sensor that fits into a robotic finger with stiffness and a shape similar to a human finger.

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Cardinal Health Redesigns Packaging to Slash Waste

Plastics Today

According to its recently released ESG Report, the organization expects the change to eliminate more than 169,000 pounds of packaging waste in fiscal 2024.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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NIST Industrial Wireless Team Leads Special Session on Performance Assurance of Industrial Wireless Systems

NIST Manufacturing

In May 2024, the NIST Industrial Wireless Team led by Rick Candell organized and chaired a special session on Performance Assurance of Industrial Wireless Systems at the 7 th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Cyber-physical Systems (ICPS)

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NIST Industrial Wireless Team Publishes Research Report on Wireless Deployment Challenges in Construction – A 5G Strategy

NIST Manufacturing

In the construction context, integrating 5G networks presents numerous challenges. The NIST Industrial Wireless Team has published an article in the online magazine Automation.