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Archives for October 25, 2021

Microtechnology exhibition EPHJ successfully holds 19th edition

October 25, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Switzerland’s largest international trade show dedicated to high-precision technologies, EPHJ – which showcases microtechnology innovations in sectors such as watchmaking and medicine – has successfully held its 19th edition.

The organisers say this year’s event has shown “positive results”.

They add that, in a delicate event context in a period of health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the satisfaction and attendance indicators at the end of the EPHJ trade show are “encouraging”. [Read more…] about Microtechnology exhibition EPHJ successfully holds 19th edition

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: activity, alexandre, alternative, catton, context, edition, encouraging, ephj, event, exhibition, exhibitors, health, held, june, long, microtechnology, organisers, pandemic, percent, positive, rhodium, sts, trade, visitors, watchmaking

UVD Robots sends its machines along supermarket aisles

October 25, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

UVD Robots, a specialist manufacturer of autonomous ultraviolet disinfection robots, is partnering with OCC Commercial Consulting to offer “complete hospital-grade disinfection solutions” for supermarkets, with the aim of providing a safe shopping experience for employees and customers.

UVD Robots says that the average consumer spends about 60 hours grocery shopping per year – hours spent in an environment that may harbor different germ colonies, include shopping carts, refrigerator doors, and produce.

A study showed that grocery store carts have 361 times more bacteria than a bathroom door knob, with 75 percent of the germs found on those carts considered harmful to humans. [Read more…] about UVD Robots sends its machines along supermarket aisles

Filed Under: News, Service robots Tagged With: bacteria, commercial, consulting, disinfection, occ, providing, retail, robots, shopping, uvd

Geek+ and DHL showcase ‘the future of robotics automation’ in DHL’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center

October 25, 2021 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Geek+, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots, is partnering with DHL’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center. Located in Singapore, the center will be home to a new exhibit that showcases a cutting-edge, automated, and completely integrated e-commerce solution.

Named the “Warehouse of the Future”, the exhibit integrates RoboShuttle tote-picking robot and robot-arm technology for full-scale automation.

The project represents the shared values and commitments of both Geek+ and DHL to accelerate innovation and educate supply chain leaders on the opportunities that come with robotics automation. [Read more…] about Geek+ and DHL showcase ‘the future of robotics automation’ in DHL’s Asia Pacific Innovation Center

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: ai, arm, asia, automation, building, center, chain, customers, dhl, e-commerce, exhibit, future, geek+, global, industry, innovation, items, logistics, milestone, operational, order, outbound, pacific, picking, picks, project, provide, roboshuttle, robot, robotics, showcase, solution, station, supply, technology, tote, tote-picking, warehouses

Dexterity raises $140 million in new funding

October 25, 2021 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Dexterity, the creators of intelligent robotic systems for logistics, warehouses, and supply chain, has raised an additional $140 million in Series B equity funding and debt.

Major existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and Kleiner Perkins greatly expanded their commitment to Dexterity by leading the Series B, with additional participation from Obvious Ventures, B37 Ventures and Presidio Ventures. Dexterity will use the new capital to support the growth of the company as its first thousand robots are deployed into production.

The latest funding round raises Dexterity’s total capitalization over $200 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion. [Read more…] about Dexterity raises $140 million in new funding

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: dexterity, logistics, supply chain, warehouses

Agtonomy launches out of stealth to address farm labor crisis with $4 million

October 25, 2021 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Agtonomy, a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service platform, has launched out of stealth and has announced a $4 million seed round from Grit Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Village Global, the venture firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs including Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Michael Dell.

The Agtonomy mission is to address the massive labor crisis gripping local farm and land maintenance operations. The executive team consists of veterans from the AI, EV, cloud service and agriculture industries, with extensive experience at tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Dell, Uber and Cruise, as well as lifelong farming experience at Northern California agriculture operations such as Trattore Farms.

By 2050, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization predicts that we will need to produce 60 percent more food on a smaller amount of land just to feed a growing global population of 9.3 billion. [Read more…] about Agtonomy launches out of stealth to address farm labor crisis with $4 million

Filed Under: Agriculture, News Tagged With: address, agriculture, agtonomy, autonomous, equipment, farmers, food, global, labor, land, local, maintenance, operations, technology

Zebra Technologies expands Fetch Robotics portfolio with solution to optimize fulfillment workflows

October 25, 2021 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Zebra Technologies, which provides automation solutions to the supply chain sector, has introduced what it claims is “the industry’s most comprehensive picking solution to help businesses improve their fulfillment operations”.

The fulfillment solution uses machines from Fetch Robotics, which Zebra recently acquired, and consists of three new autonomous mobile robots – FlexShelf, FlexShelf Guide, and RollerTop Guide – and a new FetchCore fulfillment software package for order or batch picking.

These new offerings further extend Zebra’s position as a leader in automating and digitizing critical workflows in warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers as order volumes increase, labor pools get more competitive and customer expectations continue to rise. [Read more…] about Zebra Technologies expands Fetch Robotics portfolio with solution to optimize fulfillment workflows

Filed Under: News Tagged With: amrs, businesses, case, competitive, enables, existing, fetch, fetchcore, flexshelf, forklift, fulfillment, guide, help, labor, management, operations, order, package, pick, picking, software, solution, systems, three, warehouse, workflows, zebra

Festo and MassRobotics select companies for healthcare robotics startup program

October 25, 2021 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Festo and MassRobotics have selected companies for the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program.

The Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst is a new program for the global robotics startup community to advance healthcare developments by providing promising companies with investor and customer introductions, access to subject-matter experts, and a range of technical and marketing support resources.

The robotics companies selected include Assistive Technology, an American startup dedicated to at-home physical therapy solutions that are operable at a low cost and always accessible to rural patients and those who need closer monitoring for recovery. [Read more…] about Festo and MassRobotics select companies for healthcare robotics startup program

Filed Under: Health, News Tagged With: catalyst, companies, festo, healthcare, inaugural, massrobotics, program, quality, robotics, startup, startups, technology

Miso Robotics unveils robotic chicken wing frying solution

October 25, 2021 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Miso Robotics, the startup specialising in automation for the foodservice industry, has launched its newest product line – Flippy Wings, which the company claims is “the only robotic chicken wing frying solution designed from the ground up for high volume restaurants”.

The lead innovation partner in the Flippy Wings initiative is the multi-brand restaurant company Inspire Brands.

Buffalo Wild Wings, part of the Inspire family of brands, began testing Flippy Wings at the Inspire Brands Innovation Center this fall. [Read more…] about Miso Robotics unveils robotic chicken wing frying solution

Filed Under: News, Service robots Tagged With: brands, flippy, inspire, miso, restaurants, robotics, wings

How to build your own automated trading system

October 25, 2021 by Liv Leave a Comment

The introduction and subsequent popularity of automated trading systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has given rise to a new way of doing things on the financial markets.

This is particularly true in the case of forex trading, where it has prompted even more people to explore the trading of the USD and other lucrative currencies.

The growing use of automated trading systems can be attributed to the convenience it provides, particularly for day traders, as it means that they can continue trading with minimal effort after defining certain parameters. [Read more…] about How to build your own automated trading system

Filed Under: Features, Miscellaneous, Promoted Tagged With: automated trading, automated trading system, risk management tools, trading, trading system

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