Author: Mai Tao
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Gecko-inspired adhesive offers a bio-inspired twist on robotic handling
Researchers develop a technique to allow fragile objects to be transferred and released by robotics, without damage, while using a gecko inspired adhesive. The subtle adhesive forces that allow geckos to seemingly defy gravity, cling to walls and walk across ceilings have inspired a team of researchers in South Korea to build a robotic device…
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Augmentus raises $5 million to expand ‘no-code robotics’ offering
Augmentus, a developer of “no-code” robotics software, has successfully raised $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Sierra Ventures, along with Cocoon Capital. Conventional robot programming is fragmented and costly, requiring extensive training and expertise due to proprietary programming languages. This results in 75 percent of lifetime costs being attributed to…
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Opinion: Adding the human edge and augmenting automation through Industry 5.0 in manufacturing
Adam Sobieski, regional president APAC at Universal Robots The Fourth Industrial Revolution brought about a wave of automation in the manufacturing industry, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and profitability. While we are currently living in Industry 4.0 which is unfolding around us, the world is poised for the next big industrial leap – the fifth…
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FPT Software and Silicon Valley’s AITOMATIC form strategic partnership on industrial AI
IT services provider FPT Software has agreed a strategic partnership with Silicon Valley’s AITOMATIC, a specialist in industrial generative artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership enables both companies to promote industrial AI – the applications of AI to industrial use cases – to their customers worldwide. Combining FPT Software’s global presence in 28 countries with AITOMATIC’s…
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ForwardX Robotics unveils new 1500-kg payload warehouse robot
ForwardX Robotics, a provider of vision-based autonomous mobile robots and warehouse solutions, has launched the Max 1500-L Slim, its latest innovation. Designed for both warehouse logistics and manufacturing environments, the new AMR is set to revolutionize material handling, delivering “unparalleled versatility and efficiency”, according to ForwardX. With its compact yet powerful build, standing at just…
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The Katana: More than Just a Sword
Few weapons can claim the iconic status of the Japanese katana. Its reputation goes beyond its utilitarian function as a tool of war, transcending into the realms of art, spirituality, and symbolism. This article seeks to unearth the historical, cultural, and symbolic layers of the katana, revealing why it stands as more than just a…
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ForwardX Robotics automates warehouse for Japanese cosmetics company
In a groundbreaking collaboration, ForwardX Robotics, a provider of vision-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology, has joined forces with Pola Orbis, a prestigious Japanese beauty and cosmetics company. Responding to the intricate demands of its bustling warehouse, Pola Orbis sought a dynamic solution to streamline their operational complexities. With over 100 cosmetics stores to replenish…
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ForwardX Robotics unveils new autonomous mobile robot for warehouses
ForwardX Robotics, a vision-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and warehouse solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest cutting-edge addition to the esteemed Flex product series: Flex 60-SW. This innovative AMR, equipped with automatic weighing scales along with an interactive touch screen, will revolutionize picking accuracy in the warehouse. The anticipation surrounding…
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Chery Automotive installs more than 100 ForwardX mobile robots in its ‘Super Factory’
Chery Super Factory, a state-of-the-art automobile manufacturing plant located in Qingdao, China, has partnered with ForwardX Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), to implement a groundbreaking smart automotive manufacturing solution. The collaboration aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance automation in the assembly workshop of the factory. Established in 2023, Chery…
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SoftBank and Symbotic establish new ‘warehouse-as-a-service’ joint venture
SoftBank, the telecommunications group which has wideranging interests in robotics, and Symbotic, a developer of AI-powered automation technology for the supply chain, have established a new joint venture to address the more than $500 billion annual warehouse-as-a-service market opportunity. The newly created company is called GreenBox Systems LLC. Concurrently, Symbotic also announced an approximately $7.5…