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Mark Allinson

ABB and BurgerBots unveil robotic system for making burgers

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ABB Robotics is serving up the future of fast food with BurgerBots – a groundbreaking new restaurant concept launched in Los Gatos, California.

Designed to deliver perfectly cooked, made-to-order burgers every time, the automated kitchen uses ABB’s IRB 360 FlexPicker and YuMi collaborative robot to assemble meals with precision and speed, while accurately monitoring stock levels and freeing staff to focus on customer experience.

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, says: “Integrating ABB robots with the BurgerBots restaurant concept demonstrates the incredible potential for automation beyond the factory floor. [Read more…] about ABB and BurgerBots unveil robotic system for making burgers

Superior Communications installs 37 Brightpick robots at Tennessee facility

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Brightpick, a provider of warehouse automation solutions for order fulfillment, has installed 37 Autopicker multi-purpose robots at Superior Communications, a North American distributor of mobile accessories, to automate their distribution center in LaVergne, Tennessee.

The fleet of Autopicker robots will handle all aspects of the fulfillment process, from picking and buffering orders of screen protectors, phone cases, accessories, and telecommunication equipment, to consolidating and dispatching shipments to retail stores.

The robots will be rolled out in two phases to ensure optimal integration. Phase one will introduce 19 Autopickers into Superior’s operations this summer. [Read more…] about Superior Communications installs 37 Brightpick robots at Tennessee facility

Fanuc unveils first ever explosion-proof collaborative paint robot

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Fanuc has launched “the world’s first ever” explosion-proof, ATEX-rated collaborative robot for industrial painting applications.

Ideal for wet spraying, dry powder coating and multiple other processes that include adhesive dispensing, the CRX-10iA/L Paint will improve the precision of paint jobs, reduce waste, increase productivity and boost safety by protecting workers from paint fumes.

Approved for use in ATEX-certified Cat. II Group 2G and 2D, the CRX-10iA/L Paint also enables human employees to work in the same painting area as the cobot without safety fences, thanks to a highly sensitive contact-stopping function. [Read more…] about Fanuc unveils first ever explosion-proof collaborative paint robot

The view from automatica: Why companies are increasingly turning to robotics and automation

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What if work no longer felt like work? And monotonous tasks became entertaining? Or hard labor was replaced by voice commands?

automatica 2025  will show how close reality has already come to this vision.

Here, exhibitors from all over the world will show how robots, cobots, and humanoids interact with and support humans as new exciting job descriptions are created. [Read more…] about The view from automatica: Why companies are increasingly turning to robotics and automation

Unitree Robotics demonstrates quadruped fire rescue robots for extreme disaster response

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Advanced firefighting robots climb stairs, withstand extreme heat, and deploy water cannons up to 60 meters

Unitree Robotics, best known for its agile quadruped robots, has introduced a new breed of firefighting and disaster response machines designed to operate in environments too dangerous for human rescuers.

The company’s latest innovation is a quadruped fire rescue robot equipped with modular tools for emergency response missions, ranging from structural fires to forest blazes.

With high mobility, rugged durability, and real-time situational awareness capabilities, the robot is already being deployed in the field and is now available for purchase. [Read more…] about Unitree Robotics demonstrates quadruped fire rescue robots for extreme disaster response

SeaTrac equips unmanned vessel with mammal monitoring technology

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A landmark project supported by the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) “Real-Time Marine Mammal Monitoring Service via Uncrewed Surface Vehicle” program has successfully demonstrated a novel and effective method for real-time marine mammal monitoring.

In a collaborative effort, JASCO Applied Sciences and SeaTrac Systems deployed an advanced Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) system aboard SeaTrac’s SP-48 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV).

Equipped with JASCO’s acoustic technology, a collapsible directional array and heave-compensating winch, the system successfully detected several endangered North Atlantic Right Whales during trials conducted off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. [Read more…] about SeaTrac equips unmanned vessel with mammal monitoring technology

Abu Dhabi connects with clinic in America to perform ‘first transcontinental’ robotic assisted cancer operation

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has achieved a historic milestone in global healthcare.

In collaboration with experts from Cleveland Clinic in the US, the team performed the world’s first remotely conducted transcontinental robotic-assisted focal therapy for prostate cancer.

Focal therapy is a non-invasive treatment that precisely targets a specific section of the prostate using ultrasound beams, eliminating the need for major surgery or radiation. The Focal-One system enhances this approach with a robotic arm that ensures precise and controlled ultrasound delivery. [Read more…] about Abu Dhabi connects with clinic in America to perform ‘first transcontinental’ robotic assisted cancer operation

Taiwan to promote 15 ‘advanced technology brands’ at Automate 2025

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Taiwan Excellence, a government-backed industrial trade organization, is planning to introduce 15 leading Taiwanese brands at Automate 2025, the largest automation exhibition in North America, scheduled from May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit.

Taiwan Excellence is an annual award program for innovative Taiwanese products. Incorporating the theme of “Advancing Robotics with Taiwanese Precision”, the Taiwan Excellence exhibit in Hall B, Booth 2646, will showcase the latest product innovations in robots and AloT solutions to provide a competitive edge and to shape the future of robotics technology.

On Monday, May 12, at 1 pm, Taiwan Excellence will host an hour-long Product Launch in its exhibit, introducing executives from five of the 15 Taiwanese brands on display. [Read more…] about Taiwan to promote 15 ‘advanced technology brands’ at Automate 2025

Epson unveils new SCARA robot range

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Epson Robots has expanded its SCARA lineup with the new GX-C Series, powered by the RC800A controller featuring SafeSense technology.

The series includes the GX4C, GX8C, GX10C and GX20C. Built on four decades of automation expertise, including implementation in Epson’s own consumer electronics manufacturing, the GX-C Series delivers next-level performance and flexibility in a compact footprint.

As Epson’s top-of-the-line SCARA models, these new SCARA robots are engineered to meet the evolving demands of automation. [Read more…] about Epson unveils new SCARA robot range

Top 20 vertical farming companies: Has the dream failed, or is it just changing?

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Vertical farming was once hailed as the future of agriculture – a way to grow food in cities, with no pesticides, less water, and zero food miles.

Investors poured hundreds of millions of dollars into high-tech startups promising to revolutionize farming. Yet today, many of those once-promising ventures have filed for bankruptcy or quietly disappeared.

Still, the sector isn’t dead. Some companies have survived – even thrived – by refining their technology, downsizing their ambitions, or pivoting to B2B models. [Read more…] about Top 20 vertical farming companies: Has the dream failed, or is it just changing?