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Robotics: Has the Future Begun?

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Robots are something that humanity cannot even imagine its future without, as they have already become an integral part of our lives. These mechanical assistants are now able to respond to their surroundings in addition to performing operations.

If the topic of robots is somewhat distant for you, robot illustrations by Depositphotos will be useful, because, in fact, the modern world has a variety of robots that you can’t even imagine.

It is important to note that modern robots are high-tech devices which can perform various functions, such as transportation, training, manufacturing, service, and many others. [Read more…] about Robotics: Has the Future Begun?

International Robot Safety Conference to discuss ‘most important standard in robot safety’

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Companies deploying robots can get clear guidance on how to keep human workers safe at the International Robot Safety Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1-3.

Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which develops robotic standards in the US, the conference will feature revisions to the industrial robot flagship standard – ISO 10218 – along with talks describing technologies and best practices around risk assessment, regulatory compliance, mobile and collaborative robotics, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI).

Carole Franklin, director of standards development, robotics, A3, says: “The need for comprehensive robot safety knowledge couldn’t be more critical. [Read more…] about International Robot Safety Conference to discuss ‘most important standard in robot safety’

Cyngn modifies autonomous mobile robot to work outdoors

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Cyngn, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, says its AI-powered autonomous driving solution, DriveMod, will now be able to operate in outdoor environments.

Organizations will be able to send the DriveMod Tugger on missions that go indoors and outdoors, giving facility managers even more opportunity to automate repetitive workflows and shift employees over to more interesting, higher-value tasks.

As modern warehouses and manufacturing complexes grow ever larger – many surpassing 200,000 square feet and spanning multiple buildings – the challenge of efficiently moving materials from point A to point B becomes increasingly complex. [Read more…] about Cyngn modifies autonomous mobile robot to work outdoors

Tackling Legal Issues in Robotics Startups is Doable with the Right Legal Support

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Entrepreneurs starting a robotics startup often feel a mix of excitement and pressure – they’re of course eager to embrace the potential to innovate and disrupt industries with cutting-edge technology.

However, they also recognize the challenges, from securing funding and assembling a skilled team to steward complex regulations.

According to reports, the global robotics market is set to grow by 11.25% from 2024 to 2028, hitting around $65.59 billion; and with that kind of growth comes heightened scrutiny from regulators, which means that the legal landscape will require more than just tech savvy. [Read more…] about Tackling Legal Issues in Robotics Startups is Doable with the Right Legal Support

Formic raises $27.4 million to ‘bring automation to more manufacturers’

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Formic, a provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation for US manufacturers, has raised another $27.4 million in Series A financing led by Blackhorn Ventures with participation from Mitsubishi HC Capital America, NEC, Translink Capital, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, Lux Capital, Initialized Capital and Lorimer Ventures.

This new funding brings the total Series A round to more than $52 million since January 2022.

Formic delivers fully supported robotic automation at a low hourly rate, including deploying the system and providing continuous monitoring and maintenance throughout the engagement to ensure success. [Read more…] about Formic raises $27.4 million to ‘bring automation to more manufacturers’

Top 10 Future Trends in the Robotics Industry

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The Robotics Industry has given us significant innovations. From industrial swarm robots to AI, the continuously flourishing industry continues to reshape our lives.

In a world of continuous advancement and innovations, staying updated about the latest trends in the robotics industry is imperative.

The advent of CoBots, RaaS, and Soft Robotics has changed how our industries achieve excellence by enhancing their accuracy and proficiency. [Read more…] about Top 10 Future Trends in the Robotics Industry

GrayMatter Robotics raises $45 million in Series B funding

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GrayMatter Robotics, an AI-powered robotics developer that claims to provide systems that offer “instant return on investment”, has raised $45 million in Series B funding.

Wellington Management led the round, which also included NGP Capital, Euclidean Capital, Advance Venture Partners, SQN Venture Partners, and other existing investors 3M Ventures, B Capital, Bow Capital, Calibrate Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Swift Ventures.

The $2.5 trillion US manufacturing industry is grappling with a growing backlog of unfilled orders due to a severe labor shortage. Many of these roles are hazardous and demand extensive training, leading to a critical gap of 3.8 million unfilled jobs. [Read more…] about GrayMatter Robotics raises $45 million in Series B funding

Compliance and Regulation in the Robotics Industry

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From the main characters of science fiction books and movies, robots have suddenly become a part of our everyday reality. They count, write, cook, clean, build, and even perform surgeries.

Though it is too early to speak about the rise of machines, the robotics industry has already implemented some limitations for the robots it creates, including legal ones.

What does compliance mean when it comes to machines with intellect, and what regulations control their actions? Let’s discover! [Read more…] about Compliance and Regulation in the Robotics Industry

Festo unveils flying robotic bee

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For more than 15 years, the Festo Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. In addition to the technical decoding of bird flight, the team has researched and technologically implemented numerous other flying objects and their natural principles.

With the BionicBee, the Bionic Learning Network has now for the first time developed a flying object that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm. The BionicBee recently presented its first flight show at the Hannover Messe 2024.

At around 34 grams, a length of 220 millimetres and a wingspan of 240 millimetres, the BionicBee is the smallest flying object created by the Bionic Learning Network to date.

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Bota Systems unveils ‘ultra-lightweight’ through-hole force-torque sensor for robots

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Bota Systems, a provider of multi-axis force-torque sensors, has launched the PixONE, awhich it describes as “a cutting-edge through-hole sensor that integrates high-performance electronics within a compact, ultra-lightweight design”.

Designed for seamless integration into robotic systems, PixONE features a through-hole architecture facilitating internal cable routing to enhance robot agility and safety.

The PixONE sensor’s innovative hollow shaft design allows it to be seamlessly integrated between the robot’s arm and the end-of-arm tooling (EOT), maintaining the integrity of internal cable routing.

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