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IAM Robotics, a Pittsburgh startup that develops and sells autonomous material handling robots, has been awarded what the company says is a “key patent” relating to its robotics technology for logistics.
The patent will be issued on October 10, 2017 as US Patent No. 9,785,911.
IAM says the patent specifies “a system and method for piece-picking or put-away with a mobile manipulation robot”. [Read more…] about IAM Robotics awarded patent for warehouse robot
Toyota Research Institute has been demonstrating its progress in the development of automated driving technology and other project work to the investor community this week.
Dr Gill Pratt, CEO of TRI, says: “In the last few months, we have rapidly accelerated our pace in advancing Toyota’s automated driving capabilities with a vision of saving lives, expanding access to mobility, and making driving more fun and convenient.
“Our research teams have also been evolving machine intelligence that can support further development of robots for in-home support of people.” [Read more…] about Toyota shows off its progress in robotics, autonomous cars and artificial intelligence
Denso Robotics has launched its latest HSR four-axis scara – selective compliant assembly robot arm – robot.
The company says the new robot uses advanced vibration control, a newly designed, highly rigid lightweight arm and improved heat dissipation in the base unit to achieve new levels of continuous high-speed performance and repeatability.
Peter Cavallo, robotics sales manager, Denso products and services Americas, says: “Our new HSR robot represents the culmination of 50 years of experience in developing industrial robot arms to meet our own manufacturing needs in the highly competitive automotive sector. [Read more…] about Denso Robotics launches new scara robot
Huawei is partnering with Infosys and Wapwag to launch a range of internet of things solutions for robotics and automation systems.
Huawei is mainly a communications company which builds networks and some phones; Infosys is a software developer; and Wapwag is a water management specialist.
The companies say their new “important innovative practices” include smart robots and machine tools, as well smart water systems, based on open edge computing IoT, which will “accelerate the implementation of industry applications”. [Read more…] about Huawei partners with Infosys and Wapwag to launch IoT systems for robots
The United Nations Global Compact has listed a number of technologies which it says are most likely to impact the global population.
Among the list are a number of technologies regularly featured on this website, including robotics, autonomous cars, drones, internet of things, digital agriculture, and additive manufacturing, among others.
Working with PA Consulting Group, the UN promoted what it describes as “breakthrough innovation and disruptive technologies” at a UN Global Compact Leaders Summit.
Alan Middleton, CEO of PA Consulting Group, moderated the panel discussion at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, held in New York City. [Read more…] about UN lists technologies most likely to have the biggest global impact
Industrial giant Bosch is teaming up with Bayer, one of the world’s largest biotech companies, to develop precision agriculture systems which they say could help improve harvests by 50 per cent.
Precision agriculture is a term that refers to the increasing use of technologies such as drones, robots, computers and data analytics in farming. These technologies essentially help farmers micro-manage their farms. Other terms used include smart agriculture and even Agriculture 4.0, but they refer to the same thing.
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that farmers around the world will need to increase yields – the volume of crops they harvests – by 50 per cent by 2050 in order to feed the increasing global population. [Read more…] about Bosch and Bayer working on precision agriculture systems
Yusen Logistics Singapore has unveiled a new robotic, automated warehouse featuring Swisslog AutoStore automated storage and order picking system.
The Asian logistics giant has also broken ground to expand the facility to include a new warehouse. [Read more…] about Yusen Logistics launches robotic, automated warehouse featuring Swisslog technology
DJI, probably the world’s largest civilian drones maker, has introduced two new drones and a new way for looking at the world, which the company calls “Sphere” panorama.
The two new drones are called Mavic Pro Platinum and Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian, and they will be showcased at IFA event, in Berlin.
Paul Pan, DJI senior product manager, says: “DJI continuously look for ways to improve its products and introduce new features, many of which are the result of the positive feedback and requests we received from customers around the world. [Read more…] about DJI launches two new drones and ‘sphere’ vision system
By Blake Kozak, principal analyst, security technology at IHS Markit
Nest Labs has expanded into the home security market with a range of products which includes the Nest Secure alarm system, Nest Hello video doorbell, Nest Cam IQ outdoor security camera, and corresponding software and services.
The video doorbell uses Google’s facial recognition technology.
Nest Labs is one of the first big movers in the home automation market, and the company is thought to be one of the leaders.
Nest currently offers a range of products including thermostats, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and video doorbells. [Read more…] about Analysis: New Nest Labs security products face stiff competition, says IHS Markit
Deepfield Robotics is preparing to showcase its robotics and automation technologies for the agriculture market at the Agrilevante event, in Italy.
The company is a startup established by industrial giant Bosch, and has a variety of solutions for the burgeoning precision agriculture market. [Read more…] about Deepfield Robotics to showcase precision agriculture technology at Agrilevante
