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Thira Robotics launches new generation of autonomous mobile robots

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Thira Robotics, a South Korean autonomous mobile robots (AMR) developer and a subsidiary of smart factory solutions leader THiRA UTech, has officially launched in the US market, providing AMR to navigate facility conditions previously not fit for automation.

Thira Robotics offers solutions to healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain industries to overcome physical barriers to technology adoption. Their launch coincides with Promat 2023, held in Chicago starting March 20th.

Peter Kim, CEO of Thira Robotics, says: “Some plants with poor conditions struggle to integrate AMR successfully. Now, older manufacturers don’t need to remodel to integrate. With Thira Robotics, robotization is possible for facilities not fit for automation. [Read more…] about Thira Robotics launches new generation of autonomous mobile robots

Artificial Intelligence for Mobile App Development

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Artificial Intelligence has already changed every aspect of our life and almost every technology niche, leaving each month fewer areas to explore.

Mobile development here is never an exception, and vice versa, it’s among the top AI-influenced tech fields, as according to a recent report by Brusselstimes, smartphones are used by people more than 2,600 a day.

So, how to use ML and AI in mobile app development so as not to disturb people from browsing and scrolling through media and social networks? [Read more…] about Artificial Intelligence for Mobile App Development

Sevensense Robotics to showcase its Alphasense Autonomy Evaluation Kit at ProMAT

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Swiss 3D visual autonomy provider Sevensense Robotics says it is planning to present its Alphasense Autonomy Evaluation Kit at ProMAT 2023.

The software would enable “off-the-shelf prototyping solutions” for manufacturers of autonomous mobile robots, says the company.

Sevensense says automation has the potential to “exponentially increase efficiency, profitability, and safety in the logistics and manufacturing sectors”. But so far, the lack of a robust, yet flexible navigation technology has limited the scope and scale of automation in material handling operations. [Read more…] about Sevensense Robotics to showcase its Alphasense Autonomy Evaluation Kit at ProMAT

Forvia increases logistics productivity with fleet of MiR robots

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Forvia, a top-tier automotive technology supplier, says it has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots robots from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).

The return of investment from the 14 autonomous mobile robots working in the Faurecia Clean Mobility plant in Písek, Czech Republic was less than two years.

Seven of Forvia’s heavy duty MiR robots, mainly MiR600s, work in the area of finished goods, bringing empty pallets to the assembly lines and picking up full pallets to transport to the logistics area. [Read more…] about Forvia increases logistics productivity with fleet of MiR robots

Warehouse robot maker Seegrid partners with Koops Automation Systems

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Seegrid, a builder of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has agreed a strategic partnership with Koops Automation Systems, a leading systems integrator specializing in industrial automation for manufacturing environments.

The collaboration agreement enables Koops to bolster their portfolio by introducing their customers to the full suite of Seegrid Palion autonomous mobile robots and Fleet Central enterprise software solutions.

Mike Slager, director of business development for Koops Automation, says: “We are excited to be able to solve yet another set of problems our customers experience. [Read more…] about Warehouse robot maker Seegrid partners with Koops Automation Systems

Rotary partners with TEXA to offer new ADAS solutions

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Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) and Dover, has agreed a partnership with TEXA, a company involved in the design, development and production of diagnostic tools for the vehicle repair industry.

The companies say the partnership will enable Rotary to expand its automotive service offerings.

The partnership will position Rotary to offer collision and repair shops a new mobile Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) solution as well as fully automatic air conditioning (A/C) charging stations. [Read more…] about Rotary partners with TEXA to offer new ADAS solutions

SSI Schaefer fully acquires DS Automotion

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The SSI Schaefer Group, an international provider of modular warehousing and logistics solutions employing some 10,000 people, and DS Automotion, a provider of mobile robotics such as automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, have signed an agreement under which SSI Schaefer will acquire all shares in DS Automotion.

Through the new agreement, SSI Schaefer will expand the minority interest it has held since 2018 to reflect the growing importance of autonomous and mobile robotics and the AGV business in intralogistics.

The acquisition of the remaining shares will take effect on March 1st, 2023 and is subject to approval by Austria’s Federal Competition Authority. [Read more…] about SSI Schaefer fully acquires DS Automotion

Roundtable Discussion: Industry experts help you plan your approach to investing in AGVs and AMRs

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Article contributed by BlueBotics

A roundtable discussion with three industry experts’ answers some of the pertinent questions about investing in automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)

The market and interest in Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs) are growing rapidly. These smart machines offer ways to increase production or warehouse efficiency, increase safety, and enhance productivity.

However, if you are thinking of investing, where do you start and what points do you need to consider? [Read more…] about Roundtable Discussion: Industry experts help you plan your approach to investing in AGVs and AMRs

Kuka unveils new compact autonomous mobile robot for intralogistics

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Kuka has expanded its portfolio of mobile platforms with the unveiling of a new autonomous mobile robot for intralogistics.

Describing it as a “compact powerhouse meets the highest safety requirements”, Kuka says the new generation of the KMP 600-S diffDrive is “fast – up to two meters per second – and equally safe, thanks to laser scanners and 3D object detection”.

Mobile solutions must meet extremely high standards for industrial use, says the company. The Kuka KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform provides a new automated guided vehicle system with high-speed support for production intralogistics and a payload of up to 600 kg. [Read more…] about Kuka unveils new compact autonomous mobile robot for intralogistics

SICK launches ‘first’ 3D ToF camera with PL c

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SICK introduces the first 3D time-of-flight (ToF) camera with Performance Level c (PL c) on the market – the safeVisionary2.

It was developed to support customers in becoming fully autonomous in addition to providing 3D localization and object recognition.

It is very effective for use on autonomous mobile robot because it provides precise 3D measurement data that allows for autonomous and intelligent mobile robot navigation. [Read more…] about SICK launches ‘first’ 3D ToF camera with PL c