Tag: motors
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Rockwell Automation completes acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and Otto Motors
Rockwell Automation, which says it is “the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation”, has completed its acquisition of Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots for industrial applications. The acquisition includes Clearpath Robotics’ namesake research division, a developer autonomous technology for the innovation market, and…
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Toyota and Daimler partner to advance autonomous truck technologies in Japan
Following the news that Daimler Truck and Toyota have entered into a partnership to combine their truck businesses in Japan, Varshini Shetty, automotive analyst at GlobalData, offers her view. Shetty says: “To accelerate the development and manufacture of CASE (Connected / Autonomous & Automated / Shared / Electric) technology and hydrogen vehicles, many businesses are…
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Otto Motors reveals North American sales and service expansion with certified dealers
Otto Motors, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, has launched the Otto Certified Dealer program to provide “high-quality service and support locally throughout North America”. The program introduces over 215 regional offices and 2,000 technicians to the rapidly-growing AMR industry. To meet the rising demand for AMRs, Otto Motors has trained and certified the most…
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Drives for speed in intralogistics: Faulhaber explains the importance of drive systems in warehouse robots
Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation, something that is inconceivable without micromotors. Drive systems from Faulhaber are used for their ability to perform during sorting, transporting and with robotics solutions. Suitable transport structures in intralogistics are a prerequisite in all industries in order to be able to withstand competitive pressure in the future. An increasing number…
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Mitsubishi Electric agrees strategic investment in Otto Motors to accelerate industrial automation
Mitsubishi Electric, a factory automation solutions provider, has agreed a strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, the parent company of autonomous mobile robot leader, Otto Motors. With more than 4 million hours of production experience, Otto Motors’ pioneering autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology and award-winning software are used by Fortune 500 companies to deliver productivity and…
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Nord Modules and Otto Motors partner to accelerate autonomous material handling workflows
Nord Modules and Otto Motors have agreed a strategic partnership to develop and integrate new modular solutions that will enhance the capabilities of mobile robots and create new opportunities for automation in factories around the world. Both companies are presenting at the ongoing LogiMAT 2023 trade show, where they are showcasing their latest automation solutions.…
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Kollmorgen and Otto Motors begin strategic technical collaboration
Kollmorgen and Otto Motors have agreed a strategic technical collaboration. The cooperation is described as a “major milestone for the autonomous material handling industry” by the two companies. Kollmorgen and Otto Motors share a common goal to deliver exceptional self-driving vehicle applications to OEMs and System Integrators that strive to streamline material handling to end-users…
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Otto Motors launches new ‘mid-sized’ autonomous mobile robot
Otto Motors, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has unveiled its newest AMR, Otto 600, which the company describes as “the toughest and most nimble AMR in its class”. With the launch of Otto 600, Otto Motors now offers the most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market. Otto 600 unlocks important new…
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Nidec Leroy-Somer selected by Airbus to develop electric motors for its future hydrogen powered zero-emission engine
Nidec Leroy-Somer has signed an agreement with Airbus, the worlds largest airplane manufacturer, to develop an electric motor for its hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine prototype, as part of Airbus’ ambition to bring the first zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035. The long-standing expertise and extensive know-how of the French electric motor manufacturer, who already…
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Halodi Robotics uses Ansys to simulate humanoid robots
Halodi Robotics is using Ansys simulation software through the Ansys Startup Program to develop its humanoid robots designed to work among humans in everyday environments. Humanoid robots can help alleviate the growing labour shortage, and free critical personnel to focus on tasks that require their high-level skills. These robots will perform jobs such as patrolling…