Tag: operate
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Zoox says its robotaxi is ‘first in the world to operate on public roads’
Autonomous mobility-as-a-service company, Zoox, has completed what it describes as “a key milestone” – deploying “the world’s first purpose-built robotaxi on open public roads with passengers”. On February 11, 2023, Zoox conducted the first run of its employee shuttle service in Foster City, California, marking “the first time in history” a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi without…
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Dutch shoe retailer Schuurman Schoenen implements Magazino robots
The robotics company Magazino has won Schuurman Schoenen as a new customer for the mobile picking robot TORU. The Dutch company, known for offering a wide range of shoes, will use the robots in its warehouse in Neede, Netherlands. By using the TORU robot, Schuurman Schoenen is implementing flexible automation for the manual picking process…
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High-Tech Bots and Devices for Business Owners
Hiring employees is one of the costliest moves any business owner can make. Along with the obvious monetary toll in the form of payroll expenses, there are other considerations. Things like insurance, necessary office space, training, and other factors can add up fast. Maybe that’s why so many entrepreneurs and independent startup owners are seeking…
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Acieta unveils new collaborative robotic system for welding
Acieta has unveiled a new collaborative robotic system for welding. The company says the new “FastARC” cobot can pay back customers’ investment “in as little as six months”. Acieta says that “everyone is struggling to hire and retain good laborers, especially those with welding skills”. But when the position is unfilled, a welding system sits…
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DB Schenker to operate zero-emission autonomous ship for Ekornes
DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, has revealed plans to operate an innovative zero-emission coastal container feeder in Norway. The fully electric vessel has a unique design, making it the first of its kind in the world. Having just signed a pre-study agreement, DB Schenker and its co-operation partners – the furniture…
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Schaeffler to unveil ‘eagerly anticipated innovative solution’ for robots
Schaeffler says it will present at Hannover Messe 2022 an “eagerly anticipated innovative solution package” for collaborative robots and articulated robots. The manufacturing industry requires lightweight robots that can operate with high dynamics and a high degree of precision. Ralf Moseberg, head of business field industrial automation at Schaeffler, says the industry is looking for…
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Opinion: What does the future of robot-human interaction look like?
Michel Spruijt, GM and VP of BrainCorp Europe, looks at how robots are being integrated into the working environment and how these intelligent machines will operate alongside the human workforce Technology has seen significant progress over the last half a century, with artificial intelligence playing an important role. Robots are now no longer a thing…
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Brain Corp’s robotic fleet covers 100 billion square feet
Brain Corp, a developer of software for robotics, especially industrial robotic floor cleaners, says its BrainOS-powered fleet of autonomous mobile robots has reached 100 billion square feet of coverage. In doing so, claims Brain Corp, “6.8 million hours have been given back to employees and operations managers, allowing them to focus on customer experience and…
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Fugro partners with Nexxis to operate robots via satellite from SpAARC
Fugro, in partnership with remote visual inspection, non-destructive testing and robotics company Nexxis, has demonstrated how its remote operations capability can be applied to space through satellite-controlled robots. The demonstration took place at SpAARC, the Space Automation Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control Complex, in Western Australia. The Australian Space Agency commissioned Fugro to design, build…
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Sea Machines embarks on ‘world’s first’ autonomous, remotely commanded voyage by an ocean tugboat
In a milestone moment slated to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for autonomous technology, Sea Machines will circumnavigate Denmark on a multi-week 1,000 nautical mile remotely commanded commercial voyage. Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous command and control systems for the maritime industry, says it will embark on a 1,000…