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Apptronik says its humanoid robot will ‘redefine the future of work’

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Apptronik, a developer of general purpose robots designed to change the way we live and work, has unveiled Apollo, which it says is “the world’s most capable humanoid robot”.

Designed to transform the industrial workforce and beyond in service of improving the human experience, Apollo is the first commercial humanoid robot that was designed for friendly interaction, mass manufacturability, performance, and safety.

Jeff Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Apptronik, says: “As labor challenges and employment trends continue to impact our economy, we need to fundamentally change the way we think about work, particularly in the warehouse and the supply chain. [Read more…] about Apptronik says its humanoid robot will ‘redefine the future of work’

Levita Magnetics wins FDA clearance for its robotic surgery system

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Levita Magnetics, whose mission is to help more patients get access to better surgery, says it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its MARS platform.

The Levita MARS system is a first-of-its-kind minimally invasive surgical platform aimed at the high-volume abdominal surgery market.

Harnessing the power of both magnets and machines, MARS reduces the number of incisions and enables surgeons to have complete control during laparoscopic procedures, all in a compact footprint designed to fit into existing operating rooms. [Read more…] about Levita Magnetics wins FDA clearance for its robotic surgery system

Turf Tank launches new line-marking robot for sports fields

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Turf Tank, inventor of what it says is “the world’s first autonomous, GPS-guided line marking robot”, built and designed specifically for painting athletic fields, has released its new Turf Tank Two.

The company says the new Turf Tank Two will “redefine the autonomous robotic line marking industry with its innovative hardware and software capabilities”.

Mikkel Jacobsen, CEO of Turf Tank, says: “This is a very exciting day for our company with the official rollout of the Turf Tank Two. [Read more…] about Turf Tank launches new line-marking robot for sports fields

Democratizing Friction Stir Welding: High-Quality FSW at a Fraction of the Cost

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Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a distinctive solid-state joining process that diverges from traditional welding techniques, which often rely on melting materials.

Rather than using heat, FSW employs mechanical energy to fuse metals, delivering robust and pristine welds. Since its inception in the early 1990s, FSW has garnered the attention of industry experts, heralding a transformative phase in manufacturing.

Emphasizing precision and sustainability, FSW exemplifies how engineering advancements can revolutionize practices. [Read more…] about Democratizing Friction Stir Welding: High-Quality FSW at a Fraction of the Cost

ABI launches new delta robot equipped with direct drives

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Dutch company ABI has launched the newest innovation in its series of ABIFlexx delta robots: the ABIFlexx equipped with direct drives.

The company says this new version is “extremely fast, very accurate, quiet and maintenance free”, adding that these characteristics make the ABlflexx direct drive robot “the ideal solution” for many different applications.

ABI develops and produces its own ABIflexx Delta robot range: advanced robot systems which meet the most demanding requirements. [Read more…] about ABI launches new delta robot equipped with direct drives

Robot cell market predicted to grow at 10.2 per cent a year

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The global robot cell market has been estimated at $42,567 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.2 per cent during the forecast years of 2023-2033.

This is according to industry research group Fact.MR, with findings published in its report, Robot Cell Market.

In order to maximize quality, speed and efficiency, the market for robots is rising and is anticipated to rise more during the coming years. [Read more…] about Robot cell market predicted to grow at 10.2 per cent a year

Kivnon reaches 5,000 installed mobile robots in 20 countries

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Kivnon, a producer of industrial mobile robots, has manufactured and installed its 5,000th robot, representing a significant milestone in its history.

Kivnon designs, manufactures, and implements mobile robots that enhance material handling efficiency across various markets, including automotive, food, logistics distribution, and retail applications.

Juan Prieto, CEO of Kivnon, says: “We started in 2009 with a vision for new ways to improve intralogistics operations in production centers, warehouses, and distribution centers, along with a team of talented experts in material handling and robotic engineering. [Read more…] about Kivnon reaches 5,000 installed mobile robots in 20 countries

Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

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Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

Outokumpu recently signed a deal with a Swiss robotics company ANYbotics on autonomous robotics solutions and, in June 2023, the first ANYmal robot arrived to Outokumpu’s site in Krefeld, Germany.

Outokumpu claims this makes the company the “first in the steel industry to use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025”. [Read more…] about Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

fruitcore robotics unveils new operating system with integrated ‘AI copilot’

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fruitcore robotics, a developer of industrial automation technologies, has launched what it describes as “an innovative operating system that uses the latest AI technology”.

horstOS is designed to give industrial companies a new tool at their disposal that assists them in “every step” of commissioning entire applications with the intelligent industrial robot HORST while significantly reducing complexity.

With an integrated AI copilot, industrial companies can increase the efficiency of their production processes and save time. [Read more…] about fruitcore robotics unveils new operating system with integrated ‘AI copilot’

ABB expands large robot family with four ‘energy saving’ models, 22 variants

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ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants, offering more choice, increased coverage and greater performance.

The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150 kg to 310 kg, with a reach from 2.5 m to 3.2 m, offering customers greater choice and significant performance and energy efficiency improvements.

Marc Segura, president of ABB’s Robotics Division, says: “Sustainable production is a major priority of automotive manufacturers, with 78 percent of companies identifying it as important to their business and 77 percent identifying it as a priority for their customers. [Read more…] about ABB expands large robot family with four ‘energy saving’ models, 22 variants