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Top 5 Benefits of Integrating Robotics into Managed IT Services

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As managed IT services have grown over time, technology has taken big steps forward. Robotics is the most important because it changes how IT services are provided and handled. Robotics is changing the IT world by automating tedious chores and making things safer.

This piece will discuss the top 5 benefits of using robotics in managed IT services. We will look at how it can boost productivity, reduce mistakes made by people, save money, make things safer, and improve the user experience. [Read more…] about Top 5 Benefits of Integrating Robotics into Managed IT Services

MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

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Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, says it has completed a preclinical study that demonstrated the feasibility of the Symani Surgical System in neurosurgical procedures.

Adnan Siddiqui, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and chief medical officer of the Jacobs Institute and Vice Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, successfully repaired a blood vessel in the brain in an animal model using the Symani Surgical System, the first such robotic-assisted microsurgery demonstration in the brain.

Mark Toland, CEO of MMI, says: “Dr Siddiqui’s breakthrough demonstration showed the benefits of robotic precision and control when operating on brain tissue. [Read more…] about MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

How Do Warehouse Robots Streamline Supply Chains?

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With the market for logistics-focused robotics hitting $8.78 billion in 2023 and strong growth anticipated over the next decade, there is obvious enthusiasm for this type of technology in a supply chain context.

Moving towards the adoption of robots in your organization is easier if you are in the loop on what they can do, so here’s a round-up of what this kit is capable of in a modern warehouse context to help convince decision-makers of the value that can be unlocked post-procurement. [Read more…] about How Do Warehouse Robots Streamline Supply Chains?

Empowering Innovation: No-Code Platforms in Robotic and Automation Systems

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Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in robotics and automation has already begun transforming industries from manufacturing to healthcare.

However, the programming complexity and the high development cost have often acted as barriers, preventing small businesses and individual innovators from entering the field.

This is where no-code platforms come in. They let you build complex systems with minimal coding experience, revolutionizing the development of robotic applications. [Read more…] about Empowering Innovation: No-Code Platforms in Robotic and Automation Systems

Sumitomo and Dexterity establish joint venture in Japan

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Sumitomo, one of the world’s largest trading companies, and Dexterity, an AI and robotics company, have created Dexterity-SC Japan, a new joint venture focused on accelerating the adoption of AI-powered intelligent robotic solutions for warehouse, supply chain, logistics, and other labor intensive industrial operations.

Building on a successful distribution agreement between the two companies in 2022, the newly formed Dexterity-SC Japan will sell, market, localize, and provide financing options for AI-powered robotic solutions.

These solutions will leverage cutting-edge AI technology and intelligent robotics to solve the most complicated, dynamic material handling challenges in industrial settings. [Read more…] about Sumitomo and Dexterity establish joint venture in Japan

Simbe Robotics unveils new technology to enable retailers to capture and view data faster

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As the majority of retailers embrace in-store technologies that improve business and store team performance, Simbe Robotics, a provider of robotic store intelligence solutions, has launched two new, cutting-edge product capabilities.

The announcement marks one of Simbe’s largest software updates to date and extends the value of its web platform – as the only platform with proven results at scale used by dozens of retailers across three continents globally.

The first solution, Simbe Mobile, is a configurable mobile application that puts Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform in the palm of store teams’ hands, offering prioritized inventory and pricing tasks, near real-time data analytics, planogram compliance and more, on any device.

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Standard Bots secures $63 million in funding

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Standard Bots has raised $63 million in total funding, with its recent Series B round led by General Catalyst with participation from Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and Samsung Next.

The company has already successfully launched its RO1 robotic arm and is now preparing to bring its new AI-powered robots to market, unlocking use cases and industries untouched by traditional robotics, such as complex assembly, food preparation, or dishwashing.

Standard Bots designs and assembles collaborative robotic arms in the United States to transform industrial sectors such as manufacturing. The company is also developing a transformer-based model that leverages the power of AI to enhance robotic capabilities. [Read more…] about Standard Bots secures $63 million in funding

Augmentus opens robotics centre in Texas

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Augmentus, a developer of AI robotic solutions for surface finishing and welding, is opening its their first “experience centre” in the United States as part of its strategic market expansion plans.

Located in Texas, the centre aims to bolster the company’s presence in one of the nation’s leading regions for metal fabrication and manufacturing.

Founded in 2019, Augmentus has pioneered the transformation of industrial robot programming. [Read more…] about Augmentus opens robotics centre in Texas

Breakthrough in tremor treatment: Robotic therapy developed by GIST researchers ‘improves daily activities’

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Individuals with neurological disorders often experience tremors, posing various challenges. To address this, researchers from Korea developed SPINDLE, a pioneering robotic rehabilitation system.

Combining virtual reality (VR) with customized resistance training, SPINDLE offers personalized therapy to enhance strength and dexterity for activities of daily living (ADLs).

Its adaptability and potential for home use represent a major advancement in tremor rehabilitation, with broader healthcare implications. [Read more…] about Breakthrough in tremor treatment: Robotic therapy developed by GIST researchers ‘improves daily activities’

Serve Robotics expanded delivery service in Los Angeles

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Serve Robotics, an autonomous delivery robotics company, has expanded its delivery operations into Koreatown as part of a long-term plan to broaden its geographic reach in Los Angeles and across the US.

Additionally, in preparation for the scale up of its fleet for future expansions, Serve announced the expansion of its lidar supply agreement with Ouster to equip its next-generation robots with upgraded sensors for enhanced performance.

Dr Ali Kashani, Serve co-founder and CEO, says: “Tens of thousands of households in Los Angeles have experienced the convenience of autonomous delivery, with many hundreds of restaurants on Uber Eats serving their customers in a more sustainable and reliable way. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics expanded delivery service in Los Angeles