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ABB Robotics sponsors MassRobotics to accelerate innovation in the robotics industry

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ABB Robotics has agreed a sponsorship deal with MassRobotics, one of the leading innovation hubs and startup accelerators for robotics in the United States.

As part of this sponsorship, ABB Robotics will donate several of its versatile GoFa 5kg collaborative robots (cobots), and licenses to its RobotStudio simulation programming software to MassRobotics, providing emerging companies access to cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and development.

John Bubnikovich, president of ABB Robotics, US, says: “By providing our cobots and software to some of the brightest and most innovative engineers in the United States, we are not only helping startups push the boundaries of what’s possible but also benefiting from the fresh perspectives and groundbreaking ideas that emerge from this dynamic community.”

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Wakefern food scales up Simbe Robotics’ store intelligence

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As top retailers deepen technology investments to enhance business performance, Simbe, the leading provider of Store Intelligence solutions, has unveiled plans to expand its work with Wakefern Food, the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the United States.

The latest cooperative organizations to add Simbe’s technology to stores include Wakefern Member Inserra Supermarkets, which owns and operates 23 ShopRite stores, and Shop-Rite Supermarkets, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wakefern that operates 37 ShopRite stores in New York and New Jersey.

Both Inserra Supermarkets and SRS are implementing Tally’s AI-powered solution. The world’s first, most advanced autonomous item-scanning robot, Tally looks for out-of-stocks and misplaced items and helps retail teams focus more on customers and the customer experience. [Read more…] about Wakefern food scales up Simbe Robotics’ store intelligence

How Robotics Startups Can Leverage Digital Tools for Growth

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The robotics industry is revolutionizing the way the world works. With new technologies being introduced regularly, they play an important role in making sure that processes in various industries are improved and that existing problems will be addressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

This has opened plenty of opportunities for robotics startups to capitalize on the need for cutting-edge technologies that they can market to the world. However, some areas where these startups might struggle in are building awareness, gaining clients, and securing funding.

It’s important for robotics companies to implement a well-executed strategy that starts with a strong online presence to overcome these hurdles. [Read more…] about How Robotics Startups Can Leverage Digital Tools for Growth

Roborock launches ‘all-in-one’ robot that sweeps and mops

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Roborock, a provider of intelligent home robotics, has launched the intelligent sweeping and mopping all-in-one robot Roborock Qrevo Slim, equipped with an innovative 3D camera module for navigation and obstacle avoidance using the REAL3 Time-of-Flight (ToF) imager by Infineon Technologies.

Time of flight is the measurement of the time taken by an object, particle or wave to travel a distance through a medium.

The technology allows to reduce size and increase reliability. Compared to the body height of traditional sweeping and mopping robots of around 100 mm, the overall height of the Roborock Qrevo Slim is only 82 mm, allowing it to pass through lower and narrower spaces while providing high reliability.

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Toyota makes strategic investment in Gideon

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Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), which includes Toyota Material Handling Group and Toyota Automated Logistics Group, and Gideon, have signed an investment agreement with immediate effect.

The technology company Gideon develops and offers technologies for autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) behaviour and application stack for automating specific processes in warehouse and manufacturing environments.

For TICO, this strategic partnership and investment creates possibilities to simplify automated vehicle systems through standardization, reduced deployment times and increasing flexibility, adaptability and scalability.

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ForwardX selects Optiscan as strategic distributor in Scandinavia

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ForwardX Robotics, Asia’s largest vision-based autonomous mobile robot solution provider, has agreed a strategic partnership with Optiscan Group and appointed the warehouse automation specialist as its official distributor in Finland and the rest of the Nordic region, sometimes collectively called Scandinavia.

This collaboration represents a significant milestone for ForwardX’s “Go Global” strategy, as they strengthen their European presence with this project.

Consequently, this collaboration promotes the innovation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), opening the door to pioneering research and development in voice control integration. [Read more…] about ForwardX selects Optiscan as strategic distributor in Scandinavia

Solinftec showcases its new docking station for agricultural robots

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Solinftec, a developer of artificial intelligence solutions and sustainable agricultural practices, has showcased its newest development in the field of agricultural robotics: the docking station.

Announced at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, the launch of this new development will allow Solix Ag Robotics to “operate 100 percent autonomously throughout the season, without the need for a manual refill”.

The docking station is autonomous, solar-powered and integrated with the Solix platform. This new technology enables continuous field management by ensuring the robot has access to the necessary products for 24/7 operations. [Read more…] about Solinftec showcases its new docking station for agricultural robots

Trilogy NextGen to provide robotic supply chain solution to Bioworld Merchandising

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Trilogy NextGen, a provider of digital transformation solutions, says it is supplying customized logistics systems powered by autonomous robotics for Bioworld Merchandising, a global brand manufacturer of licensed apparel, accessories and home goods.

With a sales and distribution network that supports the world’s largest retailers, Bioworld employs state-of-the-art technology in its product fulfillment and logistics operations.

In order to enhance efficiency of its on-demand print and ship services, Bioworld tapped Trilogy NextGen to design an automated material handling system using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), transporting products from the warehouse to the shipping environment with speed and accuracy. [Read more…] about Trilogy NextGen to provide robotic supply chain solution to Bioworld Merchandising

Promwad partners with Hilscher to develop ‘universal’ industrial communications platform

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Promwad, an electronics design house based in Germany, has collaborated with Hilscher, a technology and solution provider in industrial communication, to develop a pioneering universal robotics platform that addresses a critical problem faced by industrial robotics manufacturers using popular robotics platforms from Nvidia, Qualcomm, and other tech vendors.

The new platform, powered by the Hilscher netX communication controller, supports EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP protocols and enables manufacturers to seamlessly integrate popular modules and ready-made servo drives with a wide range of industrial and consumer robots without the need for additional solutions, which the industrial robotics manufacturers face today.

The issue of integrating Nvidia Jetson, Nvidia Orin, or Qualcomm RB5 platforms into the existing industrial networks and components stems from the need for supplementary integration solutions to bridge the compatibility gaps. The problem leads to additional costs on hardware and complex software development, as well as a potentially diminished performance of the final robotic solution.

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From Surveillance to Justice: From Smart Helmets to Automated Vehicles – How Robotics Can Enhance Motorcycle Safety

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Motorcycles offer a sense of freedom and excitement on the road, but they come with inherent risks. With motorcycle accidents being a significant concern, innovative technologies are crucial in enhancing rider safety.

Robotics and automation are playing a transformative role in this arena, making it possible to foresee a future where motorcycles are safer and more efficient.

This blog delves into how advancements in robotics, from smart helmets to automated vehicles, are set to revolutionize motorcycle safety. [Read more…] about From Surveillance to Justice: From Smart Helmets to Automated Vehicles – How Robotics Can Enhance Motorcycle Safety