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Serve Robotics to deliver Shake Shack food with delivery robots using Uber platform
Serve Robotics, an autonomous sidewalk delivery company, and Shake Shack have agreed a partnership to deliver Shake Shack using Serve’s autonomous delivery robots via Uber Eats, the delivery platform of Uber Technologies.
Customers who order from select Shake Shack restaurants in Los Angeles through Uber Eats may receive their order via Serve’s innovative autonomous robots.
The partnership marks another step forward in the expansion of sidewalk robots on Uber Eats, which has been offering Serve’s autonomous deliveries in Los Angeles since 2022, and is poised to lead to future expansion across the US. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics to deliver Shake Shack food with delivery robots using Uber platform
From Accident to Settlement: Robotics in the Workplace: Legal Implications and Personal Injury Claims
As robotics technology advances, its integration into workplaces is transforming industries and reshaping the nature of work. From manufacturing floors to healthcare facilities, robots are performing tasks with unprecedented speed and precision.
However, this rise in automation brings new challenges, particularly regarding workplace safety and legal implications. Personal injury claims involving robotic injuries are becoming more common, necessitating a closer examination of the legal landscape surrounding these incidents.
This blog explores the legal implications of robotics in the workplace and the associated personal injury claims. We will discuss the growth of robotics, legal challenges, liability issues, case studies, and best practices for preventing injuries. [Read more…] about From Accident to Settlement: Robotics in the Workplace: Legal Implications and Personal Injury Claims
Tackling Legal Issues in Robotics Startups is Doable with the Right Legal Support
Entrepreneurs starting a robotics startup often feel a mix of excitement and pressure – they’re of course eager to embrace the potential to innovate and disrupt industries with cutting-edge technology.
However, they also recognize the challenges, from securing funding and assembling a skilled team to steward complex regulations.
According to reports, the global robotics market is set to grow by 11.25% from 2024 to 2028, hitting around $65.59 billion; and with that kind of growth comes heightened scrutiny from regulators, which means that the legal landscape will require more than just tech savvy. [Read more…] about Tackling Legal Issues in Robotics Startups is Doable with the Right Legal Support
Kodiak surpasses 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in delivery collaboration with JB Hunt and Bridgestone
J.B. Hunt, one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, Bridgestone, the famous tire brand, and Kodiak Robotics, an autonomous trucking company, are celebrating a successful ongoing weekly delivery collaboration that has surpassed 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles, incorporating Kodiak autonomous trucks to ship Bridgestone passenger car tires between South Carolina and Dallas.
Since launching in January, the autonomous route has been driven with no accidents and achieved 100 percent on-time pick-up and delivery, and the companies have expanded the collaboration to include additional weekly deliveries along the route.
Utilizing Kodiak’s hub-to-hub autonomous delivery model, the long-haul stretch of the route from Atlanta to Dallas – approximately 750 miles and 16 hours – is completed using Kodiak autonomous driving technology, which is fitted with Bridgestone M719 drive tires and R213 steer tires. [Read more…] about Kodiak surpasses 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in delivery collaboration with JB Hunt and Bridgestone
Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Challenges in Robotics
Robotics technology has been integrated into business productivity, transforming industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and home assistance.
With this growth comes a new set of cybersecurity issues to address in keeping robotics safe. As robots become an integral part of everyday life, protection from cyber threats becomes paramount. [Read more…] about Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Challenges in Robotics
Yaskawa partners with Astellas Pharma to build ‘innovative’ cell therapy platform combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies
Yaskawa Electric, one of the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Astellas Pharma to start talks about building what they describe as “an innovative cell therapy platform by combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies”.
The MOU is a legally non-binding agreement on a partnership between the two companies, and specific discussions will proceed from now on.
Based on this MOU, the two companies aim to jointly build a new cell therapy platform that may potentially seamlessly bridges the initial stage of research in the cell therapy field to its commercialization, enabling high quality manufacturing of cell therapy products as well as shortening the research and development period. [Read more…] about Yaskawa partners with Astellas Pharma to build ‘innovative’ cell therapy platform combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies
Fanuc opens new $110 million robotics and automation campus in Michigan
Fanuc America, one of the world’s largest suppliers of robotics and automation systems, has officially unveiled its new 650,000 square foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The expansion increases the footprint in Michigan to over 2 million square feet and is part of Fanuc America’s strategic investment plan to support and advance industrial automation in North America. The West Campus represents a $110 million investment built on 67 acres of land.
Fanuc America’s industry growth and customer demand has created over 400 jobs in Michigan since 2019. The West Campus provides advanced product manufacturing and customized automation systems and includes warehouse space for over 6,000 quick delivery robots and tens of thousands of parts. [Read more…] about Fanuc opens new $110 million robotics and automation campus in Michigan
Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products
Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reached a new milestone, says it has now launched over 500 products through its “UR+ ecosystem”, which is like an “app store” for the cobot community built around UR robots, and is also sometimes referred to as a marketplace.
This marks a significant growth in the ecosystem since it started in 2016 with the ambition of making Universal Robots (UR) an open-source-like platform that would empower developers to create groundbreaking solutions.
Today, the UR+ ecosystem offers a wide range of components, kits, applications and solutions within both hardware and software designed to meet various customer needs. [Read more…] about Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products
Kuehne+Nagel integrates 50 Libiao autonomous mobile robots into its Châtres, France warehouse
Global logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has introduced a new robotized order sorting system from Libiao Robotics at its multi-client Châtres warehouse, situated south-west of Paris, France.
The new technology is designed to improve productivity, accommodate high volumes during peak times, develop collaborative technologies to support human resources, and reduce repetitive manual tasks.
Logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel is automating its Châtres logistics centre in the Seine-et-Marne region by deploying collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) supplied by Chinese company Libiao Robotics. [Read more…] about Kuehne+Nagel integrates 50 Libiao autonomous mobile robots into its Châtres, France warehouse