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Cybernetix Ventures and Pittsburgh Robotics Network agree strategic partnership

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Cybernetix Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on robotics, automation, and industrial AI, has agreed a strategic partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, as part of the firm’s long-term robotics cluster engagement efforts.

The partnership is a joint initiative to set Pittsburgh’s robotics startups up for success, and bring more of the cluster’s investable robotics opportunities to global markets.

Founded in 2021, Cybernetix works with robotics clusters around the world to elevate the most promising robotics founders and startups to the global stage, connecting them to the firm’s diverse ecosystem of potential customers, later stage investors, financial institutions, and acquirers.

Cybernetix will join forces with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network as a Leader Premier Partner and provide their advisory to its startups. [Read more…] about Cybernetix Ventures and Pittsburgh Robotics Network agree strategic partnership

Flexiv Robotics unveils gecko-inspired gripper and automated cleaning station

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Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics solutions, has improved its Grav Enhanced gecko-inspired gripper so that it can now be “quickly and effortlessly cleaned via the fully automated Cleaning Station”.

This powerful combination of gripper and cleaner provides the Grav Enhanced not only the ability to lift practically any object weighing up to 5 kg, but also a way of maintaining the gripper’s effectiveness even when manipulating objects covered with surface contaminants like dirt and dust.

Providing a truly general-purpose handling capacity, the Grav Enhanced and the Cleaning Station are set to significantly boost lifting efficiency and expand the utility of Flexiv’s adaptive robots across multiple sectors.

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Richtech Robotics and Zipphaus to launch robot-operated cafes

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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada company and a provider of AI-driven service robots, today announced a joint venture with Zipphaus to launch robot-operated cafes in hospitals, airports, colleges and universities.

This strategic partnership brings together Richtech’s pioneering robotics expertise with Zipphaus’s operational proficiency to maximize development opportunities across the United States.

Through this joint venture, Richtech and Zipphaus will form Zipphaus Plus, which will be focused on deploying Richtech’s ADAM robot alongside Zipphaus’ cafe management expertise. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics and Zipphaus to launch robot-operated cafes

Neura Robotics and Omron partner to develop cognitive robots for manufacturing industry

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Neura Robotics, a developer of cognitive robotics, and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, a leading provider of industrial robotics and automation, have agreed a strategic partnership.

The companies say this partnership aims to “revolutionize the manufacturing industry by introducing cognitive robots into factory automation, leveraging advanced AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and safety”.

Unlike traditional industrial robots, cognitive robots have the ability to learn from their environment, make decisions autonomously, and adapt to dynamic production scenarios. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and Omron partner to develop cognitive robots for manufacturing industry

Nala Robotics and Re-Up partner to develop AI-powered robotic chef

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Re-Up, a developer of AI-powered convenience stores and gas stations, says it will be installing autonomous robotic chefs at a variety of locations powered by Nala Robotics, an AI technology company specializing in the culinary industry.

The Wingman by Nala Robotics is an autonomous fry station that can easily be added or configured to any restaurant or commercial food service operation.

Re-Up will leverage Nala Robotics’ advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance its food service offerings, enabling customers to enjoy freshly prepared, fully customizable, fried chicken, french fries and other menu items on demand, quickly, easily and without human intervention. [Read more…] about Nala Robotics and Re-Up partner to develop AI-powered robotic chef

Flexiv Robotics and EsVata Shutters cut sanding times ‘by 80 percent’

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Flexiv, a provider of general-purpose robotics solutions, says it enjoying a “successful collaboration” with EsVata, a manufacturer of window shutters, in ushering in a new era of sanding efficiency.

Deployed to EsVata’s California-based factory, Flexiv’s Rizon 4 adaptive robot has set new benchmarks for automated precision and efficiency in the previously labor-intensive material abrasion processes.

EsVata chose to integrate the Rizon 4 into their production line specifically to automate the time-consuming task of sanding window shutters.

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European Union advocates for ‘responsible robotics development’

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The European Union says it is aiming to support, develop, and benefit from advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve the lives of its citizens, businesses, and scientific communities, including the wider use of responsible robots.

However, the EU says that, for robots to be widely accepted in society, it’s “crucial to ensure they adhere to responsible robotics principles”.

In the context of the Robotics4EU project, responsible robotics means designing robots that reflect the values and expectations of society. [Read more…] about European Union advocates for ‘responsible robotics development’

Mitsubishi and Extend Robotics to roll out VR for industrial robotic applications

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Mitsubishi Electric in the UK has partnered with Extend Robotics to support the scale-up of remotely controlled robots in non-uniform manufacturing operations.

Founded in 2019, Extend Robotics’ pioneering Advanced Mechanics Assistance System (AMAS) is a lightweight middleware enabling platform which combines real-time volumetric telepresence with interactive digital twin technology.

The resulting human-robot interface renders the workspace in 3D to provide authentic depth perception during teleoperation, while facilitating fast user gesture input to control the robot with low latency, even on low bandwidths. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi and Extend Robotics to roll out VR for industrial robotic applications

JHFOSTER acquires HTE Technologies

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John Henry Foster Minnesota (JHFOSTER), a strategic collection of engineers, support and service teams, compressed air experts, and automation and robotics solutions provider, has acquired HTE Technologies, an automation supplier operating in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.

To be run as an independent division of JHFOSTER, the company will continue to serve its existing customer base, operate under its existing brand, and remain at its headquarters in St Louis.

This acquisition accelerates JHFOSTER’s ongoing expansion in the manufacturing and automation industry and will bring numerous benefits to customers and employees of both entities. [Read more…] about JHFOSTER acquires HTE Technologies

Comau and Intrinsic explore new advances in ‘next-generation robotics’

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The growing importance of software-driven automation combined with the growing impact of artificial intelligence is driving the creation of advanced robotic ecosystems that can meet the vast variety of automation needs in different markets and for different applications.

Yet as more and more industries look to automate intricate and highly variable processes, they are often challenged by the growing shortage of expert workers and a widening automation skills gap.

Furthermore, it is becoming increasingly clear that the next generation of advanced robotic infrastructures need to be able to handle tomorrow’s process variability without becoming economically unaffordable. [Read more…] about Comau and Intrinsic explore new advances in ‘next-generation robotics’