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Netlogistik partners with SVT Robotics to resell SoftBot platform

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Netlogistik, a tech specialist which helps companies with the digital transformation of their supply chain, is partnering with SVT Robotics, a software provider that empowers IT teams to integrate, monitor, and scale automation with the tech-agnostic SoftBot platform.

This partnership enables Netlogistik’s customers using Blue Yonder to easily deploy automation, reduce support costs, and maximize uptime across their facilities.

The SoftBot Platform also normalizes and aggregates supply chain data from disparate sources enabling companies to easily optimize their operations. [Read more…] about Netlogistik partners with SVT Robotics to resell SoftBot platform

Essert Robotics emerges as ‘key player’ in life sciences industry

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As the life science industry undergoes significant transformations, Essert Robotics emerges as a key player, providing cutting-edge automation solutions tailored to meet the evolving challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

These challenges in the pharmaceutical sector are mainly related to developments like an increasing demographic shift, but also to a growing need for decentralized production and the emergence of novel therapeutic concepts.

By means of innovative robotic solutions, Essert Robotics supports the life sciences sector in taking these hurdles. [Read more…] about Essert Robotics emerges as ‘key player’ in life sciences industry

Toyota partners with Ready Robotics on robotic programming

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Ready Robotics, a provider of operating systems for automation and robotics, is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation and Nvidia to bring a “significant leap forward” in industrial robotics.

Toyota will employ Ready ForgeOS in tandem with Nvidia Isaac Sim, a robotics simulator developed on Nvidia Omniverse, to build a “state-of-the-art simulated robotic programming environment” for its aluminum hot forging production lines.

This groundbreaking collaboration is set to enhance safety and efficiency in Toyota’s manufacturing processes. [Read more…] about Toyota partners with Ready Robotics on robotic programming

Simbe expands store intelligence solution to support large format retail environments

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Simbe, a provider of retail store robotics and automation solutions, has launched what it says is “the industry’s first intelligence platform for large format retail environments”.

After a successful launch with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Simbe is now making its Store Intelligence solution available to the wider market.

Simbe’s solution works throughout the store environment, including packaged goods, meat, dairy, frozen, beauty, alcohol, and more. [Read more…] about Simbe expands store intelligence solution to support large format retail environments

Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

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Brain Corp, an autonomous technology company, has unveiled its BrainOS InventoryAI Suite, a retail inventory analytics solution designed to analyze inventory data captured by autonomous mobile robots running on its platform.

It also unveiled the “Dane AIR”, a purpose-built inventory scanning robot developed in collaboration with Dane Technologies.

Currently, the majority of retailers manually track in-store inventory by deploying associates to meticulously identify inconsistencies amongst tens of thousands of SKUs, looking for issues with product availability, price tags and product locations. [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

ABB finalizes acquisition of Sevensense

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ABB has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich.

Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation, says: “This marks a significant step towards our vision of a workplace where AI-enabled robots assist people, addressing our customers’ needs for greater flexibility and intelligence amidst critical skilled labor shortages.

“Each mobile robot, equipped with vision and AI, scans a unique part of the building; collectively these robots complement each other’s view to form a complete map, enabling them to work autonomously in a rapidly changing environment.” [Read more…] about ABB finalizes acquisition of Sevensense

Pros and Cons of Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing

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As technology advances, it paves the way for new breakthroughs in automation. It’s, therefore, not a surprise that the robotics industry is experiencing a significant boom. This trend is especially true for industrial robotics tailored to the manufacturing sector.

There are many applications for robotics, and automated integration is extensive, from medical device production and food packaging to metal fabrication and consumer goods assembly.

As a manufacturing company, however, it’s crucial to assess your unique application to identify possible downsides and benefits of industrial robots before integration. This post explores the pros and cons of incorporating robotics into manufacturing processes. Read on to learn more. [Read more…] about Pros and Cons of Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing

Ethical Considerations in Robotics: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

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In the rapidly evolving world of robotics, each breakthrough pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and poses significant ethical dilemmas. This technological frontier, brimming with potential, demands a careful examination of the moral aspects intertwined with its development.

In this article, we delve deep into the ethical implications of robotic advancements, focusing particularly on the responsibilities of developers and industries.

As we explore this intricate landscape, our aim is to shed light on how we can responsibly harness the transformative power of robotics, ensuring that our technological progress aligns harmoniously with ethical principles. [Read more…] about Ethical Considerations in Robotics: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

Surgical robotics company Distalmotion to digitize operating room

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Distalmotion, a developer of surgical robotics, is partnering with Proximie, a health technology platform digitizing operating rooms, to extend its Dexter robotic surgery platform globally.

The collaboration provides Distalmotion customers with access to Proximie’s healthcare platform, delivering telepresence, content management, and data driven insights.

With Proximie, surgeon expertise and OR data can be easily shared from anywhere, generating new insights to help improve patient outcomes and productivity. [Read more…] about Surgical robotics company Distalmotion to digitize operating room

How Automotive Robotics is Transforming the Auto Industry

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Our century is seeing a new change in industrialization where robotics have become the new norm in production and manufacturing. The automotive sector is one of the main industries that has experienced a lot of transformation.

From conducting auto auctions online to make it easier to buy cars from the comfort of your home to robotics that are widely used for painting, welding, and assembly.

What is most loved about automated technology is the fact that they are precise and move relatively fast and repetitively; all this translates to much faster production times and high-quality products. [Read more…] about How Automotive Robotics is Transforming the Auto Industry