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7 Robotics Trends to Watch for in 2022

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There was a 10 percent global increase in industrial robot usage to over 3 million units in operation in 2020, caused by the pandemic.

At the same time, there was an overall 12 percent market increase for service robots to $6.7 billion with the market for cleaning robots increased by 92 percent.

Since the pandemic is still there as well as there are new global factors, such as the war in Ukraine, we wonder if these trends will continue in 2022. [Read more…] about 7 Robotics Trends to Watch for in 2022

How Can Data Visualization Enhance Robotics Development in 2022?

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In recent times, robotics is considered as one of the top-notch technologies which is capable of transforming the workforce through the different kinds of robots available in the world.

The market is involved in transforming data visualization into data science to increase the number of efficient robots in the near-coming days.

As per some of the recent surveys, it is expected that the revenue will hit around $189 billion by the year of 2027.  [Read more…] about How Can Data Visualization Enhance Robotics Development in 2022?

PickNik Robotics partners with Sierra Space to build robots for deep space missions and space habitats

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PickNik Robotics and Sierra Space have agreed a collaboration which will explore the implementation of robotic autonomy and controllability for autonomous maintenance of space habitat environments.

PickNik Robotics is a robotics software and engineering services company, while Sierra Space is a commercial space company with 1,100 employees, more than 500 missions and over 30 years of space flight heritage.

The companies anticipate that the robotic autonomy solutions developed with this collaboration will significantly improve the ability to support low Earth orbit (LEO), lunar and deep space missions. [Read more…] about PickNik Robotics partners with Sierra Space to build robots for deep space missions and space habitats

Cobots and no code: Robotics for everyone

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Almost three months before the start of automatica, which takes place from June 21 to 24 at the Munich Exhibition Center, one thing is certain: never before has there been such a wide range of collaborative robots as this year. And they are easier to use than ever.

The latter also applies to industrial robots. Here, no-code robotics allows an almost playful handling of robots.

These and many other developments pursue one goal: the democratization of robotics. In the future, anyone should be able to operate robots without special knowledge. With cobots, this is already possible thanks to simple programming options. [Read more…] about Cobots and no code: Robotics for everyone

ABB predicts key trends that will change robotic automation in 2022

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Marc Segura, ABB’s new robotics division president, outlines the key 2022 robotic trends

With demand for robots growing as companies in multiple sectors look for new ways to enhance their productivity and competitiveness post-pandemic, ABB has compiled a set of growth predictions, looking at key trends driving demand for robots in the coming year.

“The pandemic accelerated far-reaching global mega trends – from labor shortages and supply chain uncertainty, to the individualized consumer and growing pressure to operate sustainably and resiliently – leading new businesses to look to robotic automation,” says Marc Segura, ABB’s newly appointed robotics division president.

“As technology opens new opportunities for meeting customer demands, new trends will continue to emerge that will further drive demand in areas where robots have traditionally not been used.” [Read more…] about ABB predicts key trends that will change robotic automation in 2022

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to acquire RE2

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation has reached a definitive merger agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based RE2, a developer of autonomous and teleoperated mobile robotic systems for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy and medical industries.

This transaction brings together two leading commercial robotics teams focused on industrial robotic technologies that improve worker safety and productivity.

Consideration for the transaction is $100 million, consisting of $30 million in cash, which Sarcos expects to fund with cash on hand, and $70 million of Sarcos common stock. [Read more…] about Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to acquire RE2

Swisslog and Berkshire Grey partner to develop robotic solutions to warehouse operations

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Berkshire Grey, a developer of AI-enabled robotic solutions and Swisslog, a provider of data-driven robotics solutions, have agreed a partnership to provide robotic solutions to help grocery or e-grocery, e-commerce and retail customers meet the demands of today’s connected consumers while managing widespread labor shortages.

The partnership will initially focus on the American market.

Together, Swisslog and Berkshire Grey are providing, innovative, AI-enabled robotics solutions to global enterprises seeking to master the challenge of real time order fulfillment through automation. [Read more…] about Swisslog and Berkshire Grey partner to develop robotic solutions to warehouse operations

Vecna Robotics partners with forklift maker Big Joe to launch robotic pallet jack

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Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation solutions, has partnered with forklift maker Big Joe to launch a robotic pallet jack.

The two companies jointly announced the development at MODEX 2022.

Vecna’s latest autonomous offering for labor-intensive material-handling workflows is called the Vecna CPJ. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics partners with forklift maker Big Joe to launch robotic pallet jack

Locus Robotics introduces new autonomous mobile robots

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Locus Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has expanded range of warehouse AMRs with the introduction of Locus Vector and Locus Max.

These new form factors join the Locus Origin robot to form a comprehensive family of AMRs for a broad range of warehouse use cases.

The new line addresses use cases from e-commerce, case-picking, and pallet-picking to scenarios requiring larger, heavier payloads to support the full range of product movement needs in today’s fulfillment and distribution warehouses. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics introduces new autonomous mobile robots

Honeywell partners with Otto Motors to develop robotic solutions for supply chain operations

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Honeywell has agreed a strategic collaboration with Otto Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, giving warehouses and distribution centers throughout North America an automated option to handle some of the most labor-intensive roles in an increasingly scarce job market.

The collaboration enables Honeywell customers to increase efficiency, reduce errors and improve safety by deploying Otto’ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in their facilities.

These AMRs provide significant productivity benefits by automating the movement of carts used to transport picked orders or returns and can travel over any floor surface smooth enough to handle a traditional cart pushed by a worker. [Read more…] about Honeywell partners with Otto Motors to develop robotic solutions for supply chain operations