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Locus Robotics expands presence in Europe and Central America

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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, has increased its global presence with expansion across two continents.

In Europe, the US-based robotics supplier has announced an expanded commitment to Italy and Poland, while in Central America, lifestyle brand, Solo Brands has deployed the AI-enabled Locus AMR Solution at its fulfilment warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico.

The deal represents Locus’s first AMR deployment in the Mexico region.  [Read more…] about Locus Robotics expands presence in Europe and Central America

Top 10 Robotics Industry Thought Leaders to Follow on Social Media

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Robotics is one of the most еxciting and rapidly dеvеloping industries in the world. With nеw tеchnologiеs and applications еmеrging all thе timе, according to GlobeNewswire, it is еxpected that thе global robotics markеt will rеach US$86.20 billion by 2027.

This major growth includes many factors, like the incrеasing dеmand for automation in manufacturing and logistics, the growing popularity of sеrvicе robots, and the dеvеlopmеnt of nеw tеchnologiеs such as artificial intеlligеncе and machinе lеarning.

Artificial intelligence advancements have led to the emergence of hyper-realistic influencers with personalities, styles, and values of their own. [Read more…] about Top 10 Robotics Industry Thought Leaders to Follow on Social Media

Robots a tenth the size of a human blood cell: Welcome to the world of nanobots

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In this article, Chu Canh Chieu, managing director of global healthcare center at FPT Software, explains more about nanobots that hunt and kill diseases

Nanobots, miniature robots 10 times smaller than a blood cell, are poised to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Nanotechnology, in combination with next-generation software platforms and supervised machine learning, provide a wide range of powerful diagnostic, monitoring and treatment tools.

Designed to carry out a very specific task, a nanobot, also known as nanorobots, can hunt for cells with identifiable characteristics; carry a payload of medicine for delivery to a specific place in the body and take a camera through a particular route to organs.

With delivery options including an oral pill and injection, nanobots can be guided and accurately targeted while remaining minimally invasive and avoiding collateral damage, such as occurs with treatments like chemotherapy. [Read more…] about Robots a tenth the size of a human blood cell: Welcome to the world of nanobots

Hippo Harvest employs Zebra robots for indoor farming operations

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Hippo Harvest, a California-based controlled environment agriculture startup, has successfully integrated autonomous mobile robots from Zebra Technologies, a supply chain technology solution provider, into its indoor farming operations.

The robots have been put to use mainly to grow greens. Zebra says the robots enabling the company to “save up to 92 percent of water and use 55 percent less fertilizer than conventional produce growers”.

Hippo Harvest is using advanced plant science, machine learning, and robotics to grow leafy greens and other produce in sustainable greenhouse environments. [Read more…] about Hippo Harvest employs Zebra robots for indoor farming operations

Continental acquires Kinexon’s robot operating systems division

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Continental has acquired Kinexon’s specialist division for on-board operating systems for the intelligent control of autonomous mobile robots (AMR), thereby strengthening its own position in the strategic growth field of mobile robotics.

The core of the acquisition is the “Brain” on-board operating system developed for the precise and networked control of autonomous mobile transport robots, including the IP rights to this market-leading and proven solution.

In addition, the division’s highly qualified development team is moving from Kinexon to Continental. Through this acquisition, Continental is expanding its own depth of value creation, extending its robotics expertise in software and hardware, and thus strengthening its own range of customer solutions for mobile robots. [Read more…] about Continental acquires Kinexon’s robot operating systems division

Role of Robotic Devices in Greenhouse Farming

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Greenhouse farming brings with it the promise of greater yields and produce quality through a controlled and optimized cultivation environment.

However, it also poses unique challenges in efficiently managing various farming operations within the greenhouse facility.

This is where robotic technology comes into play, complementing human effort in automating critical tasks. [Read more…] about Role of Robotic Devices in Greenhouse Farming

Navigating the Future of Farming with Innovative Logistics Solutions

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In a time where climate change, population growth, and food security are pressing global issues, the world is desperate for solutions.

According to the United Nations, it is estimated that the global population will reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. If so, it’s necessary that agricultural production increase by at least 70% to meet the world’s nutritional needs.

As a result, the agricultural sector is undergoing a significant and needed shift. [Read more…] about Navigating the Future of Farming with Innovative Logistics Solutions

A3 unveils new safety standard for industrial mobile robot systems

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As the use of mobile robots continues to surge in industrial settings, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has unveiled the second installment of its flagship safety standard for industrial mobile robots, providing guidance on safe integration practices for these systems.

R15.08-2, the American National Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots (IMRs) – Safety Requirements – Part 2: Requirements for IMR systems and IMR applications provides safety requirements for deploying IMR systems into an industrial environment.

R15.08-2 specifies requirements for integrating, configuring, and customizing an IMR or fleet of IMRs into a site. [Read more…] about A3 unveils new safety standard for industrial mobile robot systems

Exotec says its robots are operating at over 100 customer sites

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Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, says its continued business expansion has resulted in its robots operating in “over 100 customer sites globally”.

The company is on track to increase its global employee headcount 80 percent year on year by 2024 to support record business growth across APAC, Europe, and North America.

Romain Moulin, Exotec CEO and co-founder, says: “Reaching more than 100 customer sites signals an important milestone for our business and the momentum of the warehouse robotics category. [Read more…] about Exotec says its robots are operating at over 100 customer sites

Logistics company reduces workers’ walking time by 40 percent with Zebra robots

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Zebra Technologies automation systems have reduced the time workers walk to complete a task by “40 percent” at the JAS Contract Logistics Super Hub.

Zebra, a specialist provider of supply chain automation technologies, says logistics company JAS Worldwide selected Zebra’s Robotics Automation solution to drive efficiency in its fulfillment operations.

Zebra’s CartConnect100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) support JAS Worldwide’s strategy to increase throughput for its fulfillment customers at its new 300,000 square-foot Contract Logistics Super Hub in Olive Branch, Mississippi. [Read more…] about Logistics company reduces workers’ walking time by 40 percent with Zebra robots