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ITU planning ‘world’s first press conference featuring humanoid social robots’

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The International Telecommunications Union’s upcoming AI for Good Global Summit will include what the organization says is “the world’s first press conference featuring humanoid social robots”.

At this “unprecedented media event”, nine robots and their creators will be available for questions from reporters in Geneva, Switzerland on 7 July.

Over 40 specialized robots demonstrating capabilities ranging from fighting fires and building houses to providing healthcare and farming sustainably will also be on display during the full event running from 6 to 7 July at the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG). [Read more…] about ITU planning ‘world’s first press conference featuring humanoid social robots’

Logistics robots market set to grow to almost $40 billion by 2033

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The logistics robots market is expected to expand at a strong compound annual growth rate of 16.5 percent between 2023 and 2033. This is according to a new report by Future Market Insights.

The market is anticipated to cross a market share of $38.13 billion by 2033, while it is likely to be valued at $8.28 billion in 2023.

The proliferated e-commerce sector, along with the integration of advanced technology like artificial intelligence and machine learning, is fueling market growth. Furthermore, small-sized businesses and advanced delivery options are also propelling the sales of logistics robots. [Read more…] about Logistics robots market set to grow to almost $40 billion by 2033

How have self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse?

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In this Q&A interview, Kristi Montgomery, vice president innovation at Kenco Group, a leading third-party logistics provider, explains how automation has changed the supply chain

Question: How has self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse?

Answer: It might be easier to ask how haven’t these innovations transformed the warehouse. Automation touches nearly every area of warehouse operations, from the moment the pen hits the blueprint.

For example, supply chain professionals lay warehouses out differently to account for automated lifts that collect and transport goods from racks, invest in automated carts to bring goods directly to pickers, and adopt technology that instructs pickers on exactly which items to pick and how many.

As consumer demand for quick and cheap shipping continues to grow, automation isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a have-to-have. [Read more…] about How have self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse?

African-engineered food delivery robots debut at Brigham university

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A unique food delivery robot is on campus at Brigham Young University (BYU). The robot is a collaboration between Professor Benjamin Terry of BYU and a robotics startup called CAYTU Robotics. 

The unique twist to these robots is that they will be controlled by operators sitting in a country far away on the continent of Africa.

CAYTU Robotics, based in Dakar, Senegal, is a startup founded by a team of African engineers which is using cutting-edge technology to enable remote control of robots from anywhere in the world. [Read more…] about African-engineered food delivery robots debut at Brigham university

How Danone created its new automated palletising system with Yaskawa

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When Yaskawa Southern Africa was contacted about Danone’s new automation project in Boksburg, the industrial robotics manufacturer teamed up with one of their preferred suppliers, Tectra Automation, a division of Bosch Rexroth, to offer a turnkey solution.

Yaskawa brought forward its automation expertise to Danone, answering the multinational’s challenge with additional lifting capacity and speed, thanks in no small part to its PL 190 palletising robots. [Read more…] about How Danone created its new automated palletising system with Yaskawa

Improving industrial mobile robots with multiScan 3D LiDAR

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SICK’s newest multiScan100 family uses time of flight (TOF) measurement to create a 3D perception of its surroundings. To begin, SICK is launching the multiScan136, with a planned launch in the future for more products in the multiScan product family.  [Read more…] about Improving industrial mobile robots with multiScan 3D LiDAR

Packaging robots market forecast to be worth $7.5 billion by 2032

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The global packaging robots market is valued at $3.8 billion in 2022 to $7.5 billion by the end of 2032 and is forecasted to expand at a robust compound annual growth rate of 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, according to data released by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Packaging robots are adaptable machines designed to complete labor-intensive tasks more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.

With integrated controls, simple human-machine interfaces, and cutting-edge software and sense, they are simple to operate. Flexibility, accuracy, and consistency are their major advantages. [Read more…] about Packaging robots market forecast to be worth $7.5 billion by 2032

Kiwibot and Sodexo bring food delivery robots to Shenandoah University

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Kiwibot, a robotic sidewalk delivery company, is now available at Shenandoah University to ensure an affordable on-campus food delivery service for students.

With 15 robots operating at Shenandoah University, students profit from speedy food delivery with zero carbon emissions, reducing the carbon footprint on campus.

Kiwibot’s proven track record is in part due to its ongoing partnership with Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company and Shenandoah’s dining partner. [Read more…] about Kiwibot and Sodexo bring food delivery robots to Shenandoah University

Semiconductor robot market set to grow to more than $1 billion

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The global market for semiconductor robots is anticipated to be worth $1.1 billion in 2023 and to grow at a CAGR of 17.5 percent to $5.6 billion by the end of the forecast period, according to Fact.MR. 

Due to their wide range of uses in consumer electronics, automobiles, medical devices, and other products, semiconductors are in high demand worldwide.

To meet this demand, semiconductor manufacturers are increasing their production capacity and implementing semiconductor robots for a better result. [Read more…] about Semiconductor robot market set to grow to more than $1 billion

Deep Robotics claims ‘breakthrough’ in autonomous search using quadrupedal robots

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Deep Robotics, which specializes in the development and industrial application of quadrupedal robots, has launched a range of five Jueying X20 robots.

The company says the robots successfully completed a series of autonomous collaborative searches in a trial using eight different scenarios across an unknown environment of 3,000 square meters.

The success of the four-legged X20 robots in the trial reveals the potential for their deployment in search and inspection capacities. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics claims ‘breakthrough’ in autonomous search using quadrupedal robots