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China overtakes USA in robot density

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China’s massive investment in industrial robotics has put the country in the top ranking of robot density, surpassing the United States for the first time, according to a report by the International Federation of Robotics.

The number of operational industrial robots relative to the number of workers hit 322 units per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry. Today, China ranks in fifth place.

The world’s top 5 most automated countries in manufacturing 2021 are: South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany and China. [Read more…] about China overtakes USA in robot density

Rapid Robotics and Universal Robots partner to fight labor shortages with fast collaborative robot installations

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Rapid Robotics has formed a new partnership with Universal Robots in which the Danish collaborative robot producer will be supplying collaborative robot arms for Rapid Robotics’ installation of cobot work cells across North America.

As a proven manufacturer of high-quality, versatile robots, Universal Robots will enable Rapid Robotics to serve a greater number of customers and maintain the rapid deployment times they’ve come to expect even as Rapid Robotics continues to expand its national footprint.

Jordan Kretchmer, CEO and co-founder of Rapid Robotics, says: “As the number of unfilled, critical manufacturing roles increases and global economic uncertainty continues to impact supply chains, more and more North American manufacturers are turning to automation. [Read more…] about Rapid Robotics and Universal Robots partner to fight labor shortages with fast collaborative robot installations

LG robots deliver Korean food from Atlanta restaurant

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At Arirang K, a beloved Korean barbeque hotspot in Johns Creek, Georgia, robots offer diners a uniquely futuristic experience and lighten the load on servers during peak business hours.

Since June 2022, four “LG CLOi ServeBot” robotic assistants from LG Business Solutions USA have been assisting wait staff by accompanying them to guests’ tables while carrying multiple dishes at once.

Miok Kim, general manager of Arirang K, says: “We’ve been serving gourmet Korean barbecue and sushi for just over three years now, and we are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience and provide better service without increasing costs. [Read more…] about LG robots deliver Korean food from Atlanta restaurant

Starship expands robotic delivery to more college campuses with Grubhub

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Starship Technologies, a provider of delivery robots, and Grubhub, a food ordering and delivery marketplace, are expanding delivery service to Baylor University and East Carolina University (ECU).

As of yesterday, students, faculty and staff can get autonomous, on-demand deliveries through the Grubhub app (iOS and Android).

Baylor’s 20,000 students can order from more than seven eateries on campus. Starship’s fleet of 20 autonomous, on-demand robots will deliver to the majority of buildings on campus, typically within minutes, and works in conjunction with student meal plan Dining Dollars through the Grubhub app. [Read more…] about Starship expands robotic delivery to more college campuses with Grubhub

DHL becomes first to install Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot to unload trucks

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DHL Supply Chain, the world’s biggest logistics company and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has become the first company to install Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot developed for carton unloading of trucks.

The successful deployment of the robot comes just one year after DHL Supply Chain announced its $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics.

In the application, Stretch robots take packages from the back of trailers and place them on a flexible conveyor. [Read more…] about DHL becomes first to install Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot to unload trucks

SICK launches ‘first’ 3D ToF camera with PL c

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SICK introduces the first 3D time-of-flight (ToF) camera with Performance Level c (PL c) on the market – the safeVisionary2.

It was developed to support customers in becoming fully autonomous in addition to providing 3D localization and object recognition.

It is very effective for use on autonomous mobile robot because it provides precise 3D measurement data that allows for autonomous and intelligent mobile robot navigation. [Read more…] about SICK launches ‘first’ 3D ToF camera with PL c

Industrial robot components market set for higher growth over next decade

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The global industrial robot components market is expected to be valued at $6.3 billion in 2023 and it is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.9 percent to reach $23.2 billion by the end of 2033.

Over the 2018-2022 historical period, the global industrial robot component market registered a compound annual growth rate of 12.5 percent, according to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the market is projected to exhibit growth at 13.9 percent compound annual growth rate between 2023 and 2033.

Market share analysis of industrial robot components based on application and region is provided in a nutshell in the above image. Under the application segment, the robot arm/manipulator sub-segment dominates with a 29.1 percent market share in 2023. [Read more…] about Industrial robot components market set for higher growth over next decade

Industrial robotic arm market expected to reach $23.2 billion by 2033

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The global Industrial robotic arm market is forecast to be worth $17,925 million by the end of 2023 and expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 12.1 percent during the forecast years of 2023-2033, according to a report by Fact.MR.

Robot market is emerging and also expected to witness greater growth over the forecast year as to increase the efficiency of work and replace human labor.

The industrial robot can be used in various tasks such as for performing precise surgeries, industrial operation and fun toy for learning experience. [Read more…] about Industrial robotic arm market expected to reach $23.2 billion by 2033

Dutch shoe retailer Schuurman Schoenen implements Magazino robots

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The robotics company Magazino has won Schuurman Schoenen as a new customer for the mobile picking robot TORU.

The Dutch company, known for offering a wide range of shoes, will use the robots in its warehouse in Neede, Netherlands.

By using the TORU robot, Schuurman Schoenen is implementing flexible automation for the manual picking process of shoeboxes. [Read more…] about Dutch shoe retailer Schuurman Schoenen implements Magazino robots

Radial selects Covariant to automate e-commerce fulfillment with AI-powered robotics

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E-commerce company Radial, a Belgian Post group company, the leader in e-commerce solutions, has agreed a new partnership with Covariant, an artificial intelligence robotics company, to automate sortation in their batch-picking operations through the installation of 12 Covariant Robotic Putwalls.

The Robotic Putwalls sort a high variety of health and beauty items for one of the world’s leading retailers in Radial’s fulfillment center in Louisville, Kentucky.

The integration of Covariant’s Robotic Putwalls into the existing facility operations delivers more optimal e-commerce fulfillment performance and accuracy – providing high quality, reliable and consistent customer experience for Radial’s clients. [Read more…] about Radial selects Covariant to automate e-commerce fulfillment with AI-powered robotics