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New service robot for hospital deliveries

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Swisslog Healthcare, in conjunction with robotic pioneer, Savioke, Inc., announces the full market launch of Relay robot, a new Autonomous Service Robot (ASR) for deployment in healthcare settings.

Initially deployed for pharmacy and laboratory pick-up and delivery, the Relay robot helps hospitals optimize labor productivity.

The Relay robot safely and reliably transports items throughout the hospital; freeing up nurses, pharmacists, lab techs, and other skilled workers to focus on more valuable work and patient care.

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New Kinpo Group unveils AI robotic factory and service solutions at IMTS 2018

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Contract manufacturer New Kinpo Group says it has implemented a “significant industry 4.0 portfolio expansion” to its business.

As part of the new offering, the company has established a new brand, New Era AI Robotics.

New Kinpo says New Era is “designed to extend its combined additive manufacturing and robotics leadership and presence in North America”.  [Read more…] about New Kinpo Group unveils AI robotic factory and service solutions at IMTS 2018

Kuka launches new robots and showcases its vision of ‘intelligent automation’

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Kuka has launched two new robots – a collaborative industrial robotic arm called LBR iisy (main picture) and an innovative new one called “i-do” that is difficult to describe (see picture below) but is categorised in the company’s new “consumer robotics” business.

Kuka has also been showcasing the company’s vision of “intelligent automation”.

The industrial robot making giant says it is showing how mechatronics and digitization merge in the smart factory.

Kuka demonstrated some of its concepts for the production of tomorrow at the recent Hannover Messe event, under the motto “industrial intelligence 4.0_beyond automation”.  [Read more…] about Kuka launches new robots and showcases its vision of ‘intelligent automation’

Siasun launches personal assistance robot for elderly

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Chinese company Siasun Robot and Automation has launched a new personal assistance robot for the elderly, according to a report on the China Daily website. 

Siasun, which claims to be China’s largest robotics and automation company, mostly manufactures machinery used in industrial settings.

But the company clearly believes the market for assistive robots is set to grow and plans to produce 2,000 service robots this year.  [Read more…] about Siasun launches personal assistance robot for elderly