Industrial Robotics
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Creepy Not the Path to Commercialization Some observers described the Telenoid R1 communication robot as looking like a ghost. They were being charitable. Very charitable. |
Genesis Systems Group
Article type: Business Brief
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KMT Robotic Solutions
Article type: Business Brief
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Applied Manufacturing Technologies
Article type: Business Brief
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MIT Media Lab, Peratech Work toward Tactile Human-Robot Interaction 
Posted Jun 15, 2010; Article type: Industry update
The lab has commissioned Peratech for a joint development effort based on the company’s sensing technology, Quantum Tunnelling Composite.
The lab has commissioned Peratech for a joint development effort based on the company’s sensing technology, Quantum Tunnelling Composite.
Motoman’s Dual-Armed SDA Series Supports “Insourcing”
Posted Jun 15, 2010; Article type: Industry update
Vision-based, human-scale, dual-arm robots designed to automate complex manual processes are extremely well suited for handling, manipulation, and assembly-related tasks that formerly could only be undertaken by humans.
Vision-based, human-scale, dual-arm robots designed to automate complex manual processes are extremely well suited for handling, manipulation, and assembly-related tasks that formerly could only be undertaken by humans.
Kaman Industrial Technologies
Article type: Business Brief
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ATS Automation Tooling Systems
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Kontron
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Motoman
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New Lease for Seegrid Signals Plans for Growth
Posted Feb 25, 2010; Article type: Industry update
Carnegie Mellon University spin-off appears ready to move forward with its automated guided vehicles for material handling applications.
Carnegie Mellon University spin-off appears ready to move forward with its automated guided vehicles for material handling applications.
Kiva Systems
Article type: Business Brief
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ABB Robotics
Article type: Business Brief
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Hallin Marine Robotics Group Aimed at Nuclear Power Plants
Posted May 21, 2009; Article type: Industry update
Hallin Marine is expanding on its success assisting with the decommissioning of the notorious Sellafield nuclear plant in the U.K. by seeking more decommissioning work for its robotics group.
Hallin Marine is expanding on its success assisting with the decommissioning of the notorious Sellafield nuclear plant in the U.K. by seeking more decommissioning work for its robotics group.
FMC Buys Schilling for Robot Probes of Underwater Equipment
Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry update
FMC Technologies, which makes fluid-control and construction systems for the oil industry, has bought 45 percent of Schilling Robotics, largely for Schilling’s developments in remote manipulators and remote-operated inspection and repair vehicles.
FMC Technologies, which makes fluid-control and construction systems for the oil industry, has bought 45 percent of Schilling Robotics, largely for Schilling’s developments in remote manipulators and remote-operated inspection and repair vehicles.
Group Hopes Training Future Workers Will Expand Local Robotics Industry
Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry update
A consortium of universities, community colleges and regional companies is extending robotics training further down the educational ladder, hoping to build sophisticated workforce needed for high-technology businesses.
A consortium of universities, community colleges and regional companies is extending robotics training further down the educational ladder, hoping to build sophisticated workforce needed for high-technology businesses.
PaR Systems Reorganization Makes its Focus on Defense Even Tighter
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Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
Since 1961, the bulk of PaR Systems’ business has been in the defense sector. So why did the company spin off a separate defense division? To coordinate the research and development, sales, bid-competition and lobbying efforts all its business units use to land deals from the U.S. Department of Defense, whose sales cycle is notoriously long, complex and prone to unexpected interruptions.
Since 1961, the bulk of PaR Systems’ business has been in the defense sector. So why did the company spin off a separate defense division? To coordinate the research and development, sales, bid-competition and lobbying efforts all its business units use to land deals from the U.S. Department of Defense, whose sales cycle is notoriously long, complex and prone to unexpected interruptions.
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Robots in the Distribution Center: Kiva Systems Brings The Mountain to Mohammed
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Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
Kiva Systems is producing one of the first truly disruptive technologies to come out of the robotics industry. By reversing the process of pick-pack-and-ship in distribution centers, it has drastically reduced the inefficiency in one of the most work-intensive parts of the supply chain. It only remains to see how broadly Kiva’s equals or improves upon its overall cost.
Kiva Systems is producing one of the first truly disruptive technologies to come out of the robotics industry. By reversing the process of pick-pack-and-ship in distribution centers, it has drastically reduced the inefficiency in one of the most work-intensive parts of the supply chain. It only remains to see how broadly Kiva’s equals or improves upon its overall cost.
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Food Processing Industry Looks Appealing to Robotics Vendors
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Posted Apr 8, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
Automakers account for 95 percent of industrial robots, but only because other industries, including food packing and distribution, haven’t figured out how to apply robotics to their specific needs. That’s changing, even in the highly idiosyncratic food industry.
Automakers account for 95 percent of industrial robots, but only because other industries, including food packing and distribution, haven’t figured out how to apply robotics to their specific needs. That’s changing, even in the highly idiosyncratic food industry.
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Protonex Technology Corporation
Article type: Business Brief
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iRobot Expands into Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
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Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
Through acquisition and partnership(s), iRobot is making a concerted effort to enter the unmanned underwater vehicle marketplace. Military spending will remain relatively stable, even given the current economic crisis.
Through acquisition and partnership(s), iRobot is making a concerted effort to enter the unmanned underwater vehicle marketplace. Military spending will remain relatively stable, even given the current economic crisis.
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Braintech Inc. Diversifies by Acquiring Shafi, Inc.
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Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
With its acquisition of Shafi, as well as through its own organic growth, Braintech has greatly increased its number of product installations and customers. This has resulted in an increase in revenue, but also a concomitant rise in operating expenses.
With its acquisition of Shafi, as well as through its own organic growth, Braintech has greatly increased its number of product installations and customers. This has resulted in an increase in revenue, but also a concomitant rise in operating expenses.
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FANUC Receives USDA Acceptance for M-430iA Robot
Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry update
FANUC has become the first manufacturer of industrial robotic solutions to receive equipment acceptance from the United States Department of Agriculture for meat and poultry processing.
FANUC has become the first manufacturer of industrial robotic solutions to receive equipment acceptance from the United States Department of Agriculture for meat and poultry processing.
Adept Technology Reports Growth in 1Q 2009
Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry update
Year-to-year revenues increase due to an increase in core robotics business. Company continues to see strong interest in the solar and packing vertical market segments. Quarter-to-quarter revenue drop attributed to historical, seasonal, Q4 declines.
Year-to-year revenues increase due to an increase in core robotics business. Company continues to see strong interest in the solar and packing vertical market segments. Quarter-to-quarter revenue drop attributed to historical, seasonal, Q4 declines.
Hobart Birmingham, Taft Symonds Join Schilling Board
Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry update
Schilling Robotics, a rapidly growing producer of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for underwater use, adds experienced investment, as well as oil and gas industry experience, to its board of directors.
Schilling Robotics, a rapidly growing producer of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for underwater use, adds experienced investment, as well as oil and gas industry experience, to its board of directors.
Energid Technologies and Mobile Robots Inc. Preview Advance in Mobile Manipulation Robots
Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry update
Energid and Mobile Robots partner to provide autonomous navigation and mapping, machine vision and advanced robotic manipulation into a single mobile platform code-named Dactyl. This seemingly innocuous event announcement illustrates multiple trends in the robotics space and describes a new system that allows for ‘mobile manipulation’.
Energid and Mobile Robots partner to provide autonomous navigation and mapping, machine vision and advanced robotic manipulation into a single mobile platform code-named Dactyl. This seemingly innocuous event announcement illustrates multiple trends in the robotics space and describes a new system that allows for ‘mobile manipulation’.
