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AI, Algorithms Changing Business Practices; Europe Focuses on Drones
Recent advances in AI and algorithms will be bringing more of the technologies to the investment and m...
German Automation Becomes Tool for Soft Power
German automation is a means of extending the country's international influence, not just economically...
Robotics Advances Affect Geopolitics, Cyber Security, and Retail
This week’s robotics advances include a new record for drone swarms, big companies like GE and Amazon are beefing up automation, and cyber security concerns.
German Robots Lead Through Frugality, New Apps, and Foresight
German robots are evolving to be safer, address applications beyond manufacturing, and make reshoring easier. But what precedents are they setting for other countries’ efforts?
Cobot 7A‑15 Robotic Arm Lends a Strong Hand
Not only did maxon precision motors inc. provide the actuators for RB3D’s Cobot 7A-15 robot arm, but it also provided the entire drive system. RB3D offers its cobot for warehouses, rehabilitation, and more applications.
German Robotics Remains a Policy Priority
Government and business policies have helped German robotics be a global leader, with self-driving car laws, ethics rules, and independence from European bodies.
Robot Cluster Focus Keeps Massachusetts in the Lead
The robot cluster in Massachusetts remains the country’s top destination for automation, thanks to leading universities and commercially successful companies. The government is working to provide incentives to educators and startups to maintain the area’s appeal.
Humanoid Robots Change Hands: SoftBank Buys Boston Dynamics, Schaft From Google
SoftBank has acquired flashy Boston Dynamics and secretive Schaft from Google parent Alphabet. It remains to be seen how the Japanese company’s growing portfolio of service and humanoid robots will come together.
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Robot-Assisted Surgery Providers Make First RBR Top 10 List
The first RBR Top 10 breakout of 2017 looks at the growing robot-assisted surgery market. As global demand grows and the technology widens applications, surgical robotics providers must overcome cost concerns to enable adoption.
Triggering Mass Robotic Adoption Through Next-Gen Actuator Versatility
In this report, we look at how the fragmented robotics market could benefit from the actuator versatility of Genesis Robotics' new LiveDrive.
The 2017 RBR50 List Names Robotics Industry Leaders, Innovators
The 2017 RBR50 list names robotics industry leaders, including creators of innovative applications, commercially successful giants, and well-known -- and not so well-known -- influencers. What does it take to be such a leader? Hard work, good timing, a...
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IoT World Looks at Buzz, Barriers Around Industry 4.0
At IoT World, attendees, speakers, and exhibitors shared information about how the Internet of Things is leading to Industry 4.0. However, both suppliers and the market are still evolving.
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IoT World Looks at Buzz, Barriers Around Industry 4.0
At IoT World, attendees, speakers, and exhibitors shared information about how the Internet of Things is leading to Industry 4.0. However, both suppliers and the market are still evolving.
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