Despite the ongoing pandemic, robotics investment and acquisition activity did not slow down in August 2020, with funding flowing to autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and drones.
Robotics investments recap: August 2020
In August 2020, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation for manufacturing and supply chains, and healthcare robotics continued to receive funding.
Ironhand soft robotic glove uses FAULHABER drives to help reduce worker strain
FAULHABER’s 1741 … CXR series DC micromotors provide power to Bioservo Technologies’ Ironhand wearable glove. The exoskeleton is designed to reduce worker strain.
Interact Analysis’ Ash Sharma to discuss the business value of mobile robots at RoboBusiness Direct
As part of the RoboBusiness Direct series, Interact Analysis Managing Director Ash Sharma will explain how autonomous mobile robots are providing value to new markets and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting industrial automation strategies.
READY Robotics and eKAMI teach former coal miners to program multiple robots
The Eastern Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, or eKAMI, has been retraining coal miners to be robotics technicians. READY Robotics has offered its Forge/OS brand-neutral software to help.
Accerion releases compact Triton localization sensor for mobile robots in logistics
Netherlands-based Accerion has successfully completed trials for its Triton localization sensor, which scans the floor surface to sub-millimeter accuracy for mobile robot navigation in warehouses.
9 automation projects for COVID-19 recovery announced by ARM Institute
About $5 million in Department of Defense funding dedicated to projects that advance the use of robotics to respond to current and future pandemics
How Siemens automated maritime battery production
Siemens’ maritime battery production line in Norway has eight configurable robot cells and seven AGVs for handling inter-cell logistics.
AV&R applies robotic surface finishing experience to orthopedic implant production
AV&R has applied its expertise in robotic surface finishing for aerospace and other industries to the production of artificial knees and hips.
Dynamic Assembly Pack sensors enable ABB robots to automate final trim assembly
New force-control sensors in ABB’s Dynamic Assembly Pack could enable robots to accurately perform assembly tasks during final trim assembly, improving productivity, ergonomics, and quality.
ARM Institute members to discuss the future of manufacturing in RoboBusiness Direct series
Members of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute will discuss the consortium’s focus areas and project selection criteria in this keynote panel in the RoboBusiness Direct series.
XYZ Robotics closes Series A+ funding to scale AI-driven piece picking
XYZ Robotics has raised close to $20 million in an oversubscribed Series A+ round as it continues developing and deploying vision-guided robots for logistics applications.
Eyes vision system update reflects OnRobot application focused strategy
OnRobot said its updated Eyes vision software will make it easier for customers to develop applications for mobile robots and pick-and-place operations.
RobotStudio AR Viewer smartphone app designed to simplify ABB robot installation
ABB said its new RobotStudio AR viewer provides a quick way of visualizing where and how robotic automation can fit into production processes using a smartphone or tablet.
POLYDrill multi-spindle drills available from Suhner for multiple applications
Switzerland-based SUHNER said its POLYDrill line enables numerous configurations with multi-spindle heads for robotic drilling applications.
ARM Institute picks 5 Robotics in Sustainment projects for military maintenance
The ARM Institute announced the selection of five sustainment projects focused on strengthening U.S. Department of Defense equipment maintenance with robotics.
July 2020 Robotics Transactions Remain Steady Year Over Year
Robotics fundings, mergers, and acquisitions in July 2020 stayed at comparable levels with transactions from a year ago and June.
Robotics investments recap: July 2020
In July 2020, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and surgical robots continued to receive funding at steady levels in comparison with the same period last year.
Veo on manufacturing challenges; tele-operating Spot; Amazon goes to the mall
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Opinion: How to avoid the hidden costs of autonomous mobile robots
Waypoint Robotics CEO Jason Walker explains what autonomous mobile robot developers, suppliers, and users should look for when applying AMRs to industrial applications.
FCC grants WiBotic 300 watt authorization for wireless charging of robots, drones
WiBotic said it has received the first FCC authorization for up to 300 watts of wireless power transmission for robots, drones, underwater vehicles, and industrial automation.
ADLINK field CTO describes value of edge AI, ROS 2, and faster robotics development
Joe Speed, field CTO of ADLINK, explains how ROS 2 is intended for commercial robotics developers, how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand, and how perception and fleet management can improve.