Adapta Robotics’ solutions automate critical device testing and retail inventory operations formally accomplished using inefficient and error prone manual methods, freeing workers for higher value tasks in the process.
AGVs & AMRs as Alternatives to Tow Line Conveyance
For manufacturers and others, tow-lines for assembly line conveyance deliver solid ROI, but AGVs and AMRs can provide equal efficiencies and value, with the added benefits of greater scalability and flexibility.
Look to the Cloud to Improve Human-Robot Social Understanding & Behavior
To optimize their effectiveness, increase human-robot collaboration, and reduce the risk of mishaps, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) must understand, and take cues from, the social behavior of their human coworkers. Cloud-based technologies for deep learning training are key to making that happen.
Simulated Systems Training Key for Building Military AV Trust
Research continues into the use of autonomous vehicles for military operations. The benefits are clear, but for systems to reach their full potential military personal must trust the systems under their control. Simulated systems training can assist in that effort.
OTTO Motors’s CEO Matt Rendall on AMRs in the Automotive Sector
In Episode 70 of The Robot Report Podcast, Mike Oitzman interviews Matt Rendall, CEO of OTTO Motors and Clearpath Robotics.
Safety First – Ensuring Mobile Robots Will Not Pose a Risk to Workers
Companies must prioritize safety when deploying autonomous mobile robots. The ANSI/RIA R15.08 safety standard for mobile robots, recently released by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Robotic Industries Association (RIA), should be your guide.
E-Commerce Critical Driver for Robotics & Automation Adoption – 27 Stats for 2022
Robotics and automation technologies are being adopted at record rates, with no signs of slowdown. The primary demand driver is e-commerce.
Mobile Robot Fleets: Deployment, Management, Scaling & Optimization – Webinar Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
How can Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) adoption challenges – for critical processes such as deployment, management, scaling and optimization – be addressed and overcome? Attend this webinar to find out.
AMR Provider ForwardX Robotics Lands $31M Series C, Brings Total Investments to $110M
Provider of autonomous mobile robots and support software will use latest round for R&D and to further expand into key markets including the United States.
Autonomous Mobile Robotics Week Focuses on AMR Adoption Opportunities & Challenges
Week long digital event series is designed specifically to address challenges, and alleviate the burden, of AMR selection, adoption and management.
Zebra Technologies’ Melonee Wise Discusses New Fetch AMRs, Plus Softbank Robotics Europe Sale & AutoStore IPO
In this Robot Report podcast, Melonee Wise, Fetch Robotics Founder and VP of Robotics Automation at Zebra Technologies, discusses the autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) sector and logistics automation. Plus possible Softbank Robotics Europe sale and the AutoStore IPO.
ABB Drops $190M for AMR Supplier ASTI Mobile Robotics
Robot Report’s Steve Crowe reviewed ABB’s Q3 2021 financials to learn how much the company paid out for Spanish AMR provider ASTI Mobile Robotics.
Mobile Robots Rapidly Mainstreaming – By 2025, AGVs and AMRs Deployed in 53K Facilities
Business, technological, and social drivers, as well as the Covid pandemic, have had an accelerative effect on the mobile robotics sector, particularly for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Deployments are up and increasing rapidly, and you can expect more of the same in the future.
Locus Robotics’ Acquisition of Waypoint Robotics – Everyone Wins
The Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) market continues to churn with investments, acquisitions and partnerships. Mike Oitzman, Editor of the Mobile Robot Guide, provides his take on Locus Robotics’ recent acquisition of Waypoint Robotics.
Commercial Floor Cleaners Augur a Co-Dependent Human-Robot Workforce
While backflipping humanoid robots are exciting to watch, there is a far more pragmatic reality, one where intelligent machines are integrated into the workforce to function alongside humans, performing repetitive, risk-prone tasks, and gathering business critical data while doing so.
Robotics Solutions for Small-to-Medium Manufacturers – Webinar Sept. 22, 2021
A large percentage of small-to-medium manufacturers (SMMs) have missed out on the many benefits of robotic industrial automation. Attend this online session on September 22nd, 2021 to learn about new products and services that support small-to-medium manufacturers. Real world case studies will be presented to illustrate salient points.
Robotics Solutions for Small-to-Medium Manufacturers – Webinar Sept. 22, 2021
A large percentage of small-to-medium manufacturers (SMMs) have missed out on the many benefits of robotic industrial automation. Attend this online session on September 22nd, 2021 to learn about new products and services that support small-to-medium manufacturers. Real world case studies will be presented to illustrate salient points.
ABB’s Acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics
Sami Atiya, CEO, ABB Robotics and Verónica Pascual, CEO, ASTI Mobile Robotics discuss ABB’s acquisition of ASTI. Interact Analysis’ Ash Sharma also weighs in.
ABB’s Acquisition of ASTI Underscores Growing Role of AMRs on Production Floors
ABB, a key supplier of industrial robots, extends its offering portfolio to include AMRs and AGVs. Other industrial automation providers – and not limited only to robotics suppliers – are sure to follow suit.
Webinar – Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS): Technology Trends & Business Models
Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) business models have found favor with both providers and users of advanced robotics systems. Attend this online session on July 21st to learn how companies are employing RaaS models business , along with the various business, legal, technical and operational aspects of the approach.
Ottonomy – Start-Up Profile – Autonomous Mobile Robots Provide for Outdoor and Indoor, Contactless Deliveries
Ottonomy’s robots make outdoor last-mile deliveries, but the systems also convey items indoors, including within airport terminals.
Fetch Robotics to Prosper Following Acquisition by Zebra Technologies – Interact Analysis
Zebra Technologies announced that it would be acquiring autonomous mobile robotics supplier Fetch Robotics. Interact Analysis’ Ash Sharma breaks it all down.
Accerion – Start-Up Profile – Triton System Delivers Millimeter Level Localization Accuracy for Mobile Robots
Accerion’s Triton sensing technology for mobile robots and automated guided vehicles delivers sub-millimeter localization accuracy within operating environments, but the system does not require navigation infrastructure such as QR markers, tape, magnets laser reflectors or extra Lidar features.
WTWH Media Launches Robotics Week Digital Event Series
The combination of clear-eyed focus, deep analysis, and informed, actionable guidance will provide Robotics Week attendees with the critical information they need to develop, program, deploy and manage commercial class robotics systems with a high degree of confidence.
Demand Drivers (and Solutions) for Robotic Industrial Floor Cleaning – An Interview with Avidbots CEO Faizan Sheikh
The demand drivers for autonomous floor cleaning robots are numerous and clear. In this interview, Avidbots CEO Faizan Sheikh describes how market-driven innovation resulted in Avidbots’s Neo robotics floor cleaning solution and how Neo delivers real value.