New facility to house engineering, product development, manufacturing and warehousing.
RightHand Robotics Creates Japan Subsidiary to Serve Asian Demand
Company’s multi-robot RightPick installation to launch at new PALTAC Corp. warehouse.
Video: Watch a Robot Arm Pick and Sort Clean Dishes
Demonstration automates the sorting of cleaned dishes from commercial conveyor washer.
One Year Away, Tokyo Preps Robotics Tech for 2020 Summer Games
Country ready to highlight innovations in robots and mobility, but counter-drone tech is also expected to keep the games secure.
Mobilicom Earns Secure Data Link Certification in Japan
Secure data communications for drones key for 2020 Olympics security operations, Israeli company says.
Robotic Measurement System Preps Tokyo Stadium for Rugby World Cup
Robots used in a variety of tasks during the installation of a new lighting system at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan.
RightHand Robotics Teams With Japanese Wholesaler for Piece-Picking Offering
Upgraded system to be deployed to help pick more than 20,000 SKUs in new warehouse.
How a Free-flying Camera Robot Supports Astronauts on the ISS
Autonomous drone can shoot video and photos of astronauts’ work, freeing up their time to perform more vital tasks.
Things to Know This Week: Super Bowl Drones, Laundry Robots, and Self-Driving Safety Standards
Trends, surveys, and reports that will make you 35% smarter during the work week.
Facial Recognition Cameras and AI: 5 Countries With the Fastest Adoption
Facial recognition cameras are multiplying across the world. We look at the similarities and differences among five countries leading the way in use of the technology.
Mobile Cobots Reach for the Stars in Japan
Mobile cobots promise to combine the safety and flexibility of collaborative robots with mobile platforms. A recent event in Tokyo provided an advance glimpse.
Yamaha Motor Invests Additional $8M into New Zealand’s Robotics Plus
Second investment spurs growth for agricultural automation and robotics operation; Robotics Plus eyes U.S. subsidiary.
Robotics & Geopolitics: Nations Use Robots to Protect Their Culture
Cooperation, clashing, and culture protection highlight global developments in robotics and AI.
Global Industrial Robot Sales Doubled Over Last Five Years, Report Says
Industrial robots and service robots report strong demand across automotive, electronics, and logistics markets.
Robotics & Geopolitics: Japan Builds Bridges With China, Becomes a Space Power With Robots
Japan and China are collaborating on a number of automation initiatives, but how does that affect their geopolitical rivalry? Plus, Germany wants a DARPA-like agency for cybersecurity.
Robotics & Geopolitics: China’s Robot Strategy Enters a New Phase
This week, China flexes its robot muscles as part of its robot strategy, Russian police robots prepare to patrol Asia, and a study shows how much influence robots can have on children.
Robotics & Geopolitics: Government Deals Could Affect AI Competition
Working together, companies and nations are forging partnerships to develop and protect innovations in the AI and robotics space.
Robotics & Geopolitics: Robotics, AI Could Launch New Space Race
Ethical decisions for autonomous cars continue to spark debate worldwide, the Middle East sees rising investments in AI, and countries bring robotics and AI technologies to a space race.
Robotics & Geopolitics: Is the World Ready for Robot Doctors and Politicians?
This week saw humans voting for an AI entity, China moving to AI for treating patients, and continued automation in the shipping and shipbuilding space.
Robotics & Geopolitics: Russian AI Supplies the West With Workers
Robots and AI are taking on new roles, from inspecting oil rigs to hiring human workers. How do self-driving car regulations and Russian AI reflect new fronts in geopolitical competition?
Robotics Investments Weekly: Manufacturers Take Center Stage
The final week of March saw investments in robotics parts makers, food production robots, and continued funding for self-driving AI software companies.
Pollination Drones Seen as Assistants for Ailing Bees
Scientists have been copying nature to develop pollination drones that can assist real bees and human farmers.
Military Exoskeletons a Focus for East Asian Powers
Military exoskeletons are being developed by China and Japan, which reverse their leadership roles in comparison with civilian exoskeleton development.
The Top 10 Articles of 2017 on Robotics Business Review
What were the top 10 articles of 2017 on Robotics Business Review? We look back at our most popular stories, which drew reader attention for their coverage of developments in industrial automation, international policy, and emerging applications for robotics and AI.
New Robot Applications Get Spotlight at iRex 2017
Our columnist brings his international perspective to the latest robot applications shown at iRex 2017 in Tokyo. Machine learning, service robots, and Society 5.0 all have implications for automation beyond Japan.