The capabilities spectrum for robotics systems has been expanded from fixed manipulators and teleoperated mobile robots to now include their intersection – mobile manipulation systems. To reach their full potential, however, mobile manipulation robots must be able to move, interact, see, think, and communicate.
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Deployments Up 2X YoY, With Much More to Come – Interact Analysis
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) deployments are up substantially, with more to come. As the technology has proven to deliver business value, many new adopters are skipping long term pilot projects and moving directly to partial or full roll-outs.
The Role of Supervised Autonomy in Mobile Manipulation
For robotics systems, “supervised autonomy”, readily available for implementation today, can be used as a bridging solution between teleoperation and full autonomy.
3 Nonsurgical Healthcare Robotics Applications to Watch
While much of the interest and investment in healthcare robotics focuses on surgical systems, nonsurgical applications are also maturiing.
Diligent Robotics Raises Series A Funding to Scale Moxi Hospital Robot
Diligent Robotics plans to use its funding to scale its Moxi mobile manipulation system to a wider customer base and to expand its hardware and software product development.
Clearpath Robotics Launches Dingo, an Indoor Research Robot
New platform aimed at providing low-cost option for researchers looking to develop autonomous mobile robots, mobile manipulation, mapping, and multi-robot systems.
A Closer Look at ABB’s New Research Hub for Healthcare Robotics
Partnership with Texas Medical Center innovation center shows desire to automate non-surgical tasks within hospitals.
Diligent Robotics Launches Moxi Hospital Assistant, Raises $3M
Social intelligence and mobile manipulation features help workers with hospital tasks.
Clearpath, Franka Emika Team on Mobile Manipulation Research Robot
Collaboration opens up opportunities for global researchers and companies for mobile applications.
Magazino Launches Pay-Per-Pick Pricing Model for its TORU Robot
German startup aims to reduce upfront investment for customers looking at warehouse picking tasks.
Georgia Tech Team Wins Mobile Manipulation Challenge at ICRA 2019
Event helps advance knowledge in multiple automation tasks across a manufacturing environment.
Fetch Sponsoring Challenge for Mobile Manipulation Researchers
Teams set to compete to showcase picking, moving, and placing innovations.
IAM Robotics Redesigns, Expands Swift System for Mobile Fulfillment
Conveyor integration and a new mobile robot named Bolt helps to expand company’s mobile manipulation system for fulfillment operations.
IAM Robotics Raises $20M to Expand Flexible Mobile Robots for Logistics
Funding allows Pittsburgh startup to accelerate robot production for mobile manipulation platform.
IAM Robotics Teams Up With Logistics Provider DB Schenker
Mobile piece-picking robots to be integrated into current logistics operations, and the two companies will collaborate on creating the ‘warehouse of the future.’
DHL Looks to Collaborative Piece Picking for Flexibility, Optimizing Workforce
To meet the demand for fast, efficient e-commerce order fulfillment, collaborative piece picking robots are the goal of many organizations. DHL’s Adrian Kumar discusses how he sees the evolving market.
More Robot Picks for Logistics to See at MODEX 2018
At MODEX 2018, logistics businesses can learn about the latest in cobots, pickers, and autonomous mobile lifts. Here are some robot picks worth checking out.