The ARM Institute’s project calls provide funding for projects that bridge the gap between technology and the needs of the robotics industry.
Anders Beck introduces the UR20; California bans autonomous tractors
This week, we talk to Universal Robots VP of strategy Anders Beck about the features of the new UR20 Cobot.
How 5G connectivity can enhance AMRs
Autonomous mobile robots can gain several operational capabilities when they take advantage of 5G performance.
Realtime Robotics releases RapidPlan software
Realtime Robotics’s software streamlines production of complex cells with offline programming that synchronizes to live operations.
Epson Robots GX Series launches a new generation of high-speed SCARA robots
New Epson GX4 and GX8 SCARA robots feature advanced technology to provide a breakthrough in productivity to meet high-end automation needs
Sarcos demonstrates exoskeleton and dexterous robot
Sarcos demoed its Guardian XO, including the manipulation of a full sheet of plywood by using a vacuum gripper attached to the arm of the exoskeleton.
stow Robotics acquires majority stake in AMR developer iFollow
Founded in 2017, iFollow makes three AMRs that can transport 300 kg, 600 kg and 1,000 kg payloads.
Soft Robotics to bring its mGripAI to new industries
Soft Robotics plans to make its mGripAI solution available for order fulfillment, sortation, decanting and kitting.
ABB depalletizer replaces heavy lifting and improves efficiency
The ABB Depalletizer Solution uses vision guidance to easily identify boxes to pick from a pallet, regardless of size and orientation.
Eureka Robotics brings in $4.5M in pre-Series A funding
Eureka’s high accuracy and high agility automation technology builds on research from Nanyang Technical University in Singapore and MIT.
Pittsburgh welcomes Plus One Robotics
The logistics robotics company is the latest to join Pittsburgh’s technology ecosystem
ABB software increases industrial robot speed 70%
Software uses vision technology to deliver 70% increase in speed and 50% increase in accuracy for select ABB industrial robots.
Plus One, Tompkins partner on autonomous picking robot
Plus One and Tompkins’ technologies will create an accurate picking robot that can quickly classify new package shapes and types.
MODEX 2022 Show Guide
Going to MODEX 2022? Our show guide is a filtered view to all of the important robotics product launches and highlights of the show as you plan your visit to the show floor.
ABB introduces 2 families of robots for EV battery production
Available in eight variants, the IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 present a choice of options for payloads from 70 kg to 180 kg.
RIOS announces $28M in funding
RIOS specializes in automating labor-intensive factories and warehouses with artificial intelligence and robotic workcells.
OTTO Motors’ Matt Rendall discusses AMRs & simulation
The company invested in simulation functionality that enables it to help determine the optimal deployment of AMRs into material handling applications.
OTTO Motors future in automotive; Mars Perseverance anniversary
Matt Rendall, CEO of OTTO Motors, discusses the future of material handling in automotive and the importance of simulation for AMRs.
Kinova raises $48M for robotic arms
Kinova makes a variety of robotic arms. Kinova said new products for industrial markets will be announced later in 2022.
ARM Institute selects 8 new tech projects
The projects respond to pervasive areas of need in U.S. manufacturing and, specifically, address key Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing-focused modernization priorities.
Formic brings in $26.5 million in Series A funding
Formic plans to grow its team across all areas of business, particularly in sales, engineering, finance and marketing.
Elementary brings in $30 million in Series B funding
The funding was led by Tiger Global, and included participation from previous investors like Threshold Ventures, Riot VC and Toyota Ventures.