MiR said the new software lays a foundation for faster missions, tighter integration and enhanced cybersecurity.
ABB’s Mark Joppru joins MiR as VP of sales for the Americas
Mark Joppru, the former vice president of ABB USA’s Consumer Segments and Service Robotics division, has joined the MiR team.
Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots break ground on new headquarters
The background for building a new joint headquarters is the explosive growth of both MiR and Universal Robots.
Ed Mullen leaves MiR to join Dexterity
Dexterity has raised more than $200 million since it was founded in 2017. Its recent Series B valued the company at more than $1.4 billion.
Teradyne’s robotics group makes $376M in 2021
On the backs of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, Teradyne’s robotics group increased revenues 34% in 2021
Despite supply chain issues, UR makes record $78M in Q3
On the backs of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, Teradyne’s industrial automation group generated $91 million in revenue in Q3 2021.
MiR launches two heavy-duty autonomous mobile robots
The new MiR600 and MiR1350 AMRs offer extended payload capacity of 1322.8 lbs and 3000 lbs, respectively.
MiR launches MiR250 Hook for autonomous cart towing
The MiR250 Hook can autonomously connect to and tow carts that weigh up to 1100 lbs.
Teradyne’s robotics portfolio grows revenue 33% in Q1
If the first quarter of 2021 is a sign of things to come, it’s going to be a great year for Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Universal Robots (UR). Both companies are owned by Teradyne, which saw its industrial automation group earn $80 million in Q1 revenue. This represents a 33% increase year-over-year and 21%…
Waypoint Robotics’ Jason Walker on mobile robots; Thomas Visti’s next chapter
The Robot Report Podcast talks all things mobile robots with Waypoint Robotics’ Jason Walker. Thomas Visti checks in about his next chapter.
Søren E. Nielsen named new president of Mobile Industrial Robots
After serving as chief technology officer, Søren E. Nielsen is succeeding Mobile Industrial Robots co-founder and CEO Thomas Visti.
Pandemic proves utility of a wide range of service robots
As part of our ongoing coverage of robotics applications during the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at more uses in healthcare, transportation, and utilities.
Mobile robots from MiR help Danish wholesaler ICM meet demand for protective gear
ICM, a major provider of personal protective gear in Scandinavia, has turned to MiR1000 mobile robots to free staffers for higher-value tasks such as prioritizing pallet loads.
MiR, Universal Robots opening $36M ‘cobot hub’ in Denmark
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Universal Robots (UR), along with their US-based parent company Teradyne, are investing $36 million into the construction of a “cobot hub” in Odense, Denmark. Both MiR and UR are based in Odense, which the companies call the “cobot capital of the world.” MiR and UR are leaders in autonomous mobile […]
Mobile robot safety requires supplier, integrator, user cooperation
Mobile robot safety must involve suppliers, integrators, and end users for compliance with the latest international standards, writes MiR’s Ed Mullen.
In 2020, AI to enable acceleration from automation to autonomy, say experts
Executives at an autonomous mobile robot vendor, an AI company, and a visual inspection provider take a look ahead to 2020.
AI and robotics execs look back at tech trends of 2019
Executives at Brighterion, Mobile Industrial Robots, and Neurala describe the increasing convergence of AI and robotics in 2019.
Whirlpool optimizes intralogistics using fleet of AMRs
Whirlpool is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of home appliances. It has approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers. It recently implemented three MiR200 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) for materials handling at its plant in Łódź, Poland. Challenge Whirlpool produces dryers […]
Barcelona hosts new UR, MiR collaborative robotics hub
Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots said the new collaborative automation hub in Barcelona will promote the development and use of cobot arms and autonomous mobile robots in Southern Europe.
Teradyne doubles down on mobile robots with AutoGuide
Teradyne built its business around automatic test equipment for electronics. This still accounts for 75% of the $2.1 billion revenue Teradyne made in 2018. This is a mature market that is unlikely to yield significant growth in the long-term future. As a result, Teradyne embarked on a series of acquisitions for key industrial robotics start-ups. With…
Ford Spain optimizes internal logistics with MiR collaborative mobile robots
Ford Spain needed to relieve human workers of the tedium of supplying robot stations, so it brought in three MiR100s, which offered flexibility, ease of use, and reliability.
Tier 1 automotive supplier Visteon improves productivity with MiR AMRs
Seven MiR100 robots are working three shifts a day at Visteon, helping to improve productivity at the automotive manufacturing supplier.