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5 days ago · Interact Analysis discusses two growth areas for motion control: smart conveyance technology and robots with machine-integrated control. All the latest robotics news, research and analysis from The Robot Report, focusing on the development, integration, and use of robotics.
A decade after acquiring Kiva, Amazon unveils its first AMR
Jun 22, 2022 · Amazon first entered the mobile robot space in 2012, when it acquired Kiva Systems for $775 million. Kiva offered automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that could navigate a warehouse using a series of computerized barcode stickers on the floor. Now, a decade later, Amazon has announced its first fully autonomous mobile robot (AMR), Proteus.
Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024 - The Robot Report
Jan 13, 2024 · Hyundai PnD Module concept. Hyundai got my vote as one of the industry-leading mobility and robotics leaders at CES 2024. It is the parent company of Boston Dynamics, but at CES 2024, the Spot and Stretch robots played minor roles in Hyundai’s story. The company had multiple large-scale booths showing autonomy concepts for the future ...
10 Biggest Challenges in Robotics - The Robot Report
9. Medical robotics with more autonomy. From minimally invasive surgery, hospital optimization, to emergency response, prosthetics, and home assistance, medical robotics represents one of the fastest growing sectors. But the challenge is building …
Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot
Apr 17, 2024 · Atlas ready for rivals in the humanoid race. Over the past two years, the number of humanoid robots in development has rapidly grown.It now includes Agility Robotics‘ Digit, Tesla’s Optimus, and Figure AI‘s Figure 01. In the two past weeks alone, Rainbow Robotics, Sanctuary AI, and Mentee Robotics have all made announcements. Investment has also been flowing to humanoid companies, with ...
7 key robot applications in automotive manufacturing
Nov 14, 2019 · Here are several robotic applications that are crucial to an efficient assembly line: 1. Robotic Vision. A light industrial robotic arm with “eyes” can do more precise work because it can “see” what it’s doing. The robot wrist carries the laser and camera array that gives the machine instant feedback.
1X Technologies raises $100M Series B to advance NEO humanoid …
Jan 11, 2024 · Humanoids and artificial intelligence were the top stories in robotics last year, and that trend is continuing. 1X Technologies AS, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, today announced that it has raised $100 million in Series B funding to develop humanoid, general-purpose robots. The Moss, Norway-based company said it plans to use the new ...
The ultimate guide to agricultural robotics - The Robot Report
Jan 1, 2017 · Cropdusters have the 3rd highest fatality rate among professions in the US. 90% of crop spraying in Japan is done using small unmanned helicopters. ResearchMoz, in a 1/29/2014 report, projects agricultural robot market size to grow from $817 million in 2013 to $16.3 billion by 2020. Thus the agricultural industry is in transition.
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: How Robots Boost Productivity, …
Jul 1, 2023 · For example, a study by the International Federation of Robotics found that in the automotive industry, the use of robots led to a 16% increase in productivity between 2010 and 2016. Another study by the Boston Consulting Group found that the use of robots in manufacturing can lead to a 10% to 30% reduction in production costs.