As part of the RoboBusiness Direct series, Interact Analysis Managing Director Ash Sharma will analyze the recent growth of autonomous mobile robots and how they provide value to different markets.
ForwardX Max 500 vision-based mobile robots get CE approval in Europe
ForwardX said its Max 500 vision-guided, autonomous pallet mover robot now meets EU health and safety standards.
Nike improves productivity in Japanese warehouse with Geek+ mobile robots
Nike wanted to improve efficiency in a Japanese warehouse, and its collaboration with mobile robot service provider Geek+ was so successful that it resulted in a new consulting offering.
Geek+ partners with Körber on autonomous mobile robots
Geek+ announced a global partnership with supply chain technology provider Körber. Geek+ will make its AMRs available to Kӧrber customers.
PAL 3D Vision System to provide perception for RAAD Systems’ mobile robots
DreamVu’s PAAL Vision System is designed to provide a wide field of view for autonomous mobile robots such as RAAD Systems’ AMP platform for warehouse logistics.
Walmart Chile deploys mobile robots in Geek+ South American expansion
Geek+ announced that Walmart Chile has deployed its autonomous mobile robots as the logistics automation provider continues its expansion in the Americas.
SESTO Robotics launches Magnus bi-directional AMR
Singapore-based SESTO Robotics launched a bi-directional mobile robot called SESTO Magnus that carries loads up to 300kg.
Kuecker now distributing Geek+ AMRs
Kuecker Logistics Group, a material handling systems integrator, will provide Geek+’s autonomous mobile robots to customers in North America.
HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot from Omron adds 1,500 kg payload option
Omron Automation Americas has launched the heavy-duty HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot, with a 1,500 kg payload capacity, soon after it launched the LD-250 robot.
Universal Robots launching America’s largest virtual cobot expo
The Cobot Expo from Universal Robots will feature a range of cobot news and demos, including 30 booths, insightful keynotes, interactive Q&As and live chats with experts.
ARM Institute wins funding to develop cobots for COVID-19 testing
ARM will receive more than $600,000 to automate part of the COVID-19 testing process, which is limited by the number of technicians in the U.S.
Søren E. Nielsen named new president of MiR; CEO Thomas Visti to depart
Mobile Industrial Robots has named Søren E. Nielsen as its new president, and the onetime chief technology officer will bring business continuity as the autonomous mobile robot contends with the COVID-19 pandemic and global growth.
Daniela Rus, MIT CSAIL director, named to Vecna Robotics board of directors
Vecna Robotics has added noted MIT AI researcher Daniela Rus to its board of directors, shortly after appointing an executive to lead its autonomy division.
Kivnon offers to swap AGVs and AMRs for newer ones in mobile robot upgrade
Kivnon is offering a 40% discount for trade-ins of automated guided vehicles or autonomous mobile robots of any brand for its own AGVs or AMRs.
Gripper maker Soft Robotics announces changes in company leadership
End-of-arm tooling maker Soft Robotics has announced the appointment of a new executive chairman and a new chief operating officer, as well as the departure of its CEO.
How robots are succeeding — and failing — in the world of logistics
FedEx’s Aaron Prather will review the opportunities for robotics in the logistics sector, including circumstances that lead to deployment failures.
The Robot Report Podcast spotlights robotics innovators, industry leaders
The Robot Report, a sibling site to Collaborative Robotics Trends, has launched The Robot Report Podcast, featuring leading robotics technology and business innovators.
Vision system, custom gripper enable cobot to pick up small parts
Learn how a vision system and custom gripper enabled a UR5e cobot to pick and place multiple small parts after part type and orientation verification.
Rocketfarm develops UR cobot support for OPC UA Industry 4.0 protocol
Collaborative robotics market leader Universal Robots and software company Rocketfarm have announced that UR cobots can now support the OPC UA industry-standard communications protocol.
YuMi dual-armed collaborative robot celebrates fifth birthday
ABB is celebrating five years of numerous applications for the dual-armed and singled-armed YuMi collaborative robots.