ABB opened a new 67,000-square-meter robotics factory in Kangquiao, Shanghai, China last week.
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China, US to drive post-COVID cobot sales
The COVID-19 slowed the cobot industry, but Interact Analysis indicates there will be a V-shaped rebound in 2021.
ForwardX launches six Max mobile robots for warehousing and manufacturing
ForwardX Robotics said its six new autonomous mobile robot models are intended to help manufacturers and warehouse operators automate more scenarios.
Han’s Robot Germany to launch new cobot with ‘natural motion’ and high repeatability
Han’s Robot Germany said it has spent the past year and a half developing a new collaborative robot that incorporates sensor and AI advances for more human-like motion and high repeatability.
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.
OnRobot updates Eyes vision software to facilitate flexible robot applications
OnRobot said the software update for its Eyes vision system can help users apply robots to flexible production and industrial inspection.
Geek+ opens San Diego office, announces U.S. executives
Geek+, which first displayed its robots in the U.S. at Modex 2018, has opened an office in California.
Doosan cobots now available in China
Doosan Robotics’ M Series Cobots are now available to customers in China. The M Series Cobots offer reaches between 900-1,700 millimeters and payload capacities of 6-15 kg.
Elephant Robotics’ Catbot designed to be a smaller, easier to use cobot
The new Catbot cobot from Elephant Robotics includes features such as voice control for ease of use.
