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Festo and Lely unveil new version of milking robot

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Festo and Lely have developed the fifth generation of a milking robot – called “Astronaut A5”.

The companies say the strategic partnership between the two family-owned companies creates “technological advantages” which place them “at the forefront of robotic milking technology”.

The collaboration between Lely and Festo for nearly 20 years demonstrates how a simple customer-supplier relationship can evolve into a strategic partnership on an equal footing.  [Read more…] about Festo and Lely unveil new version of milking robot

Webcast: Cobalt Robotics CTO showcases office security robot

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In this webcast, we interview Erik Schluntz, co-founder and CTO of Cobalt Robotics, a startup company which produces a security robot. (See video below.)

The startup sees itself as a security company which just happens to use advanced technologies – including the robot – to provide its services.

The robot itself sports around 60 sensors and Cobalt says it can provide a cost-effective alternative to companies which may not have the funds to hire human security personnel.  [Read more…] about Webcast: Cobalt Robotics CTO showcases office security robot

PepsiCo sends Robby’s delivery robot to college

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PepsiCo has enrolled its “Hello Goodness snackbot” into college. (See video below.) 

What the company calls “the friendliest new freshman” at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, arrived on campus earlier this month. And it’s stocked with snacks and beverages.

Snackbot is described as an “outdoor, self-driving robot” which brings snacks and beverages from Hello Goodness, a curated portfolio of brands from PepsiCo, to hungry college students.  [Read more…] about PepsiCo sends Robby’s delivery robot to college

Construction and mining ‘next frontier’ for robotics adoption, says research company

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The construction and mining industries are the “next frontier” for robotics adoption, according to a report by ABI Research.

In the past, for heavy industry-related locations like mines, robots must either be controlled by teleoperation or navigate autonomously across uneven terrain or within subterranean interiors with little to no human interaction.

This was the same for construction sites, where robots must understand changing floor plans, keep track of inventory, and navigate stairs.  [Read more…] about Construction and mining ‘next frontier’ for robotics adoption, says research company

Healthcare assistive robot market to surpass $1.2 billion by 2024

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The Healthcare Assistive Robot Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $359 million to over $1.2 billion by 2024, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights.

Increasing incidence of stroke coupled with rising geriatric population worldwide is the key factor that will escalate the demand for healthcare assistive robots during the forecast period.

According to the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, each year, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke of which around 6 million cases lead to mortality whereas about 5 million remain permanently disabled.  [Read more…] about Healthcare assistive robot market to surpass $1.2 billion by 2024

Ryder System applies ‘innovative mix of startup technologies’ in supply chain sector

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Logistics company Ryder System says it is “redefining the smart warehouse” with its “innovative mix of startup technologies”. (See video below.)

The company says it has formed partnerships with innovators in robotics, drones, sensors, and wearables to make the smart warehouse customizable, flexible, and scalable.

Ryder is a leading company in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions.  [Read more…] about Ryder System applies ‘innovative mix of startup technologies’ in supply chain sector

Mobile robotics software forecast to exceed $3.8 billion in five years

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The spectacular rise of the mobile robotics software market has become a hot topic of late, with the extensive proliferation of automation in e-commerce and logistics application.

The procedures with regard to logistics operation and inventory control have undergone a massive transformation over the recent years with mobile robotics standing as a major trend shaping the business landscape.

The latest buzz grabbing all the light is the introduction of a fully automated mobile robot named The Swift brought forth by IAM Robotics, one of the leading giants in the mobile robotics software market.  [Read more…] about Mobile robotics software forecast to exceed $3.8 billion in five years

The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: The first 450 days

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Six questions to Elmar Frickenstein, Senior Vice President Automated Driving and Driver Assistance, BMW AG.

In September 2017, you and your team moved to the Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleissheim.
What prompted the BMW Group’s decision to create this new site?

We are currently experiencing the largest paradigm shift in the history of the automotive industry. The industry is set to witness more change in the next decade than in the past 30 years. Today, we are already on the brink of highly automated driving.

[Read more…] about The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: The first 450 days

Learn the best safety practices for collaborative robotics

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Ready to install collaborative robots in your factory? Read this white paper to learn the issues surrounding safe robotics. 

Sick AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers of sensors. The company was founded by Erwin Sick in 1946 and today suppliers innovative and award-winning sensors. 

As part of a partnership with Robotics and Automation News, Sick Sensor Intelligence has released a white paper on the subject of safe automation in factory environments.

The document is entitled Safe Robotics: Safety in Collaborative Robot Systems, and we encourage you to download using the method of your choice.

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Webcast: Denso engineering leader provides insight into $40 billion company

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In this webcast, we interview Bill Foy, senior vice president of engineering at Denso International America. (See video below.)

Denso is one of the world’s largest automotive technology suppliers, having started out in 1949 as a spin-off from Toyota.

Today, the company has a market capitalization of around $40 billion, and it’s gone through some fundamental changes in the past year or two.  [Read more…] about Webcast: Denso engineering leader provides insight into $40 billion company