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Formic raises $27.4 million to ‘bring automation to more manufacturers’

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Formic, a provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation for US manufacturers, has raised another $27.4 million in Series A financing led by Blackhorn Ventures with participation from Mitsubishi HC Capital America, NEC, Translink Capital, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, Lux Capital, Initialized Capital and Lorimer Ventures.

This new funding brings the total Series A round to more than $52 million since January 2022.

Formic delivers fully supported robotic automation at a low hourly rate, including deploying the system and providing continuous monitoring and maintenance throughout the engagement to ensure success. [Read more…] about Formic raises $27.4 million to ‘bring automation to more manufacturers’

Top 10 Future Trends in the Robotics Industry

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The Robotics Industry has given us significant innovations. From industrial swarm robots to AI, the continuously flourishing industry continues to reshape our lives.

In a world of continuous advancement and innovations, staying updated about the latest trends in the robotics industry is imperative.

The advent of CoBots, RaaS, and Soft Robotics has changed how our industries achieve excellence by enhancing their accuracy and proficiency. [Read more…] about Top 10 Future Trends in the Robotics Industry

GrayMatter Robotics raises $45 million in Series B funding

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GrayMatter Robotics, an AI-powered robotics developer that claims to provide systems that offer “instant return on investment”, has raised $45 million in Series B funding.

Wellington Management led the round, which also included NGP Capital, Euclidean Capital, Advance Venture Partners, SQN Venture Partners, and other existing investors 3M Ventures, B Capital, Bow Capital, Calibrate Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Swift Ventures.

The $2.5 trillion US manufacturing industry is grappling with a growing backlog of unfilled orders due to a severe labor shortage. Many of these roles are hazardous and demand extensive training, leading to a critical gap of 3.8 million unfilled jobs. [Read more…] about GrayMatter Robotics raises $45 million in Series B funding

Compliance and Regulation in the Robotics Industry

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From the main characters of science fiction books and movies, robots have suddenly become a part of our everyday reality. They count, write, cook, clean, build, and even perform surgeries.

Though it is too early to speak about the rise of machines, the robotics industry has already implemented some limitations for the robots it creates, including legal ones.

What does compliance mean when it comes to machines with intellect, and what regulations control their actions? Let’s discover! [Read more…] about Compliance and Regulation in the Robotics Industry

Festo unveils flying robotic bee

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For more than 15 years, the Festo Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. In addition to the technical decoding of bird flight, the team has researched and technologically implemented numerous other flying objects and their natural principles.

With the BionicBee, the Bionic Learning Network has now for the first time developed a flying object that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm. The BionicBee recently presented its first flight show at the Hannover Messe 2024.

At around 34 grams, a length of 220 millimetres and a wingspan of 240 millimetres, the BionicBee is the smallest flying object created by the Bionic Learning Network to date.

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Bota Systems unveils ‘ultra-lightweight’ through-hole force-torque sensor for robots

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Bota Systems, a provider of multi-axis force-torque sensors, has launched the PixONE, awhich it describes as “a cutting-edge through-hole sensor that integrates high-performance electronics within a compact, ultra-lightweight design”.

Designed for seamless integration into robotic systems, PixONE features a through-hole architecture facilitating internal cable routing to enhance robot agility and safety.

The PixONE sensor’s innovative hollow shaft design allows it to be seamlessly integrated between the robot’s arm and the end-of-arm tooling (EOT), maintaining the integrity of internal cable routing.

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Deep Robotics’ quadruped robots making strides in China, Singapore and South Korea

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Deep Robotics has been making great strides with its quadruped robot in China, Singapore and South Korea.

In Singapore, Deep Robotics, in collaboration with its official partner EGP, is participating in the AMR SPPG Tunnel Project of the Singapore Powergrid (SPPG).

This project utilizes quadruped robots for power tunnel inspections and integrates related detection systems to provide early warnings for emergencies. [Read more…] about Deep Robotics’ quadruped robots making strides in China, Singapore and South Korea

Telescent introduces new G5 robotic patch panel system

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Telescent, a manufacturer of automated fiber cross connects for network and data center operators, has launched its new G5 Robotic Patch Panel system.

The new and enhanced G5 automated cross connect management system will be showcased at the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference 2024, the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals taking place from March 24-28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Telescent’s current G4 system is already the largest automated cross connect platform on the market, the upgraded G5 system doubles the capacity by replacing simplex LC ports with duplex SN ports, maintaining the same number of ports in the system. 

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Small firms drive 68 percent of robotics integration, according to study

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Qviro’s study of 4,290 integrators shows over 68 percent employ fewer than 50 people, revealing the major role of small firms in automation across Europe and North America

In an analysis conducted by Qviro.com, insights into the state of robotic system integrators across Europe and North America unveil a dynamic and evolving sector crucial to the advancement of industrial automation and robotics.

This comprehensive study categorizes 4,290 integrators by size and geographic location, highlighting the pivotal role these organizations play in deploying industrial robotics, machinery and collaborative robots across industries. [Read more…] about Small firms drive 68 percent of robotics integration, according to study

Plus One Robotics unveils new depalletization and gripper technologies

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Plus One Robotics, a provider of AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, today announced two significant product updates designed to enhance efficiency and expand its reach into new market segments.

The new updates offer significant advancements for businesses seeking to streamline and optimize their fulfillment operations where speed, accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

The new features include updates to depalletization and induction capabilities. [Read more…] about Plus One Robotics unveils new depalletization and gripper technologies