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Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

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Brain Corp, an autonomous technology company, has unveiled its BrainOS InventoryAI Suite, a retail inventory analytics solution designed to analyze inventory data captured by autonomous mobile robots running on its platform.

It also unveiled the “Dane AIR”, a purpose-built inventory scanning robot developed in collaboration with Dane Technologies.

Currently, the majority of retailers manually track in-store inventory by deploying associates to meticulously identify inconsistencies amongst tens of thousands of SKUs, looking for issues with product availability, price tags and product locations. [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

Abu Dhabi gears up for grand finale of Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge

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After two years of intense competition, five international finalists have travelled to Abu Dhabi for the final live demonstration phase of the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC).

The five finalists will showcase autonomous robotic solutions for critical, real-world problems faced by the maritime sector, with a chance to win a first-place prize of $2 million – from a total pot of $3.25 million.

MBZIRC is an international robotics competition held every two years, drawing participation from universities, research institutions, companies, and individual innovators from around the world to develop solutions to pressing global challenges. [Read more…] about Abu Dhabi gears up for grand finale of Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge

Pros and Cons of Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing

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As technology advances, it paves the way for new breakthroughs in automation. It’s, therefore, not a surprise that the robotics industry is experiencing a significant boom. This trend is especially true for industrial robotics tailored to the manufacturing sector.

There are many applications for robotics, and automated integration is extensive, from medical device production and food packaging to metal fabrication and consumer goods assembly.

As a manufacturing company, however, it’s crucial to assess your unique application to identify possible downsides and benefits of industrial robots before integration. This post explores the pros and cons of incorporating robotics into manufacturing processes. Read on to learn more. [Read more…] about Pros and Cons of Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing

How Automotive Robotics is Transforming the Auto Industry

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Our century is seeing a new change in industrialization where robotics have become the new norm in production and manufacturing. The automotive sector is one of the main industries that has experienced a lot of transformation.

From conducting auto auctions online to make it easier to buy cars from the comfort of your home to robotics that are widely used for painting, welding, and assembly.

What is most loved about automated technology is the fact that they are precise and move relatively fast and repetitively; all this translates to much faster production times and high-quality products. [Read more…] about How Automotive Robotics is Transforming the Auto Industry

Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop introduce ‘Selfies with Marty the Robot’ for charity

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Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and pioneer in retail robotics, is joining forces with grocery retail chain Stop & Shop to increase support for Stop & Shop’s “Feed it Forward” charitable giving initiatives while reinforcing the positive impact Marty the Robot has made on customers and communities.

Stop & Shop is an Ahold Delhaize USA company with nearly 400 stores across the Northeast. Marty’s presence in a large majority of Stop & Shop stores strengthens operational efficiencies and helps Stop & Shop serve those in need.

As part of a shared community commitment, Badger Technologies, Jabil, and Stop & Shop are sponsoring a “Selfies with Marty” program at this year’s NRF‘24 show, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, earlier this month. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop introduce ‘Selfies with Marty the Robot’ for charity

Nidec develops vacuum-resistant liquid crystal substrate transfer robots

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Nidec Instruments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nidec Corporation, has developed liquid crystal substrate transfer robots that can move their joints in a vacuum environment “as freely as in the air”.

In a process to manufacture liquid crystal, organic electroluminescent (EL), and other displays, mother glass substrates are constantly required to be made larger, and their processing speed faster, as their production cost must be reduced and screen sizes must be made larger at the same time.

In recent years, display manufacturers are required to handle large, 3m x 3m products because the larger glasses robots can transfer, the better transfer efficiency they can achieve. [Read more…] about Nidec develops vacuum-resistant liquid crystal substrate transfer robots

Festo unveils new ‘compact, simple and precise’ electric parallel gripper

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Festo has unveiled its new “compact, simple and precise” electric parallel gripper.

The automation specialist says modern manufacturing requires handling solutions capable of managing product diversity, shorter product life cycles and growing levels of product customisation.

The HEPP electric gripper from Festo addresses this need for greater flexibility in the gripping of multiple workpieces with adaptable stroke lengths and gripping forces. [Read more…] about Festo unveils new ‘compact, simple and precise’ electric parallel gripper

Cybersecurity of Robotic Systems: Top 5 Terms You Need to Know

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Learn how to improve and elevate the cybersecurity of robotic systems and prevent security breaches with the help of our quick cybersecurity glossary.

Robotic systems might seem impenetrable, but reports show that cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, which results in data breaches.

Nowadays, most systems are connected to the internet, and that serves as a gateway to hackers who are always searching for system weaknesses. [Read more…] about Cybersecurity of Robotic Systems: Top 5 Terms You Need to Know

5 Reasons Why Robotic Technologies are Important in Today’s Digital Age

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Robotics are the future of technology, and it’s easy to understand why. One reason is that innovations have broad applications that today’s digital age can’t do without.

Here, we’ll discuss five main reasons robotic technologies are invaluable to the modern world. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons Why Robotic Technologies are Important in Today’s Digital Age

Top 10 Robotics Industry Thought Leaders to Follow on Social Media

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Robotics is one of the most еxciting and rapidly dеvеloping industries in the world. With nеw tеchnologiеs and applications еmеrging all thе timе, according to GlobeNewswire, it is еxpected that thе global robotics markеt will rеach US$86.20 billion by 2027.

This major growth includes many factors, like the incrеasing dеmand for automation in manufacturing and logistics, the growing popularity of sеrvicе robots, and the dеvеlopmеnt of nеw tеchnologiеs such as artificial intеlligеncе and machinе lеarning.

Artificial intelligence advancements have led to the emergence of hyper-realistic influencers with personalities, styles, and values of their own. [Read more…] about Top 10 Robotics Industry Thought Leaders to Follow on Social Media