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FANUC America Showcases Robot and Cobot Solutions at Pack Expo Chicago
At the 2024 Pack Expo Chicago, FANUC America presented its latest automation technology for the packaging and processing industry, focusing on food-grade collaborative and industrial robots. Located in booth #N-5332, FANUC featured robotic systems designed to address production demands, supply chain constraints, and labor shortages through automated processes.
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Computer vision: The Time is Now
Computer vision and AI in automation are fast becoming indispensable elements in robotics and automation, driven by the need for increased efficiency amid labor shortages and geopolitical factors. The robotics ecosystem utilizing these technologies is expanding rapidly, with partners working together to deliver scalable, market-ready solutions.
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University of Washington researchers have developed “MobiPrint,” a mobile 3D printer capable of autonomously mapping indoor spaces and printing objects directly onto surfaces, such as floors. Presented at the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology , the system aims to simplify the process of integrating 3D-printed elements into physical environments.
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Vecna Robotics has announced the release of CaseFlow, an automated case-picking solution designed to enhance warehouse productivity by utilizing robotic pallet handling to reduce manual travel. The system aims to automate up to 90% of travel within warehouses while directing workers through dynamic zone picking, reportedly doubling productivity and improving worker safety and retention.
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Vanderlande has signed a contract with DHL Group to install sorting technology at DHL’s “MechZB” last-mile depot in Regensburg, Germany. This deal marks Vanderlande’s 75th project under the MechZB program, which began in 2014 and has equipped 74 DHL locations across Germany. The agreement was finalized at the Parcel+Post Expo 2024 in Amsterdam, with the system expected to be operational by autumn 2025.
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Bear Robotics has introduced the Carti 100, a new logistics robot aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs in warehouse and factory settings. The Carti 100 can support loads of up to 220 lbs and integrates Bear Robotics’ Autonomous Control System (ACS) to enable multi-robot coordination and material handling processes.
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Shanghai Kepler Robotics launched its latest humanoid robot, the Forerunner K2, at GITEX GLOBAL 2024. This new model represents advancements in Kepler’s lineup of humanoid robots aimed at industrial and commercial use, specifically designed for tasks in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, high-risk operations, and research. The Forerunner K2 introduces enhanced physical capabilities and advanced intelligence functions, reflecting feedback from over 50 potential customers and insights into industry-specific requirements.
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GITAI USA . announced that its Inchworm-type Robotic Arm has achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) after completing a series of integrated tests in a thermal vacuum chamber. These tests were conducted under conditions designed to simulate the environment of the lunar South Pole, a region with extreme temperature variations. The robot arm demonstrated its ability to operate continuously for 29 hours, enduring temperatures as low as -140°C and maintaining function in a vacuum of less than 1E-5 Torr.
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New global agreements on AI, metaverse and sustainability at key ITU standards conference
Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on priorities for standards and capacity development in areas from artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse to sustainable digital transformation at the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) which closed today in New Delhi, India.
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Pudu Robotics has unveiled the latest version of its building delivery robot, FlashBot, aimed at improving delivery services in smart buildings, both indoors and in semi-outdoor environments. Announced on October 23, 2024, the upgraded FlashBot introduces new features that expand its operational capabilities, particularly in areas where traditional indoor delivery robots have been limited.