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The European Innovation Council (EIC) invests a total of € 9 million in IMSystems to commercialize the Archimedes Drive. IMSystems invented the Archimedes Drive, a new highly precise speed reducer technology which is fundamental to enable the creation of more accurate robotic technologies. With this funding, EIC shows the importance of automation improvement in further strengthening the position of Europe.

The new World Robotics report shows robot installations in the United States were up by 14% to 34,987 units in 2021 – the second most successful year in history for …

SoftBank Robotics America and Gausium, provider of autonomous cleaning and service robots, announced a partnership to deploy indoor automated robotic solutions to the U.S. market. X1 and the Scrubber 50 Pro (S50) are the first two solutions being deployed to support companies struggling with labor shortages.

ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with US-based startup Scalable Robotics, to enhance its portfolio of robotic welding systems. Through 3D vision and embedded process understanding the Scalable Robotics technology allows customers to program welding robots without the need for coding.

Amazon is scaling down tests of its home delivery robot Scout, as part of a series of cost cuttings. According to Amazon the field test ‘wasn’t meeting customers’ needs’, accorsing to a comment from Amazon to Bloomberg.

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a blueprint for creating algorithms that more effectively incorporate ethical guidelines into artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making programs. The project was focused specifically on technologies in which humans interact with AI programs, such as virtual assistants or “carebots” used in healthcare settings.

Global RPA software and services market will be worth $20.1 billion in 2030, up from $4.8 billion in 2021, according to research firm ResearchAndMarkets.com in their report “Robotic Process Automation – Thematic Research”.

The exoskeleton “Autonomyo supports weakened muscles and enables an intuitive sequence of movements that mimics the natural sequence. The additional power is supplied by six micromotors. To facilitate a harmonious interaction between the exoskeleton and its user, FAULHABER developed an innovative all-in-one component motor with a torque sensor.

Teradyne companies Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and AutoGuide Mobile Robots have merged to become a single supplier of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), one of the fastest growing segments in automation today.

A team led by the University of California San Diego has developed a new system of algorithms that enables four-legged robots to walk and run on challenging terrain while avoiding both static and moving obstacles.