The growing importance of software-driven automation combined with the growing impact of artificial intelligence is driving the creation of advanced robotic ecosystems that can meet the vast variety of automation needs in different markets and for different applications. Yet as more and more industries look to automate intricate and highly variable processes, they are often ..read more

ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, which is predicted to ..read more

Existing ship control systems using Model Predictive Control for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) do not consider the various forces acting on ships in real sea conditions. Addressing this gap, in a new study, researchers developed a novel time-optimal control method, that accounts for the real wave loads acting on a ship, enabling effective planning ..read more

Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, says it has sold over $1 billion in systems globally, one of the fastest materials handling companies to reach the milestone. This achievement illustrates the rapid adoption of the Exotec technology since its founding in 2015 as it continually expands its headcount, reinvests into new solutions and reaches new markets ..read more

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has teamed up with partners robot-maker Crover, as well as Camgrain, Holkham Farming Company and Morley Farms to further develop and pilot a grain-monitoring robot that can “substantially enhance workplace safety and enhance grain store”. The “Crover” robot is the first robotic device able to “swim ..read more

Pramac and BlueBotics have agreed a partnership which sees BlueBotics providing ANT navigation technology and fleet management software for Pramac’s new line of X-ACT mobile logistics robots. Sold under Pramac’s new business unit, called Lifter Mobile Robotics, three X-ACT mobile robots are available currently, with several more in the pipeline. Federico Piersimoni, business group director ..read more

Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has released its transformative and innovative LocusHub business intelligence engine. LocusHub, an integral component of the LocusOne platform, harnesses advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning to deliver predictive and prescriptive insights that maximize productivity, lower costs, and unlock new levels of warehouse ..read more

Solinftec, a global leader in artificial intelligence solutions and sustainable agricultural practices, has announced that its Solix Sprayer Robot is now commercially available to farmers, cooperatives and ag-retailers, and will be on farms around the country this month. In addition to Solinftec’s existing Solix Scouting Robot, the newer Solix Sprayer is designed to detect and ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more