A new study co-authored by an MIT economist Daron Acemoglu shows firms that move quickly to use robots tend to add workers to their payroll, while industry job losses are more concentrated in firms that make this change more slowly. The post Robots Help Some Firms, Even While Workers Across Industries Struggle appeared first on […]
Until recently, AGVs (automated guided vehicles) were the only option for automating internal transport tasks. Today, a more sophisticated technology is competing with them: AMRs (autonomous mobile robots). Although both AGVs and AMRs allow materials to be moved from point A to point B, the comparison ends there. Here is a breakdown of the differences […]
The Robotic Induction Station is intended to add efficiency and capacity. Source: Berkshire Grey As demand for fast, accurate, and affordable order fulfillment rises, robotics can play a key role in retail and logistics. Berkshire Grey Inc. today announced the general availability of its Robotic Induction Station, which is intended to increase throughput and serve […]
Until recently, many robots have had difficulty handling irregularly shaped or fragile objects for food processing or e-commerce order fulfillment. OnRobot A/S announced the OnRobot Soft Gripper, which it said can manipulate items including eggs, fruit, or bottles. The post OnRobot Soft Gripper is designed for picking challenges, food handling appeared first on The Robot […]
This drone is designed to compensate for wind. Source: Skygauge As businesses ready to reopen after novel coronavirus pandemic, industrial worksites have faced challenges with maintenance, staffing, and safety. Skygauge Robotics today announced a new aerial drone designed for inspecting construction sites, pipelines, and tanks. The system is able to make contact with surfaces for […]
This square tote is larger than standard for automated storage and retrieval for e-commerce. Source: Attabotics While automotive manufacturing paused during the novel coronavirus crisis, affecting demand for industrial automation, e-commerce order fulfillment experienced a spike in demand. Robotics developers and suppliers should prepare for a long-term increase according to several industry observers. The post […]
Relay is now being used in hospitals. Source: Savioke Demand for robots to clean or move materials has never been higher, but developers and suppliers should understand exactly how and where they can add value. Brain Corp, which provides autonomy to mobile robots, and Savioke Inc., whose robots serve hotels and hospitals, have experience in […]
BOSTON — Activ Surgical Inc. announced ActivEdge, a platform designed to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve surgical procedures and outcomes. The company said it will be available initially in the U.S. and next year worldwide. The post Activ Surgical announces ActivEdge platform for real-time surgical intelligence appeared first on The Robot Report.
iRobot has created a new division, iRobot Education, to house all of its education products and services under one roof. iRobot Education includes the Root coding robot, Create 2, a new iRobot Coding platform, and the company’s STEM outreach program. The post iRobot Education launches to train future roboticists appeared first on The Robot Report.
Albert Einstein famously postulated that “the only real valuable thing is intuition,” arguably one of the most important keys to understanding intention and communication. But intuitiveness is hard to teach – especially to a machine. Looking to improve this, a team from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) came up with a method […]
