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Modular robotics market expected to grow, says Future Market Insights
Modular robotics are currently a niche market, but the need for flexibility could propel demand, predicts one global market analyst. The post Modular robotics market expected to grow, says Future Market Insights appeared first on Robotics Business Review.
Robots vs. jobs: IFR refutes MIT economist
Robots vs jobs is a debate as old as time. MIT economist Daron Acemoglu recently added some fuel to the fire with his three-part series that puts a number on the job costs of automation. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) is now pushing back, calling...
Robotic Fork Trucks Set for Lift Off
While mobile robots for use in ecommerce and fulfillment centers have received most of the attention in recent times due to their sudden uptake, robotic fork trucks (forklifts) have been quietly and steadily growing in numbers, and represent one of the largest...
Survey finds coronavirus changing consumer comfort with AI, robots, and self-driving cars
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of life for people around the world, but reactions have varied in terms of individual behavior, governmental policies, and attitudes toward technology. As the debate continues over whether or not automation will replace...
Boston Dynamics’ Spot 2.0 features improved autonomy and mobility
The new version of Spot also features a Missions API (application programming interface), which provides a behavior tree-based system for programming autonomous actions. It allows users to fully integrate Spot with code for custom sensors and command sources. The post...
Miso Robotics partners with PathSpot to scan restaurant workers for health, safety
As restaurants look ahead to reopening after the novel coronavirus pandemic, they will need to maximize productivity, maintain food safety, and protect the health of both employees and customers. Miso Robotics Inc. today announced a partnership with PathSpot...
5 robots now in grocery stores show the future of retail
With demands for hygiene and workforce efficiency at an all-time high, grocery stores are turning to robots like these to better track inventory and serve customers. The post 5 robots now in grocery stores show the future of retail appeared first on Robotics Business...
How robots can help manufacturers adapt post COVID-19
Robots continue to play an essential role in the fight against COVID-19. Robots are assisting with testing, working in labs, sanitizing spaces, surveilling public areas, and helping fulfill supply chains, just to name a few examples. They will have an even greater...
The best 5 places in the U.S. to start a robot company
While it may not hold the same glamor as Silicon Valley, Boston has become a hub for robotics over the past few decades. Boston Dynamics and iRobot are just two of the noteworthy companies that have found a home in the region.
GM, JR Automation producing medical masks for COVID-19 pandemic
GM engineers working on testing and validation for the medical mask assembly line. | Credit: JR Automation JR Automation has partnered with General Motors (GM) to produce face masks to help combat the shortage of protective personal equipment that has been caused by...
SecondHands consortium announces progress in proactive humanoid robot
In most cases, “collaborative robots” refers to cobot arms or autonomous mobile robots that are designed to operate safely around humans. A number of projects have been developing other robots that are designed to work closely with people, including the European...
CaliBurger uses tools including Miso Robotics’ Flippy to avoid COVID-19
Restaurant operator Cali Group has announced that it is expanding its use of certain technologies in an effort to minimize employee and customer exposure to COVID-19. These technologies include kitchen automation from Miso Robotics Inc., entry-screening systems, and...