Global Scans · Robotics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Over the next two to five years, companies say they will be most interested in sortation robots, robotics picking systems, robotic cube storage systems and case / tote transport robots. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Looking out over the next three years, 40% of companies hope to use robotics for truck loading and unloading, 32% for heavy payload forked / tugger transport robots, 32% for order / case picking and 24% for sortation. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Research note poses likelihood that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be humanoid robots. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Startups such as Boston Dynamics, Apptronik and Figure have either developed, or are in the process of developing, humanoid robots that could be deployed in warehouse environments. Warehouse & Logistics News
• GR00 T-powered robots will be able to use the new foundation model to understand natural language, process environments, emulate human actions and quickly coordinate actions using AI learning models to navigate and interact in the real world. SiliconANGLE
• Advanced Robotics will establish a supportive ecosystem for Meltio's technology in Italy, collaborating with technology centers, machine companies, academia, and industry to drive business opportunities. 3D Printing Industry
• Humanoid robots that can sense their environments, walk on two legs and grasp objects in their hands - requirements that could see them replace humans in manual jobs - would be a potential game changer but progress has remained elusive. The Telegraph
• Advanced Robotics will focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Meltio's technology in the Italian territory partnering and driving business opportunities alongside technology centers, tooling machine companies, robotic integrators, academia, and industry. Robotics & Automation News
• ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics' global operations in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. Robotics & Automation News
• A headless robot about the size of a labrador dog will be camouflaged as a coyote or fox to ward off migratory birds and other wildlife at Alaska's second largest airport. Tivyside Advertiser
• Agility Robotics said tests of its Digit mobile manipulator at Amazon's R&D center will initially move totes and collaborate with people. Robotics 24/7
• NVIDIA's initiative marks a considerable leap towards the actualization of the potential of AI-empowered humanoid robots to revolutionize industries and augment human experiences in the forthcoming era. SBS Swiss Business School
• Modern AI will accelerate development, paving the way for robots like Digit to help people in all aspects of daily life. MarketScreener
• By 2035, over 100 million humanoid robots will be operational across a variety of environments, including factories, distribution centers, offices, elderly homes, households, and more. Global X ETFs
• Last year, Sunnyvale, California-based Figure, which develops general-purpose humanoid robots that could work in different environments and handle a variety of tasks from warehouses to retail, raised $70 million from investors led by Parkway Venture Capital in its first external round. MarketScreener
• A recent demonstration by robotics startup Figure showcases the potential of OpenAI's ChatGPT technology in powering human-like conversations for humanoid robots. GizChina Media
• The recent CEO Survey reveals a startling statistic: less than one in three Canadian CEOs - specifically, only 28% - clearly understand the potential for robotics and artificial intelligence to enhance customer experience. Digital Insurance
• Seoul Robotics is planning a pre-IPO round in 2024 with the goal of listing on the KOSDAQ by 2025, aiming to attract top talent and strengthen its competitive position through focused R&D efforts. PR Newswire
• Kane Robotics from the United States has combined artificial intelligence with machine vision, enabling its collaborative robots to automatically track and polish weld seams with high precision and speed, showcasing the potential of AI in fine operations. Automation.com
• Robots With Character: Walt Disney Imagineering will show how it's enabling the rapid design of legged robotic characters that learn to imitate artist-specified animations, in the session Breathing Life Into Disney's Robotic Characters With Deep Reinforcement Learning. NVIDIA Blog
• The list of companies trying to develop a humanoid robot is long, though - Apptronik, Agility Robotics, Sanctuary AI, Tesla, and many more - and if any of them succeeds, it could forever change the world of work. Freethink Media
• Researchers from the University of Hawaii have demonstrated a soft, flexible bioinspired robot with the potential of scrubbing plastics from the ocean. News9live
• Oregon-based Agility Robotics, which demonstrated how its robots could perform a variety of simple warehouse tasks autonomously, is reportedly already testing machines in Amazon warehouses. Popular Science

Last updated: 22 April 2024