In Episode 170 of The Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman delve into the latest video showcasing Atlas, an electrical humanoid robot, autonomously transporting supplies in a display of innovative technology. The Atlas robotic system efficiently transfers automotive components from one storage location to another. Unlike its competitors, Atlas appears to operate with a distinct approach.
Featured interview with BionicHive
In a recent function interview, Oitzman and fellow editor Eugene Demaitre sat down with Michael Wessner, VP of Enterprise Growth at BionicHive, to learn more about the company’s innovative warehouse automation.
The BionicHive Squid, a cellular robotic capable of navigating the warehouse floor and seamlessly ascending into racking systems to retrieve or deposit packaging containers/totes from elevated storage areas. Ovadia outlines the mechanics of the system and highlights BionicHive’s strategic implementation sites for this technology.
Present timeline
- What happens when humans meet robots?
- 16:55 – Information
- 27:05: We’re joined now by Gili Ovadia, the CEO of BionicHive.
Information of the week
The 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards are now open for nominations.
Let’s innovate for the 2025 RBR50 innovation awards! Acknowledging excellence in robotics and automation, the esteemed award recognizes outstanding achievements by enterprises globally in calendar year 2024, with eligible applicants being firms worldwide that design, manufacture, or integrate robotic or automated solutions.
The classes embody:
- Applied sciences, merchandise, and providers: The course focuses on primary or advanced analytics expertise, with a specialization in robotics and complementary fields such as motion control, computer vision, and machine learning. This innovative ecosystem further encompasses cutting-edge merchandise, businesses, engineering, and technological solutions.
- Enterprise and administration: This course focuses on strategies that enable organizations to emerge as leaders in the robotics industry by establishing themselves as crucial thought leaders. Significant mergers and acquisitions are interconnected, with provider, companion, and integrator partnerships also playing a crucial role.
- Functions and markets: The RBR50 may also recognize enhancements that amplify productivity, excellence, and cost-efficiency, alongside individuals automating novel responsibilities.
As well as, the 2025 RBR50 Awards will celebrate the next generation of innovators and pioneers in the field.
- Startup of the Yr
- Software of the Yr
- Robotic of the Yr
- Robots for Good Award
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Locus Robotics Corp. Announced that its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have enabled 4 billion picks across its global customer implementations globally. The company has achieved this milestone just six months after surpassing the three-billion-dollar mark, showcasing its leadership in the warehouse automation industry.
As Locus Robotics marks this pivotal moment, CEO Rick Faulk extends gratitude to the global workforce and expanding customer base alike, acknowledging the collective significance of this achievement. “Crossing the 4-billion-file-mark in just a few years underscores our remarkable progress in revolutionizing warehouse automation.”
As Locus marks the 4 billion-pick milestone, it has also recently celebrated the grand opening of Locus Park, its state-of-the-art world headquarters in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The development is now fully operational and home to numerous New England-based employees.
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China has launched an initiative to facilitate collaboration between its burgeoning humanoid robotics industry and the government by sharing data. The initiative is being driven by the Nationwide Native Joint Humanoid Robotics Innovation Centre (NNJHRIC) in collaboration with various Chinese humanoid companies.
China’s inaugural public platform dedicated to robotics, the NLJIC, enables the creation of a training area where manufacturers can access premium knowledge and foster industry-standard best practices.
Xu Bin, a senior supervisor at the state-backed Heart, told Yicai International that just as autonomous vehicles require vast amounts of high-quality data to develop, “humanoid robots necessitate equally substantial volumes of precise information to evolve successfully.”
Bear Robotics Inc., a pioneer in robotics solutions for diverse industries such as hospitality, healthcare, and retail, has expanded its scope by venturing into the realm of logistics. The company has unveiled the Carti 100, a robot designed to handle tasks in warehouses and distribution centers.
Bear Robotics claimed that its Carti 100 robot is designed to accommodate loads of up to 220 pounds. (99.79 kg). This ensures automated effectiveness and precision while reducing time constraints beyond regulatory requirements.
The Autonomous Mobile Robot’s (AMR’s) versatile options enable seamless integration through multi-robot orchestration, designed to thrive in a range of settings, from brownfield and greenfield sites to multi-level areas and mezzanines. The customized robotic system features adaptable enclosures, intelligent conveyor systems, and advanced lighting designed to meet specific operational requirements.
Podcast sponsored by RGO Robotics
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