AMP Robotics will use its latest funding to deploy AMP ONE system, which is designed to improve sortation of municipal solid waste.
FarmDroid obtains over $11M to deploy its modular robot globally
With the funding, FarmDroid said it’s set to expand further globally, targeting both organic and conventional open-field farming.
ABB Robotics launches Energy Efficiency Service for manufacturers
ABB Robotics’ new Energy Efficiency Service will help manufacturers to improve the power consumption of their industrial robots.
ASTM proposes standard for solar panel cleaning robots
ASTM International says the work item would help create a safer, long-lasting, and environmentally responsible solar panel cleaning industry.
AES Maximo robot designed to save time and money for solar panel installation
AES Corp. says its new Maximo robot can install solar panels at half the time and cost of conventional methods as energy demand increases.
Monarch Tractor sets agricultural robotics milestone with $133M Series C
Monarch Tractor has raised funding to improve U.S. agricultural sustainability and productivity, starting with its autonomous tractors.
Robotics Invest discusses application and funding opportunities for the industry
Robotics Invest 2024 provided an opportunity for investors and innovators to communicate expectations and look ahead.
ABB releases OmniCore platform for control across its robotics line
OmniCore now provides a unified control architecture for ABB’s range of robotics hardware and software after a $170M investment.
Gecko Robotics, Rho Impact study how robots and AI could improve sustainability
Automated inspection of critical infrastructure can provide data to help multiple industries, report Gecko Robotics and Rho Impact.
Green Maufacturing
In the past, we engineers were charged with considerations such as Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, cost targets, production targets, margin targets, tooling considerations, lead-time and other factors. Now, the new consideration is Design for Disassembly, sometimes referred to as Design for Destruction. Just as manufacturing or assembling is a process to be optimized, […]