In Episode 180 of The Robotic Report Podcast, we characteristic an interview with Chris Savoia, Head of Ecosystem Success, Americas UR
On this dialog, Chris Savoia, head of ecosystem success at Common Robots, discusses the evolution of collaborative robots, the significance of training and reskilling in automation, and the latest developments in larger payload robots and cellular manipulators. He additionally shares insights from his podcast, Re-Automated, and highlights the importance of the brand new Polyscope X platform for builders. On this dialog, Chris Savoia discusses the developments in robotics, specializing in the worth proposition of connecting robots, the enhancements introduced by MotionPlus, and the significance of cybersecurity in linked techniques. He elaborates on the OptiMove characteristic that optimizes robotic management, and the evolution of UR Plus with new partnerships and options. Savoia additionally shares insights on the way forward for robotics, emphasizing the potential progress within the trade and the influence of AI.
Humanoid information this week
Determine AI has efficiently shipped its superior humanoid robotic, Determine 02, to a paying buyer. Whereas the id of the client stays undisclosed, it’s price noting that BMW Group beforehand collaborated with Determine AI by testing Determine 02 of their South Carolina manufacturing plant. This trial, performed in August 2024, targeted on assessing the robotic’s capabilities in dealing with delicate sheet-metal parts. Notably, BMW had additionally beforehand evaluated Determine AI’s earlier mannequin, Determine 01. This profitable supply of Determine 02 signifies a big milestone for Determine AI, demonstrating the rising business curiosity of their cutting-edge humanoid robotics expertise. Determine AI received a 2024 RBR50 award for its speedy tempo of innovation. Since rising from stealth in January 2023, the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based firm has constructed and iterated on a working humanoid and examined its robotic on a manufacturing line.
In a associated story: Open Droids develops each single and dual-arm cellular manipulators. Open Droids exhibited at RoboBusiness, albeit with out bringing a robotic, nevertheless, the corporate will probably be at CES in Las Vegas subsequent week with the R1D1, a single arm cellular manipulator. Cohost Mike Oitzman will go to the corporate sales space at CES and doc this robotic subsequent week on the Better of CES episode.
Zebra to accumulate Photoneo Brightpick Group
Zebra Applied sciences has introduced its intention to accumulate the imaginative and prescient unit from Photoneo Brightpick Group. Following the acquisition, Photoneo Brightpick Group will rebrand itself as Brightpick and function independently, concentrating on the event and deployment of AI-powered robots for warehouse automation. Notably, Brightpick was acknowledged because the 2024 RBR50 Utility of the 12 months winner. This acquisition builds upon Zebra’s earlier investments in robotics, together with the $290 million acquisition of AMR supplier Fetch Robotics in 2021. Zebra has constantly expanded its robotics portfolio, as evidenced by the introduction of recent cellular robots, equipment, and scanners at MODEX 2024, and the enlargement of its choices for producers in Could. The monetary phrases of the transaction haven’t been disclosed, and the acquisition is topic to customary closing circumstances. The businesses anticipate finalizing the deal within the first quarter of 2025.
