Robotics Assembly

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The survey questioned 1,000 workers in each of five countries: U.S., China, Japan, U.K. and Germany. Across the board, workers are embracing robots.

SPARTANBURG, SC—Two humanoid robots have completed an 11-month pilot project at BMW’s assembly plant here. 

Offline programming eliminates the need to halt production.

LEXINGTON, KY—Kinemetrix, a provider of robotic automation and advanced manufacturing systems, has opened its newly expanded headquarters facility here.

Cobot sales are expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of 31 percent over the next five years.

MILWAUKEE—Rockwell Automation Inc. has begun production of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its global headquarters here.

TAIPEI— The factory will be among the first to deploy humanoid robots powered by the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N model on its production lines.

CARSON, CA—The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to GrayMatter Robotics to develop an AI-powered robotic system to reduce optical distortion and defects on transparent acrylic and polycarbonate structures.

FRANKFURT— More factories are installing robots to improve productivity, boost quality and address severe labor shortages.

WATERLOO, ON—According to a recent study conducted by the University of Waterloo, many robots suffer from a serious security weakness.