Robotics
Shopify to buy fulfilment solutions company 6 River Systems for US$450M
Online retail platform says acquisition will give it access to fulfilment software and robotics.
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People before robots while accelerating digitization
Three phases put robotic process automation in the hands of users.
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AI, robotics, automation unlikely to lead to mass job losses: Fraser Institute
Essay series contends new jobs will emerge as businesses and workers adapt.
Kraken gets $2.1M KATFISH contract from ThayerMahan
To be deployed as part of its SeaScout expeditionary system for seabed mapping and intelligence.
A3 Business Forum
January 14th 2019Presented by the Association for Advancing Automation, this annual networking event is for robotics, vision and imaging, motion control, and motor professionals. More than 650 global automation leaders attended in 2018.
ATX Montreal
November 14th 2018The Automation Technology Expo (ATX) Montreal showcases automation and robotics technology. Includes smart plant design; automation/assembly; robots and robot accessories; production machines and equipment; automation identification controls; integrators; and motion control.
Man charged with trying to steal robotics firm trade secrets
Dual Chinese and Canadian citizen found trespassing at Medrobotics.
Reko invests $5.5 million for new manufacturing and innovation facility
40,000 square-foot facility expected to be completed by early next year.
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GE deploys OTTO robots at Milwaukee medical manufacturing facility [VIDEO]
Self-driving vehicles transport medical equipment for quick delivery along assembly lines.
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Toyota introduces robotic leg brace to help paralyzed people walk
Gadget is to be worn on one leg at a time for patients severely paralyzed on one side of the body due to a stroke or other ailments.
Feds warned not to forget ‘killer robots’ amid AI push
Budget 2017 has committed $125-million to a pan-Canadian AI strategy.
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Kraken gets $1.47M funding for underwater robotics
NRC-IRAP contribution will help develop a technology demonstration platform.
Federal budget will examine how machines are replacing workers
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has tasked an advisory council to study issues related to workers being replaced by technology.
Canadian manufacturers lagging in advanced tech adoption
CME study shows 60% not using them as investment in machinery and equipment drops.
Hudson’s Bay turns to robots to amp up e-commerce offering
Products that may have taken 2-1/2 hours to locate and ship should now be out of the warehouse within 15 minutes.
