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

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Abstract: In this paper, we introduce a cost-effective mobile-robot-based patrol inspection system that navigates using sensor fusion and arm contact feedback, bypassing the need for 3D LiDAR, ...

Change in satellite manufacturing gained momentum when experienced engineers moved from established aerospace giants to emerging startups. Julien Bouillant's career shows how core skills and technical ...

SoftBank Group Corp. agreed to acquire ABB Ltd.’s industrial robots unit at an enterprise value of almost $5.4 billion, reflecting billionaire Masayoshi Son’s growing bets on emerging technology in ...