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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Leads Series B Investment in Realtime Robotics

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Strategic Investment From Long-Term Partner to Accelerate Market Scale-Up of Company’s Award-Winning Robot Optimization and Runtime Control Solutions

BOSTON – May 28, 2024 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. This is the lead investment in Realtime Robotics’ recently opened Series B round. Mitsubishi Electric was also a participant in the Series A round, and will be adding a senior representative to Realtime’s Board of Directors.

The funds will be used to support the refinement and scalability of the company’s revolutionary robot workcell optimization and runtime solutions, which significantly help engineers and manufacturers reduce costs and increase productivity.

Realtime Robotics’ unique and innovative collision-free path planning technology provides solutions across the lifecycle of robotic workcells. In iterative design stages, the award-winning multirobot optimization software rapidly generates and evaluates hundreds of thousands of possible solutions to identify the shortest cycle time. Deployment and production are further simplified by runtime control, enabling multiple robots to work closer together, while simultaneously reacting to dynamic changes. Finally, when the workcell needs to be retooled, the complex robot control is effortlessly reprogrammed for optimal cycle time from the first iteration.

Customers, including automotive manufacturers BMW and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, as well as integrators Valiant TMS and Schaeffler Group, report improved cycle times, reduced downtime, and increased throughput as a result of working with Realtime.

By increasing its stake, Mitsubishi Electric plans to further integrate Realtime’s cutting-edge motion planning technology into 3D simulators and other software to optimize manufacturing through the power of digital twins. Later, Mitsubishi Electric expects to incorporate Realtime’s technology into factory automation (FA) control system devices, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo motors and computer numerical controllers (CNCs), to ensure uninterrupted plant operations by responding to needs for expanded automation capabilities, streamlined plant operations for improved efficiency, and fast responses to unexpected events.

“For years, industrial robot programming has remained a rigid, costly and labor-intensive process. Realtime is helping manufacturers realize the next wave of efficiency improvements necessary to get the most out of their new and existing automation applications,” said Peter Howard, CEO of Realtime Robotics. “Our optimization and runtime technologies constitute a powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) that operates much like the human brain’s motor cortex, efficiently managing multiple actions at the same time. Think of several cooks in a crowded kitchen being able to seamlessly work around each other to produce meals without error or collision. That’s the power of our technology.”

Realtime’s interfaces with leading simulation software brands and industry standard controllers help customers and partners access its powerful optimization and runtime solutions through their preferred method. “We will utilize these funds to accelerate the development of additional interfaces, driving toward full industry-wide accessibility in an increasingly user-friendly and efficient manner,” added Howard. “Mitsubishi Electric understands manufacturers’ need to improve efficiency and productivity in the face of rising costs and diversifying customer needs. We’re thrilled to work closely with them to expand the use of our unique motion-planning technology.”

To learn more about how Realtime Robotics’ can help your organization improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your industrial automation efforts, please visit: https://rtr.ai/.

About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in factory automation, information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a revenue of 5,257.9 billion yen (U.S.$ 34.8 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. For more information, please visit www.MitsubishiElectric.com.

*U.S. dollar amounts are translated from yen at the rate of ¥151=U.S.$1, the approximate rate on the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2024.

About Realtime Robotics

Realtime Robotics is the leader in automatic, collision-free motion planning for industrial robots. Its innovative technology generates optimized motion plans and interlocks to achieve the shortest possible cycle time in single and multi-robot workcells. The company’s solutions expand the potential of automation, empowering multiple robots to work closely together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, reacting to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Learn more about Realtime Robotics here, watch its technology in action here and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.

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Jeff Drew
Public Relations, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.233.5109
E: jeffreydrew@rtr.ai

Eliminating Collisions and Improving Operations for Schaeffler Group

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Long-time readers of this blog might remember that we began working with the Schaeffler Group, a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors, a few years ago. They had evaluated our RapidPlan robot motion control and collision avoidance software as a way to help them utilize multiple robots together at the same time, improving throughput and eliminating costly collisions.

In fact, we initially wrote about their usage and excitement for the technology here.

Well, we recently checked in with the team for an update on how their use of RapidPlan is progressing, and learned that they’ve seen some tremendous results thus far. We even had the opportunity to film the Schaefler teams discussing RapidPlan and what it enabled them to accomplish. Check out that video here:

  • Automatic path generation
  • Automatic collision prevention
  • AutoHoming reduces downtime
  • Support from design through production
  • Automatic complex interlock generation
  • Higher machine utilization
  • Increased production
  • Improved planning
  • Reduce variability

As you can see in the video, Schaeffler has three industrial robots working in a very tight workspace, interacting with one another to accomplish their tasks. RapidPlan automatically generates collision-free work paths for the robots, optimizing their performance and eliminating the worry that expensive equipment will collide with each other or any other obstacles in their environment, and halt production in its proverbial tracks.

As anyone who’s familiar with robotics knows, interlocks are time-consuming to program, increase cycle time, and must be re-calculated every time there’s a change. With RapidPlan, interlocks are automatically calculated for Schaeffler, allowing robots to operate within much closer proximity and to cycle through changes much faster. This also made it much easier for the company to set up and manage operations.

One of the biggest advantages that Schaeffler reports thus far is the AutoHoming feature of the software. When there is a fault, robots traditionally need to be jogged back to a “home” or “maintenance” position. This used to be manual, time-consuming, and required a skilled robotics technician. But with AutoHoming, Schaeffler’s robots can either find collision-free paths to return to a home position from anywhere in the sequence. If possible, they can then automatically restart where they left off from, drastically reducing downtime.

Overall, both engineering and production teams are thrilled with the results thus far – and we’re thrilled to be making these revolutionary advances in their use of robotics possible. Plans are underway for additional projects to use RapidPlan as the benefits are clear.

So watch the video, see how our collision-avoidance and automatic motion planning software has helped Schaeffler already, and drop us a line so we can explore how to optimize your automation efforts as well.

Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics Partner to Reduce a Customer’s Cycle Time by 17% and Cut Programming Time in Half

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Momentum for Realtime Robotics’ Optimization-as-a-Service Solution Continues, as Industry Leaders Use It to Identify and Eliminate Production Bottlenecks

BOSTON – January 8th, 2024 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that Valiant TMS, a full-service Industry 4.0 system integrator, has partnered with the company to apply its innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution to customers’ manufacturing operations.

The combination of Valiant TMS’ years of manufacturing industry expertise with Realtime Robotics’ proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics engineering insights presents customers with an easy way to improve the efficiency and productivity of their automation operations. Realtime’s solution rapidly generates and tests hundreds of thousands of potential robot paths, determining the best motion sequences based on target sequences, robot reach, and other customer-desired parameters.

In fact, in a recently completed multi-robot application, Valiant TMS used Realtime’s optimization solution to design motion plans with more efficient motion paths, better interlocks, and a faster execution time, ultimately reducing a customer’s robot cycle time by 17% and cutting robot programming time in half. 

“Our collaboration with Realtime Robotics is very interesting and trendsetting,” added Michael Schaubmayr, Group Manager Mechanical Engineering Simulation at Valiant TMS. “The proofed cycle time-reduction of 17% in comparison with manual programming is breathtaking – and will be a game-changer in automation.”

In order to begin, all that’s necessary is a simulation file or digital twin of the cell that needs to be improved. The entire optimization process can be undertaken without causing any delays in a customer’s current production. Once the analysis is complete and the results validated, the newly optimized plan can be transferred to the factory floor and put into use without delay.

“Manufacturers are always looking for ways to improve their production processes, but few have the time or resources to spend on such a lengthy, involved task,” said Peter Howard, CEO of Realtime Robotics. “We’re thrilled that our optimization solution has struck a chord with so many, automating the task of generating and testing potential layouts and paths to quickly present them with the optimized solution. They can reap the benefits without wasting hours of their team’s time.”

“I am impressed by the results provided by Realtime Robotics. It seems to be the best software among all on the market. Everything indicates that after some improvements it will be able to eliminate manual work during robot path creation,” said Pawel Kukowa, Simulation Engineer at Valiant TMS.

For more information on how Realtime Robotics’ Optimization-as-a-Service reduces robot cycle times and improves automation efficiency, please see our recent press release here, or visit our website.

About Realtime Robotics

Realtime Robotics is the leader in automatic, collision-free motion planning for industrial robots. Its innovative technology generates optimized motion plans and interlocks to achieve the shortest possible cycle time in multi-robot cells. The company’s solutions expand the potential of automation, empowering robots to function together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, reacting to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Learn more about Realtime Robotics here, watch its technology in action here and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.

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Jeff Drew
Public Relations, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.233.5109
E: jeffreydrew@rtr.ai

Welcoming the New Year

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As 2024 begins, we here at Realtime Robotics wanted to take a moment to thank every one of our employees, partners, customers, investors, and anyone else that helped contribute to a successful year that was. Like any technology company today, we experienced our ups and downs this past year, but we’re excited about what we’ve accomplished – and about the promise of the new year.

But first, a few brief highlights from 2023:

  • To start us off, this past June we announced that the company had secured an additional $9.5 million in funding from Shinhan GIB and Kyobo Life Insurance. The industrial manufacturing industry has had a strong response to our RapidPlan robotics motion control and collision avoidance software – and this funding reflected that increasing demand. Because programming and integration can account for up to 50-70% of the cost of a robot application, innovative approaches to automation and robotics – such as RapidPlan – are needed to help manufacturers reduce these costs.
  • Speaking of RapidPlan, this year Realtime Robotics was also named an official supplier for BMW Group, who used our technology to speed robot programming time, autonomously generating collision-free robot movements. Automotive product and solution supplier The Schaeffler Group also signed on to use RapidPlan to improve throughput and robot cell automation in a multi-robot bin-picking application.
  • Later in the year we saw another milestone for Realtime Robotics – the launch of our Optimization-as-a-Service product. This solution uses a combination of proprietary software and our team’s experienced robotics and application engineering insights to improve the productivity of a manufacturer’s workcells. The solution has already proven to be very popular in the industry, with Volkswagen signing on as early adopter and HLS as an integration partner. Watch this space for more news on that front!

We’re all looking forward to a bright 2024, as we continue to expand our optimization solution throughout the industry, and look at other similar ways we can use our robotics expertise and proprietary software to shave time off of programming robots and manufacturing products.

So, once again, thanks to all for a wonderful 2023 – and here’s to our collective success in 2024 – Cheers!

Realtime Robotics Launches Optimization Service to Help Manufacturers Quickly Reduce Cycle Time

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Innovative Service Optimizes Robot Paths and Interlocks Without Impacting Existing Processes

BOSTON – November 13, 2023 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced the launch of its new Optimization-as-a-Service solution. The solution uses a combination of proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics and application engineering insights to improve a manufacturer’s overall productivity. 

Realtime Robotics’ innovative optimization service was recently used by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany, in a proof-of-concept project for electric vehicle manufacturing. The company was looking to quickly and efficiently improve the cycle time in a 2-robot cell that was welding car doors for the ID. Buzz vehicle line. 

Optimization-as-a-Service analyzes a customer’s existing digital twin, identifying bottleneck areas and recommending improvements based on the customer’s desired parameters. Realtime analyzed Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ simulation file without stopping or interfering with ongoing production. The solution’s recommendations helped the automotive manufacturer to incorporate improvements and reduce cycle time by several seconds.

“Our Optimization-as-a-Service offering delivers results when you cannot spend months squeezing more productivity out of your automation cells,” said Peter Howard, CEO of Realtime Robotics. “It has the potential to forever change how manufacturing operations are conducted, optimizing for improved speed and efficiency, without interrupting existing processes.”

Realtime Robotics’ Optimization-as-a-Service can rapidly generate and test hundreds of thousands of potential robot paths, determining the best motion sequences based on target assignment, robot reach, and other parameters. Automatically calculated interlocks allow robots to operate within much closer proximity. 

Customers need only send Realtime their simulation CAD file for the bottlenecked cells. The company’s engineers will then use proprietary algorithms and expertise to optimize the workcell in just weeks, reducing cycle times with better paths and sequences. Once the results are validated, they can immediately be transferred to the production floor.

Getting more out of existing or new automation helps manufacturers, including major automotive companies, consistently exceed revenue goals. For more information about Realtime Robotics’ software and how it can help your organization improve the speed and accuracy of its automation operations, please click here.

About Realtime Robotics

Realtime Robotics is the leader in automatic, collision-free motion planning for industrial robots. Its innovative technology generates optimized motion plans and interlocks to achieve the shortest possible cycle time in multi-robot cells. The company’s solutions expand the potential of automation, empowering robots to function together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, reacting to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Learn more about Realtime Robotics here, watch its technology in action here and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.

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Jeff Drew
Public Relations, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.233.5109
E: jeffreydrew@rtr.ai

HLS Engineering Group Partners with Realtime Robotics to Quickly Optimize Manufacturing Processes and Reduce Cycle Times

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Partnership Teams Realtime’s Innovative Optimization-as-a-Service Solution with HLS’ Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Automation

BOSTON – December 4th, 2023 –Realtime Robotics, the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that it has partnered with HLS Engineering Group, a specialist in the field of integrated engineering, with wide-ranging expertise in the fields of manufacturing, mechanical engineering and robotic automation.

The partnership will bring together Realtime Robotics’ innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution, which uses a combination of proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics and application engineering insights to improve a manufacturer’s overall productivity, with the HLS team’s years of experience as a trusted engineering partner to industrial manufacturing customers in the automotive, aerospace and other industries.

The combined solution allows manufacturers to analyze and optimize their automation cells, improving efficiency and productivity within weeks instead of several months.

“Our optimization solution has already delivered proven results for customers in the automotive manufacturing industry, and the partnership with HLS creates an even stronger value proposition for customers,” said Peter Howard, CEO of Realtime Robotics. “Our combined expertise and technology can help manufacturers find additional productivity and efficiency improvements in their existing automation cells, without forcing their teams to spend countless hours manually testing different combinations until they achieve their goals.”

HLS’ advanced scanning technology will be utilized to virtualize a customer’s cells, collecting data and creating a digital twin of their manufacturing operations. That information will be used with Realtime’s Optimization-as-a-Service to analyze and identify any bottlenecks within production. The service rapidly generates and tests hundreds of thousands of potential robot paths, determining the best motion sequences based on target assignment, robot reach, and any other customer-desired parameters.

This process can be completed without causing any delays in ongoing production, and once the results are completed and validated, they can immediately be implemented on the production floor.

Optimization as a Service. Reduce cycle time in weeks, not months!
Reduce cycle time in weeks, not months.

For more information on Realtime Robotics’ Optimization-as-a-Service and how it can help your organization reduce cycle times and improve productivity visit our website.

About HLS Engineering Group

Ever since 1966, the HLS Engineering Group has stood for engineering production solutions in the field of automotive plant construction. As a specialist in the field of integrated engineering, we have particularly focussed our attention on the body shops of the automobile industry. We additionally offer solutions to the rail vehicle and aerospace industries and also work in the field of assembly technology, CFRPs and other robot-based automation solutions. From production planning and system construction through to commissioning, we always offer customised und optimised solutions for our clients! The most important pillars of our company are our immensely motivated and highly qualified engineering staff with their integrated understanding for the product and the production process.

About Realtime Robotics

Realtime Robotics is the leader in automatic, collision-free motion planning for industrial robots. Its innovative technology generates optimized motion plans and interlocks to achieve the shortest possible cycle time in multi-robot cells. The company’s solutions expand the potential of automation, empowering robots to function together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, reacting to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Learn more about Realtime Robotics here, watch its technology in action here and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.

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For More Information
Jeff Drew
Public Relations, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.233.5109
E: jeffreydrew@rtr.ai

Come See Realtime Robotics in Germany this Fall

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The team at Realtime Robotics will be busy this Fall, bringing our revolutionary industrial robotics motion control and collision avoidance technology, RapidPlan, to audiences across Germany. I’m personally thrilled for the opportunity to attend these key industry events and talk in person with those leaders who could benefit most from the efficiency, throughput and cost improvements that our technology can deliver.

Here’s some details on the upcoming events and where to find Realtime Robotics:

  • First off, we’ll be a part of the IIC 2023 event, taking place this September 13-14, 2023, at the 3G Conference Hotel, Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 12-14, 36041, Fulda, Germany. At this event, Realtime Robotics will participate with its partner FFT in a customer factory multi-robot welding cell tour. I’ll also have the honor of being a presenter on the second day of the event, during the tour. If you’re in attendance and would like to know more about our RapidPlan technology can help your organization, I’d be more than happy to share additional information.
  • Following that, Realtime Robotics will be at EMO Hannover 2023, taking place September 18-23, 2023, in Hannover, Germany at the Hannover Fairground. We’ll be bringing a live, multi-robot demo with us to Hall 9, Booth E34. The demo will bring together two FANUC 200iD 7L robots, one ABB IRB 1200 5-90 robot, and one KUKA KR_6_R700 robot in an industrial assembly screw automation. The demo is interactive – allowing attendees to control the robots and easily change the sequence of the robot programs. Our RapidPlan technology makes it possible for the multiple robots to be coordinated and rapidly readjusted in the application, eliminating collisions and removing the need for manual and time-consuming validation efforts.
  • Last but not least, Realtime Robotics will be attending the upcoming COBOTS4YOU event, happening on October 24, 2023 at the Vogel Convention Center in Würzburg, Germany. Our motion control and collision avoidance software, RapidPlan, will be on display at the event, and I will be a co-moderator at the conference and will be giving a presentation to attendees at 11am local time on the topic of “Collaborative Robots and the Transformation Leap into the Future.” In this, we’ll share the latest insights on how collaborative robots are making transformational change possible – and what that means for your organization. I’ll also have the opportunity to give a second presentation to attendees as well a bit later on the day, so watch the agenda as it’s announced for the time and location details.

If you’re in Germany this Fall, I’d love to meet up with you at one of these events. All three are guaranteed to deliver insights into the latest technologies and industry trends; insights that you can apply to your own specific organization and use to improve the outcomes of your automation efforts.

See Realtime Make Advanced Robotic Bin Picking Possible at PACK EXPO 2023!

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The annual PACK EXPO Las Vegas event brings together some of the leading minds in logistics, packaging and processing to highlight some of the most innovative technologies and game-changing solutions that will define the industry’s future.

This year, I’ll have the honor of representing Realtime Robotics at the event, as we’ll be joining our partners Mitsubishi Electric in booth #N-10011 to highlight how our motion planning and collision avoidance technology can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customers’ logistics operations.

Onsite Demo

There will be a 3D bin picking robot demo at the booth, showing the combined power of our collision avoidance and dynamic path planning technology with 3D vision technology from SICK, Inc. in a 3-robot work cell that uses RV-4FRLD, RV-7FRLD and RV-8CRL robots from Mitsubishi.

The demo will show how the technologies and equipment work together to transfer randomly placed energy bars from one tote to the other as quickly and efficiently as possible. To do this correctly, multiple robots will need to occupy adjacent spaces. They are very closely mounted, increasing the possibility of a collision if their paths are not dynamically calculated and updated.

Traditionally, multi-robot systems utilize manual, programmed robot handshaking and “reserved interference zones.” These systems are not usually space or throughput optimized. 3D bin picking adds another layer of complexity to the situation, since the geometry of each part is random, meaning the paths the robots must take to approach the part and depart once acquiring it are much more complex. For example, a new image should be acquired and analyzed after each part is picked (in case there was an unexpected position shift of any of the remaining parts).

Realtime Robotics is featuring its RapidPlan software on an IPC to plan and control the 3 robots, based on input from SICK’s PLB 3D Guidance Platform (which is capable of CAD matching, geometric matching, edge matching and deep learning). The system also features safety light curtains from SICK.

This system will decrease programming time, decrease modification time, improve throughput and utilize floor space more efficiently. If you’re at the event this Sept. 11-13, I encourage you to stop by and see the full demo cell in action – it truly has the potential to change how the logistics industry operates.

Speaking Presentation

On September 12th at 4:00 pm PT in the Central Hall on Stage 3 (C-2508), I will be joining Mitsubishi Electric’s product marketing manager for mechatronics, Patrick Varley, and SICK’s business and technical consultant for industrial robotics, Nick Longworth, for a presentation entitled “The Next Evolution of 3D Bin Picking: Multiple Collision-Free Robots.” We will discuss how the combination of 3D vision for robotic guidance, dynamic path planning, and collision avoidance can work together to increase throughput and reduce the footprint needed to deploy industrial robots.

The presentation will delve deeper into the ways these technologies work together to solve the longstanding problems surrounding the creation and operation of multi-robot cells. Join us to hear more about the ways your organization can take advantage of the latest technologies to speed operations and increase throughput. I look forward to seeing you there.

Realtime Robotics Shortlisted for the First NEOM Oxagon x McLaren Accelerator Program

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Company’s Motion Control and Collision Avoidance Software Eliminates Lengthy Robot Programming Processes While Improving Collaboration and Efficiency

BOSTON – July 18, 2023 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots is the only United States-based company selected as a finalist for the first Oxagon x McLaren Accelerator Program.

The accelerator is an international program created by Oxagon’s research and innovation teams to pilot innovative supply chain and logistics technologies across freight, warehousing and last mile delivery operations. Oxagon, home to advanced and clean industries in NEOM, is strategically located on the Red Sea coast, where a clean industrial eco-system is being developed in harmony with nature.

Realtime Robotics is one of the seven companies in cohort one to be selected for the prestigious Oxagon x McLaren accelerator program. Realtime is also the only company in cohort one that is based in the United States. Organizers initially selected a few hundred candidates from across the globe for the accelerator competition, all with technological innovations that represent the cutting-edge future of robotics, automation and traceability solutions.

The supply chain and logistics team in Oxagon supports the Port of NEOM’s vision to create a sustainable port with a fully integrated and automated supply chain and logistics network, serving all of NEOM. While shaping up supply chain operations, the team is tackling unique innovation challenges: MHU and asset tracking, pick and pack robotics, freight loading and unloading, vertical distribution, smart lockers and last mile delivery. The best fit scale-up companies chosen will have the chance to work closely with the team to further develop its technologies and solutions, all while pilot testing them in real-life operations.

“We believe our RapidPlan software is the perfect fit for helping organizations re-define their logistics and manufacturing operations, speeding robot programming time and driving greater efficiencies,” added Kevin Carlin, Chief Commercial Officer at Realtime Robotics. “It is an honor to be shortlisted and to get a chance to work with such a diverse group of game-changing supply chain and logistics technology companies. The world will be learning from the innovations and blueprint Oxagon is developing for years to come.”

Other innovative companies involved in the project include Aitonomi AG (TeleRetail) (DE), Authena (CH), LYRO Robotics (NZ), Myrmidon Laboratories Pte Ltd (MyrLabs) (SG), Neubility (KR) and Unbox Robotics (IN).

Realtime Robotics’ RapidPlan software speeds the creation and implementation of robot motion plans, eliminating collisions and making it easy to synchronize directly to live operations. To learn more about how Realtime Robotics’ RapidPlan robot motion control and collision avoidance software can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of industrial automation, visit this link.

About Oxagon

Oxagon is the home of advanced and clean industries in NEOM. It represents a radical new model for what industrial centers should be, bringing together advanced and clean industries, research and innovation, next-gen port and integrated supply chain and logistics. A cognitive city, Oxagon is based on NEOM’s philosophy of exceptional livability and redefining the way humanity lives and works in the future. Strategically located in the Red Sea, with 13% of world trade passing via the nearby Suez Canal, Oxagon is designed to breathe new life into manufacturing innovations and global supply chain connectivity while nurturing innovation and attracting global talent.

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Jeff Drew
Public Relations, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.233.5109
E: jeffreydrew@rtr.ai

Realtime Robotics Selected for JETRO Investment Program

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Japan’s External Trade Organization Recognizes the Ability of Realtime’s Motion Control Technology to Help Expand the Use of Industrial Robotics

BOSTON and TOKYO – July 5, 2023 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that the Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, has selected the company for a prestigious government subsidy program called the “Subsidy for Projects to Stimulate Direct Investment in Japan.” Realtime has been selected by the organization to “expand the use of industrial robots and promote the standardization of system integrator operations.”

JETRO is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

Realtime Robotics is currently developing a pair of robotics applications with key partners, aimed at making industrial automation easier and faster to deploy. These will be accelerated as a part of the JETRO program:

  • FANUC: Realtime Robotics is working with automation and robotics equipment partner FANUC on a plug-in enabling Realtime’s robot programming and motion control software, RapidPlan, to be operated directly within FANUC’s simulation software, ROBOGUIDE.The plug-in will allow users to configure a ROBOGUIDE as usual, including the layout, robot selection and end-of-arm tooling, and then transfer it directly to RapidPlan. This makes it possible for users to send a sequenced list of positions necessary for robots to complete an application, which RapidPlan can then use to calculate optimal collision-free paths for the robots to execute. This eliminates the need for the tedious and repetitive manual analysis of robot motion paths, traditionally required in order to insert waypoints or robot-to-robot interlocks in different parts of the program to avoid collisions.
  • DENSO: Denso, a global production systems provider, is evaluating how Realtime Robotics’ RapidPlan can help improve its own flexible production units.Denso’s multi-robot cell product, DX-CELL, helps manufacturers accommodate an increasing amount of variable product needs by making it easier to change the robot layout as needed. Denso expects that with RapidPlan, DX-CELL customers will be able to complete robot programming much more easily and quickly.

    Denso and Realtime are also working to expand the collaboration to additional applications, such as multi-robot assembly, inspection and bin picking, as improving efficiency will become even more important as the use of industrial robots expands across several different industries.

“It is an exciting time for manufacturing and robotics companies – and those who work with them,” said Koji Kobayashi, Vice President of Business Development, Japan, at Realtime Robotics. “New, innovative technologies, such as our RapidPlan software, are opening the door to previously unheard of levels of automation efficiency and effectiveness. We’re thrilled to work with JETRO and partners such as FANUC and DENSO to transform what is possible within industrial robotics.”