OMRON and Neura Robotics partner to introduce cognitive robots to factory automation 

By Staff Report August 7, 2024 11:41 am IST

The partnership aims to provide customers with new ways to increase safety, productivity, and flexibility in their operations.

OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies Inc., a global leader in industrial robotics and automation, and Neura Robotics, a global pioneer in cognitive robotics, are excited to announce their strategic partnership. This partnership aims to revolutionise the manufacturing industry by introducing cognitive robots into factory automation and leveraging advanced AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and safety.

Unlike traditional industrial robots, cognitive robots have the ability to learn from their environment, make decisions autonomously, and adapt to dynamic production scenarios. This opens up new application possibilities, including intricate assembly tasks, detailed quality inspections, and adaptive material handling processes.

Olivier Welker, President and CEO of Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies Inc., said, “We see Neura’s cognitive technologies as a compelling growth opportunity for industrial robotics. By combining Neura’s innovative solutions with OMRON’s global reach and automation portfolio, we will provide customers with new ways to increase safety, productivity, and flexibility in their operations.”

Sameer Gandhi, Managing Director, OMRON Automation, India, said, “Designed to adapt to dynamic environments, learn from their surroundings, and optimise performance to enhance productivity, the cognitive robots mark a significant milestone in the industry, offering a glimpse into the future of automation and robotics in India based on the vision of Industry 5.0. Through this launch, OMRON aims to further empower manufacturers in India with the latest automation solutions, enabling them to streamline operations, improve quality control, and drive overall business growth. By combining Neura’s innovative solutions with OMRON’s global reach and automation portfolio, we strive to provide customers with newer ways to increase safety, productivity, and flexibility in their operations, highlighting OMRON’s strong commitment towards strengthening human-machine harmony at the shop floors.”

David Reger, Founder and Visionary of Neura Robotics, said, “Strong partnerships and alliances are key to accelerating growth. The strategic connection between OMRON and Neura Robotics is a milestone in the history of industrial automation. It brings us a significant step closer to our goal of revolutionising the global robotics market. By pooling our sensor and AI technologies and expertise into an ultimate platform approach, we will significantly shape the future of the manufacturing industry and set new standards.”

Beyond technological advancement, the partnership between Omron Robotics, Safety Technologies, and Neura Robotics is driven by a shared vision. OMRON, committed to changing lives and contributing to a better society, finds resonance in Neura’s mission of serving humanity through groundbreaking robotics technologies. This alignment strengthens the foundation of the partnership, propelling both companies towards a shared goal of shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.