Jacobi Robotics and Formic Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Robotic Automation in Manufacturing

Berkeley, Calif. – [Date] – Jacobi Robotics, a pioneering AI-driven motion planning company, and Formic, a leading robotics-as-a-service provider, have unveiled a strategic partnership to bring high-performance AI-powered robotics to manufacturers. This alliance aims to transform the robotics landscape by significantly reducing deployment times, enhancing productivity, and increasing the accessibility and reliability of advanced robotic solutions.

Addressing the Urgent Need for Automation in Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector faces a growing demand for automation to address challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs, and the need for increased efficiency. Robotic palletizers, which stack cases onto pallets for storage or shipment, have emerged as a key solution to these challenges. However, traditional robotic systems often require weeks or months to deploy, hindering their widespread adoption.

Jacobi’s AI-Powered Motion Planning Technology: A Game-Changer

Jacobi Robotics brings to the partnership its revolutionary AI-powered motion planning technology, which streamlines the palletizing programming process and enables rapid deployment of robotic systems. This technology leverages AI algorithms to automate the generation of robot motion plans, eliminating the need for manual programming and significantly reducing deployment times to less than one day.

Formic’s Robotics-as-a-Service Model: Making Robotics Accessible

Formic’s Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model provides manufacturers with an innovative approach to robotics adoption. By offering robotic automation for a low hourly rate, Formic eliminates the need for large capital investments and provides 24/7 monitoring, 100% maintenance coverage, and guaranteed performance. This model makes robotics accessible to a broader spectrum of manufacturers, fostering innovation and driving growth in the US industrial economy.

The Partnership’s Impact on Manufacturing

The Jacobi-Formic partnership has already demonstrated significant benefits for manufacturers. Initial deployments with U.S. manufacturers have shown a 20% increase in robot productivity, improved reliability, and a strategic roadmap is in place to expand the application of this technology to additional use cases in the near future.

Quotes from Key Executives

Saman Farid, CEO and co-founder of Formic: “The collaboration with Jacobi is a pivotal moment for Formic as we strive to democratize access to robotics and automation in manufacturing. Jacobi’s sophisticated software eliminates long-standing barriers to automation, making robotics a practical choice for manufacturers of all sizes.”

Max Cao, CEO and co-founder of Jacobi: “The partnership with Formic is a game-changer. Our AI-powered software platform combined with Formic’s RaaS model empowers system integrators and engineers to deploy with greater ease, flexibility, and scale. We are excited about the upcoming developments we have in store.”

Ken Goldberg, Chief Scientist and co-founder of Jacobi: “Jacobi’s AI-powered motion planning technology significantly increases the reliability and productivity of all robots. We leverage AI to implement efficient algorithms that avoid singularities, a common challenge in the industry.”

Additional Information

For more information on the Jacobi-Formic partnership and its implications for the future of robotic automation, please visit the Jacobi blog.

About Jacobi Robotics:

Jacobi Robotics is an AI and robotics company commercializing advanced software that improves the programming time and performance of robot applications. Their AI-powered platform equips robotics engineers with an advanced toolkit, making advanced robotics capabilities accessible and reliable for real-world production settings.

About Formic:

Formic is a Robotics-as-a-Service company that makes robotics and automation accessible for US manufacturing businesses. They provide robotic automation for a low hourly rate, including 24/7 monitoring, 100% maintenance coverage, and guaranteed performance, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and throughput.

Call to Action:

Are you a manufacturer looking to revolutionize your operations with robotics? Visit the Jacobi Robotics website or contact Formic today to learn more about how their strategic alliance can help you achieve your automation goals.