Teradyne Inc., a manufacturer of Danish autonomous robots, was acquired by Teradyne Inc. for 148 million dollars in cash, with an additional $ 124 million paid if several performance milestones are respected until 2020.
The 200 MIR robots are lifting and shooting pallets and boxes. He is able to lift 440 pounds and draw 1,100 pounds. According to MIR, sensors and cameras help him avoid obstacles and staff, and it can be programmed via a smartphone, tablet or computer connected to the network.
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MIR declared a turnover of $ 12 million last year, triple of its 2016 income.
Mir Robots “lower the barrier for large and small businesses to gradually automate their operations without the need for specialized personnel or re-redment of their existing workflow,” said Teradyne CEO Mark Jagiela.
Teradyne, based in Mass, based in Mass, has increased through acquisitions in the field of manufacturing and industrial robotics, this year buying universal robots in 2015 for $ 350 million and Energid Technologies for $ 25 million.
Teradyne provides automated test equipment for industrial applications. Its automation division produces robots for manufacturing and light industrial customers.