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On the Horizon: A Robot to Assist ALS Patients

CART will learn from only a few examples in an interactive manner by actively prompting the caregiver for demonstration examples as the robot needs, and thereby not overly burdening the caregiver.

Automate 2024 Product Preview

Automate 2024 takes place May 6th - 9th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.

Talking AUTOMATE 2024 with TM Robotics

Visitors will have the chance to see the entire THE robot range, including the THE400, THE600, THE800 and THE1000. The line-up includes robots of different sizes and strengths, providing visitors with an opportunity to find the perfect model for their application.

Talking AUTOMATE 2024 with TECH RIM Standards

TRS has been active with A3 for years, and as the Detroit show proved --- there are tremendous opportunities at Automate.

Talking AUTOMATE 2024 with DESTACO

Witness the power of precision movement, workholding, and indexing technology that will take your operations to new heights. Our booth is packed with ultra-precise end-of-arm tooling, state-of-the-art conveyors, and other top products from CAMCO, Ferguson and Robohand.

Elysium Robotics’ Artificial Muscles are Paving the Way for Humanoid Adoption

While adoption of single-purpose cobots is widespread in industrial settings, the potential of general-purpose humanoid robotics remains largely untapped, with their appeal being their versatility.

Maximizing ROI for Mobile Robots: A Systems Strategy

Mobile robots are more than mere devices; they embody intelligence, communication capabilities, and mobility. The primary function is to transport goods, but it operates within the broader context of a business strategy.

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Autonomous Flying in a Swarm BionicBee - ultralight flying object with precise control

With the BionicBee, the Bionic Learning Network has now for the first time developed a flying object that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm. The BionicBee will present its first flight show at the Hannover Messe 2024.

ZIMMER GROUP'S NEW ZIMO FLEXIBLE ROBOT CELL SMOOTHS THE PATH TO AUTOMATION

There are few who would argue that the combination of labor and skills shortages, together with the drive to attain greater levels of productivity, means that automation is now becoming an essential part of manufacturing for a greater number of businesses, especially SMEs.

The most compact Motion Control System on the market

FAULHABER is introducing a new Motion Control System. More precisely: The world's smallest Integrated Motion Controller.

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Vention Launches New Cloud-Robotics and AI Capabilities to Accelerate the Design and Deployment of Robot Cells

Further enhancing the ease of designing, programming, and deploying robot cells while also equipping advanced users with more powerful programming tools.

MiR Features One-Stop Shop for AI-Enabled Material Handling at Automate 2024 with New Autonomous Pallet Jack, Preview of Generative AI MiR Insights and Mobile Collaborative Robots

Advancements in MiR's flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, showcased in booth #1241, include new AI capabilities to help improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI; MiR joins parent company Teradyne Robotics and Universal Robots to sponsor keynotes for Automate 2024 Empowerment Forum: Women Leading Change May 8

OnRobot to Debut two Electrical Grippers with Unmatched Power for High-Payload Applications at Automate 2024

OnRobot's new 2FG14 and 3FG25 electrical grippers for heavy-duty, collaborative applications are now launching along with the new machine tending solution AutoPilot powered by D:PLOY, developed in collaboration with Ellison Technologies.

Largest Automate on Record Opens in Chicago on Monday May 6th

More than 35,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors will participate in the Association for Advancing Automation's 2024 Automate Show and Conference

InOrbit Unveils RobOps Copilot for AI-Powered Robot Optimization at Automate 2024

Leveraging the latest generative AI algorithms and InOrbit's proprietary data infrastructure, InOrbit RobOps Copilot empowers robotics end users to maximize the potential of every robot.

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OnLogic Karbon 430 Fanless Rugged Computer The K430

OnLogic Karbon 430 Fanless Rugged Computer The K430

OnLogic Karbon 430 Fanless Rugged Computer The K430 packs the power and advanced IoT capabilities of modern Intel processing into a low profile, highly customizable, rugged fanless system built for the challenges of the IoT Edge. Internal components are protected from dust, debris, chemicals, and moisture thanks to fanless and ventless cooling. The Karbon 430 features an operating temperature range of -40° to 70°C, 9~48 V power input, and zero moving parts, all of which help to ensure a long system lifespan.

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Electrocraft Inc.

Electrocraft Inc.

ElectroCraft, Inc. is a global provider of dependable, application-engineered fractional-horsepower motor and motion products. Our products are found in thousands of different applications within industrial, commercial, and consumer product markets. While ElectroCraft provides a wide array of standard products with many configurable options, we have built our brand on custom OEM solutions that meet the precise performance, cost and quality our customers require.