The robot celebrity - not just on your TV any more

When the word "robot" is mentioned, most people conjure up images of bulky, flashing, tinfoil-covered machines from old sci-fi, like Lost in Space or Dr Who. Back then, little more than a man in a suit, metallic spray-paint and a ring-modulated audio track was enough to create a robotic superstar, but today's world is filled with genuine robotic celebrities. Here, Robert Brown, marketing executive of robot battery manufacturer Accutronics, investigates.

ABB expands RobotStudio with ability to control SCARA robots from PC

RobotStudio's new Robot Control Mate add-on allows users to easily commission and control SCARA robots direct from their laptop and computers

Webinar on Robot Intelligence Technology & Applications

The Robot Intelligence Technology & Applications Webinar (iRobot-2020) is the only 100% inclusive, 100% virtual event designed for the international robotics community to share the latest techniques, best practices and to grow your network. At iRobot-2020, attendees can network directly with each other and exhibitors. Our goal is to bring together thought leaders and best infrastructure resources available so attendees can build their own resource networks. Our virtual event operates exactly like a traditional conference with keynote speakers in a dedicated theater, breakout rooms, an exhibitor hall, networking rooms, breakout tracks, scheduled demos in our exhibit hall, and education resources.

New White Paper: Correlation Study for New Robotic Caliper System

Discusses how to qualify Q-Span Workstation tool capability for parts and processes in small-part manufacturing

ForwardX Robotics Raises $15 Million in New Funding Round

Led by China Merchants Capital, the investment signals a promising future for ForwardX

New Universal Robots Interface Enables Fast Cobot Deployment for Injection Molding Applications

With the Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI), the collaborative robots leader has launched a user-friendly and quick solution for plastics manufacturers to integrate Universal Robots with injection molding machines.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Medical Robotics for Contagious Diseases Challenge Added to UK Robotics Week 2020 Programme

Top robotics researchers invited to submit breakthrough solutions to aid global response to current and future pandemics

Festo and MassRobotics to Create Innovations in Robotics and Automation Through New Partnership

Festo supports MassRobotics' startup and technology community in its effort to develop the future of robotics.

FAULHABER - New Catalogue 2020/2021

On more than 650 pages, the new FAULHABER catalogue 2020 - 2021 features the most comprehensive portfolio of highly developed miniature and micro drive technology that is obtainable from a single source worldwide. Available, naturally, in electronical format as ePaper or PDF.

OMRON supports COVID-19 relief efforts with donations to charitable organizations

OMRON Foundation, the charitable arm of global technology company OMRON in the United States, donates to local charities for communities in need. OMRON is maintaining its production operations to support customers with essential manufacturing needs.

Electromate Inc. recognized as the 28th Best Workplace™ in Canada

Electromate® has been recognized as the 28th Best Workplace™ in Canada. This list, and related stories, appeared in a Special National Report on Friday April 17, 2020 in Canada's National Newspaper, The Globe and Mail.

Trade events for Lidar, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, 3D and Building Technology Professionals Rescheduled & Will Take Place Together July 27-29, 2020 in Chicago

International Lidar Mapping Forum, ASPRS Annual Conference, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference, USIBD Symposium and WIPFLI Summit to Take Place Together July 27-29, 2020 in Chicago

Pleora and Neurocle Simplify AI Training and Deployment with Plug and Play Solution for Visual Inspection

AI Gateway "no code" Inspection Plug-In significantly reduces development and deployment efforts for advanced classification, segmentation, and detection capabilities

Yale Robotic Reach Truck Wins Gold Edison Award

Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces the company's first Edison Award

RISE Robotics Raises $3 Million in Additional Funding to Drive Forward the Electrification and Sustainability of Heavy Machinery

The Engine investment supports RISE Robotics' development of electric and mechanical systems that displace hydraulics and reduce energy consumption

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Industrial Robotics - Featured Product

Piab’s Kenos KCS Gripper

Piab's Kenos KCS Gripper

Piab's Kenos KCS gripper enables a collaborative robot to handle just about anything at any time. Combining Piab's proprietary air-driven COAX vacuum technology with an easily replaceable technical foam that molds itself around any surface or shape, the gripper can be used to safely grip, lift and handle any object. Standard interface (ISO) adapters enable the whole unit to be attached to any cobot type on the market with a body made in a lightweight 3D printed material. Approved by Universal Robots as a UR+ end effector.