Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
6 Ways AI is Improving Robot Perception and Navigation
The diversity of applications for AI robotic perception improvements will extend Industry 5.0 beyond its perceived potential.
Longer tool service life, lower energy consumption
It has become essential for production companies to manufacture in a climate-friendly and economical way. With process-integrated measures, pollutant emissions and the use of resources must be kept as low as possible, while protecting and relieving the burden on employees.
Carbon Robotics Secures $70 Million in Funding, Led by BOND
Unlike traditional weed control methods that often rely on herbicides or labor-intensive practices, the LaserWeeder uses targeted lasers to eliminate weeds without harming crops.
The Role of Micro Molding in the Making of Optics for Augmented Reality Applications
Central to the functionality of AR devices are the optical components, which must meet stringent requirements to ensure clear, undistorted images and seamless digital overlays onto real-world environments
EDP tests construction of its first solar park with automation technology
This is the first time worldwide that the technological solution, based on robotics and advanced computing, developed by Comau, has been tested in real installation conditions in an EDP solar park.
AI Capabilities in Humanoid Robots
Artificial intelligence can have infinite patience and allow human staff to take needed breaks to rest and recover from the highly stressful environments that working with challenging individuals can present.
Robot Recovery – Flood Damage
No matter what caused the flooding there will be damage to equipment in your facility. With quick, proper post-flood treatment, you can minimize the damage. We will walk you through the necessary steps to handle your robots after they have been exposed to standing water.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Diligent Robotics Announces Q4 Milestone with Over 100,000 Autonomous Elevator Rides Across U.S. Health Systems
Moxi has a humanoid form factor, with an arm for manipulating the environment, opening doors, and pushing buttons to operate elevators. Moxi is the only robot to accomplish this feat in a generalized way that is working 24/7 in hospitals across the US.
Revolutionizing Warehouse Floors: How AGVs & AMRs are Driving Safety in Modern Manufacturing
With automated systems, the possibilities for implementation are endless, but depending on your business goals and needs, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) prove to be particularly impactful.
Choosing Zero Trust Network Access Over Virtual Private Networks is a C-Suite Decision
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PwC describes today as the “age of continuous reinvention” in its 27th Annual Global CEO Survey report. One of the most startling findings is that 45% of CEOs do not believe their company will be viable in 10 years if it stays on the current path.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Oriental Motor - Small Industrial Robots OVR Series
Integrated MRCU Controller, Cartesian Robot Controller and New MRC01-C
Ultimation Industries Forecasts Five Material Handling Trends for 2025
Artificial intelligence and other smart technologies are expected to help boost operational efficiency
Pickle Robot Closes $50 Million Series B Funding and Secures New Orders for 30+ Unload Robots
Pickle Robot has raised $50 million in series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures, and others.
And, in Q3 2024 six customers placed orders for over 30 production robots to deploy in the first half of 2025. The new orders include pilot conversions, existing customer expansions, and new customer adoption. The funding will be used to accelerate the development of new feature sets and build out the company's commercial teams to unlock new markets and geographies for global robotic truck unloading customers.
FAULHABER - Drive solutions for nearly every requirement
New Motion Controller available for four different motor technologies.
Geo Week Announces Keynote - Francis Scott Key Bridge: Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuild
Experts from USGIF, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey, and Army Geospatial Center will participate in panel discussion
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
The maxon IDX Compact Drive with Integrated Positioning Controller
The compact brushless EC-i motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller delivers a highly dynamic, powerful drive package with field-oriented control (FOC), high efficiency, and maintenance-free components in a high-quality industrial housing. The maxon IDX drives are suitable for use across the entire speed range (from standstill to maximum speed) and have an extremely high overload capability. Together with a positioning controller, the integrated sensor (single turn) enables absolute positioning.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
University of Cincinnati Online
At the University of Cincinnati Online, our goal is to put you into a position to be a leader within the robotics and autonomous systems industry by providing this online graduate program in robotics and intelligent autonomous systems.
