Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Dürr builds an energy-efficient paint shop for Stellantis with repurposed robots
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The new plant in northwest Morocco is intended to be a model for energy optimization, while simultaneously significantly increasing Stellantis’ production capacity for battery-powered vehicles and hybrid models.
Decrease Downtime: Ergonomic Process for Healthier, More Productive Workplace
Preventing worker discomfort and addressing early signs of injury are proven to save companies time and money, all while improving worker satisfaction and reducing turnover.
Industrial Robotics Evolving the Factory Floor
The industry is coming off a record year in sales. It’s likely that we’ll see a small slowdown the remainder of this year due to customer inventories, but it’s expected to be short-lived. Overall shipments since the pandemic have continued to grow.
Personalized Robot Assistance with TidyBot
Jeannette and her team task the robot with tidying up a room: pick up all objects off the floor and put each object where it belongs. One of the key challenges when performing this task is determining the correct receptacle for each object.
MHP study proves it: Wireless charging increases productivity of AGVs by 50%
The aim of the MHP study was to demonstrate the advantages of process-integrated charging points using inductive point charging systems such as Wiferion over conventional charging zones using a real-life optimization scenario in a medium-sized production company.
Making Pittsburgh a Leading Hub for Robotics and AI
With two Tier 1 research institutions, CMU and the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), Pittsburgh is uniquely suited to provide the skilled and talented workers necessary for companies looking to launch, scale and grow in a place that provides a soft landing.
AI & Autonomous Solutions in Agriculture
Our autonomous systems have completed over 50,000 operational hours across 150,000 acres in the US. By operating tractors precisely and remotely, we also are seeing improvements in worker safety, and exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Packaging Robots Industry Statistics: Market to Reach USD 19.0 Billion by 2033
As industries seek more innovative ways to meet consumer demands and handle complex packaging tasks, the role of packaging robots becomes more pivotal. This trend is expected to continue, fostering further growth and development in the robotics sector.
AI-generated images can teach robots how to act
Gen AI models aren’t just good for creating pictures—they can be fine-tuned to generate useful robot training data, too.
Employees say that robotics and AI offer safety, productivity, and career benefits in new MIT Study
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One of the key trends in the data that shows promise is that 60% of employees globally who have interacted with robotics and AI expect positive impacts on their safety, career development, and productivity.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Seegrid's Lift RS1 AMR is Leading the Future of Autonomous Material Handling
Vision-Guided Autonomous Lift Truck Boosts Safety, Efficiency, and Productivity
ABB Robotics and US start-up Molg tackle data center e-waste with robotic micro-factories
● ABB Robotics and Molg will create robotic micro factories for data center server disassembly and component recovery
● Collaboration tackles electronic waste (e-waste) production, projected to rise to 75 million tons by 20301
● Automated disassembly and recovery addresses environmental and regulatory demands as well as worker welfare
Güdel Delivers Maintainability in Linear Axis Track Systems and Cost-Saving No-Weld Anchoring Solutions at FABTECH 2024
At FABTECH booth W5029, Güdel will showcase its 'cam follower advantage.' A cam follower is Güdel's cylindrical roller bearing mounted on a stud that rides on the guide rail, providing significantly increased resilience to harsh industrial environments compared with traditional profile guides commonly used in 7th axis tracks.
Mytra Expands Engineering Leadership As Company Scales Breakthrough AI Robotics to Revolutionize Warehouse Operations
Tesla, Rivian, and Slack veterans join Mytra as physical industries emerge as the next innovation frontier
AI Drives Next-Generation Innovation in Industrial Robotics Across North America
North America - The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into industrial robotics is revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape in North America, driving unprecedented levels of productivity, efficiency, and adaptability. Industries across sectors such as automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and logistics are embracing AI-powered robotics to transform their operations, optimize workflows, and meet growing demands for automation.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Harmonic Drive LLC
Harmonic Drive LLC (HDLLC) designs and manufactures precision servo actuators, gearheads and gear components. Harmonic Drive® gears play critical roles in robotics, medical diagnostics and surgical robotics. We work with industry-leading customers and companies of all sizes to provide both standard product and custom-engineered solutions. The majority of the products sold by HDLLC are proudly made at our US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Massachusetts.
