Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The rise of modular robots and the importance of drive train design
As part of an in-house robot build, optimizing the drive train that powers and controls each joint is vital to the robot’s performance. The most effective way of achieving this is by developing the drive train as a complete module.
NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic Put Next-Gen Robotics Within Grasp
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Intrinsic, a software and AI robotics company at Alphabet, has integrated NVIDIA AI and Isaac platform technologies to advance the complex field of autonomous robotic manipulation.
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.
Edge Computing and AI in Manufacturing
With Tacton we wanted to give users the flexibility and configuration options they need to outfit their facility, while ensuring the system was reliable, secure, and easy to install.
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.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
NREL Invites Robots To Help Make Wind Turbine Blades
Although robots have been used by the wind energy industry to paint and polish blades, automation has not been widely adopted. Research at the laboratory demonstrates the ability of a robot to trim, grind, and sand blades.
Kawasaki Robotics Shares First Look of New Collaborative Robots, Features New Partnerships and Applications for Industrial Robots at AUTOMATE 2024
At Automate Kawasaki Robotics introduces a line of intelligent cobots and showcases Ai-enabled R and BX Series robots for welding, multi-SKU palletizing and depalletizing as examples of limitless opportunities and human ingenuity
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.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Comau Presents Its New S-Family of Small, Fast and Element-Resistant "Hollow Wrist" Industrial Robots
S-Family robots have been tested and certified for energy efficiency in accordance with Fraunhofer procedures and are available in two different payload configurations (13 and 18 kg) with a 1700 mm reach and a repeatability of ±0,03mm.
LUCID Vision Labs Honored by 2024 VSD Innovators Awards
This year, LUCID Vision Labs stood out with two of its cutting-edge machine vision cameras receiving recognition. The Triton HDR camera, featuring AltaView on-camera tone mapping, received a "Gold Award," while the Triton2 - 2.5GigE camera was recognized with a "Silver Award."
FANUC's New CRX-10iA/L Paint: World's First Global Ex-Proof Collaborative Paint Robot
FANUC America showcases the first global explosion-proof paint cobot designed for industrial painting, coating, powder and fiberglass reinforced plastic applications.
Agility Robotics and Zion Solutions Group Shape the Future of Supply Chain with Industry-First Partnership
Zion is the first systems integrator to offer a humanoid robotics solution for connecting isolated islands of automation in warehouse operations
Plus One Robotics Introduces InductOne: A Dual-Arm Automated Parcel Induction Solution to Maximize Throughput
The new solution provides world-leading throughput in the space of a single induct lane, delivering a more favorable total cost of ownership for customers.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Knight Optical - Unlocking Precision for the Robotics and Automation Revolution
In the era of Industry 4.0, automation and machine learning drive the future. Knight Optical stands at the forefront, collaborating globally to supply precision optical components that power the robotics and automation sector. From UAVs, drones, and robotics to machine vision, LiDAR-driven car sensors, and renewable energy, our optics empower innovation. Optical components play an important role within the industry, including: Optical windows and domes safeguard systems in unmanned vehicles while preserving the field of view for cameras. Infrared lenses with aspheric surfaces elevate thermal imaging. Optical filters excel in machine vision, with colour glass, interference, and dichroic filters in our stock. Knight Optical provides stock components and custom solutions made to your exact specs. With every component undergoing rigorous metrology and QA checks before shipment, you are sure to experience true precision, innovation, and assurance.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Polyconn
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