Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
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
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
.jpg)
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.
SenseRobot's AI Chess Robot Triumphs Over Four-Time Women's World Chess Champion
SenseRobot Chess has achieved a significant breakthrough, mastering complex engineering challenges that allow its intelligent robotic arms to precisely grasp and position 3D chess pieces — marking a first in household robotics.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Sales of Service Robots up 30% Worldwide - IFR Reports
World Robotics 2024 Service Robots report released
Vanderlande Expands Flexible Automation Offering Through Collaboration with Hai Robotics
Vanderlande Expands Flexible Automation Offering Through Collaboration with Hai Robotics
Best-in-breed Automated Case-Handling Mobile Robot (ACR) technology is selected to strengthen Vanderlande's warehousing solutions
Robot Orders Down 8% in First Half of 2024
The Association for Advancing Automation's latest report shows decline in units sold to automotive component suppliers but increased sales in several non-automotive sectors
Corvus Robotics Brings Autonomous Inventory Management System to Lights-Out Warehouses
New funding round brings total company investment to $18 million
Exotec Expands North American Headquarters in Atlanta to Accommodate Unprecedented Growth
Global warehouse robotics provider broadens Atlanta footprint with 37,000 sq ft of additional space to support rapid growth just two years after opening initial location.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Helios™2 Ray Time-of-Flight Camera Designed for Unmatched Performance in Outdoor Lighting Conditions
The Helios2 Ray camera is powered by Sony's DepthSense IMX556PLR ToF image sensor and is specifically engineered for exceptional performance in challenging outdoor lighting environments. Equipped with 940nm VCSEL laser diodes, the Helios2 Ray generates real-time 3D point clouds, even in direct sunlight, making it suitable for a wide range of outdoor applications. The Helios2 Ray offers the same IP67 and Factory Tough™ design as the standard Helios2 camera featuring a 640 x 480 depth resolution at distances of up to 8.3 meters and a frame rate of 30 fps.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
ATI Industrial Automation
ATI INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION is the world-leading engineering-based developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling, including Automatic Tool Changers, Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensing Systems, Utility Couplers, Material Removal Tools, Robotic Collision Sensors, Manual Tool Changers, and Compliance Devices. Their robot end-effector products are found in thousands of successful applications around the world. Since 1989, their team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers has been developing cost-effective, state-of-the-art end-effector products and solutions that improve robotic productivity.
