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AI Robots Rolling Out in Industry: Which Sectors Benefit Most?

While robots automate physical processes, AI can automate digital and more dynamic ones. However, these two technologies are starting to come together, and AI robots could dramatically impact several industries.

Connecting Robot Accessories to Any Industrial Network

Robots need accessories to work efficiently. But what’s the easiest way to connect the accessories to factory networks? The easiest way is to use HMS Networks’ ready-made Anybus products, as RSP found out.

Robot-based Automation: 3 Tips for a Time and Cost-efficient Implementation

Following the no-code/low-code trend, there are various software solutions on the market that enable graphical and therefore simplified and faster programming. The advantage is that no special programming skills are required.

AI-powered Perception Engine for Mobile Robots

Perception Engine, provides mobile robots with advanced perception capabilities. It delivers a revolutionary way of learning an environment and performing localization, obstacle detection, mapping, free space detection and other, higher levels of perception.

How to Reduce Chatter in Robotic Milling Applications

Machine tools are as much as 50 times stiffer than robotic arms. This lack of stiffness in robots makes it challenging to produce the desired performance. Minimizing chatter is a frequent concern and should not be overlooked to ensure the right results the first time.

MiniMACS6 Stabilizes the Furuta Pendulum

A classic problem in engineering is the rotational inverted pendulum. It is used to demonstrate and examine movement patterns and control algorithms in control and electrical engineering as well as in mechanical engineering. These help to control robots and other machines.

10 Key Questions to Evaluate AI-Powered Automation

Selecting the right AI-powered automation for your e-retail warehouse or parcel fulfillment center is an important decision with long-lasting implications.

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ABB predicts top US robotics trends

Labor shortages present new opportunities for robotic automation. AI and connected digital networks will make robots easier to use, enabling them to take on more tasks in new industries.

OrionStar Robotics to Unveil Fully-Automated Restaurant Solution at NRA 2023

This innovative solution integrates AI-powered robots with self-ordering and self-checkout devices, KDS, table trackers, and robot call buttons, enabling the robots to perform multiple roles, from order takers and food runners to table bussers.

How the Talent Shortage Is Helping and Hindering the Field of Robotics

Modern robotics has existed for roughly a century, but innovation has risen sharply in the last decade. The rise has partly come out of necessity due to a talent shortage.

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LUCID Vision Labs Awarded Outstanding Score in Vision Systems Design 2023 Innovators Awards Program

LUCID Vision Labs, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of industrial vision cameras, announced today that its Atlas10 camera featuring Remote DMA (RDMA) was recognized with the prestigious Platinum Award by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2023 Innovators Awards program.

LUCID Vision Labs Awarded Outstanding Score in Vision Systems Design 2023 Innovators Awards Program

LUCID Vision Labs, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of industrial vision cameras, announced today that its Atlas10 camera featuring Remote DMA (RDMA) was recognized with the prestigious Platinum Award by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2023 Innovators Awards program.

Application story: UltraFlex seals with induction Kovar and Borosilicate glass

The demo induction sealing application convinced the customer that induction heating was the most energy-efficient and safe method for achieving the desired sealing result.

NexCOBOT wins Breakthrough Innovation Award from Intel Corporation

NexCOBOT announced today that Intel Corporation has recognized the organization with an Intel Partner Award in the category of Breakthrough Innovation.

NEW COMPRESSION LATCH FROM SOUTHCO OFFERS VISUAL INDICATION OF LATCH OPEN STATUS

This new offering expands the line of MAKE SAFETY VISIBLE BY SOUTHCO™ products, which provide visual indication for improving safety and monitoring access in a wide variety of applications.

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High Performance Servo Drives for localized and distributed control applications from Servo2Go.com

High Performance Servo Drives for localized and distributed control applications from Servo2Go.com

Engineered to drive brushless and brush servomotors in torque, velocity or position mode, Servo2Go.com offers a broad selection of servo drives in a wide range of input voltages and output power levels.

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Harmonic Drive LLC

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.