Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Examining the Growing Presence of Cobots in Agriculture Operations: 7 Insights
Agricultural automation is still a relatively new field, so understanding how to use it effectively is evolving as the sector matures. Here are seven insights worth taking away from the rise of agricultural cobots.
What is the Role of Vision Systems in Autonomous Mobility?
This blog covers key camera types like surround-view, forward-facing, and driver monitoring cameras, highlighting features like HDR, LED Flicker Mitigation, and multi-camera sync for safe, reliable operation.
Redefining industries with robotics and AI
While robotics have been a staple in the automotive manufacturing industry for decades, the applications have now spread far beyond, reshaping industries from agriculture to healthcare and service industries.
Maximum process reliability for the protein source of the future
For more than 30 years, the SCHUNK PGN-plus-P gripper has been the most versatile gripper on the market, and is constantly finding new applications. A current and unusual application example is the use in the automated production of animal feed from insect larvae in Austria.
The Ultimate Guide to Depth Perception and 3D Imaging Technologies
Depth perception helps mimic natural spatial awareness by determining how far or close objects are, which makes it invaluable for 3D imaging systems. Get expert insights on how depth perception works, the cues involved, as well as the various types of depth sensing cameras.
High-Throughput PIC Production Needs Precision Alignment Equipment for Photonics Arrays, Fibers, Lenses
Selecting the Right Alignment Method: From Passive Methods to fully Automated Fiber and Array Alignment Solutions
Understanding Torque and Speed in Electric Motors
The higher the torque, the greater the ability to rotate heavy objects, overcome tough resistance or to transport objects vertically. Applications which rely on high torque can include hoists and cranes, as well as industrial mixing machines.
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Enhancing Reverse Logistics: How Automation Tackles Challenges and Delivers Efficiency

While returns are an inevitable part of retail, especially in e-commerce, they are expensive, time-consuming, and logistically complex. However, leveraging automation can sharpen efficiency, cut costs, and boost customer satisfaction.
Developing robotic solutions: partnering for success in micro-motion control

To turn a motion concept into reality, dedicated engineering expertise can be invaluable. Not only can motion engineering support help to improve performance and reliability, but a design partnership can also optimize commercial viability - and reduce time to market.
Aquiline Drones - Pioneering Drone Technology for Energy and Utility

This groundbreaking technology is designed to revolutionize the inspection and maintenance of high- voltage power lines, by offering advanced, non-contact measurement solutions.
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Updated ISO 10218: Major Advancements in Industrial Robot Safety Standards Now Available
In its first major revision since 2011, these new documents offer a significant leap forward in ensuring the safety of robotics in industrial environments.
New Laser Cutting Modulating Strategy Tested with Mikrotron High-Speed Cameras
Because of its non-contact characteristics, this technique prevents mechanical stress on the workpiece while maintaining extremely high cutting precision. Today it is widely used in aerospace, construction, and automotive manufacturing, among other industries, and is typically controlled by a CNC for accuracy and repeatability.
Realbotix Releases Robotic AI Vision System
The Realbotix Robotic AI Vision System features user face recognition, object recognition, face tracking, and real-time scene detection capabilities. These additional features allow for enhanced robot use cases and foster heightened situational awareness.
Aquiline Drones Debuts First Anti-Graffiti Drone in Nationwide Campaign
Aquiline Drones Embarks on Nationwide Campaign - Using Disruptive Technologies: Drones and AI cameras to Fight Unsightly Graffiti.
The Future of Construction: Why Robots Are Here to Stay
Robots are transforming construction with faster bricklaying, 3D printing, and drone surveys. They boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability while reshaping the workforce. Despite cost and adoption challenges, the industry's rapid growth signals that robotics is here to stay.
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Zimmer Group - THE PREMIUM GRIPPER NOW WITH IO-LINK
IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication from the control system to the lowest level of automation.
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Robotmaster
Robotmaster, a Hypertherm Associates brand, is an offline, is an offline robot programming software that helps manufacturers maximize their robot's productivity with easy and efficient robot programming for a variety of applications such as cutting, trimming, milling, welding, spraying, polishing, sanding, grinding, deburring, and more.
Robotmaster uses integrated CAD/CAM functionality to make robotic programming easy and intuitive for everyone, even first-time users.