Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
COMPUTER VISION AND ROBOTICS EXPAND INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITIES
How can industrial robots gain new abilities that can increase their operational value while remaining safe and secure in a factory collaborating with humans?
How Robotics Has Helped The Tank Cleaning Industry
Robot tank cleaners are creating a new wave of employee safety. They are utilized to complete dangerous tank cleanout while an employee controls every movement of the robot in the safety of their workspace outside the tank.
The AI Trajectory- Fear of Singularity
Time is compelling the need to normalize this disparity and speculation on what AI can do and what AI can’t do without humans in the transformation. At the same time, the human intelligence, wisdom and empathy cannot be overpowered by AI including its ethical usage.
Aerial Drones And Launch Of Novel Technologies Opens New Opportunities For Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery
Last-mile delivery is the toughest and the most expensive endeavor in the supply chain. Thanks to the instant gratification of millennials, today’s customer preference is extremely sensitive.
6 Ways Robotics Can Help Protect Our Oceans
Technology advances have touched almost every industry and process — even those under the seas. Today, experts have robots helping oceans through satellite systems, low-cost sensors, big data and more.
The Center for Robotics and Biosystems at Northwestern
We are working toward the intimate physical integration of humans and robots. One example is robots that assist humans in collaborative physical tasks, like manipulating heavy objects in a warehouse.
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RoboticsTomorrow - Special Tradeshow Coverage
ATX West, MD&M and Design & Manufacturing
ATX West, MD&M, Plastic West, West Pack and Design & Manufacturing take place in Anaheim, CA February 11th - 13th. This RoboticsTomorrow.com Special Tradeshow report aims to bring you news, articles and products from this years events.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Advanced Robotic Systems in the Automobile Industry
LinePar explores the integration of sophisticated robotic systems equipped with newer iterations like collaborative robots, AGVs, robotic vision, exoskeletons, etc., that are radically changing the ways of automotive manufacturing.
SCADA Market to Cross 50 Bn US-Dollar by 2026
Rapid proliferation of industry 4.0 technologies is likely to drive SCADA market. The market is expected to witness a robust growth rate on account of increasing adoption of automation technologies by manufacturing, utility, and oil & gas industries.
Innovative Manufacturers Should Embed Automated Systems in Production Processes
Innovative manufacturers should strategically embed three classes of automated systems into their production processes: industrial robots, autonomous robots, and co-bots. These precision tools will allow higher control of processes and thus lead to higher product quality.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
IDS shows strong growth in the USA
As in previous years, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH was able to exceed industry expectations in 2019. With a sales increase in the higher single-digit percentage range, the company has held its ground well in the market, contrary to the 7% sales decline forecast by the VDMA for machine vision. The increase in sales was particularly strong in North America compared to the previous year.
Zimmer Group wins three German Design Awards 2020
The presentation of the coveted trophies of the German Design Awards took place on February 7, 2020 in front of around 1,500 participants from politics, business, design and the press at the international consumer goods fair „Ambiente" in Frankfurt am Main.
International Lidar Mapping Forum Announces New Keynotes: Jack Dangermond and Geospatial Executives Panel
Jack Dangermond, Founder & President of Esri, to keynote before joining Joe Astroth, CEO of Cyclomedia USA; Robert Mankowski, VP of Digital Cities at Bentley Systems; Michel Stanier, EVP of Teledyne Geospatial; and Jim Van Rens, Senior Vice President at RIEGL USA for Geospatial Executives Panel
Visitors to the www.traceparts.com website can access parts suppliers' e-shops with a simple click
Saint-Romain, France - Feb 19, 2020 - TraceParts, a world-leading supplier of digital content for engineering, has announced that it has improved a feature on the engineering platform for its customers, both parts manufacturers and distributors.
Berkshire Gray Appoints Pete Allen Vice President and General Manager, Grocery & Convenience
Allen's 25-year track record in sales, marketing, and customer success will help drive growth in BG's grocery and convenience store group
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Comau's MATE: Fit for Workers
MATE provides strength, control and balance while the exoskeleton transfers much of the burden away from the arms to the pelvis. It increases work quality and efficiency by providing consistent movement assistance during manual and repetitive tasks.
Key benefits include:
• Reduced muscular and cardiac fatigue
• Improved posture
• Improved precision of repetitive tasks
• Follows physiological movements without resistance or misalignment
• Improved job quality
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Dorner Mfg. Corp.
Founded in 1966 and based in Hartland, Wisconsin, Dorner is a privately held World Leader in the design, applications, manufacturing, and integration of conveyor systems. Companies from over 1,200 different industries worldwide turn to Dorner to achieve improved efficiency, productivity, and a positive ROI.
