Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Has Europe gone too far? The Delicate Dance of Regulation and Innovation
Though Europe is perceived as lagging behind in areas like cloud computing, infrastructure, chip manufacturing, and AI—particularly in creating large language models (LLMs)—it is not solely the regulations that account for these delays.
DĂĽrr builds an energy-efficient paint shop for Stellantis with repurposed robots
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The new plant in northwest Morocco is intended to be a model for energy optimization, while simultaneously significantly increasing Stellantis’ production capacity for battery-powered vehicles and hybrid models.
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.
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.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
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.
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
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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.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Geo Week Announces Geo Empower Event Scholarship Program Emphasizing "Tech for Good"
Scholarship to provide university students with the opportunity to attend Geo Week
Seegrid's Lift RS1 AMR is Leading the Future of Autonomous Material Handling
Vision-Guided Autonomous Lift Truck Boosts Safety, Efficiency, and Productivity
ABB Robotics and US start-up Molg tackle data center e-waste with robotic micro-factories
â—Ź ABB Robotics and Molg will create robotic micro factories for data center server disassembly and component recovery
â—Ź Collaboration tackles electronic waste (e-waste) production, projected to rise to 75 million tons by 20301
â—Ź Automated disassembly and recovery addresses environmental and regulatory demands as well as worker welfare
GĂĽdel Delivers Maintainability in Linear Axis Track Systems and Cost-Saving No-Weld Anchoring Solutions at FABTECH 2024
At FABTECH booth W5029, GĂĽdel will showcase its 'cam follower advantage.' A cam follower is GĂĽdel's cylindrical roller bearing mounted on a stud that rides on the guide rail, providing significantly increased resilience to harsh industrial environments compared with traditional profile guides commonly used in 7th axis tracks.
Mytra Expands Engineering Leadership As Company Scales Breakthrough AI Robotics to Revolutionize Warehouse Operations
Tesla, Rivian, and Slack veterans join Mytra as physical industries emerge as the next innovation frontier
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
OnLogic
A global industrial PC manufacturer and solution provider focused on hardware for the IoT edge, OnLogic designs highly-configurable computers engineered for reliability. Their systems operate in the harshest environments and power innovation in the evolving Internet of Things. Founded in 2003 as Logic Supply, the company has served more than 70,000 customers. OnLogic has offices in the US, Netherlands, Taiwan and Malaysia.
