Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
2D cameras for positioning and inspecting ultra-fine wires in semiconductor production
Wire bonding is a key process in semiconductor production. Extremely fine wires with diameters of 15 to 75 micrometers are used to create tiny electrical connections between a semiconductor chip and other components.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
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.
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.
AUAR Ships Robotic Micro-Factories to the US to Build Sustainable, Affordable Homes Across the Midwest
The robotic micro-factories developed by AUAR are a breakthrough technology for an industry struggling with a lack of skilled labour and low productivity; the two Micro-Factories shipped to the US can each produce up to 180 homes a year
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Dorner Previewing its new C3 Belted Curve Conveyor for Sanitary Applications in booth N-5623 at PACK EXPO 2024
In addition to the new C3, Dorner is demonstrating its full portfolio of conveyor automation solutions that help customers achieve speed and efficiency in their packaging applications.
Realtime Robotics' Optimization Solution Awarded Gold Merit Award for Technology in Robotics
Solution Recognized for Ability to Eliminate Production Bottlenecks and Improve Manufacturing Productivity
Comau Delivers a Highly Flexible Assembly Solution for JMC Ford's High-End Pickup Manufacturing
Comau Delivers a Highly Flexible Assembly Solution for JMC Ford's High-End Pickup Manufacturing
OnlineMetals Launches Sponsorship Program to Support High School Robotics and College Engineering and Architectural Teams
This initiative provides selected institutions with credits to purchase high-quality materials, helping students bring their innovative ideas to life.
Mencom Introduces Magnetic Sensors for Industrial Applications
Mencom Expands Industrial Connector Solutions with New Line of Magnetic Sensors for Automation, Manufacturing, and Process Control Applications
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
REIKU's Cable Saver™ - The Most Versatile Modular Robotic Cable Management Solution
REIKU's Cable Saver™ Solution eliminates downtime, loss of revenue, expensive cable and hose replacement costs, maintenance labor costs. It's available in three sizes 36, 52 and 70 mm.
All of the robots cables and hoses are protected when routed through the Cable Saver™ corrugated tubing.The Cable Saver™ uses a spring retraction system housed inside the Energy Tube™ to keep this service loop out of harms way in safe location at the rear of the Robot when not required. The Cable Saver™ is a COMPLETE solution for any make or model of robot. It installs quickly-on either side of the robot and has been tested to resist over 15 million repetitive cycles.
REIKU is committed to providing the most modular, effective options for ensuring your robotic components operate without downtime due to cable management.
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Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Lucid Vision Labs
LUCID Vision Labs, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative machine vision cameras and components that utilize the latest technologies to deliver exceptional value to customers. Our compact, high-performance GigE Vision cameras are suited for a wide range of industries and applications such as factory automation, medical, life sciences and logistics. We innovate dynamically to create products that meet the demands of machine vision for Industry 4.0. Our expertise combines deep industry experience with a passion for product quality, technology innovation and customer service excellence. LUCID Vision Labs, Inc. was founded in January 2017 and is located in Richmond, BC, Canada with local offices in Germany, Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.thinklucid.com.
