Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
NVIDIA, Teradyne and Siemens Gather in the 'City of Robotics' to Discuss Autonomous Machines and AI
At Teradyne companies Universal Robots and MiR’s new joint headquarters in Odense, Denmark, industry execs discussed the transformative impact of AI and collaboration on robotics.
Global cricket ball manufacturer uses automation with a vision system for efficiency and upskilling
The plan was to place the full trays of cricket ball covers into the dispenser, feeding trays automatically to the TVL700 robot to load and unload the trimming machine. This requires only one operator to load a set of trays every 20 to 25 minutes.
Sneaker and Sportswear Retailer’s New Mezzanine and Ground Floor Feature ResinDek Robotic Flooring
As directed by the facility’s warehouse management software (WMS), a fleet of 142 AMRs continuously delivers mobile shelves to associates at workstations equipped with light directed picking modules on both floors.
Special Agents: Chemical Weapons Disposal Done Right
The M55 rocket stockpile was successfully destroyed without any major incidents. With so many complex systems, processes, and disposal procedures, the Robosuits played a key role in ensuring that all of the careful planning and timing would not be disrupted.
The rise of modular robots and the importance of drive train design
As part of an in-house robot build, optimizing the drive train that powers and controls each joint is vital to the robot’s performance. The most effective way of achieving this is by developing the drive train as a complete module.
Automate 2024 Product Preview
Automate 2024 takes place May 6th - 9th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
Edge Computing and AI in Manufacturing
With Tacton we wanted to give users the flexibility and configuration options they need to outfit their facility, while ensuring the system was reliable, secure, and easy to install.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
Implementing Advanced Vision Systems for Safer Robotics
Robots could revolutionize workplace safety. For that to happen, though, the organizations employing this technology must equip it with tools to help it recognize and respond to hazards. That means capitalizing on machine vision.
ABB Robotics launches global startup challenge to accelerate innovation in robotics and AI
Startups and scaleups to submit ideas in natural language programming, skill learning, and autonomous decision-making. Winners gain access to ABB's global network, cutting-edge technologies, and long-term partnership opportunities
Tips for choosing a 3D vision system - The future of vision systems in manufacturing
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Advanced 3D vision systems are a stark contrast to the vision software of manufacturing’s past. Many existing systems still require professional CAD programming to ensure the robot can recognise shapes.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Hosts its First Robot Roadshow Event to Demonstrate New Robots and Robotic Solutions in Mason, Ohio
The Robot Roadshow allows attendees eager to learn, experience, or purchase automation to have hands-on interactions with Mitsubishi Electric Automation's latest robots and robotic innovations.
Humanoid Robot Developer Robot Era Debuts Dexterous, Versatile XHand for Object Manipulation
This is the first time Robot Era unveils its breakthroughs in dexterous hand, an important end effector for a humanoid robot to achieve object manipulation.
KUKA Automated Solutions and Training Technology at FABTECH Canada
The Replicator from Optimach for process programming by simply recording tasks by hand, KUKA Edu_ArcWelding for educational training, the KMP 600s-2 for logistics automation and the LBR iisy cobot for intuitive operation and knowledgeable learning with the iiQKA.OS operating system and Educational Kit.
KCI Unveils RoboFlat for Optimized Concrete Floor Flatness and Levelness Testing
SPARKS, Md., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KCI Technologies Inc., a multi-disciplined engineering and consulting firm with offices throughout the United States, is pleased to launch RoboFlat™, a high-performance, cloud-based product for concrete floor flatness and levelness testing. Designed to address floor challenges in a variety of robotic-equipped facilities, this product streamlines testing operations, processing large volumes of data and delivering rapid results. With RoboFlat, contractors and building owners can be assured that their floors meet the required flatness specifications.
Tompkins Robotics Announces Transcend Robotics Execution Platform
This launch marks a significant evolution in Tompkins Robotics' commitment to deliver stable, cost-effective robotics automation solutions to customers worldwide.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Revolutionize Your PCB Prototyping Assembled in the USA: Fast Turnaround, High Quality
At MacroFab, we understand the challenges engineers face when searching for the perfect partner to bring their visions to life. Traditional overseas prototype factories may offer low-cost solutions but often have hidden compromises. Say goodbye to subpar quality, communication barriers, and frustrating delays - choose MacroFab for a stress-free, reliable, and professional prototyping experience.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products
As the manufacturer of ResinDek® panels, we have been at the forefront of testing and innovating flooring panels for the Material Handling Industry since 1994. In 2007, we began providing ResinDek panels for automated warehouse distribution robots. Much of our initial research and development occurred with Automated Guided Vehicles. In the last decade, we have provided a variety of ResinDek engineered flooring products to numerous Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) manufacturers for their testing labs. As a result, millions of square feet of ResinDek panels are in service worldwide with robotic traffic in distribution centers, warehouses, microfulfillment centers, and retail environments.
