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The Battle of Price and Progress: Making AI Affordable for the Smaller Businesses

Brain-inspired architectures are making AI models more efficient and less resource-intensive. This convergence of AI innovation and energy efficiency points to a future where AI isn’t just the domain of large corporations but a tool accessible to all.

Stretch and Spot: Increasing Operational Efficiency and Making Warehouse Work Safer

Stretch currently unloads boxes autonomously at the Hermes Fulfillment center, while Spot supports predictive maintenance by inspecting fire exits and structural changes and detecting air and gas leaks.

Why this wheel drive is getting so much attention from design engineers

To simplify the development of AGVs and AMRs, ElectroCraft offers a unique, integrated wheel drive platform, which provides increased performance and reliability at an affordable price compared to traditional motor/gearbox/wheel combinations.

Integrating Servo Drives with Robotics: Key Considerations for Seamless Automation

In this article, we will explore the key considerations for integrating servo drives with robotics to achieve smoother, more effective automation systems.

Longer tool service life, lower energy consumption

It has become essential for production companies to manufacture in a climate-friendly and economical way. With process-integrated measures, pollutant emissions and the use of resources must be kept as low as possible, while protecting and relieving the burden on employees.

The Role of Micro Molding in the Making of Optics for Augmented Reality Applications

Central to the functionality of AR devices are the optical components, which must meet stringent requirements to ensure clear, undistorted images and seamless digital overlays onto real-world environments

EDP tests construction of its first solar park with automation technology

This is the first time worldwide that the technological solution, based on robotics and advanced computing, developed by Comau, has been tested in real installation conditions in an EDP solar park.

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Can cobots attract more young talent to welding?

Despite the attractive salary, the number of young people taking up this profession continues to decline, as it is often regarded as unappealing, harmful to health, and dirty. This is where cobots come in.

Can Predictive AI Lead Robotics Education to Its Next Evolution?

Institutions using predictive AI in education are already seeing adaptive learning platforms that make robotics training more accessible and relevant to evolving industry needs.

New TI MCUs enable edge AI and industry-leading real-time control to advance system efficiency, safety and sustainability

The new TMS320F28P55x series of C2000™ MCUs with an integrated edge artificial intelligence (AI) hardware accelerator enables smarter real-time control, with up to 99% fault detection accuracy.

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Advantech Launches MIC-732 Series, Embedded with NVIDIA Nova Orin, to Accelerate AI Autonomous Mobile Robots Market

Advantech, a leading provider of industrial edge AI solutions, is excited to announce the release of the MIC-732-AO and MIC-732D-AO, which together form an all-in-one autonomous mobile robot (AMR) AI system and developer kit embedded with NVIDIA Nova Orin.

OTA Update Powers Smarter Robots in Industrial Automation

Leverage OTA updates to unlock advanced capabilities in industrial automation. Seamless updates enhance robot intelligence, improve operational efficiency, and ensure adaptability to dynamic manufacturing demands. Revolutionize automation with cutting-edge, remotely managed solutions.

Flexiv Robotics Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations During the Opening of the Stanford Robotics Center

The inaugural ceremony showcased Flexiv's latest robotic advancements, alongside a host of world-famous industry pioneers and academic leaders.

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Helios™2 Ray Time-of-Flight Camera Designed for Unmatched Performance in Outdoor Lighting Conditions
Helios™2 Ray Time-of-Flight Camera Designed for Unmatched Performance in Outdoor Lighting Conditions

Helios™2 Ray Time-of-Flight Camera Designed for Unmatched Performance in Outdoor Lighting Conditions

The Helios2 Ray camera is powered by Sony's DepthSense IMX556PLR ToF image sensor and is specifically engineered for exceptional performance in challenging outdoor lighting environments. Equipped with 940nm VCSEL laser diodes, the Helios2 Ray generates real-time 3D point clouds, even in direct sunlight, making it suitable for a wide range of outdoor applications. The Helios2 Ray offers the same IP67 and Factory Tough™ design as the standard Helios2 camera featuring a 640 x 480 depth resolution at distances of up to 8.3 meters and a frame rate of 30 fps.

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DESTACO

DESTACO is now the worldwide leader in the innovation, design, manufacture and support of clamping, gripping, transferring, indexing and robotic tooling solutions for workplace and automation needs.