All Robotics and Automation Articles & Interviews

Preparing Students for the New Industry Standard

07/10/18, 09:21 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | Experimental and Educational, software, Training and Education | OCTOPUZ

Offline Robot Programming is a technology that is quickly being implemented in manufacturing facilities all over the globe. This implementation results in an increase in efficiency, time and cost savings, and results in less down time.

The use of Inertial Sensors in Robotics

07/05/18, 08:28 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | Sensors and Circuits | Parker LORD – MicroStrain Sensing Products

The primary uses for inertial sensors are platform stability and global positioning, but we are seeing increasing use as feedback in articulated limbs.

Can You Complete Your Project Without A Conveyor? The Pros and Cons

07/03/18, 09:11 AM | Factory Automation | Conveyors | Glide-Line

Lets explore some common misconceptions about conveyors, as well as some pros and cons of conveyor alternatives.

7 Reasons Your Life Depends on an Accurate IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) in a Self-Driving Car

06/28/18, 09:08 AM | Other Topics | Sensors and Circuits

An inertial measurement unit (IMU) is a device that directly measures the three linear acceleration components and the three rotational rate components (6-DOF) of a vehicle.

Added Value From an Ejector With Integrated Controls in a Suction Cup Handling System

06/28/18, 09:05 AM | Industrial Robotics | ejectors

Important functions provided on an ejector, and in particular all-in-one ejector, can be summarized in three major categories.

This Robot Has Soft Hands. It Could Be the Future of Sustainable Production

06/28/18, 09:04 AM | Industrial Robotics | End-Effectors, soft robotics | Soft Robotics, Inc.

Traditional robots have been designed to perform a single task extremely efficiently. But when the item or the task changes, which is often the case with food, these traditional machines need to be reintegrated and reprogrammed

Are You Still Manually Programming Your Robot? Why Not Fully Automate!

06/26/18, 08:52 AM | Industrial Robotics | software | OCTOPUZ

Focus Auto Design Inc. originally purchased a used robot two years ago to make the jump into automating their business. However, they were manually programming this robot which took time and resources that held their business back from its optimal performance.

How Can Robotic Automation Help Alleviate Labor Shortages?

06/26/18, 08:50 AM | Factory Automation | logistics, UAV

In the past evaluating automation was typically about the Return On Investment (ROI), but more and more companies are considering automation because they are not able to staff their current manual operations.

The Top Ten Autonomous Delivery Solutions of 2018

06/26/18, 08:49 AM | Other Topics | UAV

The high-costs and inefficiency of last-mile delivery make it prime real estate for automation, with the autonomous delivery market looking poised for exponential growth in the coming years.

Using FPGA Supercomputers to Build a High Precision Robot

06/21/18, 09:05 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | arm

We solve the motion platform problem with a combination of innovative techniques. These include: an extremely accurate sensor system, high speed computing, optimized power to weight ratio, and 3D printed parts.

Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical Devices

06/21/18, 09:04 AM | Mobile Robots | Medical and Service

In the past few years, we have found that ultra-short pulse (USP) lasers are being used more and more for medical device manufacturing - from stents and catheters, to wire stripping and balloon texturing.

Say Hello to Your New Chief Data Collection Officer

06/19/18, 09:16 AM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | Analysis and Trends, data, retail

Robots in Retail Environments Pivotal to Filling Information and Automation Gaps

How Robotics Can Transform Agriculture

06/19/18, 09:14 AM | Mobile Robots | Agriculture, drones | Kayla Mathews - Contributing Author

Its not a stretch to imagine solo and small farm owners keeping up with the major organizations in the business thanks to improved efficiency, maximized output and faster harvest and care times.

Argon Medical Addresses High Labor Costs and Productivity with MiR Robot

06/19/18, 09:10 AM | Factory Automation | Case Study, Medical and Service | MiR - Mobile Industrial Robots Inc.

The company has turned to collaborative automation to help it compete in this high-cost labor market, while preserving jobs for its skilled, long-term employees.

The World of Insect Cyborgs

06/14/18, 08:17 AM | Other Topics | insect, minature | Len Calderone - Contributing Author

Instead of attempting to produce complex robots that mimic the insect form, researchers have hijacked bugs to turn them into robots. These cyborg insects have varied uses, from spying to search-and-rescue missions.

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