Industrial Robots: Encoders for Tool Center Point Accuracy

The use of secondary encoders on all of a robots axes, as well as the use of linear encoders for positioning the robot relative to the workpiece, enables a level of accuracy at the tool center point

Autonomous Underground Mining Vehicles Are a Thing Now

Depending on how tests of below-ground and above-ground equipment progress, multiple technologies could be incorporated into single vehicles to make them maximally adaptable to operator needs.

Mobile Robotics: Thinking in Terms of Fleet Productivity Is Key to Success

In this article, we will explore the basis and the future implications of this major transition. We will focus on two applications in particular: agriculture and last mile delivery.

The 2018 Commercial UAV Expo, Incorporating Drone World Expo, To Be Held In October In Las Vegas

North Americas leading trade show and conference for the commercial drone market, will bring together thought leaders, end-users and decision makers in the commercial drone industry

University of Virginia Maps Historic Tunnel Using Jackal UGV

The team was able to easily visualize and monitor collected data as they were conducting the survey. As one team member tele-operated the Jackal, another member connected wirelessly via SSH to the robot to visualize the data in RViz on a laptop.

Drone Delivery Canada to Expand Testing Program to The United States of America

The Company anticipates that the US Pilot Program will then run through the balance of the year. This new initiative expands DDCs testing program to include geographies within the United States utilizing its Sparrow X1000 drone which just recently achieved Compliant UAV Status with Transport Canada (December 2017).

Cellula Robotics Ltd. has Successfully Demonstrated its Imotus-1 Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Cellula Robotics Ltd. has successfully demonstrated its Imotus-1 Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Soft, Self-healing Devices Mimic Biological Muscles, Point to Next Generation of Human-like Robotics

The soft devices can perform a variety of tasks, including grasping delicate objects such as a raspberry and a raw egg, as well as lifting heavy objects. HASEL actuators exceed or match the strength, speed and efficiency of biological muscle.

Dr. Byron C. Clayton named ARM CEO

The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM) Board Announces Appointment of Dr. Byron C. Clayton as CEO. Interim ARM CEO Dr. Gary Fedder returns to Carnegie Mellon University.

This New Kind of Robot Can Adapt to Physical Damage

Upon detecting a force that results in damage to one of its extremities, the machine immediately begins coordinating the movements of the remaining parts, allowing it to continue operating despite the injury sustained.

Insitu Demonstrates Broad-area Airspace Situational Awareness System for Unmanned Air Systems

Ground-based UAS airspace situational awareness system developed in Australia performs perfectly in first U.S. test

Autonomous Industrial Drones

The PerceptoCore enables us to have autonomous navigation including autonomous landing and a variety of real time missions done without needing human intervention. In addition, it provides a unique safety layer so even if the communication is cut, the drone still understands

Offline Programming Software is Single Solution for Robotic Hammer Peening of Automotive Stamping Dies

Total programming time for one workpiece, including the time to import a CAD file and create a toolpath, was reduced from 12 hours to only 3.5 hours.

The 11th annual TraceParts competition draws to a close

This year's design competition on the theme of Christmas trees is now over. Three lucky winners will receive prizes for their creations

Robotics for Attorneys

"Good morning, I would like you to meet your legal team." Artificial intelligence has proven useful in scanning and predicting what documents will be relevant to a particular case.

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