All Robotics and Automation Articles & Interviews

New Software to Coordinate Entire Work Cell

02/16/17, 08:21 AM | Industrial Robotics | Software and Smarts | Rethink Robotics

This new software is the first of its kind to connect all of your devices from a single controller, which extends the smart, flexible power of our robots to the entire work cell and provides unparalleled speed to deployment.

Are there enough robots?

02/14/17, 09:02 AM | Industrial Robotics | Analysis and Trends

Future trends indicate that there will be a concentration on the collaboration of human and machine, simplified applications, and light-weight robots. We will also see an increased focus on modular robots and robotic systems, which will be marketed at exceptionally alluring prices.

The Trends of Customized, Standardized, Modularity and Platform in Robots

02/14/17, 08:59 AM | Industrial Robotics | Analysis and Trends

Christensens theory: from integrated approaches to modular approaches

How Dynamic Group Quadrupled Production Capacity with Collaborative Robots

02/09/17, 08:57 AM | Industrial Robotics | Business Development, Case Study | Universal Robots USA

This application produces a medical device with parts that are extremely heat sensitive, so cycle times have to be consistent from part to part.

Deep-Domain Conversational Artificial Intelligence

02/07/17, 08:22 AM | Mobile Robots | ai, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Discussions

Conversational applications may seem simple on the surface, but building truly useful conversational experiences represents one of the hardest AI challenges solvable today.

Development of a Hydraulic Drive High-power Artificial Muscle

02/02/17, 11:12 AM | Mobile Robots | muscle, Technology Discussions

The artificial muscle that was developed using rubber tube and is extremely powerful but lightweight and has strong resistance to impact and vibration

Automation in IV Pharmacy Compounding

01/31/17, 11:08 AM | Industrial Robotics | Business Development, pharma

Automation in the pharmacy for IV drug compounding is still in its infancy.

Taking Flight: Consumer Drones Are Nuisances, Not Profits

01/31/17, 11:07 AM | Other Topics | drones, Tradeshows and Conferences

The global market for drones is already big and its getting bigger fast as people see what is possible. Firms like The Teal Group estimate it could be a $91B market over the next few years.

360° Optics Tutorial

01/26/17, 08:30 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | cameras, cv, machine vision | Opto Engineering/TIO Inc.

Enabling a full object view with just one camera.

Car Work: The Long-Term View of Autonomous Transportation

01/24/17, 09:30 AM | Other Topics | Analysis and Trends

The logical question arises then--if the thing is going to pick me up and take me from point A to Point B; why even buy a car, since 90 plus percent of the time its just sitting and losing value?

RTOS 101: Semaphores and Queues

01/24/17, 09:27 AM | Industrial Robotics | motion control, Software and Smarts | IntervalZero

The use of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is increasingly common in embedded software designs.

Robots Took My Job but I Don't Care

01/19/17, 08:45 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Editorials

The company pays the robot monthly, plus payroll taxes. The robot pays income tax and a percentage of the robots wages go to the RMWP. The RMWP (Robot Minimum Wage Plan) collects the money and distributes it to the displaced workers.

$18.867 billion Paid to Acquire 50 Robotics Companies in 2016

01/17/17, 08:09 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | Business Development

Companies are reinventing themselves, looking at their business in a new way with regards to how can they be a disrupter, and how they can prevent being disrupted - and this opens up deal flow.

Brave New World of RPA

01/17/17, 08:05 AM | Other Topics | RPA

RPA ultimately empowers your workforce to deliver more engaging (and profitable) work. Implement it smartly, and RPA may be the single most important investment you make this year… or this decade.

The New Emotive AI Companion for Older Adults

01/11/17, 07:45 AM | Mobile Robots | ai, Health Robotics

The cognitive computing tech we developed enables ElliQ to not only react to commands but also proactively suggest activities for the older adults, such as going for a walk based on the weather, reading the news, finding new music, or video-chatting with a friend.

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