All Robotics and Automation Articles & Interviews

Drones Deliver New Vision to Films

07/23/15, 07:16 AM | Other Topics | drones, UAV

Some big budget film/TV production houses are using these more expensive systems and still come in under budget, compared to using a big helicopter for just a few hours a day or multiple camera cranes/dollies.

Japan`s Vision as Robotics Super Power; New Industrial Revolution Driven by Robots

07/21/15, 08:19 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | IREX, japan

For 2015, a Grand Robot Exhibition in Japan is taking place during December 2nd to 5th as a joint venture of Japan Robot Association and the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

How to Prepare Now for the Industrial Internet of Things

07/21/15, 08:18 AM | Factory Automation, Other Topics | integrators, IoT automation | Omron Automation

The inevitable Internet of Things is already taking shape, absorbing the world of consumer devices and hovering on the horizon of industrial manufacturing.

YuMi ®: The World's First Truly Collaborative Dual Arm Robot

07/17/15, 08:08 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | collaborative robotics, dual arm, integrators | ABB Inc.

Pioneering an inherently safe solution for automating small parts assembly with human coworkers by redefining human-robot collaboration through a unique integration of components, speed, agility and motion control

Waterjet Cutting and OCTOPUZ a Powerful Combination

07/15/15, 07:57 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | integrators, software

OCTOPUZ was created to meet the rising needs in the robotics industry, and uses a revolutionary method of combining offline programming of robots with manufacturing process simulation.

Innovative new Start-up NoFlyZoneUK working to advance the Commercial UAV Industry

07/14/15, 07:08 AM | Other Topics | UAV

Recent debates have brought a range of UAV driven privacy concerns to light, with key fears including trespassing, nuisance and data protection.

Industry 4.0 Ready: Vacuum Solutions for the Intelligent Factory

07/09/15, 07:24 AM | Factory Automation | integrators, vacuum

The gripper spider for fiber composite components is a great example how significant this contribution to the intelligent factory can be in practice.

Robots 101 - Lasers

07/06/15, 10:40 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | integrators, lidar | Clearpath Robotics

Almost all robots today use lasers for remote sensing. This means that the robot is able to tell, from a distance, some characteristics of an object.

Echoing Government's Productivity 4.0, IoT Automation Boosts Taiwan's Competitiveness

07/02/15, 08:27 AM | Factory Automation, Other Topics | IoT, modular robots | NEXCOM

Facing challenges of labor shortages and aging labor forces, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs is implementing "Productivity 4.0" to stimulate economic growth and upgrade industries.

Creativity in the Workplace

07/02/15, 08:23 AM | Other Topics | Neya Systems

True success in a challenging technical field like robotics requires a team of creative people working together and supporting one another.

Thinking Ahead: An interview with "The Mobility Revolution" author Lukas Neckermann

06/30/15, 08:39 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | driverless cars

Once we remove the human-machine interface - in other words, take away pedals and the steering wheel - we shift liability to an outside-operator, much like with driverless public transport systems.

Microscan Gigabit Ethernet Cameras Provide Ampoule Inspection in the Pharmaceutical Industry

06/26/15, 12:28 PM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | integrators, machine vision | Omron Automation

Using machine vision inspection with high-performance Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) cameras, ISW GmbH designs turnkey hardware/software solutions for the pharmaceutical industry to specifically ensure accurate dimensions and fill levels of ampoules in production, replacing error-prone manual quality control processes.

5 Ways Robotics Is Revolutionizing Heath Care

06/25/15, 08:28 AM | Mobile Robots | Medical and Service | ROBO Global, LLC

With a reach growing far greater than factory floors, robots will continue to aid and assist wherever needed. Here are five of the medical applications for robots in use today.

May Fundings, Acquisitions, IPOs and New Funds

06/23/15, 08:05 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | Funding and Deals

May was another big month of money flowing into robotic ventures. But May was even bigger in launching new robotics-focused venture funding groups.

AgBot 2016 Powers $50,000 Grant for Grizzly RUV

06/22/15, 12:49 PM | Other Topics | Agriculture, event | Clearpath Robotics

Although farming has become mechanized, the evolution of agricultural techniques to include unmanned robots provides a unique opportunity.

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