All Robotics and Automation Articles & Interviews

ATI's 7th Annual Technology Training Fair

10/15/13, 10:36 AM | Industrial Robotics | Tradeshows and Conferences
We covered a variety of recently developed ATI products including new Robotic Tool Changers, Utility Couplers, Tool Changer Modules, and other new robotic end effector products and applications.

Integrated Wheel Drives for Electric Utility Vehicles

09/30/13, 09:52 AM | Industrial Robotics | Hardware Bits and Pieces
Well look at electrically-powered vehicles in this load class of about 100 lb (45 kg) up to 2,000 lb (900 kg), and in particular the types of propulsion systems used in them, including fully integrated traction drive systems.

The DARPA Robotics Challenge Rundown

09/30/13, 09:52 AM | Industrial Robotics | Technology Discussions
Teams are competing to develop and put to the test hardware and software designed to enable robots to assist humans in emergency response when a disaster strikes.

Solar Powered Unmanned Vehicles

09/30/13, 09:51 AM | Industrial Robotics | Technology Discussions
When you have the combination of high energy density and thin and flexible form factor, you can apply this solar material to anything with a battery that moves, can be carried, or worn.

Six Advantages of Ethernet for Auto ID Readers

09/30/13, 09:51 AM | Factory Automation | Sensors and Circuits
Ethernet cabling has been standardized. The cables for an Ethernet-enabled Auto ID reader are common with all standard Ethernet equipment.

Case Study: Robotic Press Brake - Automated Metal Bending

09/30/13, 09:51 AM | Industrial Robotics | Industrial and Manufacturing
The goal is to completely automate the brake press to bend a variety of different parts.

Lucky guesses or accurate predictions?

09/13/13, 09:22 AM | Industrial Robotics | Opinions and Advice
In 1962, Rosie, the robot, was more than just a maid to the Jetson family. Well, Toyota is working on such a robotic maid, which should be released in the next few years.

Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces and Robotics: John Phillips, Pleora Technologies

08/30/13, 08:17 AM | Industrial Robotics | Hardware Bits and Pieces
Were seeing growing demand for interfaces that dont require a traditional frame grabber inside the personal computer (PC), as well as a migration towards smaller form factor PCs with embedded processing.

Closed Loop Current Transducer Characteristics

08/30/13, 08:16 AM | Factory Automation | Hardware Bits and Pieces
A properly selected current transducer for an application can easily give 25+ years of service. By acknowledging the details behind the data sheet, better performing applications and more robust designs are possible.

Microscan Imagers Ensure 2D Code Readability During Manufacturing of Miniature Identifiers

08/30/13, 08:14 AM | Factory Automation | Sensors and Circuits
Bridging the gap between ease of use and performance, the QX Hawk features a high resolution modular optical zoom system, aggressive X-Mode decoding, and simple plug and play connectivity.

Can robots find the hidden treasures of history?

08/15/13, 01:40 AM | Industrial Robotics | Business Development
In the future, an autonomous archaeological robotic excavation system could be deployed in these and other extreme landscapes. The design of the robotic system, including its instrumentation and motion controls, descends directly from the fields of medical and construction robotics.

ASIC Based Current Transducers

08/15/13, 01:39 AM | Factory Automation | Hardware Bits and Pieces
The implementation of ASIC based current transducers opens up functionality that the traditional discrete component transducers could never achieve.

Automated Guided Vehicles: The Hot Trend in Distribution Centers

08/15/13, 01:37 AM | Industrial Robotics | Industrial and Manufacturing
Automatic Guided Vehicle industry sales projections for 2014 are very strong, particularly in distribution. Flexibility, versatility of systems, bolstered by evolutionary advances in controls are some of the key selling points.

UAV Positioning and Communications

08/15/13, 01:37 AM | Industrial Robotics | Military and Security
While todays technology is highly advanced and offers sufficient end user applications, there is room for advancement in both the areas of research in the current technology as well as new and unique solutions in applications that have not been tried before.

AUVSI 2013 Special News Report

08/15/13, 01:37 AM | Industrial Robotics | Tradeshows and Conferences | AUVSI - Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems
This is our special news page where you can read about and post news and announcements about products and services exhibited at AUVSI 2013 Unmanned Systems.

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