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Machine Vision Technology Update

02/01/18, 09:18 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | machine learning | MVTec LLC

Machine vision technologies based on CNNs and deep learning can be used profitably in a wide range of different industrial sectors and applications, allowing the automation and significant acceleration of inspection processes in the electronics industry, for example.

Best Practices for Real-Time Machine Automation Performance in IoT & Industry 4.0

01/31/18, 08:15 AM | Industrial Robotics | white paper | IntervalZero

Learn how IntervalZeros RTOS platform transformed machine automation in Japan

A robotics ETF has taken in $650 million in cash this month

01/31/18, 05:30 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | Investment

Eric Rosenbaum for CNBC: The Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF has attracted more than $650 million from investors in January, one-fourth of its total assets raised in less than a month.

These Robots Crawl Into Every Nook and Cranny

01/30/18, 10:15 AM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | motor, new product | maxon group

The latest addition is a small crawler robot that magnetically "sticks" to metal walls and is able to move in all directions. It carries cameras, sensors and tools for inspection or maintenance work in tight pipes and on the outer hulls of tanks or ships.

Robotics and Automation Transformation Omni-channel and Supply Chain

01/30/18, 10:12 AM | Factory Automation | supply chain

Decades of supply chain implementation translates to a strategic partnership in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex end-to-end supply chain enterprise solutions from transportation, labor, warehousing, and supply chain visibility.

The Next Big Breakthrough in Robotics

01/29/18, 05:40 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | cobots, Collaborative Robots, motor drives, Technology Discussions

Bill Ibelle for News@NorthEastern: While drones and driverless cars dominate the headlines, another breakthrough-robot dexterity-is likely to have an even greater impact in both business and everyday life

First Solar Is Using Robots to Better Tap the Sun

01/26/18, 05:25 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Smart Factory

Chris Martin for Bloomberg Business Week: Even before Trumps tariffs, the U.S. panel maker underpriced Chinese rivals with a spray-on, energy-absorbing metal and largely automated factories.

What is a Botnet?

01/25/18, 08:47 AM | Other Topics | software | Len Calderone - Contributing Author

A bot herder, is an individual who controls and maintains a botnet by installing malicious software in many computers, placing these devices under his/her control. These "herds" of bot machines, also called zombies, can then be used to attack or infect other computers.

The Future of Service Robots

01/25/18, 08:43 AM | Mobile Robots | Analysis and Trends

There has been a lot of investment by retailers in recent years to achieve a true omni-channel fulfillment strategy. Robots are enabling companies to improve the fulfillment process both in the warehouse and will soon be doing so in the retail store.

ABB is leaving the repair shop after transitional year - CEO

01/24/18, 05:24 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Economy, Q

John Revill, Oliver Hirt for Reuters: "The last couple of years ABB was in the repair shop and now we are coming out. With political stability and digitalisation we have positive conditions and a better platform to participate in the upturn,"

Meet the Robots Taking Over a Tokyo Airport for the 2020 Olympics

01/23/18, 08:58 AM | Mobile Robots | Case Study | Kayla Mathews - Contributing Author

The majority of incoming tourists will first encounter robots in the Tokyo Airport. At the time of this writing, there are seven different robots stationed at the airport. Each one features a unique and friendly archetype

How to Design a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)

01/23/18, 08:53 AM | Industrial Robotics | rtos, software | IntervalZero

Real-time operating systems rely on kernel designs to expedite process communication and synchronization functionalities.

Why CA Technologies is Moving into Collaborative Robotics

01/22/18, 05:20 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | cobots

Chris Preimesberger for eWeek: CA Technologies is adding collaborative robot research and development to its already-packed product dance card.

Omni-chassis: An Evolutionary Step in Robotics

01/19/18, 05:25 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | Collaborative Robots

William G. Lovell for Electronic Design: I began using it for a new type of robot called the "Omni-chassis." This is a powered robotic chassis that can carry different payloads or functioning modules.

Industrial Robots: Encoders for Tool Center Point Accuracy

01/18/18, 09:56 AM | Industrial Robotics | encoders, Sensors and Circuits

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

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