A new standard in robotics
Phys.org: On the wall of Aaron Dollar's office is a poster for R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), the 1920 Czech play that gave us the word "robot." The story ends with the nominal robots seizing control of the factory of their origin and then wiping out nearly all of humanity. Dollar, fortunately, has something more cheerful in mind for the future of human-robot relations.
He sees them as helpers in our daily lives—performing tasks like setting the table or assisting with the assembly of your new bookcase. But getting to the point where robots can work in the unstructured environment of our homes (as opposed to industrial settings) would take a major technological leap and a massive coordination of efforts from roboticists around the globe. The living room has been called the last frontier for robots—but first, the robotics community needs some standards that everyone can agree on.
Enter a suitcase-sized box containing 77 objects. It contains things like hammers, a cordless drill, a can of Spam and a nine-hole peg test. As ordinary as they may seem, these carefully curated household items could be the future of a new kind of standardization for robotics. Known as the Yale-CMU-Berkeley (YCB) Object and Model Set, the intent is to provide universal benchmarks for labs specializing in robotic manipulation and prosthetics around the world. Cont'd...
New Standard Helps Optical Trackers Follow Moving Objects Precisely
Throwing a perfect strike in virtual bowling doesnt require your gaming system to precisely track the position and orientation of your swinging arm. But if youre operating a robotic forklift around a factory, manipulating a mechanical arm on an assembly line or guiding a remote-controlled laser scalpel inside a patient, the ability to pinpoint exactly where it is in three-dimensional (3-D) space is critical.
Collaborative Robots - A Step Towards Automated Future!
Collaborative robots market is expected to grow during the forecast period. The rising need for collaborative robots in automation industry is acting as a driver for this market and is expected to serve as a market opportunity for future growth.
FABTECH 2016 Las Vegas is a Knockout
Cutting-edge technologies, expert perspectives and large industry attendance define North Americas premier manufacturing tradeshow and conference
US Digital Introduces New High Resolution E4T Optical Encoder Now with 400 and 500 CPR
Vancouver, Washington - November 22, 2016 - US Digital, a US manufacturer of quality motion control since 1980, today announced the addition of 400 and 500 cycles per revolution (CPR) resolutions to its existing E4T line of miniature optical encoders. Specifically designed for robotics, medical and other industrial automation applications, the new E4Ts deliver position and velocity feedback, while fitting National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) motors as small as size eight.
World's First Robot with Closed System Transfer Device to be Introduced by Equashield to Further Protect Pharmacy Staff during Hazardous Drug Compounding
A High Throughput Robot, Equashield® Pro, will be introduced in December at American Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP) Midyear Meeting in Las Vegas
RobotShop's Black Friday Treasure Hunt is back this year!
Robotics Tomorrow is stoked to let you know that RobotShop's Black Friday Treasure Hunt is back this year! Participate in RobotShop's Black Friday Treasure Hunt sale by searching their catalog in order to find your free product.
Integrated IP65 Stepper Motors from Applied Motion Products
SWM integrated steppers from Applied Motion Products Inc. are IP65 rated drive+motor units, fusing step motor and drive components into a single splash proof and dustproof device. This space-saving design eliminates wiring and saves on cost over conventional motor and drive solutions.
Access All Areas At Two Industry Leading Automotive Events
London Business Conferences' industry-leading GALM series joins forces with our cutting-edge Robotics portfolio to create one automotive manufacturing super-event in Birmingham this month.
Seegrid's Ed Henry Named CFO of the Year
The Pittsburgh Business Times praises Ed Henry for spearheading the companys most successful year to date
Shifting into the future with OCTOPUZ Robotic Programming Software
Complex manufacturing in the automotive industry made easy with OCTOPUZ robot programming and simulation software, using Fanuc & Staübli robots. Shifting into the future!
Largest Ever PACK EXPO Exceeds Highest of Expectations
New records set for exhibitors and total exhibit space.
Allied Motion Named to Deloitte's 2016 Technology Fast 500™
Recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in
North America for the second consecutive year
Novotechnik - New Customizable Angle Sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the Vert-X 2800 Series of sensors that measure angular position. These sensors convert rotational angle into an analog or digital output-depending on version.
PACK Expo - Stäubli robots for sensitive environments introduced at PACK EXPO, end-to-end solutions for sensitive industrial applications.
Medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, electronics, semiconductors, cleanrooms, laboratories - for all of these challenging industrial environments, Stäubli offers a complete range of dynamic robots. At the same time, the specialist manufacturer is highly efficient in qualifying standard robots for industry-specific requirements.
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TM Robotics - Shibaura Machine THE SCARA range
The THE range from Shibaura Machine is an extensive line up of SCARA robots. Available in four arm lengths THE400 (400mm), THE600 (600mm) and the most recent THE800 (800mm) and THE1000 (1000mm), this range is suitable for assembly, handling, inspection and pick and place processes in varied industrial applications. The THE1000 boasts a 20kg payload capacity and an impressive 0.44 second cycle time, providing high speeds for processes with large components. In fact, the range has been recognised for as the price-to-performance leader compared to other SCARA models in its price range due to its impressive speed versus payload capacity.
