All Robotics and Automation Articles & Interviews

Zora, The First Social Robot Already Widely Used In Healthcare

04/12/16, 05:54 AM | Mobile & Service Robots | Health Robotics

Controlled via a tablet by health professionals, Zora can lead a physical therapy class, read out TV programmes, weather forecasts or local news.

How Robotics Help Speed Up Delivery of CPG to Store Shelf

04/12/16, 05:54 AM | Mobile & Service Robots , Factory Automation | packaging | Axium

Luckily, robotics can adapt to changing sizes, using end-of-arm tools that can adjust their grips on the items that need to be handled.

Robots Helping Grads Get Jobs

04/07/16, 09:48 AM | Unmanned & Other Topics | education, Jobs / Employment

Not many students can claim they have hands-on experience with automation and robotics going into an interview. Looking at the question with a macro lens, our students are offered job opportunities on being well-rounded, even at the sophomore-level when many accept summer/semester-long internships.

Collaborative Robots Are Broadening Their Marketplaces

04/05/16, 10:10 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Collaborative Robots

In a human-machine study conducted by an MIT professor, it was shown that teams made of humans and robots collaborating efficiently can be more productive than teams made of either humans or robots alone.

Special Tradeshow Coverage for XPONENTIAL 2016

03/31/16, 10:18 AM | Mobile & Service Robots , Unmanned & Other Topics | drones, Tradeshows and Conferences, unmanned

XPONENTIAL 2016 (formerly AUVSI) will be held from May 2nd - 5th in New Orleans, LA. This RoboticsTomorrow.com Special Tradeshow report aims to bring you news, articles and products from this years event.

Man Vs Machine

03/29/16, 08:05 AM | Industrial Robotics | Analysis and Trends, Collaborative Robots, Industry 4.0 | Universal Robots USA

The result of this rung-in change is intended to be that man and machine respectively do what they can do best. The weaknesses of one are compensated for by the strengths of the other.

My Business and Marketing Tips for Robot Integrators

03/29/16, 08:02 AM | Factory Automation | Business Development

Although I mention "robot integrator" in the title specifically, these principles can be applied to any business within the industry, including: Custom Machine Builders, Controls Integrators, Engineering Companies and more.

The Changing Role of Robotics in Materials Handling: Industrial Journalist Thomas R. Cutler Interviews Steven Hogg of Bastian Robotics

03/24/16, 11:04 AM | Industrial Robotics | Analysis and Trends

Short-term, robotic integration will continue to grow as companies continue to establish automation plans, and long-term, robotic automation will be a standard in every facility. This will be a requirement for companies to compete in the global marketplace.

Autonomous Driving Systems

03/24/16, 10:58 AM | Unmanned & Other Topics | Automobiles, autonomous, UAV

Combining on-vehicle sensor data with high resolution maps adds another safety level to the autonomous driving system. The automotive industry is looking to its partners and suppliers as they develop HD maps.

Robotic Cooks, Servers and Noodle-cutting Devices

03/22/16, 10:02 AM | Mobile & Service Robots | food

In many places in China and Japan - and now in Southern California - Chinese cooking, serving and noodle-cutting robots are entertaining customers and helping out in the kitchen.

2016: Six Trends Affecting Safety In The Workplace

03/22/16, 09:55 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Safety and Standards

Safety is a complex topic, but these six factors are helping to not only increase workplace safety this year but also efficiency, quality and employee well-being.

February Fundings And Acquisitions

03/17/16, 08:13 AM | Industrial Robotics, Unmanned & Other Topics | Business Development

It's too early to tell whether the record-breaking pace of 2015 fundings for robotic startups and the number of acquisitions will carry over into 2016, nevertheless here are the transactions that happened in February

I Sing the Body Electric

03/15/16, 10:33 AM | Mobile & Service Robots | Medical and Service, prosthetics

Prosthetic technology is advancing rapidly, but not without sticking points.

Rethink Robotics Announces Major Distribution Partnerships in Germany

03/10/16, 09:40 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile & Service Robots | Collaborative Robots | Rethink Robotics

Sawyer is a smart, collaborative robot that can be trained by demonstration and change tasks quickly to fit the individual needs of the factory.

What The Heck Is An Unmanned Ground Engineering Vehicle?

03/10/16, 09:37 AM | Mobile & Service Robots , Unmanned & Other Topics | ugev | Amrel

The boom can be fitted with up to 80 different tools, including hydraulic hammers, cutting discs, clamps, and buckets.

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