The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Announces New Standards Projects
Focus areas address metrics for ensuring human wellbeing, developing methodologies to achieve ethically-driven nudging parameters, and establishing fail-safe mechanisms in autonomous and semi-autonomous systems
New Frameless Brushless Servo Motor Kits from Maxon
Available in size ranges from 30 Watt to 260 Watt, these EC (electronically commutated) frameless slotted motors feature low voltage windings, high pole pair count and are shipped as BLDC motor kits with the rotor and stator delivered separately without bearings and motor shaft.
Collaborative Robots Market to see 'rapid growth' over next eight years, says report
Collaborative robots are devices planned and developed for mechanizing tasks and making the job easier for humans. The constant expansion of the automation business is anticipated to improve the development of the global collaborative robot market in the future.
SPS Drives brings servo actuators and sushi
Aerospace, medical and automotive engineers will be able to speak with experts from high precision gearing manufacturer Harmonic Drive AG to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their applications at this year's SPS IPC Drives show in Nuremberg. Harmonic Drive AG will be launching its FHA-C Mini Servo Actuators with Absolute MZE encoder at stand 119 in hall four, from November 28-30, 2017.
Is your robot battery up to the task?
The very purpose of using a robot to automate a process relies on the robot being accurate and repeatable. As robots move from environments where they were traditionally used behind cages to open environments, it is important that their power solutions keep up. Here, Michele Windsor, global marketing manager at global battery specialist Ultralife Corporation, explains why plant managers need to consider smart batteries for industrial and service robots.
Smarter tech for safer food
Food safety has been one of the top priorities for food manufacturers and consumers for many years. In fact, the 2016 food manufacturing outlook report by US magazine Food Processing found that a quarter of manufacturers considered it their top priority. Here, Shan Zhan, Global Business Manager for Food & Beverage within the ABB Control Technologies business unit, explains how smart technologies are helping manufacturers exceed food safety standards.
WPI Students Build a Robotic System That Could One Day Inspect Jet Engine Parts for GE Aviation
Three teams of undergraduate researchers have worked on the project, which could allow GE to inspect critical components with greater accuracy and less physical stress on human workers
Bell and Howell Announces 100th Retail Click-and-Collect Installation of Cleveron's PackRobot in North America
Company emerges as industry leader in autonomous self-service "buy online, pickup in store" solutions
Jibo, the First Social Robot for the Home, Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of 2017
First-of-its-kind social robot also named CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree
Persistent Systems, LLC is part of Endeavor Robotics' winning team for $100 Million MTRS Inc II UGV Award from the US Army
MANET developer to provide scalable MANET radio to Endeavor Robotics for US Army UGVs
Why Dash Robotics Decided to Acquire Bots Alive
"Having Bots Alive join the Dash Robotics team is an instant win," said Nick Kohut, CEO of Dash Robotics. "We can now deploy life-like motion, life-like behavior, artificial intelligence, and full connected toy development capabilities to our platform and partners."
Installing automated linear transfer tool tray systems in your plant can help eliminate the barriers to high quality production of assembled parts
Installing automated linear transfer tool tray systems in your plant can help eliminate the barriers to high quality production of assembled parts
Yaskawa Motoman Collaborative Robot Offers Flexible and Affordable Task Automation
Featuring power and force limiting technology, Yaskawa Motoman's new six-axis HC10 collaborative robot works safely with, or in close proximity to humans by stopping the robot in the event of contact with an operator.
The Revolutionary Industry 4.0/IIoT Ready Festo VTEM Digital Pneumatic Valve Terminal Debuts as an Encompass Referenced Product at Automation Fair 2017
The VTEMs first-of-its-kind digital valves change functionality based on various combinations of downloadable apps and conform to the National Science Foundations definition of a cyber-physical system*. (Festo Booth # 1307)
www.Definitive-Design.com Offers Inventors The Opportunity To Bring Their Products To Market
Inventors and new product entrepreneurs succeed faster when a new product development engineer gets involved.
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OnLogic's Helix 520 Series of Scalable Fanless Computers
The Helix 520 series utilizes the latest Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated edge AI capabilities to deliver exceptional performance and industrial-grade reliability for demanding applications in automation, robotics, machine vision, and more. Its unique modular design allows for flexible scaling of CPU and GPU performance, while robust connectivity and expansion options ensure seamless integration.
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Harmonic Drive LLC
Harmonic Drive LLC (HDLLC) designs and manufactures precision servo actuators, gearheads and gear components. Harmonic Drive® gears play critical roles in robotics, medical diagnostics and surgical robotics. We work with industry-leading customers and companies of all sizes to provide both standard product and custom-engineered solutions. The majority of the products sold by HDLLC are proudly made at our US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Massachusetts.
