Universal Robots unveils its AI Accelerator, enabling a new wave of AI-powered cobot innovations
Designed for commercial and research applications, the UR AI Accelerator provides developers with an extensible platform to build applications, accelerate research and reduce time to market of AI products.
Reliable Industrial Robots with AI - Enhancing Fail-Safe Operations with Predictive Maintenance
With industrial robots' hourly operating rate of $2500, the financial impact of their failure can escalate quickly. Thus, it is crucial to avoid such technical disruptions in operations, whether it involves one singular robotic arm or several hundred industrial robots.
Robotic solutions for pharmaceutical packaging - Automated system addresses key limitations of manual processes
In collaboration with robotics expert, TM Robotics, its South American partner Questt has developed an innovative vial packaging solution that addresses the limitations of manual processes and elevates productivity and performance for life sciences production lines.
Universal Robots Expands 'Beyond the Welding Cart' at FABTECH 2024
Featuring new advanced welding solutions for multi-axis, coordinated welding. New cobot capabilities will also be showcased in extended reach and portability applications, and in tasks such as laser restoration, finishing, and press brake tending.
Dürr builds an energy-efficient paint shop for Stellantis with repurposed robots
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The new plant in northwest Morocco is intended to be a model for energy optimization, while simultaneously significantly increasing Stellantis' production capacity for battery-powered vehicles and hybrid models.
AI-generated images can teach robots how to act
Gen AI models aren't just good for creating pictures-they can be fine-tuned to generate useful robot training data, too.
Employees say that robotics and AI offer safety, productivity, and career benefits in new MIT Study
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One of the key trends in the data that shows promise is that 60% of employees globally who have interacted with robotics and AI expect positive impacts on their safety, career development, and productivity.
ABB launches groundbreaking Ultra Accuracy for GoFa cobots
Ultra Accuracy feature increases accuracy by ten times in GoFa™ cobot family vs. other cobots on the market. Path accuracy of 0.03 mm supports accurate production in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication industries
Making Pittsburgh a Leading Hub for Robotics and AI
With two Tier 1 research institutions, CMU and the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), Pittsburgh is uniquely suited to provide the skilled and talented workers necessary for companies looking to launch, scale and grow in a place that provides a soft landing.
AI and Cobots: The Dynamic Duo Changing Manufacturing
These seven use cases are just a sample of the ways manufacturers can improve their cobot operations with AI. Capitalizing on this potential today will help companies maximize their cobot ROIs and ensure success well into the future.
CHIPOTLE DEBUTS AUTOCADO AND THE AUGMENTED MAKELINE BY HYPHEN IN RESTAURANTS
Through its Cultivate Next venture fund, Chipotle has invested in Vebu, a product development company that has co-created Autocado, and Hyphen, a foodservice platform that automates kitchen operations and has co-developed Chipotle's Augmented Makeline
ENGINEERING THE AMERICAN DREAM
Building the American Dream: Marcus Schneck, CEO at norelem explains how the company's US expansion will support American design engineers in creating exciting new products.
ZF Pick and place
ZF, a global technology company from Germany, uses the MIRAI AI-vision software to automate a challenging pick-and-place task.
Food Robotics - Transforming the Future of Food Processing
The opportunities within the Food Robotics market are vast, with potential for substantial advancements in robotic systems that can handle delicate food items, improve packaging efficiency, and innovate food assembly processes.
IMTS 2024 Product Preview
IMTS 2024 takes place September 9th - 14th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
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Industrial Robotics - Featured Product
Piab's Kenos KCS Gripper
Piab's Kenos KCS gripper enables a collaborative robot to handle just about anything at any time. Combining Piab's proprietary air-driven COAX vacuum technology with an easily replaceable technical foam that molds itself around any surface or shape, the gripper can be used to safely grip, lift and handle any object. Standard interface (ISO) adapters enable the whole unit to be attached to any cobot type on the market with a body made in a lightweight 3D printed material. Approved by Universal Robots as a UR+ end effector.
