Robotics and Automation White Papers

Current advancements in robotics are shrinking the design-to-deployment cycle from years to months, and 5G alone is enabling a host of new capabilities. Read about AI, ML, cloud computing, and how they all enable a new intelligent edge device.

Let’s listen to Arvind Krishnan, industry analyst at Lifecycle Insights and Michael Mayr, Industrial Equipment Sales Strategy Expert at Dassault Systèmes. They will discuss the robot industry and how startups can succeed in this market.

Robotics is moving from an opportunity in business and facility operations to a necessity in many industries. As a result, organizations must plan for multi-vendor robots, intelligent traffic flows, storage, and more.

Learn how Harmonic Drive® can help you improve productivity with our wide variety of lightweight gears and new line of integrated actuators. Our new integrated actuators, some of which are offered with a dual absolute encoder feature, are extremely compact and eliminate the need for an external servo drive. They are ideal for use in robotics where precision, weight and reliability are essential. All Harmonic Drive® actuators feature zero backlash, high accuracy, fast response times and are available in a wide range of sizes.

This whitepaper covers the history of convolutional neural networks, how the technology works (AI/machine training), why the CNN approach is the best solution to address current pedestrian safety concerns, and how auto manufacturers can implement it.

Learn how manufacturers are reducing costs and ensuring product quality with new app-based technologies that that make human decisions consistent, reliable and trackable

Advances in AI and deep machine learning have ushered in incredible potential for ground-based, aerial, and maritime robotics. Robotics is moving from an opportunity in business and facility operations to a necessity in many industries. As a result, organizations must plan for multi-vendor robots, intelligent traffic flows, storage, and more.

Download this whitepaper to learn: How robots help warehouse picking get faster and more flexible. How AGVs and ASRS are used to transport and sort materials in the warehouse. How Micro-Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) are becoming the go-to choice for giants like Amazon. How advanced robotics are impacting freight harbors.

Designed to decrease the apprehension and intimidation some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new KUKA Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs. In three easy steps, users are presented with KUKA robot options based on their industry, application and environment for the perfect automation match.

As the existing robotic automation could only handle boxes of consistent size and with certain conditions, there was a limit to realize full automation in reality. It stems from the fact that the robot could not take boxes of irregular sizes. Considering these limits, CMES offers advanced automation to reach new levels of output and performance.

This whitepaper discusses how the GigE Vision standard aligns with military standards that outline the mechanisms and protocols for distributing digital video over Ethernet infrastructure.

Catalogs and Whitepapers organized by manufacturer. Automation Companies such Advanced Motion Control, Electrocraft, Kollmorgen, Thomson Linear and Tolomatic.

eBook by Senior Application Engineer David McMillan. In this engaging and informative eBook, McMillan shares lessons learned on projects in a variety of industries. In part one, learn how to reduce the variables in your robotic system with some general AMT eBook robot accuracy thumblessons learned (the hard way) over the course of several robotic projects that required accuracy approaching, if not beating, the robot's inherent repeatability. Part two covers how to implement "move, measure, correct" to get more accurate motion from inaccurate robots. Learn the major stumbling blocks and the questions that should be asked during the design and integration phases of any systems that need a high level of accuracy.

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have seen more and more interest over the past few years with everyone from leading corporations to regional SMEs piloting the innovative technology. But, due to the fragmentation of the supplier market, it can prove hard for supply chain leaders to get an accurate picture of the true benefits provided by AMR systems. And, as with all emerging technologies, there is much discussion about how AMR offerings may change over the next 5 years. From falling component costs to additional product features, everyone has an opinion on the future of the industry. In this free whitepaper, we help you consider the immediate improvements that can be achieved with current AMR systems. Furthermore, we take a deep dive into some of the assumptions which lead to investment deferral and the real cost of waiting.

From a technology perspective, the fundamental architecture of robotics is changing. Robotics systems are becoming more modular, customizable, and intelligent. Machine learning, sensors and other new technologies are paving the way to a new class of collaborative robots (or cobots) that can work alongside humans. Download the eBook to learn more!

Finite-element modelling (FEM) is a well-established means for system analysis and optimization that can substantially reduce product development time and costs. With this modelling tool the domain of interest is split up in small elements over each of which the fundamental physics equations are solved. For a company involved in magnetics such as Goudsmit Magnetic Systems it is important tool because of the ability of relatively accurately predicting the performance of its electro-magnetic systems. In this paper the FEM method, as currently applied at Goudsmit, is outlined in more detail and a variety of applications of this method are discussed, as encountered at Goudsmit.

MMP is well known for our Lightning-Fast Delivery Capability, Huge On-Hand Inventory, High Volume Capacity and Time Tested and Proven Reliability Methods. Our 100+ years of combined work experience and being able to deliver continual committed service to design and engineer ideas into reality gives us a competitive advantage in the motion control industry. These are only the very basic fundamentals, but a good checklist before you begin to apply your motor or gearmotor.

White paper written by Kevin Yu, Ph.D. Graduate in Robotics and Senior Computer Engineer at SuperDroid Robots. In the world of ground robotics, there are robots that can help the elderly with everyday tasks and robots that are autonomously navigating other planets. In any application, robot manufacturers have to understand a project and with this it always entails the environment that the robot is functioning in. When navigating different environments, there are many questions that arise: such as temperature, humidity, ground surface, static obstacles, dynamic obstacles, materials in the environment, visibility, lighting, radio interference, GPS availability, and so much more.

The use of robotic automation paves a path towards increasing productivity and output quality, while reducing costs and time to market. However, the adoption of offline programming software, allowing manufacturers to get the most out of their robotic investment, is the differentiator.

Until recently, sustainability initiatives have been focused on the manufacturing side of the supply chain. But the spotlight is now on warehouse and transportation, and the measures companies can put in place to reduce their ecological impact. There are a number of ways you can cut your carbon footprint, while simultaneously improving the cost-effectiveness of your whole operation.

Are you prepared to meet the ever-growing demand? Can your warehouse be optimized without adding to your footprint or your labor costs? The answer is yes. A recent white paper created by Plus One Robotics with partner Interact Analysis explores the implications of surging demand, dropping availability of labor, and the ROI of automating the right way (via true human-robot collaboration).

AMR technology can be tailored to specific challenges in order to optimize your unique workflows. And with advanced simulation and emulation tools, operators can calculate highly accurate throughput and performance estimates before beginning site integration. Download this white paper to learn how autonomous mobile robots can optimize your operation’s workflows.

To learn more about how advances in technology are finally enabling cost-effective automation for DCs of any size, download the white paper “Breakthrough Robotics: Empowering Distribution Centers”.

This free webinar will explore the proven benefits of robotics designed specifically for warehouse operations, from autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to smart flexible depalletizers. We’ll also explore the benefits that result when multiple robotics technologies are combined in seamlessly integrated solutions.

As Smart Cities equipped with advanced technologies like 5G, smart lighting, and electric vehicle charging are deployed there is a need for well-designed and secure enclosures to protect the equipment from theft and vandalism. Read our article to learn about design considerations for your Smart City applications including: Reducing theft and vandalism with flush or concealed locking mechanisms, Increasing security for your application with Electronic Access solutions, Differentiating your application design with innovative access solutions. Learn more about how Southco’s access hardware solutions can help you protect your smart city application.

The pandemic meant warehouses had to cope with social distancing and staff absences. It also caused a massive e-commerce boost and has led to a protracted labor shortage. All this has forced warehouse managers to take a deeper look at the possibilities offered by warehouse automation and to accelerate any existing plans they had to automate. In this report, we look into new solutions and real-world cases which are the reasons why AMRs should be one of your choices in your decision.