Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Wearable Robotics and Exoskeleton Technology
Through onboard intelligence and cloud connectivity, Exia delivers personalized support, injury prevention, and ergonomic optimization – essentially becoming a smart, adaptive partner for physical work.
Bedrock Robotics Emerges from Stealth with $80M in Funding for Autonomous Construction Technology
Ex-Waymo leaders deploy heavy machinery equipped with autonomous technology to address America's building crisis as demand for new infrastructure surges
10 things to consider when exploring Offline Robot Programming software solutions
Offline Robot Programming (OLP) takes the programming “offline” – away from the teach pendent / robot cell – allowing the user to generate the robotic code from their computer without having to take the robot out of production to generate it.
Methods for Empty Carton Induction in Pick Modules
The method you choose for delivering empty cartons can significantly impact productivity and operational efficiency. Here, we explore three common methods for empty carton induction to Pick Modules, highlighting the benefits of using an overhead conveyor system.
The Human + Robot Workforce: How Collaborative Robotics Are Solving the Labor Crisis
Collaborative robotics like person-to-goods or “pick assist” AMRs are intelligently designed to work with people, not replace them. Adoption of AMRs for automated order fulfillment is turning this challenge into a competitive advantage.
Inspection of critical infrastructure using intelligent drones
A research group at the University of Klagenfurt has designed a real-time capable drone based on object-relative navigation using artificial intelligence. Also on board: a USB3 Vision industrial camera from the uEye LE family from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH.
Upgrade Your Mezzanine Flooring While Avoiding Timely and Costly Replacement
Mezzanine floors are important in many facilities. They provide extra space for storage or work without taking up more ground space. However, they often face heavy use from equipment and people. Over time, this can cause the floor to wear down.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
RealSense Completes Spinout from Intel, Raises $50 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Vision for Robotics and Biometrics
The new capital will fuel RealSense’s expansion into adjacent and emerging markets and scale its manufacturing, sales and go-to-market (GTM) global presence to meet increased demand for humanoid and autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs).
Filics secures €13.5M in financing to expand and roll out its robotics platform
The “Filics Unit” is the first product and consists of two omnidirectional robots that have been specially developed for handling Euro pallets. The system moves autonomously through the warehouse, traveling under pallets and transporting them.
Indian Aircraft Manufacturing Company Raphe mPhibr Revolutionizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Innovation with Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform helped Raphe mPhibr reduce prototype development time from years to three months. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates design, simulation and collaboration, supporting in-house design and manufacturing
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
Aotto End-of-Arm Tooling Solutions: Revolutionizing Robotic Automation
Explore Aotto's high-performance EOAT solutions - robotic grippers, tool changers, tooling for stamping. Boost automation flexibility, efficiency, and ROI. Discover the right tools for your application!
PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and Processing
Alison Fragale, negotiation and workplace dynamics expert, will present research-based strategies on leadership and confidence.
Grid Dynamics Helps SmartRay Create an AI Robotic Inspection Platform in Collaboration with Wandelbots
Built on the Wandelbots NOVA platform, the solution ensures seamless integration with a wide range of robotic manipulators and leverages state-of-the-art simulation and optimization components.
Geekplus and Soccer.com Deliver Winning Logistics as Club World Cup Reaches Final Stages
Soccer.com's Geekplus-powered warehouse now processes up to 70,000 units daily during peak season-more than double its non-peak volume-while achieving 99.9% picking accuracy. The system's agility ensures timely deliveries as fans rush to support their favorite teams.
High image quality despite small size
IDS integrates Sony IMX900 into uEye low-cost models
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
ElectroCraft's Motion Control for Mobile Robots
ElectroCraft is showcasing its award-winning mobile robot technology including their powerful and compact wheel drives, high-torque-density brushless DC motors, precision linear actuators as well as servo motor drive technology at a variety of conferences and tradeshows including the Boston Robotics Summit. Robotics Summit is the premier symposium for the sharing of ideas, technology, and market developments for robotic technologies across industries. Beyond a showcase and pitch of product, ElectroCraft is eager to participate in the collaborative discussion of challenges and opportunities that will shape the near and long-term robotic marketplace.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products
As the manufacturer of ResinDek® panels, we have been at the forefront of testing and innovating flooring panels for the Material Handling Industry since 1994. In 2007, we began providing ResinDek panels for automated warehouse distribution robots. Much of our initial research and development occurred with Automated Guided Vehicles. In the last decade, we have provided a variety of ResinDek engineered flooring products to numerous Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) manufacturers for their testing labs. As a result, millions of square feet of ResinDek panels are in service worldwide with robotic traffic in distribution centers, warehouses, microfulfillment centers, and retail environments.
