Robotics and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
5 Ways to Prevent Robotic Automation Downtime
Smart manufacturers run highly productive operations by focusing on efficiency and increasing uptime. Doing this means implementing strategies to educate robot operators as much as possible on topics such as inspection, parts and service, preventive maintenance and more.
Revolutionizing Warehouse Operations: Introducing the Carti Series of Robots for Logistics and Material Handling
Bear Robotics introduces Carti 100. Built to handle the complex demands of factories and warehouses while supporting up to 220 lbs, it features world-class multi-robot orchestration and integrates advanced capabilities like the Autonomous Control System (ACS).
Walking naturally with artificial foot
The gait becomes more harmonious, more stable and less tiring. An intelligent controller finds the correct gait rhythm and a brushless motor from FAULHABER provides the necessary propulsion.
PACK EXPO 2024 Product Preview
PACK EXPO International 2024 takes place November 3rd - 6th 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.
Testing drive systems virtually - Simulink library for development and digital twin.
How will the drive actually behave in the real-life application? For brushless DC-motors from FAULHABER, this question can be answered without any hardware whatsoever.
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.
Has Europe gone too far? The Delicate Dance of Regulation and Innovation
Though Europe is perceived as lagging behind in areas like cloud computing, infrastructure, chip manufacturing, and AI—particularly in creating large language models (LLMs)—it is not solely the regulations that account for these delays.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Stories
AI to enable autonomous underwater robots to perform precision offshore wind farm repairs
The project’s technological advancements could dramatically reduce the need for large maintenance vessels in offshore wind farm operations, supporting a shift towards fully remote operations.
NVIDIA Brings Generative AI Tools, Simulation and Perception Workflows to ROS Developer Ecosystem
Among the reveals were new generative AI nodes and workflows for ROS developers deploying to the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics.
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.
Robotics and Automation - News Headlines
FANUC America Showcases Robot and Cobot Solutions at Pack Expo Chicago
Global industrial automation leader FANUC America demonstrates its latest food-grade innovations for the packaging and processing industry in booth #N-5332
SiMa.ai and Maini Group Announces Strategic Partnership for Autonomous Mobility Solutions
This collaboration is set to revolutionize AI-Powered Robotics and Autonomous Mobility Technology, with the first product launch anticipated in 2025
ANYbotics Partners With SLB to Advance Autonomous Robotics Operations in Oil & Gas
This collaboration will deliver end-to-end robotics services, transforming how oil & gas operators manage inspections, predictive maintenance, and safety globally.
Kivnon and ProLog Automation Partner to Expand German AGV Market
ProLog's team will work closely with Kivnon to ensure effective project execution and comprehensive after-sales support, including maintenance, spare parts, and technical assistance.
Addressing Germany's Labor Shortage and Automation Demands
Basler Presents Small and Fast Line Scan Cameras for Mainstream Applications
With the new 2k and 4k line scan cameras racer 2 S, Basler is expanding its racer 2 camera series. Together with many compatible components, Basler offers everything needed for a complete line scan vision system for mainstream applications, e.g. special line scan LED illumination and C-mount lenses.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Product
Model TR1 Tru-Trac
The Model TR1 Tru-Trac® linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac® is the ideal solution for countless applications.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
ATI Industrial Automation
ATI INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION is the world-leading engineering-based developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling, including Automatic Tool Changers, Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensing Systems, Utility Couplers, Material Removal Tools, Robotic Collision Sensors, Manual Tool Changers, and Compliance Devices. Their robot end-effector products are found in thousands of successful applications around the world. Since 1989, their team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers has been developing cost-effective, state-of-the-art end-effector products and solutions that improve robotic productivity.