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
Bota Systems - The SensONE 6-axis force torque sensor for robots
Our Bota Systems force torque sensors, like the SensONE, are designed for collaborative and industrial robots. It enables human machine interaction, provides force, vision and inertia data and offers "plug and work" foll all platforms. The compact design is dustproof and water-resistant. The ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 mounting flange makes integrating the SensONE sensor with robots extremely easy.
No adapter is needed, only fasteners! The SensONE sensor is a one of its kind product and the best solution for force feedback applications and collaborative robots at its price. The SensONE is available in two communication options and includes software integration with TwinCAT, ROS, LabVIEW and MATLAB®.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Staubli Corporation
Stäubli is a leading manufacturer of textile machinery, quick release couplings and robotics systems. With a workforce of over 4500 employees Stäubli is present in 25 countries supported by a comprehensive distribution network in 50 countries worldwide. Stäubli's North American headquarters is located in Duncan, South Carolina and has over 200 employees supporting Textile, Connectors and Robotics customers, with a dynamic sales force strategically placed on the West Coast, Canada, Mexico, and elsewhere throughout the continent.