All Robotics and Automation Articles & Interviews

Man Vs Machine

03/29/16, 08:05 AM | Industrial Robotics | Analysis and Trends, Collaborative Robots, Industry 4.0 | Universal Robots USA

The result of this rung-in change is intended to be that man and machine respectively do what they can do best. The weaknesses of one are compensated for by the strengths of the other.

My Business and Marketing Tips for Robot Integrators

03/29/16, 08:02 AM | Factory Automation | Business Development

Although I mention "robot integrator" in the title specifically, these principles can be applied to any business within the industry, including: Custom Machine Builders, Controls Integrators, Engineering Companies and more.

The Changing Role of Robotics in Materials Handling: Industrial Journalist Thomas R. Cutler Interviews Steven Hogg of Bastian Robotics

03/24/16, 11:04 AM | Industrial Robotics | Analysis and Trends

Short-term, robotic integration will continue to grow as companies continue to establish automation plans, and long-term, robotic automation will be a standard in every facility. This will be a requirement for companies to compete in the global marketplace.

Autonomous Driving Systems

03/24/16, 10:58 AM | Other Topics | Automobiles, autonomous, UAV

Combining on-vehicle sensor data with high resolution maps adds another safety level to the autonomous driving system. The automotive industry is looking to its partners and suppliers as they develop HD maps.

Robotic Cooks, Servers and Noodle-cutting Devices

03/22/16, 10:02 AM | Mobile Robots | food

In many places in China and Japan - and now in Southern California - Chinese cooking, serving and noodle-cutting robots are entertaining customers and helping out in the kitchen.

2016: Six Trends Affecting Safety In The Workplace

03/22/16, 09:55 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | Safety and Standards

Safety is a complex topic, but these six factors are helping to not only increase workplace safety this year but also efficiency, quality and employee well-being.

February Fundings And Acquisitions

03/17/16, 08:13 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | Business Development

It's too early to tell whether the record-breaking pace of 2015 fundings for robotic startups and the number of acquisitions will carry over into 2016, nevertheless here are the transactions that happened in February

I Sing the Body Electric

03/15/16, 10:33 AM | Mobile Robots | Medical and Service, prosthetics

Prosthetic technology is advancing rapidly, but not without sticking points.

Rethink Robotics Announces Major Distribution Partnerships in Germany

03/10/16, 09:40 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | Collaborative Robots | Rethink Robotics

Sawyer is a smart, collaborative robot that can be trained by demonstration and change tasks quickly to fit the individual needs of the factory.

What The Heck Is An Unmanned Ground Engineering Vehicle?

03/10/16, 09:37 AM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | ugev | Amrel

The boom can be fitted with up to 80 different tools, including hydraulic hammers, cutting discs, clamps, and buckets.

User Case Study: MapleSim Used To Speed Up Development Of High-fidelity Robotic Manipulator Models

03/08/16, 08:01 AM | Industrial Robotics | software | Maplesoft

Using MapleSim, engineers created multiple models of robotic manipulator in time previously required to create just one model.

Using Drones for Aerial Photography

03/03/16, 08:16 AM | Other Topics | UAV

If you can envision a shot, the drone can probably help achieve the photograph or video.

Boomers at Work: Retirement vs. Working … It's Complicated

03/01/16, 09:30 AM | Other Topics | Business Development

A lot of really smart people in technology took Confucius advice, "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

02/25/16, 12:06 PM | Other Topics | Business Development

We believe that RPA will be a game changer and that automating repeatable, simple tasks will free up employees to do higher-value work.

ROS Navigation Basics

02/24/16, 08:20 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | ros, Software and Smarts | Clearpath Robotics

If youve worked with ROS and robotics, youve probably heard of gmaping, localization, SLAM, costmaps and paths, but what does all this mean? They are more than just robot buzz words - these allow a robot to get from one point to another without bumping into obstacles, and in this tutorial, well be covering some of the key concepts in what makes up an autonomous robot.

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