All Robotics and Automation Articles & Interviews

Service Robots are Thriving in Japan

08/20/15, 08:42 AM | Mobile Robots | japan, service robots

This Article contains the interview of Japan Robot Association`s Administration Department General Manager Mr. Shigeaki Yanai.

Can a Robot be a Pet?

08/20/15, 08:41 AM | Mobile Robots | Analysis and Trends

The negatives of having a live pet could drive more people to selecting a robotic pet. In the end, it will be a personal choice.

Breaking down the robot-factory language barrier

08/18/15, 07:49 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | integrators, software

In most industrial settings, robots speak one language and the plants within which they work speak another.

Next Generation Drone Solutions: The Internet of Flying Things™

08/18/15, 07:49 AM | Other Topics | UAV

A key problem preventing the development of the drone industry at the moment is that most drones cannot currently detect each other or obstacles they may face during flight.

The Exploding Use of Robotics in Logistics and Manufacturing

08/13/15, 07:35 AM | Industrial Robotics | integrators, logistics

The future of robotics contains the same level of certainty as the suns rising in the morning. Robots are becoming an integrated portion of the workforce, and they will be there every day thereafter, unless a company ditches robotics altogether.

Researching your first robot purchase? Don't be intimidated.

08/11/15, 08:12 AM | Industrial Robotics | integrators | OCTOPUZ

If youre considering a robot, you probably have a good sense of the process that youd like to automate. With that information, an integrator can get the process started, determining the clients needs and the best type of robot for the job.

Festo's R&D Timeline - Part 2 - 2007-2009

08/06/15, 07:44 AM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | bionics, research | Festo

More fascinating bionics projects from Festo.

Myth Busting: Greater Manufacturing Automation Doesn't Mean Fewer Jobs

08/04/15, 06:53 AM | Factory Automation | integrators, Jobs / Employment | Seegrid

When it comes to addressing manufacturing labor challenges, companies shouldnt be quick to assume that job opportunities will decrease as a result of an increase in automated systems.

The Crowning Conclusion: Universal Robots Saves 9 Hours of Production Time at Glidewell Laboratories

07/30/15, 06:53 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | CNC, integrators | Universal Robots USA

Having a UR5 robot tend four CNC machines milling dental crowns optimizes a substantial part of the production cycle at Glidewell Laboratories in Newport Beach, California.

What is the DARPA Robotics Challenge?

07/28/15, 07:40 AM | Mobile Robots | Darpa

To make robots useful to first responders, they must be able to pick up and use a tool, turn a valve, and climb a ladder or stairs. The DRC is necessary to find ways where robots can be helpful in keeping humans out of danger.

Drones Deliver New Vision to Films

07/23/15, 07:16 AM | Other Topics | drones, UAV

Some big budget film/TV production houses are using these more expensive systems and still come in under budget, compared to using a big helicopter for just a few hours a day or multiple camera cranes/dollies.

Japan`s Vision as Robotics Super Power; New Industrial Revolution Driven by Robots

07/21/15, 08:19 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | IREX, japan

For 2015, a Grand Robot Exhibition in Japan is taking place during December 2nd to 5th as a joint venture of Japan Robot Association and the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

How to Prepare Now for the Industrial Internet of Things

07/21/15, 08:18 AM | Factory Automation, Other Topics | integrators, IoT automation | Omron Automation

The inevitable Internet of Things is already taking shape, absorbing the world of consumer devices and hovering on the horizon of industrial manufacturing.

YuMi ®: The World's First Truly Collaborative Dual Arm Robot

07/17/15, 08:08 AM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | collaborative robotics, dual arm, integrators | ABB Inc.

Pioneering an inherently safe solution for automating small parts assembly with human coworkers by redefining human-robot collaboration through a unique integration of components, speed, agility and motion control

Waterjet Cutting and OCTOPUZ a Powerful Combination

07/15/15, 07:57 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | integrators, software

OCTOPUZ was created to meet the rising needs in the robotics industry, and uses a revolutionary method of combining offline programming of robots with manufacturing process simulation.

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