Growing Confidence in Robotics Led to US$2.7 Billion in VC Funding in 2017, With Appetite for More
In analyzing the geography of the 152 companies that received investment, there were striking differences to 2016. While in terms of the number of investments were largely similar, with the United States retaining over half the number of individual investments.
7 Reasons Your Life Depends on an Accurate IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) in a Self-Driving Car
An inertial measurement unit (IMU) is a device that directly measures the three linear acceleration components and the three rotational rate components (6-DOF) of a vehicle.
Added Value From an Ejector With Integrated Controls in a Suction Cup Handling System
Important functions provided on an ejector, and in particular all-in-one ejector, can be summarized in three major categories.
This Robot Has Soft Hands. It Could Be the Future of Sustainable Production
Traditional robots have been designed to perform a single task extremely efficiently. But when the item or the task changes, which is often the case with food, these traditional machines need to be reintegrated and reprogrammed
Are You Still Manually Programming Your Robot? Why Not Fully Automate!
Focus Auto Design Inc. originally purchased a used robot two years ago to make the jump into automating their business. However, they were manually programming this robot which took time and resources that held their business back from its optimal performance.
How Can Robotic Automation Help Alleviate Labor Shortages?
In the past evaluating automation was typically about the Return On Investment (ROI), but more and more companies are considering automation because they are not able to staff their current manual operations.
The Top Ten Autonomous Delivery Solutions of 2018
The high-costs and inefficiency of last-mile delivery make it prime real estate for automation, with the autonomous delivery market looking poised for exponential growth in the coming years.
Wave Gliders Collect Live Ocean Data from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Lava Flow
By using this unmanned technology, scientists have the rare opportunity to study the effects of the lava entering the ocean, the plume it creates and the interactions of the lava and seawater directly from the surface of the ocean.
More Than 110 UAS Solutions Providers Have Signed On To Exhibit At Commercial UAV Expo
These exhibitors will be displaying cutting-edge airframes, components, software and services as well as end-to-end solutions focused on commercial applications.
Using FPGA Supercomputers to Build a High Precision Robot
We solve the motion platform problem with a combination of innovative techniques. These include: an extremely accurate sensor system, high speed computing, optimized power to weight ratio, and 3D printed parts.
Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical Devices
In the past few years, we have found that ultra-short pulse (USP) lasers are being used more and more for medical device manufacturing - from stents and catheters, to wire stripping and balloon texturing.
Say Hello to Your New Chief Data Collection Officer
Robots in Retail Environments Pivotal to Filling Information and Automation Gaps
How Robotics Can Transform Agriculture
Its not a stretch to imagine solo and small farm owners keeping up with the major organizations in the business thanks to improved efficiency, maximized output and faster harvest and care times.
Argon Medical Addresses High Labor Costs and Productivity with MiR Robot
The company has turned to collaborative automation to help it compete in this high-cost labor market, while preserving jobs for its skilled, long-term employees.
Omron to Introduce New i4 SCARA Product Family
Top of the line SCARA in speed and precision is designed for easy integration into the production line with predictive maintenance functions
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