Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.65
July 24, 2024
…Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), the Danish Technological Institute, Fraunhofer IFF (Germany), University of York, (United Kingdom), University of Antwerp (Belgium), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway), PAL Robotics (Spain), ISDI Accelerator (Spain), and Simula Research Lab (Norway). Industrial use case studies already underway RoboSAPIENS sait it will build on a current autonomic computing framework known as Monitor-Analyze-Plan-Execute-Knowledge (MAPE-K) to include adaptive controllers in robotic applications, and reconcile it with stringent safety requirements. Generation of the adapted controller settings will largely rely on deep learning and digital twin simulation techniques. Automated virtual and real tests will be deployed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.43
May 11, 2024
…kinking, breakage, and subsequent maintenance costs. S-Family robots have been tested and certified for energy efficiency in accordance with Fraunhofer procedures and are available in two different load configurations between 13 and 18 kilograms, about 28 to 40 pounds, with a 1700 millimeter, about 67 inch, reach and a repeatability of +/- 0.03 millimeters, about 0.001 inches. The S-Family can be used for automated arc welding, foundry, automotive, and electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing processes, food and beverage handling, and general assembly applications. Characterized by their historical red robot design, Comau said the robots also reflect its dedication to making…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.26
February 06, 2024
…provider Micropsi Industries recently announced a partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF) to open a new use-case research laboratory in Magdeburg, Germany. Additionally, Micropsi will demonstrate applications of its AI-based MIRAI machine vision system, including reflective disc picking and hook hanging, at ATX West in Anaheim, CA February 6-9 at booth 4566. Micropsi said U.S. companies can work with a local team during and after the show to workshop use cases for the new lab. Robot arms to demonstrate MIRAI variance adaptation Micropsi said applications such as reflective disk picking and hook hanging are too…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.09
October 26, 2023
…to tribologically optimized high-performance plastic. Its ISO certification by Fraunhofer Institute experts confirms this. The Clean SCARA Cable Solution has ISO Class 2, meaning that it is so abrasion-resistant that a maximum of 100 particles up to a size of 0.1 microns can be found in one cubic meter of air during operation. For comparison, a sheet of paper is 80 microns thick, or 800 times as thick as a particle. Clean SCARA Cable Solution as an alternative to classic corrugated hoses With its new energy supply system, igus offers an alternative to classic corrugated hoses, which has two other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.89
August 29, 2023
…because of tribologically optimized high-performance plastic, said igus. The Fraunhofer Institute has confirmed this characteristic for an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification for cleanrooms. The Clean SCARA Cable Solution has ISO Class 2, meaning that it is so abrasion-resistant that a maximum of 100 particles up to a size of 0.1 microns can be found in one cubic meter of air during operation. For comparison, a sheet of paper is 80 microns thick, or 800 times as thick as a particle. igus said its new power system is suitable for electronics cleanrooms. Source: igus igus presents Clean SCARA Cable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.11
June 07, 2023
…Source: Viroteq Viroteq victorious at ICRA Vanderlande and the Fraunhofer Institute organized the virtual challenge to raise awareness of parcel-stacking and loading systems in sectors that struggle with labor shortages. Vanderlande provides logistics systems for the airport, parcel, and warehousing segments. Manual stacking and loading processes are physically strenuous, noted the companies. With the increase in parcel varieties and requirements for process flexibility, the industry is demanding automation, but the technical complexity is high, they said. Thirty-nine contestants from around the world participated in the virtual stacking challenge at ICRA 2023. Viroteq said it used the StackrBrain AI technology to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.30
March 14, 2023
…cobots and transfer simulated skills to the physical robots. Fraunhofer is developing advanced autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) using the physically accurate and full-fidelity visualization features of Isaac Sim. Soft Robotics is harnessing NVIDIA Isaac Sim to generate synthetic data to train their robotic gripping systems to handle delicate foods like raw meat or bakery items. Sarcos Robotics is developing robots to pick and place solar panels in renewable energy installations. Flexiv is using Isaac Replicator for synthetic data generation to train AI models for complex pick-and-place tasks. Some challenges ease, but labor shortages still drive robotics demand How much have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
February 03, 2023
…this technology at more than 100 customers including Bayer, Fraunhofer, Rotop, Vitesco, and Volkswagen. It has partnerships with operational technology systems integrators (OTSIs) in Europe and the U.S. Wandelbots names a U.S.-based vice president Caption Wandelbots has obtained $123 million (U.S.) from investors including Insight Partners, Microsoft, and Next47 to fund development of its product line and global expansion. Sue Nicole Susenburger will lead Wandelbots' U.S. division. She joined the company after nearly eight years at Bosch, most recently as global innovation strategy manager. “Wandelbots is driven by the mission to democratize robotics,” Susenburger said. “We're providing solutions to family-owned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
January 03, 2023
…Zurich is training a wheeled quadruped robot, said Andrews. Fraunhofer is developing advanced AMRs using the physically accurate and full-fidelity visualization features of Isaac Sim. Festo uses Isaac Cortex to simplify programming for cobots and transfer simulated skills to the physical robots. Flexiv is using Isaac Replicator for synthetic data generation to train AI models. While training robots is important, simulation is playing a critical role in training the human operators to work with and program robots, said NVIDIA. Ready Robotics is teaching how to program industrial robots with Isaac Sim. Sarcos Robotics is developing robots to pick and place…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.75
December 14, 2022
…robots.” The Dresden, Germany-based company's customers include Bayer, Volkswagen, Fraunhofer, Rotop, and Vitesco. Wandelbots has partnered with leading operational technology (OT) systems integrators in Europe such as Gibas, Alumotion, Heidenbluth, and Sojka. It has received more than $123 million (U.S.) to date from investors such as Insight Partners, Microsoft, Next47, and 83North. Wandelbots Teaching offers versatility “Normally, the implementation of robotic processes is very complex,” said Wandelbots. To make a robot ready for use, experienced developers have to program every step of the process. This can be costly, and a lack of skilled personnel is slowing down the pace of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.31
October 07, 2022
…expand with this investment.” Meyer, who worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Engineering and Automation at the time, founded Commonplace Robotics in 2011. The Bissendorf, Germany-based company said it works to make the integration and operation of robots so cost-effective and easy that they can be used anywhere. Its first products with a control system and proprietary power electronics were robots for teaching. Commonplace Robotics cooperates for affordable robots The two companies said they have been cooperating intensively since 2016. Commonplace Robotics and igus have jointly developed products including an actuator, the ReBeL low-cost collaborative robot, and the igus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.76
August 31, 2022
…robots in a variety of environments. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, or Fraunhofer IML, are using NVIDIA Omniverse for applied research in logistics for fulfillment and manufacturing. They are also using NVIDIA Isaac Sim for simulation in robot design. Fraunhofer IML's goal is to ease the transition from automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to faster-moving autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This advancement in automation promises to significantly accelerate logistics, said the Dortmund, Germany-based institute. “We’re heading the research aspects for AMRs, and we’re looking at how we can go as fast and as safely as possible in…
