Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.93
August 11, 2023
…Eugene Demaitre maxon masters small motors Taunton, Mass.-based maxon precision motors inc. has been providing drive systems for robotic applications since 1961, said Carsten Horn, application engineering manager at the U.S. unit of Switzerland-based maxon group. Like Smithers and Palme, Horn pointed out that innovators and entrepreneurs should focus on design flexibility and understanding the target application and market. He recalled that maxon's current product line does not reflect the initial intent of principal shareholder Karl Walter Braun, who wanted to develop a small motor for an electric shaver. While that product didn't succeed, the company successfully pivoted and now…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.14
August 09, 2023
…experience the power of AI-driven assistance that enhances the precision, efficiency, and ease of CNC operations.” Virtual reality: The company is also offering a virtual reality (VR) experience at the event. With a VR headset, EMO attendees can immerse themselves in the control of robotic operations, providing a glimpse into the future of CNC technology, according to SprutCAM. Ency works with AI. Click on image to enlarge. Source: SprutCAM Tech Meet SprutCAM experts, partners SprutCAM Tech said its team “has worked tirelessly to bring these features to life, with the goal of revolutionizing the CNC industry and providing users with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.85
August 08, 2023
…collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications,” said the Apex, N.C.-based company. “This collaboration brings together two industry-leading solutions, enabling our customers to achieve new levels of dexterity, efficiency, and reliability in their robotic applications,” said Robert Little, president and general manager of ATI Industrial Automation, in a release. ATI Industrial Automation claimed that it is “the world’s leading engineering-based developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling including multi-axis force/torque (F/T) sensing systems, material removal tools, utility couplers, manual tool changers, robotic collision sensors, and compliance devices. The Novanta Inc. unit said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.28
August 06, 2023
…avionics: The nervous system of robots The functioning and precision of robots depend directly on the software, avionics, and artificial intelligence. Space robot developers are currently working on improving visualization capabilities, user interfaces, and more autonomous operations. The need for improved algorithms is seen more in rovers and other remotely operated space vehicles, rather than robotic manipulators. Maneuverability and manipulation: The ultimate goal The ability of space robots to access steep slopes, lava tubes, deep crevasses, and other extreme terrains must be improved for better sample collection. The biggest challenge while developing mobile manipulation capabilities is making robots imitate human…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
August 03, 2023
…state-of-the-art FMCW lidar sensor features the highest integration, resolution, precision, and longest range of any other competing approach, while remaining the only commercially available solution to offer polarization information.” “At CES last year, SiLC showed Eyeonic's 1,250 m [4,101 ft.] range, and this year, we created 3D lidar portraits of our guests with an indie evaluation board,” he told Robotics 24/7. “Eight months later, we're announcing our partnership and have designed boards that can reduce cost, power, and size tenfold.” Components of SiLC and indie's jointly developed platform. Click on image to enlarge. Source: SiLC Technologies FMCW is superior to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.19
July 31, 2023
…TPI supplies measurement systems for surveying, construction, industry, and precision agriculture in Central and Western Europe. The company's TPI Netpro network consists of 141 stations adopted for the geodetic national list. TPI is a supplier of Topcon, Faro, Geoslam, DJI Enterprise, AgEagle, Quantum-Systems, Sokkia, and Nivel System products for 3D scanning, documentation, and geodesy. It has offices in Warsaw, Gdansk, Cracow, Wroclaw, and Poznań. TPI offers sensors, software TPI said it has provided the newest and most advanced geospatial equipment to customers in Central and Western Europe for more than 30 years. The company claimed that its “dedication to continuous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.32
July 25, 2023
…box and handle them deftly with a level of precision that wasn’t possible even just a year or two ago,” Fry said. “With the latest advances in AI vision and camera technology, robots can [also] robustly avoid double picks and complete their grasping tasks with much higher reliability, even when picking objects from highly cluttered scenes.” In addition, Fry said, recent advances in AI-based motion planning allow robots to control their acceleration to maintain their grasp of items under a variety of scenarios—all while keeping their speed and performance high. “Robotic put walls also now combine these AI advances more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.56
July 23, 2023
…are coupled with machine learning capabilities to ensure high-speed precision, dexterity, and accuracy. This cutting-edge technology can help e-commerce retailers like Zenni address labor turnover, staff shortage, and increased demand all at the same time. AI tools elevate eyewear customer experience The adoption of digital distribution channels within eyewear value chains has significantly transformed the shopping experience. More and more customers purchase eyewear online, encouraging optical retailers to innovate their digital platforms with AI tools. For instance, Zenni Optical has announced two new technological offerings that allow customers to easily find and buy suitable frames from a catalog of over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.49
July 21, 2023
…the eT-Litocran700 to install a 400 kg (881.8 lb.) pane with only 1 cm (0.3 in.) clearance and millimeter precision (see video below). euroTECH also cited a facade builder that was able to apply glazing to an airport building in one month instead of three with its system.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.73
July 17, 2023
…does it work? The system is completely automated with precision localization that operates indoors and outdoors and is capable of locating shots in both the horizontal and vertical planes (location and elevation). Notifications are delivered in less than 2 seconds (assuming sufficient cellular service) using a multi-sensor system that is more reliable and minimizes false alarms. Knightscope believes that an on-site, hyper-focused, real-time system is significantly more effective than attempting a city-wide approach over vast areas. Sales are targeted to begin during Q4 2023. “We are excited to begin the upgrade of our Nation’s public safety infrastructure by deploying technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.78
July 15, 2023
…Autocado also aims to increase avocado fruit yield through precision processing, which could lead to millions of dollars in annual food cost savings if the cobot is successfully developed and deployed widely. “We are committed to exploring collaborative robotics to drive efficiencies and ease pain points for our employees,” said Curt Garner, chief customer and technology officer at Chipotle. “The intensive labor of cutting, coring, and scooping avocados could be relieved with Autocado, but we still maintain the essential culinary experience of hand mashing and hand preparing the guacamole to our exacting standards.” “Our purpose as a robotic company is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
July 13, 2023
…that a robotic system with a high degree of precision in replicating movements would be the ideal solution. Fresh chose Clearpath’s Boxer robot as a base for their device. Boxer is an indoor robotic platform that is designed to be easily programmable and enables effortless integration of additional hardware. This made Boxer the ideal base for the system at hand. The team leveraged the open ROS interface, allowing them to develop control and perception solutions, ultimately facilitating smooth navigation of the robot through complex environments. The system involved 3D global positioning along with the goal to replicate ultra-precise “human” movement…
