Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
October 27, 2023
…companies, have chosen its robots because of their reliability, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness of its robots. Cobot range demonstrate utility Elite Robots said its latest deal demonstrates the trend of collaborative robots becoming more viable for large-scale production as an alternative to industrial automation. Collaborative robots could grow from 5% of total industrial robot sales to 10% by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of 40%, according to Statzon. The research firm predicted that the market would surpass $5 billion by 2032. Elite Robots said it won the energy company's order due to its flexibility, professionalism, and extensive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.43
October 19, 2023
…changes, it noted. Schneider Electric advances machine efficiency “The Lexium Cobot’s high efficiency – through simple programming, quick setup, ease of use, and training – helps industrial companies recover investment costs faster when they modernize their facilities to become smart factories,” said Schneider Electric. It touted the Lexium Cobot's lower cost of ownership, small footprint, and need for only minimal changes to existing production layouts. The new systems can also integrate with EcoStruxure, Schneider Electric’s Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled, “plug-and-play, open,” and interoperable architecture. The cobot and ExoStruxure can reduce design, development, and commissioning time, making machine delivery and startup…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
October 18, 2023
…deployments of AI at the edge with better generalization, ease of use, and higher accuracy than previously possible,” Talla said. “This largest-ever software expansion of our Metropolis and Isaac frameworks on Jetson, combined with the power of transformer models and generative AI, addresses this need.” He cited potential use cases on the edge including video search and robot teaching. Real-time enhancements to NVIDIA Orin include more accurate PeopleNet transformer for detecting pedestrians, new models for detection and classification using text prompts, and a multi-modal AI visual agent for contextual searches. Lab promises to ease edge development The Jetson Generative AI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.08
October 16, 2023
…pallet transport on the market. GoPal AMRs designed for ease of use “Our mission is to constantly improve our fully approved autonomous mobile robots to give our customers all the benefits of automation—with none of the hassle,” asserted Robotize. The Copenhagen-area company launched its first AMR, the GoPal 400, in December 2017. Since then, it has added the GoPal E22, the GoPal E24, the GoPal E24W, and the GoPal U24W to its product line. At this year's LogiMat, Robotize introduced the GoPal E22, which can support payloads up to 500 kg (1,102.3 lb.) as its smallest AMR, as well as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.42
October 05, 2023
…requires is a 48-volt power supply and Modbus TCP.” Ease of use a feature Suhner said its plug-and-play Active Compliance System and interface are designed to get users up and running quickly. 'It takes just a few minutes to understand what's required in terms of power,” said Martinez. “We're working with some application engineers now, and it took them just a couple of passes with the Web interface to get the desired results.” “You put in the working range you want, the payload at the end, and the amount of force,” he explained. “You enter the values, hit 'Submit,' and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
September 29, 2023
…better business decisions,” he said. Experience isn’t everything, but ease of use is important, said Zebra’s Lawton. “Some of our best customers have experience with robotics, and some of our worst customers have experience with robotics,” he quipped. “For a long time, lean proponents weren’t fans of automation, because you had to hire people to come in and change fixed automation,” Lawton recalled. “The ability for robots to be adaptable, to be not only fast and easy to deploy but also to redeploy—they’re designed for what facilities will need at some future time.” “We designed the FetchCore software for people…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.79
September 13, 2023
…its motion systems and components offer performance, reliability, and ease of use. The Radford, Va.-based company said it has deployed and supported AGVs and mobile robots for more than 50 years with “the industry’s leading ecosystem of OEM and system integrator partners.” Last month, Kollmorgen announced ATEX certification and IECEx/cETLus listing for its explosion-proof Goldline EBH 480 Vac servo motor. The company also added the 24A drive to its AKD2G servo drive series to deliver higher amperage, provide configurable options, and support high-performance robotics applications. “The AKD2G 24A delivers higher amperage for more applications,” said James Davison, senior vice president/general…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.58
September 12, 2023
The supply chain industry needs automation that is easy to deploy to become more resilient and efficient, according to Big Joe Forklifts. The company is showing its latest Big Joe Pallet Mover at Booth N-10028 at PACK EXPO this week in Las Vegas. “The global pandemic accelerated the need and uptake of autonomous vehicles, paving the way for the material handling industry to become educated on how simple, yet effective solutions could be every day, not just to solve its pain points during a crisis,” said Brendan Brett, the new director of strategic partnerships at Big Joe's Autonomous Division. “I…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.90
September 11, 2023
…Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability.” CRX cobots offer ease of use for welding FANUC America said its collaborative robots provide flexibility and reliability to companies looking to improve productivity and solve labor problems. The company added that its entire series of CRX cobots are easy to use and are designed to operate for eight years without maintenance. Interactive programming allows operators to teach points using hand guidance or a Tablet teach pendant (TP) with drag-and-drop icons, said FANUC. In addition, all CRX welding cobots support FANUC’s advanced features including iRVision, Touch Sensing, Servo Torch, Thru Arc Seam Tracking (TAST),…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
September 06, 2023
Why aren't robots more ubiquitous? Ease of use has been one obstacle to more widespread adoption, but several hardware and software providers are trying to overcome it. Mujin Corp. said its MujinController enables integrators and end users to set up palletizing and other applications. The Tokyo-based company said its technology can also be used in bin picking and truck unloading. Mujin yesterday announced that it had raised a Series C round of $85 million. Funding came from sources including SBI Investment Co. and James Kuffner, CEO of Woven by Toyota. The global market for just palletizing robots could expand by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
August 30, 2023
…welding equipment. ”With an emphasis on flexibility, accuracy and ease of use, ABB’s mission is to provide the benefits of the automation industry’s most comprehensive and integrated portfolio of industrial and collaborative robots to metal fabricators of all levels of technical sophistication,” stated John Bubnikovich, president of ABB’s U.S. Robotics Division, in a release. ”Businesses of all sizes must continue to manufacture the highest quality components as they manage labor shortages and the growing demand for customized products.” ABB will show its systems at FABTECH Booth B17053 from Sept. 11 through 14 at McCormick Place in Chicago. It said the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.03
July 21, 2023
Robotics suppliers have focused on ease of use as a differentiator and a necessary step toward wider adoption of automation. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. this week launched a machine tending offering for its LoadMate Plus product line that it said is easy to implement. Mitsubishi Electric Automation claimed that its machine tending systems can improve productivity and reduce operating costs. The LoadMate Plus product line also offers flexibility and mobility to address skilled labor shortages in manufacturing, it said. “Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s machine tending solutions portfolio provides a cost-effective answer to ongoing labor shortages and maximized productivity challenges many…
