Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.41
May 09, 2023
…industrial robots, as well as relevant applications such as painting. In addition, it will show a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education package with a cobot training cart. The CRB 1300 SWIFTI robot bridges the gap between industrial and collaborative robots, claimed ABB. Combining speed and accuracy with expanded load-handling capability of up to 11 kg (24.2 lb.), the system can be used in a wide variety of production and product-handling applications, said the company. The SWIFTI CRB 1300 is powered by ABB’s OmniCore C90XT controller. It is up to five times more precise than any cobot in its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.73
April 24, 2023
…and battery assembly, as well as body-in-white and the painting and sealing of EVs. ABB Survey Finds Manufacturers Thinking Ahead In related ABB news, the Zurich, Switzerland-based company last month announced the results of a survey it conducted in partnership with industry publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents cited ongoing supply chain concerns when asked to select their top three challenges to automotive manufacturing, while 41% cited the impacts of material and component price increases and 31% pointed to growing labor costs and shortages. The survey also revealed how manufacturers were turning to increased stock-holding and bulk…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.49
April 09, 2023
…electronics. For example, automakers use CNC robots for welding, painting, and handling parts. The integration of CNC machining and automation offers several advantages, such as: Increased productivity Reduced labor costs Improved quality Increased flexibility Reduced cycle times Increased throughput Automation of material handling and part loading Despite the many advantages of integration, some challenges must be overcome. They include: High initial costs Need for specialized skills and expertise Comprehensive training programs for operators and maintenance personnel The complex and time-consuming integration process Requires careful planning and coordination Potential disruptions during the integration process Limited ability to adapt to changes in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.36
April 08, 2023
…help address their labor needs. Examples of such include: Painting: PaintJet multiplies a human painter’s productivity with AI and robotics, completing exterior painting requirements in far less time with fewer people. 3D Printing: ICON’s construction-scale 3D printing delivers homes faster and more affordably. Rebar tying: Toggle Robotics introduced a full-stack facility powered by robotics and automation to deliver pre-assembled rebar to job sites. Scaffolding: KEWAZO automates and digitizes the on-site material flow with robotic hoists and data analytics. Challenges for construction robotics To be sure, construction brings its own set of challenges when it comes to the adoption of robotics.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
January 24, 2023
…verticals: On construction sites for transportation of insulation, roofing, painting, facade materials (customers: construction subcontractors, general contractors) On industrial sites for transportation of industrial insulation, welding and sandblasting equipment, mechanical material, and tools (customers: industrial service providers, general contractors, owners of refineries and chemical/nuclear/power plants, etc.) We'll start collecting data, not only from our hardware, but also from other tools, sensors, and solutions available on-site. ... Simultaneously, we'll keep expanding in terms of automating on-site logistics by introducing robotics solutions for further steps of the process—loading, unloading, reloading, horizontal material-transport tasks, etc. Will you be hiring in North America as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.69
January 24, 2023
…can be applied to allied activities such as insulation, painting, and other material transport, said KEWAZO. The company said its vision is to automate and digitize all on-site logistics, from the arrival of materials at the construction site to their use. Investors support construction robotics Fifth Wall led KEWAZO's Series A, with participation from from Cybernetix Ventures and Unorthodox Ventures, as well as construction software company Nemetschek. Existing investors True Ventures and MIG Capital AG also participated in the round. KEWAZO previously closed a $5 million in pre-Series A funding in September 2021. “Labor shortage and pressure on productivity continues…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.35
January 17, 2023
…“Dusty's robots use power for mobility, compute, and the painting function.” “When we founded the company, four of us had no office space, and Ted offered up his conference room,” she recalled. “We built the first Dusty prototype in OLogic's office in 2018.” “When we designed our robot, we thought of it as a power tool for construction—it had to be reliable and robust,” Lau said. “We trusted Ted to make the right choices for us.” “When developing Relay at Savioke, we wanted a long battery life to pull that fairly big robot for a full shift,” she recalled. “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.94
December 07, 2022
…to our customers,” Skuler added. “Each exhibition has famous paintings and a discussion about art.” “Finally, a fun ‘Road Trip’ experience puts our customers behind the wheel of a virtual van as they accompany ElliQ to places like the Grand Canyon or the Smithsonian museum in DC,” he said. “Like the café, these leverage the modalities of the robot to create an immersive experience.” “With the memories, we're prompting our customers with questions about their childhood (“Talk about a teacher whose legacy you carry with you”), major milestones (“What were you doing during the moon landing?”) as well as other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.46
November 10, 2022
…that's particularly good for inspections in construction, repair, and painting.” “In supply chain automation, there has been slow but steady progress bringing it into distribution centers and even shelf-stacking robots,” he said. “Stores themselves are becoming more automated—the margins are so thin in retail, it makes more sense.” “On the agriculture side, Muddy Machines, which raised $1.8 million in seed funding, makes an asparagus-harvesting robot that could be more broadly applicable to specialty crops,” Keen added. “British farms are not as centralized as other parts of the world, which provides an interesting dynamic for robotics.” “SMEs [small and midsize enterprises]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.38
November 08, 2022
…data and color of objects in motion is robotic painting or sandblasting of large objects such as transportation containers. A robot equipped with MotionCam-3D Color can inspect a container and recognize any 3D surface deformation and colored defects such as rust. Based on the results, the robot can then move to the next steps. They may include rust and paint removal, blast cleaning (e.g. sandblasting or water-jet blasting), pressure washing, priming, or painting. Thanks to Parallel Structured Light enabling 3D scanning in motion and the PhoXi 3D Instant Meshing for instant 3D model creation from all perspectives, the objects can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.13
August 05, 2022
…to grow in the wake of digitization. Whether welding, painting, soldering, or palletizing, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible multi-axis dress pack such as triflex® R from igus makes it possible to guide and secure cables and hoses used on multi-axis robots. igus has developed the i.Sense TR.B, a real-time breakage monitoring system for the multi-dimensional triflex R robotic dress pack to detect potential chain breaks due to extreme loads and avoid unplanned machine breakdowns. Smart real-time condition monitoring With i.Sense TR.B, customers can increase the safety of their robot systems with an investment of just a few hundred dollars.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.29
July 18, 2022
…will showcase AIGC (AI-Generated-Content) ability such as conversation and painting at the conference. The company said the system is powered by Baidu's solid foundation in machine learning, powered by PaddlePaddle, Baidu's deep learning platform, and Baidu's large-scale knowledge enhancement models. During the show, Baidu will release a new large-scale AI model customized for a key industry with rising potential to boost efficiency. Some of the executives and AI leaders hosting the sessions will include: Robin Li, co-founder and CEO of Baidu Dr. Haifeng Wang, chief technology officer of Baidu Dr. Dou Shen, executive vice president of Baidu and general manager…
