Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.83
May 19, 2023
…pneumatics with the benefits of low energy consumption and precision positioning of electrics,” said the company. “SMS actuators deliver infinitely variable three-position motion for an economical all-in-one servo-motion solution.” The SMS series includes ball screw, toothed belt, mini slide, electric cylinder, piston rod, and rotary actuator styles for a wide range of applications. Festo asserted that the simple setup ensures fast startup and nimble changeover. Festo said its Simplified Motion Series axes provide an economical and easy-to-use system for electric motion. Source: Festo CPX-AP-I delivers decentralized I/O In addition, Festo touted its Ethernet-based CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O. Integrators, OEMs, and end…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 12.29
May 17, 2023
…time off, and can perform repetitive tasks with consistent precision. Food safety concerns Robots can be used to monitor food production processes and detect potential quality issues, such as defects, contamination or spoilage. With advanced sensors and machine learning algorithms, robots can identify issues in real real-time, helping to prevent quality issues before they become a larger problem. Need for faster production Robots can help the food industry increase its production speed, by automating processes such as packaging, palletizing, and material handling. By increasing production speed, companies can keep up with consumer demand and reduce lead times. Supply chain disruptions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.79
May 17, 2023
…productivity by 17 to 20 per cent. With unparalleled precision and speed, Supata is ideal for automotive, medical and electronics production lines, TM Robotics will also present the full Shibaura Machine's full range of SCARA robots. The versatile range caters to various needs, from the compact and lightweight THE400 and THE600 to the larger and more powerful THE800 and THE1000 models, the company said. The range is compatible with the new TS5000 Controller and TP5000 Teach Pendant, utilizing TS-Assist software. The robots are designed to deliver high performance and reliability at a lower cost than many other comparable robots on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.08
May 16, 2023
…compute their grasp points, and grasp the items with precision [see video below]. The AI also deals with edge cases. In a different scenario, we implemented AI-powered vision quality-control solution to inspect eggrolls on a production line, identifying and removing defective ones. By complementing this process with robotics, the customer is now saving a lot of money annually. Furthermore, this automated process allows the company to recycle the meat from the defective eggrolls, adding a layer of efficiency and waste reduction. These are just a couple of ways in which we're applying AI and robotics to real-world production scenarios. ChatGPT…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.80
May 09, 2023
…to complete packages. ABB said they will also aid high-precision car body assembly, spot welding, and the ability to enter tight areas inside a vehicle to install a seat or dashboard. Higher-payload GoFa Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) have expressed interest in high-payload collaborative robots that are easy to use and can be deployed quickly, said ABB. In respoonse, the company will expand its GoFa collaborative robot family with two higher-payload GoFa variants. With this expansion, ABB said it is responding to emerging demand with cobots that provide increased flexibility, productivity, and safety for applications such as machine tending and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.30
May 08, 2023
…operation. “Cobots augment and enhance a fabricator’s capabilities with precision, repeatability, and tireless performance, freeing employees from tedious, repetitive activities so that they can provide more value to the organization in other roles,” said Zac Bogart, president of Productive Robotics. “Because we have removed the need to program OB7, any employee can show the cobot what to do by walking it through the steps of a task,” he said. “The teach-by-touch design allows our cobots to learn jobs in just minutes.” Seventh axis of freedom allows for flexibility The cobots can be used for welding, gluing, deburring, material handling, packing,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.73
May 04, 2023
…companies building drone-in-a-box systems and saw great challenges in precision landing.” As the drone industry pivoted from consumer markets to industrial applications such as remote inspection, it had to overcome the Federal Aviation Administration's restrictions on beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, he recalled. However, changes in FAA regulations and increasing demand for infrastructure and other data are increasing drone demand, Waters said. PowerPad Pro provides autonomous charging While many outdoor chargers use robotic arms to reposition drones for contact-based charging upon landing, such mechanical parts require extra maintenance, noted Waters. PowerPad Pro is sealed to the elements and moves the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.95
May 04, 2023
…platforms, forklifts, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) known for high-precision omnidirectional positioning and payloads of up to 500 tons. The company's U.S. headquarters are in Duncan, S.C. Stäubli Robotics added that it is a leading manufacturer of quick-release couplings, robots, and textile machinery. It has a workforce of more than 5,500 employees, a presence in 29 countries, and a comprehensive distribution network in 50 countries. PF3 AGV designed for ease of use, safety Stäubli said it designed the PF3 with a low profile and to operate within very narrow spaces on the factory floor. The new robot can maneuver around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.73
May 01, 2023
…energy and warehousing and logistics. CapSen PiC promises bin-picking precision CapSen Robotics saids its flagship product, CapSen PiC, combines 3D machine vision, motion planning, and control algorithms to give robots the ability to locate, pick, and manipulate objects from cluttered bins and shelves. It can correctly detect 3D objects in a range of different positions and orientations, even when partially occluded or in tight, variable workspaces, said the company. The software provides consistent and complete control of a robot, end effector, and 3D cameras within a robot cell, greatly reducing the integration burden of deploying a bin-picking system, asserted CapSen.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.64
April 27, 2023
…yard technologies, including deep-learning based robotic brake line connections, high-precision articulated backing, and autonomous hitching for diverse trailer weights and orientations. In January, Outrider raised $73 million in a Series C round, bringing its total funding to $191 million. Outrider works with customers in industries, such as consumer packaged goods, retail and eCommerce, package shipping, manufacturing, and intermodal rail. Outrider was recognized in Fast Company’s prestigious 2022 World’s Most Innovative Companies list, placing in the top 10 in the logistics category. With its customers representing over 20 percent of all yard trucks operating in North America, Outrider is a private…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.60
April 26, 2023
…vision developers building products such as industrial automation for precision manufacturing, service robots, and agriculture. The company has U.S. offices in Troy, Mich. ChatGPT enables users to state project requirements Conventional software development kits (SDKs) have several limitations, including a steep learning curve, a documentation lag, and “untimely” technical support, asserted Orbbec. The company said its AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide addresses these challenges by using artificial intelligence to provide a natural language interface. “Gone are the days of spending countless hours sifting through extensive documentation before developing applications,” said Orbbec. “The AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide features a well-organized API instruction…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
April 25, 2023
…said its drives are useful where the requirements for precision are stringent, such as in NASA's Mars rovers, surgical power tools, humanoid robots, and industrial automation applications. To maintain its more than 60 years of leadership, maxon said it invests a “considerable” share of its annual revenue in research and development. The company has more than 3,500 employees at nine production sites and is represented by sales companies in more than 30 countries. maxon in Massachusetts With full engineering design services, technology development, and drive system manufacturing capabilities in Massachusetts, maxon said it helps design engineers reduce their time to…
