Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.62
August 09, 2022
…With the use of robots, companies can get that precision in less time. “It is extremely difficult and takes a long time to get proficient at welding, at least to the point where you can make a career out of it,” Eckdahl said. “I’m not a welder by any means, but I can make the robot put down some very pretty wells.” During the open house, Vectis’ cobot was emulating the motions of welding from a variety of angles. The Loveland, Colo.-based company also has a plasma-cutting deployment option. It sells its products as integrated systems and includes EOAT and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.06
August 03, 2022
…uses vision sensing and detection systems to provide industry-leading precision, Stratom claimed. RAPID in action for autoomous ground vehicle refueling (AGVR). Source: Stratom Operational benefits of robotic refueling In addition, Stratom said RAPID can provide the following operational benefits: Reduced human exposure to hazardous environments Improved productivity and efficiency of a fuel delivery system Streamlined configurability as a self-sufficient containerized system Ruggedized design for deployment in the most austere environments Increased resilience of operations “Delivering a completely customized, groundbreaking solution aligned with the evolution of autonomous vehicles empowers Stratom to partner with innovative companies across industries to continue to solve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
July 31, 2022
…human performing the same task. Robots can also improve precision, accuracy, and cycle times, lessening waste and minimizing errors. Simply put, robots can make a big difference in cost-effectiveness and production waste while freeing workers from repetitive manual work. Robotics has tremendous potential to change the future of business operations. The robotics market could reach $214.68 billion (U.S.) by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.8%, estimated Market Research Future. As robotics becomes essential to every industry, manufacturers should consider taking advantage of automation for plastic injection-molding operations to keep up with rapidly changing market needs. About…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.56
July 30, 2022
…a testament to the advancements being made in robotic precision and are an example of how robots are being used for more and more applications. More robot chefs expected There’s a novelty seeing a robot prepare a food and beverage, but in many instances there are also human workers involved, whether that be directly interacting with customers or troubleshooting the robot where an error occurs. The food and beverage robotic space is estimated to reach $4 billion by 2026, with an annual growth of 13.1%, according to Markets and Markets. While much of that growth will come from the packaging…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.65
July 29, 2022
…it is helping power lights-out and automated operations at precision manufacturers. Advanced utilization and performance data for Universal Robots is collected and displayed in the Datanomix platform, offering insights into both cobot and CNC machine cycle time, part counts, run time, and machine/robot status to allow precision manufacturers to make better-informed decisions around automating their factory, the companies argued. In addition, FlexxConnect provides centralized and revision controlled cobot and CNC program management capabilities, and guided workflows for both cobot operators and CNC operators. “Datanomix customers are investing heavily in automation, and robotics are a key success factor in the automation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
July 29, 2022
…fixed. Training on this scene resulted in 5% average precision (AP) on the real test set of about 1,000 images. The model's predictions on real images after being trained on the synthetic indoor scene from the third video above. Source: NVIDIA Randomization helps overcome overfitting As shown above, the model failed to detect doors adequately on most of the real images because it overfit to the texture of the door in simulation. The model’s poor performance on synthetic validation dataset with different textured doors confirmed this, the researchers said. Another observation was that the lighting was held steady and constant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.81
July 26, 2022
…with an optional rotating laser scanner, which can obtain high-precision point-cloud data from disaster and accident sites, providing robust information for post-disaster data analysis. DEEP Robotics pursues application leadership DEEP Robotics said its Jueying series of robots has found applications across a wide range of scenarios, including inspection of high-voltage power plants, surveying of dangerous terrains, and hazard detection. The global market for search-and-rescue robots is worth $59.1 million and could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of $18.2% between 2020 and 2030, according to Market Research Future. It cited the Jueying X20, initially released in China last year,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.50
July 25, 2022
…enormous potential to both improve the standard of care for patients and help surgeons manage procedures that require delicate precision,” said Cameron. “I look forward to supporting MMI and its world-class team as it begins this exciting chapter.” Deerfield Management led the round with participation from new investors, RA Capital Management and Biostar Capital, as well as existing investors, Andera Partners, Fountain Healthcare Partners, Panakès Partners and Sambatech.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.56
July 22, 2022
…a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.19%, projected Precision Reports. Research and Markets predicted growth from $1.9 billion in 2021 to $3.9 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 12.73%. Allied Market Research was also bullish, forecasting growth from $2 billion in 2020 to $5.7 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 10.4%. While estimates vary, the consensus among market research firms is that restaurant automation will grow in response to worker shortages and hygiene concerns. In other food robotics news, Love's Travel Stops is piloting Jamba by Blendid robotic smoothie kiosks in Williams, Calif. In China, Pudu Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
July 21, 2022
…of debris, helping it maintain its operational speed and precision. The Red Dot judges praised the FlexPacker for its “clean design, quality, and innovation.” The system has two new joints, offering greater freedom, said ABB. The result of a radical redesign of the standard Delta robot’s parallel arms, these joints offer increased stiffness to withstand additional loads. This allows the FlexPacker to pick up more or heavier items or to use larger, more sophisticated grippers, ABB noted. The joints are sealed, making them maintenance-free for the lifetime of the robot, it said. Roy Fraser, global product manager at ABB, with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
July 16, 2022
…to operations and maintenance demands the highest levels of precision. Unfortunately, the manufacturing sector is experiencing a shortage of skilled labor. There is an increasing demand for workers with multiple skill sets to operate advanced production systems. This trend is evident across the world and has pushed labor costs to a record high – including in countries usually considered low-cost labor markets. One way to counteract the labor shortage in manufacturing is the increased adoption of robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and related technologies. The technologies are vital because they can: Reduce labor costs. Reduce…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
July 15, 2022
…The company makes the robot entirely in Turin, Italy, and said it has a rigid construction to ensure higher precision and repeatability. It has been tested and certified for cleanroom compliance by Fraunhofer and is available in two different 5 kg (11 lb.) payload configurations, with a reach of 630 mm (24 in.) and 809 mm (31.85 in.).
