Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.60
May 20, 2022
…in an X/Y table application. FANUC said its new LiS-B series linear motors have set new standards for acceleration, precision and speed, delivering high gain and rigidity with excellent path accuracy. Unlike conventional drives, these motors work without any force transmission mechanisms, making machine design and maintenance easier (no ball screws, no backlash), the company said. The linear design enables rigid long-stroke axes, increased thrust force and multi-head configurations by arranging multiple coil sliders on a single magnet track. The company will also have a Panel I Industrial PC demo.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.39
May 20, 2022
…most difficult tasks that require heavy lifting or minute precision,” said Ally Robotics. “It is nearly impossible for companies struggling in low-margin industries to integrate robotics into their operations – especially for use cases that require robots to work side by side with human beings.” Since many restaurants, fast-casual chains, and fast-food franchises are considering adding automation, keeping the price down will be essential to scaling up, acknowledged Tolson. “Ally Robotics’ robotic arms are built with novel, lower-cost robotic joints and actuators to keep the prices low and are designed to manufacture at scale using these materials from prototype to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.13
May 18, 2022
…of the X, Y, and Z axes with millimeter precision. A dynamic 3D model of the linear robot, which can be rotated in all directions, visualizes the settings in real time. “We have added a new function at this point,” said Mühlens. “With one click, it is now possible to also display the installation space of the linear robot. We use colored areas for this. This gives users a visual impression of how much space their automation solution takes up.” To ensure transparency in terms of costs, users also receive an instant display of the price of their automation solution.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.73
May 17, 2022
…a way to assess progress with both ease and precision. Is a foundation being set to the correct depth? Is a frame level? Is the project progressing on schedule? All these questions and more can be safely and accurately assessed using quadruped robots. Unassisted AI Delivery Traditional, wheeled, mobile robots are already experiencing a growing wave of commercial adoption, especially as e-commerce delivery systems. Their ability to transport goods through planned, paved roads, and other such structured environments is proving to be incredibly successful. However, when it comes to complex, unpredictable, and unstructured environments, these bots are ill equipped. These…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.21
May 17, 2022
…and CEO of SiLC. “This and the combination of precision velocity enables a vastly simplified and lower-latency perception stack. We’re pleased to partner with AutoX, a company dedicated to improving the safety and performance of autonomous vehicles.” Eight-channel flash FMCW lidar. Source: SiLC Technologies Muenster explained: “Autonomous vehicles need to perceive objects up to 500 m [1,640.4 ft.] out for safety. With time-of-flight [ToF] and 3D cameras, you need to get pixels at distance to get volume information, which is important for object identification. Cameras are only so good at perceiving objects, and radar is typically blocky or has poor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.47
May 13, 2022
…transponders, claimed Humatics. The system is capable of sub-millimeter precision while delivering highly-valuable data regarding the asset's movement including pose, pitch, yaw, speed, etc., the company said. This data can be used to control assets in real time, digitize human movement for robotic interaction for process improvements, and identify manufacturing issues, among other use cases, said Humatics. “The end result of leveraging microlocation is an improvement to productivity, quality, and/or operational efficiency to positively impact profitability,” said Ronald Ranaldi, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Humatics. “With the new transponders, organizations can improve their business to further contribute…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.16
May 12, 2022
…a variety of form factors and attributes with high precision and purity, with a special focus on plastic blends uniquely enabled by AI. The company resells these commodities, including bespoke chemical and polymer blends needed by processors and manufacturers, to end-market buyers. AMP said its secondary facilities drive down the cost of recovery while creating contamination-free, high-quality bales of recycled material for resale. The company added that its business model also introduces market certainty, lower disposal costs, and new revenue streams for established MRFs by creating a destination for residue that they would otherwise have to pay to landfill. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.21
May 10, 2022
…100 locations in more than 53 countries. PixelPaint offers precision, sustainability Multi-colored car painting has traditionally been a laborious and costly process involving multiple stages of masking and unmasking. ABB said its PixelPaint technology “reimagines” the paint application process and reflects the growing demand for sustainable personalization in the automotive industry, particularly in exterior paint. PixelPaint allows for a detailed, colorful, and exact replication of any design, according to the company. Carefully controlled, the paint can be quickly applied in a single application. This advancement in automating the painting process could allow for specialized and personalized designs to the automotive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.81
May 03, 2022
…to reach and visualize areas within the kidney with precision and control. MONARCH has been in tests since 2018 Since 2018, Auris Health said doctors have used MONARCH to perform robotically assisted bronchoscopy procedures and reach small, hard-to-reach peripheral lung nodules at an earlier stage and with greater precision than ever before. “This latest FDA 510(k) clearance for MONARCH delivers on our vision to extend the robotic platform’s capabilities across multiple specialties, enabling hospital systems to target two disease states using one device,” said Vladimir Makatsaria, company group chairman of Ethicon. “At Ethicon, we’re committed to driving meaningful innovation that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.15
May 03, 2022
…company's algorithms allow robots, from domestic vacuum cleaners to precision industrial autonomous vehicles, to precisely map their environments and locate themselves accurately within those maps. Produers of virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR) headsets also use the technology to accurately align virtual and physical worlds, said Nicholson. Major technology companies such as Meta (producer of Facebook) have already used SLAMcore's technology. “With the market for autonomous and spatially aware machines predicted to exceed $100 billion by 2030, the opportunities for the business’ software are immense,” said SLAMcore. Increasing interest in the “metaverse” will further grow the market for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.64
April 29, 2022
…advanced industrial markets. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said its precision encoders, motors, and customized mechatronic systems can help customers solve challenging motion-control problems. Novanta Inc., which counts Celera Motion as a business unit, said it has deep proprietary expertise in photonics, vision, and precision motion technologies. The company recently partnered with MassRobotics to help robotics startups in Massachusetts. Aura compensates for eccentricity Aura solves the largest source of angular error, eccentricity, which is caused by off-center scale mounting and bearing runout, claimed Celera Motion. Robotics developers often use two encoders to compensate for the error, increasing cost and power consumption.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.12
April 28, 2022
…intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity, enable remote operations, and reduce operational costs. The Salt Lake City-based company's product line includes the Guardian S inspection robot, the Guardian GT mobile manipulator, the Guardian XO full-body industrial exoskeleton, and the Guardian XT teleoperated avatar. Sarcos to add RE2 tech to portfolio Pittsburgh-based RE2 Robotics had developed autonomous and teleoperated mobile robots for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, subsea, and medical industries. Jorgen Pedersen, who founded RE2 in 2001 and was its president and CEO, is now chief…
