Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.05
April 27, 2022
…The robot, supported by AI algorithms and equipped with high-precision cameras, boasts 99.99% picking and sorting accuracy, thus eliminating the risk of returns due to errors, claimed HAI Robotics. The ACR systems can be implemented in a very short time and are easily scalable, said the company. Clients can scale the project according to their growth curves with little disruption to existing warehouse operations, it said. The systems have been implemented in more than 500 projects around the world, including leading brands of e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and apparel, many of which have faced strong seasonal peaks. To see…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.78
April 21, 2022
…handling fragile products while maintaining industrial robot speed and precision, he said. Vicars added that because the gripper is able to better understand what it is holding, users don’t need to change out the tools as often on their robots. “That is dollars and cents to those gripping companies,” he said. “In a variable picking application, they can do this without a tool change.” Ras Labs recently added support for both pneumatic and electric grippers, and the company is getting feedback from customers at four trial sites and incorporating it back into the product. Vicars said he hopes to sell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.30
April 16, 2022
…surgery through minimal access surgery, or MAS,” Slack said. “Precision movements are carefully controlled, and challenging hand or wrist actions are more easily performed with dexterity.” Surgeons also appreciate the robot systems because they reduce the strain on their backs during procedures, according to Slack. “Laparoscopic surgery is physically and mentally demanding, causing three in four surgeons to experience back pain,” Slack said. “A study found that nearly 20% of surgeons would consider retiring early as a result of the physical impact of performing MAS, resulting in surgeons spending reduced time at peak performance before retiring, or retiring before they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.60
April 15, 2022
…is difficult for them to guarantee the high-speed and high-precision performance requirements of most robotics applications. Researchers seek ways to reduce vibrations Some speed reducers have the characteristics of small size and almost no “dead end.” However, compared with more rigid robot body structures, the rigidity of the reducer is relatively much weaker, so it can become a major source of joint flexibility. As a consequence, lightweight robot manipulators feature increased mechanical joint flexibility, compared to the traditional heavy and rigid industrial robots. Researchers find that the flexibility is located mainly in the joint gears consisting of strain-wave gears and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.38
April 15, 2022
…and adjust the movements to deliver 0.01 to 0.02-mm precision, said the company. ABB said its articulated six-axis robot arms can handle complex tasks in tight spaces and perform a variety of placement tasks requiring precision. The High Speed Alignment software was intended “to find the perfect balance between speed and accuracy,” it said. ABB's High Speed Alignment Software makes adjustments in real time. Source: ABB ABB claims faster deployments The new software enables “effortless” robot commissioning and tuning, claimed ABB. Systems integrators and manufacturers can benefit from a reduction in deployment time from an entire eight-hour shift to just…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.49
April 13, 2022
…automation and repetitive material handling. You can adjust their precision, speed, stroke length and size, and add almost any type of linear actuator with any variety of drive mechanisms. Gantries can handle larger payloads and much longer stroke lengths since the Y axis is supported. 2. Delta Robot Delta robots, also called parallel or spider robots, consist of three arms and a single base. The base is mounted above the work area while the arms move at high speeds (i.e., 200 picks per minute) with the help of motors on each axis (Process Solutions Inc). However, the delta's payload capacity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
April 11, 2022
…calibration and evolved motion algorithms provide “best-in-class repeatability and precision,” said the company. In addition, the N-220 comes fitted with integrated forklift adapters and optional high-torque washers for automatic anchoring base fixing, easier relocation, and faster installation. A wide reach and modular motors A nitrogen-balancing system on the second axis and larger stroke ends on the third axis give the N-220 increased agility and a wide backward working area for bending and handling applications, Comau said. The N-220 uses only two motor sizes and a single oil type, making it easier to replace a faulty motor. In addition, a 50%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
April 05, 2022
…A round. The company said it designs and manufactures precision imaging systems with custom onboard AI software for large-scale, time-critical special mission and civil applications. Founded in 2016 by UAS and airborne imaging experts, Overwatch Imaging designs and manufactures precision imaging systems with custom onboard AI software for large-scale, time-critical special mission and civil applications. It is based in Hood River, Oregon. Specific uses of Overwatch Imaging systems include automated land surveillance, maritime patrol and search, and linear infrastructure inspection. “We have extremely ambitious growth goals for our company and are committed to making a major positive impact in missions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.29
April 05, 2022
…guiding the operator. The system enables navigation with greater precision and predictability, helping to reduce costs, fuel consumption, and emissions, said the companies. It includes fusion of digital marine sensors, embedded electronic charts, AI algorithms, and broad-area computer vision, according to Sea Machines and Rolls-Royce. mtu NautIQ CoOperate is an optionally autonomous ship navigation command system which enables off-boat remote command, including all payloads on board. The system can take over routine and monotonous vessel tasks, and it allows crews to focus on more important aspects of their missions, the companies said. The tug Nellie Bly used mtu NautIQ CoOperate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.64
April 02, 2022
…cobots to perform certain repetitive tasks and supervise them, effectively multiplying their efforts. Plus, robots can move with computerized precision, ensuring that every single measurement is perfectly accurate. Most robot models have a system for saving previous work, so users can pull from a growing library of programs to easily perform a weld without any robotics expertise needed. About the author Caption Emily Newton is a tech writer who enjoys writing about the latest innovations changing our world. Read more of her articles online at Revolutionized Magazine.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
April 01, 2022
Beewise, the climatech precision robotics company on a mission to save bees, today announced an $80 Million Series C funding round. This brings the company's total funding to over $120 million. Using 24/7 monitoring and smart technology that increases pollination capacity and honey production, Beewise said its proprietary robotic beehive, the Beehome, automatically detects threats to a honeybee colony such as the presence of pests or pesticides, and it immediately defends against them. Robots to save bees Sacramento, Calif.-based Beewise said its robotic system responds to threats in real time and requires no human intervention. In addition to protecting and…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 15.26
March 28, 2022
…workplace safety, but their increasing levels of flexibility and precision are also changing how tasks such as machine tending, packaging, and welding are done. However, many small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) are reluctant to invest in systems for high-mix, low-volume applications. Integrators must evaluate the latest sensors, software, and end effectors for different use cases. In addition, researchers, integrators, and end users must consider the level of interaction with human co-workers, environmental conditions, and the safety of different payloads. In this Special Focus Issue, we consider how cobots have become a fast-growing segment of automation and how suppliers are turning…
