Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
January 26, 2022
…Air on drone deliveries. In addition, it launched the SenseAwareID sensor-based logistics device, which is designed to enhance tracking precision, reliability, and timely delivery of critical shipments such as pharmaceuticals and emergency medical supplies.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.33
January 25, 2022
…that augment human intellect with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. Sarcos serves the construction, defense, logistics, and utilities industries. Based on more than 30 years of research and development, the company's systems include the Guardian S inspection robot, the Guardian GT mobile manipulator, the Guardian XO full-body industrial exoskeleton, and the Guardian XT teleoperated avatar. In October, Sarcos won a U.S. Navy contract to expand testing of its Guardian DX single-armed teleoperated robot. Guardian XT Sarcos said its Guardian XT is a dual-armed robot designed to perform tasks with human-like dexterity while…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.93
January 25, 2022
…build a pre-eminent heart rhythm program.” Arrhythmia treatments require precision Tens of millions of people worldwide suffer from suffer from arrhythmias, or irregular heart beats. Left untreated, they can significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest, noted Stereotaxis. In cardiac ablation, a common, minimally invasive surgery, physicians typically insert and manipulate a catheter to selectively destroy small areas of tissue and halt irregular contractions. “For years, this was traditionally done with manual deflection and a pulley system, but there were serious limitations on how much could be manipulated,” said Dr. Curtis Merle Steyers, a cardiologist…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.32
January 24, 2022
…and verifying the location of a locomotive with high precision, said Cognitive Pilot. Labs rigorously test railway system The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) regulation applies to recently developed railway rolling stock and its parts destined for the use on the railroads in the region, explained Cognitive Pilot. The “railway rolling stock” includes locomotives, motorized cars and trains, special railway rolling stock, and freight cars. To obtain approval for mass production and confirm its compliance with established industry standards for railway rolling stock traffic safety and information security, specialized laboratories tested Cognitive Rail Pilot. They were accredited by Russian Railways. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.40
January 19, 2022
…a common PC-based control platform and are suitable for precision assembly and materials handling applications. Epson Robots is part of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp. The worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion ($8 billion U.S.). Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Epson America Inc. is the group's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Epson designs SCARA robots for easy adoption The new T3-B and T6-B robots offer high quality and performance for applications such as packaging, pick and place, dispensing, and inspection, said Epson. The company claimed that its all-in-one robots include the same software, features,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.97
January 13, 2022
…particularly in regard to e-commerce, has evolved to demand precision and speed,” he added. “We're committed to supporting our customers in becoming even more competitive in high-throughput applications.” AutoStore R5+ AutoStore said the R5+ will give its customers “the same confidence and first-class performance that has been proven by the R5 for over a decade – with a significant addition.” The maximum automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) grid height for AutoStore customers using the R5+ with 425-mm bins will be slightly higher than a grid with the R5 using 330-mm (12.9-in.) bins. This will create a grid composed of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.87
January 11, 2022
…tending to also being process tools. With the e-Series precision and torque, plus partner software for welding and screwdriving, our partners are driving a lot of innovation with us. Cobot awareness grows Given the market potential, do SMEs have a greater awareness of the potential benefits of using cobots? Povlsen: Yes, absolutely. We do our market analysis, and we know that there are tens of millions of tasks that people could do for more value-added work than the “3 Ds” [dull, dirty, and dangerous]. We're still just scratching the surface of what robotics can do. The automation wave was happending…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
January 10, 2022
…are positioned to respond to increasing demand for drone-enabled precision deliverables,” said Vivien HeriardDubreuil, CEO of mdGroup. “This includes classified and colorized point clouds, volume calculation, and contour maps.” Alpharetta, Ga.-based mdGroup said it uses aerial data to make digital twins for industrial applications. The group's portfolio businesses include Siegen, Germany-based Microdrones GmbH. Microdrones, which has an office in Rome, N.Y., said it delivers industrial-grade inspection equipment with a fully integrated geospatial workflow. The mdInfinity platform transforms data collected in the field into valuable high-quality, survey-grade data, said the company. GeoCue joins mdGroup's drone group Madison, Ala.-based GeoCue Group offers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.09
January 10, 2022
…include multiple sensors for integrated positioning. They provide control precision of ±3mm (0.11 in.) to allow intelligent picking, transport, auto-navigation, obstacle avoidance, and auto-charging with high stability and accuracy, said HAI Robotics. The ACR system features flexible deployment and improved efficiency for warehouses that seek to maximize their storage spaces, the company said. In addition, HAIPICK robots can pick and place totes or cartons on storage shelves up to 10 m (32.8 ft.) high. They can also carry up to eight loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations, said HAI Robotics. The company said its latest invention, a fork-lifting robot,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
January 10, 2022
…the U.K., and the Americas at Geek+. “We can't wait to see our robots give them flexibility, adaptability, and precision in dealing with the vigorous market growth.” “We believe there is a huge demand for AMR robots in South Korea, which is why we have set up a full team there to support the logistics upgrades facilitated by robotics and AI in the retail, e-commerce, and apparel sectors.” Geek+ said its Seoul office is led by Stephen Kim and includes a full team of commercial, project, and service engineers. The company said the new office will strenghten its service capabilities…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.31
January 04, 2022
…workdays,” noted Deanna Kovar, vice president of production and precision agriculture business at Deere. “Three critical challenges are finding skilled labor, getting the work done when it needs to be done, and doing it consistently to maximize crop yields.” “Missing the optimal window to plant can reduce a harvest by as much as 1% per day,” she added. “Fully autonomous tractors can provide farmers flexibility at scale. They don't get tired or sick, can run all day or night, and free the farmer from the cab to focus on other tasks.” Autonomous tractor designed for precision The autonomous tractor has…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 23.73
January 01, 2022
Aerobotix is an innovative leader in advanced metrology and robotic solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, the company specializes in the creation of cutting-edge automated robotic and measuring solutions for high-value, high-precision components, aircraft, and vehicles. Aerobotix has more than 130+ robotic systems installed in the U.S. and abroad, providing exceptional results and savings for our clients.
