Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
January 11, 2022
One of the fastest growing areas of robotics is collaborative robots or cobots, which have sensors enabling them to work alongside people and are designed to be easier to program and use for a variety of tasks. Universal Robots A/S is the global market leader in cobots, and it has developed an ecosystem of accessory providers, systems integrators, and training programs to support its robot arms. Kim Povlsen, who became president and CEO of the Odense, Denmark-based company last year, has seen cobot technology mature. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Povlsen about his background, how Universal Robots has weathered the COVID-19…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
January 03, 2022
Fleet management software continues to evolve, enabling not only better and more efficient operations of the robots themselves, but also the interoperability of robots from different manufacturers. It can also be integrated with enterprise resource planning, warehouse management systems, and other software, though much of this integration is still at an early stage. “The main differentiator for MiR is the amount of sensors we use on our robot to feed data into a planning algorithm,” said Ed Mullen, vice president of sales for the Americas at Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (MiR). “We collect five different types of sensor data. When…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.93
December 31, 2021
…arm can automate the removal of weld beads. Source: ARM Institute Researchers rely on ATI sensor Lead by Changliu Liu, an assistant professor at the Robotics Institute, the research team developed a robotic weld-bead removal system. Its objective was to produce a system that was not only safe and efficient, but also cost-effective. The automatic weld-bead removal system runs autonomously and can remove material quickly and effectively from tube-shaped welded parts. The team designed a fully-automated, active compliance system that was able to successfully locate, measure, and remove the weld bead from the tube’s interior and verify process completion. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.26
December 27, 2021
…of the environments they are operating in. Suzy Teele, ARM Institute Teele: We expect to see more advances in collaborative robots, more re-programming ease, and increasing use of AI. Prather: I think we are going to see some big breakthroughs in vision and AI, which are going to lead to not only better and faster pick-and-place applications, but also opening up new use cases for mobile robots, like moving from indoor environments to outdoor environments. Glynn: AMRs are going to continue to evolve, expanding the ability to collaborate with their operators. The ability for warehouse managers to monitor what's happening…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
December 22, 2021
…in operation at a FedEx facility. Teele: At the ARM Institute, we were able to accomplish much during a challenging pandemic year. However, our biggest accomplishment was the launch of RoboticsCareer.org. Numerous studies have indicated that lack of skilled labor is the No. 1 reason holding back automation at manufacturers in the U.S. This free, national resource is designed to help those both entering the workforce as well as incumbent workers better understand the skills and career paths for a role working with robotics in manufacturing, and what actions they can take to start or advance their career. Site visitors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.21
December 09, 2021
…reflect each individual’s expanding responsibilities and contributions to the ARM Institute as the organization advances forward,” noted Ira Moskowitz, CEO of the ARM Institute. “The ARM Institute team and our board of directors congratulates Chuck, Arnie, and Suzy on their new roles and thanks them for their continued commitment to the ARM Institute mission.” About the new executives Chief Innovation Officer Arnie Kravitz Arnie Kravitz Kravitz joined the ARM Institute in 2018. As the institute’s CTO, he drove the creation and execution of its technical strategy. Kravitz has spent more than 39 years designing, developing, and manufacturing a large portfolio…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.34
November 24, 2021
…be reimbursed for costs in a one-year contract. The ARM Institute is a public-private consortium dedicated to improving the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and strengthening national security through robotics and workforce development. It is a member of the Manufacturing USA network and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. ARM has more than 300 members, including leading universities and research institutes, robotics companies, government bodies, and industry associations. USAF seeks support innovations According to the ARM Institute, the technology project call is based on priorities identified by the U.S. Air Force. The first is the development of augmented reality…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.60
November 06, 2021
…in the formal request for proposals (RFP, see below). ARM Institute seeks passionate, hands-on fellows The ARM Institute said its fellows are experts who “have a passion for addressing the challenges that hinder the adoption of robotics for manufacturers, large and small. ARM Institute Fellows apply innovative solutions to make a tangible impact on manufacturing activities during their designated project period.” The ARM Institute fellowship program is hands-on and requires a project submission piece. ARM Institute fellow will work closely with the institute’s project management office to execute a robotics and AI-focused project funded by this award. The fellow will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.65
November 02, 2021
…the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute. The ARM Institute chose Universal Robots (UR) as the first robotics manufacturer for its endorsement program based on UR's Educational Robotics Training program. Ohio is the first U.S. state to evaluate and add UR courses to its Industry-Recognized Credential List. The UR courses count as six credits for the 2021-2022 school year and onward, said the Odense, Denmark-based company. “These endorsements mean the world to schools hoping to introduce hands-on cobot courses in their classrooms,” said Corey Adams, channel development manager at Universal Robots. “The educational legitimacy of UR cobots opens the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
October 27, 2021
Growing numbers of mobile robots in warehouses and elsewhere have raised concerns about interoperability among systems from multiple vendors, as well as with facility infrastructure and enterprise software. One effort has its roots in the open-source community and the healthcare industry. The Open Robotics Middleware Framework, or Open-RMF, is designed to coordinate fleets of robots with typical use cases and integrate them with elevators and other systems. “As more diverse robots are being deployed around the world, there is a growing need for specialized robots from different developers to be able to communicate with each other. A lingua robotica, if…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.45
October 20, 2021
…for talent identification and attraction for manufacturers nationwide. The ARM Institute is leading the project, which is receiving $2.997 million from the Labor Department’s National Dislocated Worker Grant and $650,000 in non-federal funds. “The COVID-19 pandemic hit manufacturers in an unexpected and unprecedented way in 2020 and 2021,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “These disruptions revealed critical vulnerabilities in American supply chains, highlighted the benefits of innovative technologies that enhance worker productivity and safety, and brought into focus the advantage of transitioning workers from unstable and low-skill service sector jobs into high-skill roles in advanced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
October 15, 2021
MEMPHIS—As more robots from multiple vendors enter warehouses and other facilities, the need for them to work together becomes increasingly important for operators to realize the benefits of automation. Most of the discussions around interoperability have been theoretical—until now. Yesterday at the FedEx DART research and development center here, Vecna Robotics, Waypoint Robotics, and WiBotic successfully demonstrated MassRobotics' new standard for communications. The demonstration was part of the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and Logistics Conference held by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). While several organizations have recognized the need for interoperability among AMRs, yesterday's demonstration was the first time…
