Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
February 05, 2023
…last month, the ARM, or the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, Institute announced that it was funding 11 new projects as part of its Technology Project Call program. ARM was founded in 2017 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. It has over 380 members, which span governmental, commercial, and educational sectors throughout the U.S. As part of the Call program, members of its networks are invited to submit proposals that align with ARM’s advanced manufacturing vision and goals. The proposal period for this specific call ended on Aug. 12, 2022. “Project Calls are crafted in collaboration with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
August 05, 2022
…focused on rounding out key functions in supply chain, manufacturing, and quality,” said Allgood. Falls and electrocution are among the leading causes of workplace fatalities, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Utilities inspection and maintenance are dangerous and often occur in difficult weather conditions. Sarcos' Guardian XT, which recently completed beta development, is a roughly humanoid design with two arms and stereo cameras that can be mounted in a lift basket for work at height while keeping the operator safely on the ground. The Guardian DX is a variant for the defense industry. With HP Reverb virtual…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
July 15, 2021
…structures with respect to environmental impact, architectural freedom, and manufacturing costs,” said Mark Girolami, program director for data-centric engineering at the Turing. MX3D Smart Bridge in Amsterdam center. Credit: Thea van den Heuvel Government helped enable innovation As governments worldwide strive to build smarter cities, this research project will help experts improve the design, operation, and safety of future 3D-printed structures and IoT systems under all conditions, said the partners. MX3D noted that the support of the city of Amsterdam, stadsdeel Centrum, and its chief technology office were essential to the project's success. In addition, the project enalbed the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
November 08, 2021
…than photolithography and microfabrication,” he said. “We looked into additive manufacturing and screen printing, which eliminate the need for a clean room and are nonrigid compared wth traditional silicon.” “We have a close relationship with one retailer, which was looking for purpose-built sensors for its 54,000 SKUs, some of which are highly dependent on grasp,” said Hussein. “It is pushing the boundaries for tactile manipulation more than any other warehousing company.” Touchlab is ANA Avatar XPRIZE finalist Touchlab was recently named one of the 15 finalists in the ANA Avatar XPRIZE, in which competitors are developing means for people to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.02
April 02, 2020
…that are being introduced into the sectors such as additive manufacturing and 3D printing also have a huge potential to cause big disruptions to the traditional transportation and logistics model and can cause enablement of newer and more decentralized business models. For example, instead of having to transport specific products, this need can be replaced by a 3D printing on-site in many cases. This, therefore, opens up an opportunity for the providers of contract logistics to add 3D printing service to what they offer, consequently leading to the last-mile customization. 5. Advanced Technology Adds A New Means of Physical Transportation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.86
September 22, 2022
…modular architecture and “intensive topological optimization,” taking advantage of additive manufacturing and materials science. It weighs between 1.4 to 2.1 kg (3 to 4.6 lb.), depending on the configuration, and it can carry up to 5 kg (11 lb.). Thanks to a telescopic linear air-operated actuator, the EOAT can grasp parts the size of a golf ball or small blister pack, depending on the suction cup arrangement. It can hold a wide range of shapes and surfaces, even loose or nonrigid objects, said the company. The MAXXgrip's actuation is designed so it can be executed in parallel with the approach/depart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.07
October 01, 2019
…include parameters such as performance or spatial requirements, materials, manufacturing methods and cost constraints. Through an iterative process, the software explores all possible permutations and quickly generates several design alternatives, learning what works and what doesn’t from each iteration (Fig. 2). Current use cases have shown that generative design can reduce part weight by as much as 30% using traditional manufacturing and 70% using additive manufacturing. This approach also promises to enable innovation beyond that which can be achieved with the human mind, providing solutions to complex problems that would be resource-exhaustive with conventional means. Fig. 2: Generative design taps…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
July 15, 2022
…more than $920 million this month. In July alone, additive manufacturing provider VulcanForms raised $355 million, service robot developer XPENG Robotics obtained $100 million, autonomous mobility firm May Mobility closed on $111 million, and autonomous aircraft developer Merlin Labs raised $105 million. Preliminary annual installations of industrial robots worldwide 2021. Source: IFR Robotics experts weigh in Robotics 24/7 spoke with several leading industry observers to determine whether robotics users, suppliers, or developers should worry about recent setbacks or talk of inflation and recession. A 'reality check' for robotics “I’m starting to wonder if the #Robotics Industry is going to make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
October 03, 2022
…recently announced plans to acquire Digital Metal, showed how additive manufacturing of metals and other materials has moved from prototyping to production. The company said it expects to move from Watertown, Mass., to Waltham, Mass., later this year. Siemens also explained the value of simulation and 3D printing for industrial use. Educational institutions share robot research The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Lowell showed Digit, a bipedal robot from Agility Robotics Inc. While Tesla Inc. had revealed the latest version of its Optimus humanoid last week, Digit is already available for research and warehouse use. Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid, displayed in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.38
December 01, 2019
…3D-printed mold or directly printed into 3D shapes using additive manufacturing,” says Carmel Majidi, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. “When combined with conductive fluids or elastomers, they can also be used to make soft, flexible and stretchable circuits, sensors and radio antennae.” Morphing Materials One approach to building soft robots is to use “shape-memory” materials, which change shape and stiffness in response to heat or electrical stimulation. Two popular types of shape-memory material include nickel-titanium alloy and liquid crystal elastomers. Liquid-crystal elastomers are soft polymers that can remember their shape after they have deformed, springing back…
