Tesla is showing off progress on its prototype humanoid robot named Optimus Gen 2 in a new video that shows the robot doing squats and picking up an egg. In its first public demonstration of Optimus last year, the robot appeared somewhat unsteady on its feet, according to reports, and after doing a bit of waving and lifting its legs, the robot slumped over. In the latest demo video, the newer version of Optimus walks the cybertruck factory, squats in a gym, shows off some hand movements, and picks up an egg. The grand finale is a brief segment with…
ABB is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Volvo Cars to supply more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to build the next generation of electric vehicles while helping the Swedish car manufacturer achieve its ambitious sustainability targets. This agreement includes functional packages covering various production tasks, from spot-welding, riveting, and dispensing to flow drilling and ultrasonic weld inspection. Each package is a ready-to-use, customer-proven combination of hardware, software, and services and will be implemented at Volvo Cars’ facilities in Torslanda, Sweden, and Daqing, China. Alongside the hardware and functional packages, ABB’s latest range of OmniCore robot controllers will help deliver…
Robotize, the leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for internal pallet transportation, today announced the launch of the GoPal P35, marking the company’s entry into the platform AMR segment. With a footprint of only 960 x 660 mm (37.8 x 26 in), the GoPal P35 will become the smallest member of the GoPal AMR family, which currently covers a wide range of AMRs for transporting payloads on Euro-, Industrial, and US/UK pallets. The GoPal P35 platform AMR provides mechanical and electrical interfaces to easily accommodate a wide range of top modules, equipment, and accessories from different mobile robotic equipment…
Doosan Group is set to unveil new technologies to support a cleaner and safer future for its family of companies, including Doosan Bobcat, Doosan Enerbility, Doosan Robotics, and HyAxiom. As part of a slate of CES show announcements in January, Doosan Group plans to introduce the following: Doonsan Bobat, will unveil a new, electric, AI-driven, autonomous concept machine and will showcase the recently unveiled Bobcat S7X, the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader, which has been named a 2024 CES Innovation Award Honoree* within the Sustainability, Eco-Design, & Smart Energy and Smart Cities categories. The S7X featuring operator vision technology will…
SprutCAM Tech, the developer of the all-in-one CAD/CAM/OLP system, SprutCAM X Robot, is expanding its technological partnerships with manufacturers of CNC machines and industrial robots. The online library of robot components has been updated to include digital twins of the popular JAKA cobots from the well-known Chinese manufacturer. The complete list of supported equipment is found on this dedicated page. https://sprutcam.com/component-library/ JAKA Robotics collaborative robots are deployed in applications in various industries such as machining, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, and more. These cobots, known for their compactness, safety, and power, offer payload ranges from 3kg to 18kg and repeatability between ±0.02…
TOPODRONE, a Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, has released TOPODRONE PT61, a drone thermal mapping solution that performs detailed surveys and delivers thermal orthomosaic maps obtaining accurate 3D models. The new photogrammetry solution was initially developed in collaboration with AGROWING upon the request of a large North American enterprise client. Later, the work was modified to support a wider use of drone surveyors. The solution comprises a camera with 61 MP resolution and built-in thermal imager. There are also RGB lenses with different focal lengths, a built-in GNSS module and IMU, as well as an API for…
FORT Robotics, a pioneer in robotic control solutions, has unveiled the Safe Remote Control Pro, a device that enables users to command multiple machines, such as autonomous robots and heavy equipment, from a safe distance while also offering a built-in SIL 3–certified emergency stop button. The rugged gaming-style controller can be paired with up to 30 machines, giving users the ability to manage a fleet of machines with a single remote control. The Safe Remote Control Pro can be used to take temporary control of autonomous vehicles, enabling users to move vehicles to and from their missions and easily switch…
FANUC America, a leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced the new M-710iD/50M robot, representing the company’s first update to the popular M-710i robot series in 17 years. The next-generation offering offers an increased payload from 45kg to 50kg with higher wrist load capacity. In addition, the robot’s curved J2 arm prevents interference with parts and fixtures, providing more accessibility at the front of the robot. Another key feature is a 20% improvement in rigidity offering higher precision and efficiency for a variety of applications including assembly, material handling, part transfer, palletizing, and welding. “The high-performance of the M-710i…
GXO Logistics Inc., a major pure-play contract logistics provider, is conducting a proof-of-concept pilot for Agility Robotics’ human-centric robot named “Digit.” The robot is being tested on logistics tasks at SPANX’s facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., where GXO manages warehouse operations for the global womenswear brand’s direct-to-consumer and in-store orders. As the industry leader in innovation, GXO works with global tech companies to develop and deploy technologies that will help customers enhance safety, efficiency, productivity, and employee engagement in their supply chain operations. “We’re excited to take this pioneering step with Agility in the evolution of technology in warehouse operations,”…
GITAI USA Inc., a leading space robotics startup, has been selected to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) capability study, a pivotal initiative aimed at developing foundational technology concepts that move toward a series of shareable, scalable systems that interoperate and optimize lunar infrastructure. With its inclusion in the program, GITAI is poised to play a crucial role in advancing commercial lunar exploration over the next decade. GITAI’s winning proposal revolves around a concept for the deployment of modular, multi-purpose Inchworm robots equipped with tool-changeable end effectors to conduct lunar surface labor. The robots are…
