Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
August 25, 2023
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM Institute today announced that it will award a total of $3.26 million across eight new projects that identify challenges facing U.S. manufacturers and propose technology solutions. The institute said it has funded and managed more than 150 robotics, artificial intelligence, and workforce development projects to date. “Our selections in this latest project call address diverse areas of need in manufacturing – from identifying and road-mapping needed robotics developments to directly creating solutions for the problems that manufacturers are facing today,” stated Dr. Chuck Brandt, chief technology officer of the ARM Institute. “These projects…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.08
April 07, 2021
…the market “comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. manufacturing, as the Biden administration rolls out ambitious plans to revitalize the sector, boosting competitiveness in areas including automotive, pharmaceuticals, public health, and semiconductor.” “If we don’t solve this problem, U.S. manufacturers will never be able to compete in a global market,” said Jordan Kretchmer, CEO of Rapid Robotics. “It’s really that simple.” “America’s shortage of machine operators is a bona fide crisis,” said Forest Baskett, general partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and former CEO of Silicon Graphics. “We have to address it if we want to make America a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.05
March 31, 2023
…market this week at Bett UK, a global education technology conference at ExCeL London. The DOBOT Magician E6 is a 6-axis collaborative robot that has a payload capacity of 500g, or 1.1 lb. and a 450 mm, or 17 in. radius. It can accurately simulate real world automation to bring relevant hands-on education to young learners and advanced students, the Shenzhen, China-based company said. With the launch of the Magician E6, Dobot said it will make available new course materials designed around the new robot. Dobot cobot used as part of research project Following the launch of the Magician E6,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.00
May 21, 2022
Advanced motor technologies are helping improve tasks robots can perform, helping to make them stronger, nimbler, and more sustainable. Empowered with these enhancements, a new class of robots has begun to take on tasks in industries that haven’t typically taken advantage of automation. Market demand for compact and energy-efficient mobile robots continues to grow. At the same time, advances in automation manufacturing have helped improve today’s motors in multiple ways. Motors advancements bring more accuracy Greg Diek, product manager for motion at Omron Adept Technologies, said a critical area of improvement “is better accuracy while winding the coils for motors.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.99
September 14, 2020
…to execute the packing process. Labels are printed and applied to the cartons, which are then pushed onto the takeaway conveyor (9). The cartons pass through a scan and weigh station. Cartons that are out of tolerance are diverted to an inspection station and then to an automatic print-and-apply station. Cartons that pass the weight and scan audit are conveyed to shipping and diverted to the right dock door based on the parcel carrier. System suppliers System design & integration, voice recognition, warehouse control system, and print & apply: The Numina Group Robotics: Waypoint Robotics Motor driven roller conveyor: TGW…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.93
April 28, 2023
…of a 95,000-sq.-ft. steel fabrication and machine shop. “As manufacturing is coming back to the States, we're getting more orders than we can handle,” said Helfrich, a manufacturing engineer at the company. “We used to build two to three [systems] a month. Now, they want 100 and maybe even 150 a year, so it's quite an increase in production.” The company takes advantage of some semi-automated processes for CNC machining and welding, but it's hoping to invest in a robotic arm or two to help with welding and cutting. Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works, like many small and medium-sized enterprises, is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.88
May 18, 2023
…can see the company's full range of AMRs for manufacturing and warehouse environments, learn how MiR Insights optimizes AMR fleets, and hear about the role artificial intelligence can play in maximizing the value of AMRs, it said. “Advancements in AMRs, from artificial intelligence to fleet management and data-analysis capabilities, make the decision to automate or expand robot fleets to handle new applications easy while delivering increased efficiencies and faster ROI [return on investment],” said Jane Heffner, director of sales for the Americas at Mobile Industrial Robots, in a press release. “Seeing our user-friendly and highly flexible robots in person—whether in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
October 27, 2021
With rapid technological advancements, the manufacturing sector has been whirling with excitement about transforming factories into automated facilities capable of ramping up production at record speed with minimal labor. These factories of the future are intended to function using predictive maintenance, and they could ensure quality with real-time, closed-feedback loops. Human errors and turnover rates will no longer be a concern. Yet I am thinking twice before rushing to automate my facility in Reynosa, Mexico. I am cautious about the transition to Industry 4.0 for the following reasons. Reason 1: Justifying capital investment in a low-wage country Given that Mexico…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.81
May 02, 2023
…which claims to be the largest synthetic dataset in manufacturing. The dataset lets manufacturers develop powerful AI models and create digital twins that optimize the efficiency of factories and warehouses. With Green Physics AI, they also can optimize energy and CO2 savings for the factory’s products and the components that go into them. Green Physics AI allows manufacturers to build and evaluate digital twins. Source: NVIDIA Meet your smart valet Imagine a robot that could watch you wash dishes or change the oil in your car, then do it for you. Boston Dynamics AI Institute (The AI Institute), a research…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
March 04, 2022
…new report by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University describes how cognitive science and psychology could help humans collaborate with robots more effectively. The researchers examined 35 research papers that focused on humans teaching robots new behaviors. In their analysis, the researchers kept in mind two theories—“the analogical transfer theory” and “the variation of theory of learning.” The “analogical transfer theory” suggests that humans learn by analogy. When humans interact with a new domain or concept, they implicitly look for something familiar they can use to understand the new entity. The “variation theory of learning,” on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.40
May 17, 2018
John Hill knows a thing or two about technology innovation. In a career that spans 50 years, Hill was at the forefront of the development of industrial applications for bar code scanning and radio frequency identification and the first warehouse management software systems. There’s a reason he remembers that the first implementation of bar code scanning outside of point of sale in grocery and retail was in October 1971 at Buick’s Plant 10. “I carried the 50-pound scanner into Buick to give them the demonstration,” Hill recalls. Hill has not rested on his laurels. Still a director at St. Onge,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.35
September 01, 2022
…it is investing in Stretch as part of its “Applied Innovation focus.” It added it regularly tests out new technology in specific locations before deciding to integrate it throughout North America. “At a time when companies need to evolve to meet consumer expectations, NFI has stepped in as the innovative logistics partner, contributing to our customers’ competitive edge,” said Sid Brown, CEO of NFI in statement. “Our innovation portfolio emphasizes productivity and safety in NFI’s operations. With Stretch, we will enhance the movement of freight through our facilities while providing a safer environment for our employees.” The company said it…
