Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.25
November 13, 2024
…help address the automation needs of operators in automotive, general manufacturing, high-volume warehousing. Vecna had previously closed a $100 million series C funding round and appointed Michael Helmbrecht as COO. Iagnemma brings CEO experience from nuTonomy, Motional Iagnemma is an entrepreneur and knowledgeable developer in the commercial robotics industry, with a career history that blends academic research and industry leadership. He co-founded and served as CEO of autonomous vehicle technology company nuTonomy, which was later acquired by Aptiv in 2017 for $450 million. Under Iagnemma’s leadership, nuTonomy launched public robotaxi pilots in Singapore. Iagnemma was also founding CEO of Motional,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.35
September 15, 2024
…and safety functions such as E-Stop and safety brakes. Motor control uses three signals (pulse/direction/enable) and steel gears reduce backlash to <5 arcmin. The robot is flexible and can also be paired with multiple options such as three kinds of grippers, a 24V IO module, a cube feeder with optical sensors and external sensors. “We launch the Astorino with a clear goal: to advance industrial robotics education,” said Paul Marcovecchio, director – general industries, Kawasaki Robotics (USA). “With this new cost-effective and dynamic robotic platform, we eliminate many barriers to entry that have kept educators from providing advanced robotics design…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.00
August 30, 2024
…make parts quicker, better and easier,” said Jon Heddleson, General Manager of the factory automation division for FANUC America. “The 500i-A CNC will help the industry by providing optimized 5-axis integrated technology, which more shops are moving towards. Plus, the new controls are designed to simplify operation and maintenance.” The FANUC Series 500i-A CNC shares benefits with FANUC’s other control platforms, such as high precision, accuracy and rock-solid reliability, but with additional benefits attained from the latest CNC features as well as the integration of FANUC’s new generation servo system Alpha i-D Series, according to the company. The new FANUC…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.27
June 24, 2024
…cobots is widespread in industrial settings, the potential of general-purpose humanoid robotics remains largely untapped, with their appeal being versatility, Elysium’s co-founders said. Though motors and other current actuation technologies are sufficient for some motion needs, Hammond and Alvarez-Icaza said they have significant limitations for niche applications such as prosthetics and robotics, which may require a more compact and efficient source of motion production. The co-founders said problems with existing actuation methods for humanoid and prosthetic applications include costs, weight, bulkiness, inefficient battery use, and noise. Dielectric elastomer properties resemble human skeletal muscles The quest for efficient, powerful, and lightweight…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.77
May 02, 2024
…be for piece-picking, kitting, induction, sorting, packing, screwing, bolting, general assembly and more, according to the company. “We are transforming robots from mere programmable machines into perceptive human-like entities,” said Gokul NA, founder – design, product & brand at CynLr. “Imagine a world with simple dexterous visual robots like Cyro deployed at manufacturing lines. Manufacturers will have unparalleled flexibility and will be able to make products as per market demand.” Unlike traditional robots that require extensive training, hardware customization specific to each task with a highly-controlled environment, CynLr says CyRo requires no hardware integration or environmental customization. CyRo possesses a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.58
March 01, 2024
…in electric vehicle (EV) charging. Automotive manufacturers including Ford, General Motors, and BMW have committed to transitioning to the NACS by 2025. Scythe said an industry-wide move toward standardized charging infrastructure will streamline user experiences by providing reliable and simple charging solutions. “With the US moving towards the adoption of NACS across the board, it's clear that this standardized charging solution will be the optimal and most convenient method for charging any EV or machine - including M.52 - for the foreseeable future,” said Davis Foster, Co-founder and chief engineer of Scythe. Existing Scythe M.52 mowers to be forward compatible…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.26
November 13, 2023
…Baoding, Hebei, EA is a subsidiary of Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. (GWM), responsible for the development of intelligent equipment and the design and integration of automated production lines for GWM and other auto companies. These new capabilities have been verified in EA's 5G-Advanced industrial Internet lab and will deployed on the company’s commercial production lines in short order. “Digitalization is a must for the transformation and upgrade of manufacturing enterprises,” said Yuan Zhanjiang, deputy general manager of EA's Industry Intelligence Department, at a press conference announcing the collaboration. “5G-Advanced features ultra-high reliability, low latency, and easy deployment. We will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.71
October 30, 2023
…SIP Global Partners, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Denso Global, General Motors Ventures, Maniv Mobility LP, and Xerox Ventures. New investors included Honda Motor and Cubit Capital, among others. “Seurat has an innovative concept and technologies for metal additive manufacturing, and Honda has high expectations for their future potential,” said Manabu Ozawa, managing executive officer of Honda Motor Co. “The metal additive manufacturing technology will enable the enhancement of the value of products through innovative design, and as Honda strives to create the joy and freedom of mobility, we envision that this technology will be necessary for us.” “Honda will continue…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.95
October 25, 2023
…acquire Clearpath Robotics Inc., the parent company of OTTO Motors. The companies claimed that the transaction demonstrated the strength of demand for robots for materials handling. Earlier this month, Rockwell completed its acquisition of Kitchener, Ontario-based Clearpath, which makes development platforms, and OTTO. The Milwaukee-based company is adding OTTO Motors' autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and navigation and fleet management software to its existing industrial automation offerings. It stated that the brands will give it “end-to-end autonomous production logistics solutions.” Matt Rendall, co-founder of Clearpath and OTTO, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about the acquisition: OTTO and Clearpath…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.44
September 29, 2023
…Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) Jim Lawton, vice president and general manager for robotics automation at Zebra Technologies Joe Oliaro, vice president of sales and chief real estate officer at Wagner Logistics Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Körber Supply Chain Suppliers harness data for continuous improvement How have mobile robots evolved in the past year? We've seen a mix of larger models, higher reaches, and more sophisticated software. Kait Peterson, Locus Robotics Peterson: Locus is continually improving our robots' hardware and software capabilities based on customer needs, use cases,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.44
September 28, 2023
…in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Apple, and General Motors. Advanced Navigation has multiple research facilities across Australia and sales offices around the world. Advanced Navigation demonstrated its technologies at the new facility opening. Source: Advanced Navigation UTS, community, and industry collaborate Collaboration with academia and the local technology community is key, stated Orr. “There is a critical need to improve Australia’s economic complexity and sovereign capabilities,” he said. “A key step is to build our industrial capacity in high-tech, as well as drive knowledge exchange and propel collaborative initiatives between government agencies, academic institutions and industry leaders.” In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
July 28, 2023
…this week received a gold award in the actuators, motors, and drives category in Plant Engineering's 2023 “Product of the Year” program. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Martin Buena-Franco, product marketing manager of automation at Raymond, about the company's lift trucks, telematics, and service strategy. Areas of customer interest This past spring, there were plenty of trade shows—what products received the most interest? Buena-Franco: A big portion of our space at ProMat 2023 was AGVs [automated guided vehicles], which we're very excited about. We've had a pallet truck for some time, but it's enhanced. It's now faster and able to do…
