Automate 2024: IDS to demonstrate 3D machine vision systems
April 29, 2024
IDS will showcase new machine vision products from its Ensenseo line, including a demonstration of its N-series 3D camera system on a robot arm performing pick-and-place.
Faulhaber announces new integrated motion control system
April 26, 2024
Faulhaber’s new IMC for its 2200 series of BX4 series brushless motors can integrate a full-featured servo controller and a 12 bit encoder over RS232 or CANopen interfaces.
Igus introduces AI-powered app for industrial designers
April 25, 2024
Motion plastics component producer igus introduced its igusGO app at Hannover Messe 2024, which the company said optimizes the part selection process for designers.
John Thomas to head global sales at EV charging supplier Ampure
April 25, 2024
Transom Capital Group completed its acquisition of Webasto Charging Systems, renaming the company Ampure and appointing John Thomas as head of global sales.
Lumotive, EDOM partner to market optical computer chips in Taiwan
April 24, 2024
Optical semiconductor manufacturer Lumotive has partnered with electronics distributor EDOM Technology to deploy solid-state lidar chips to Taiwanese manufacturers.
Special Focus Issue
Collaborating with Robot Arms, Platforms
April 23, 2024
This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how organizations manage the relationship between staff and cobots and robot arm platforms to optimize workflows.
Cobot raises $100 million series B capital
April 23, 2024
Founded by former Amazon VP of robotics Brad Porter, Collaborative Robotics has raised $140 million in two years to develop cobots for practical applications.
Boston Dynamics to commercialize electric Atlas humanoid robot
April 22, 2024
Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot for an electric model unconstrained by human range of motion. Hyundai will begin commercialization testing.
Gather AI to deliver inferred case count, location occupancy data
April 19, 2024
AI software for inventory-monitoring drones company Gather AI said its new inferred case count and location occupancy capabilities can provide real-time inventory insights.
Safety systems, teaching options that make working with cobot arms easier
April 19, 2024
Chris Caldwell and Sarah Andrzejewski, product managers for Yaskawa Motoman, describe the HC series’ safety systems and easy-to-use programming options
Another brick in the wall: Building walls with AI-powered robotic arm platforms
April 19, 2024
The DexR truck loading robot from Dexterity helped FedEx expedite box placement on trucks at its warehouse, but also offers further collaboration in material handling scenarios.
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April 15, 2024
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Walmart to deploy Fox Robotics autonomous forklifts across four distribution centers
April 12, 2024
Walmart and Fox Robotics announced a multi-year partnership agreement that will see the retailer deploy 19 FoxBot autonomous forklifts across four high-tech distribution centers.
ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results
April 11, 2024
ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.
How supervised autonomy keeps robot arms moving
April 10, 2024
Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, described what degree of freedom Plus One gives to its AI control systems, as well as the types of situations that warrant human...
Avidbots announces launch of Kas autonomous cleaning robot
April 10, 2024
Avidbots announced the release of its Kas autonomous cleaning robot, a new fully autonomous floor scrubber that the company hopes will expand to new markets in robotic cleaning.
NEXCOM to demonstrate IoT edge computing at Embedded World 2024
April 8, 2024
IIoT computing provider NEXCOM will showcase its latest AI, edge, and cybersecurity offerings at Embedded World. The company also provides robot controllers and integration gateways.
ForwardX Robotics introduces Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift
April 8, 2024
ForwardX Robotics’ new Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift features its “Total Spatial Awareness” module with multi-line lidar and laser radar sensors for safe, accurate operation.
Upskilling Employees with Robotics
April 7, 2024
One of the greatest myths surrounding automation is that bringing in robotics will take away jobs and opportunities from employees. This white paper dispels this misconception by demonstrating how robotics...
IHI licenses OSARO SightWorks perception software to accelerate mixed-case depalletizing
April 2, 2024
Tokyo-based IHI Logistics & Machinery selected OSARO’s SightWorks perception software and multiple Robotics Depalletizing Systems for its Japanese 3PL operations in warehouses.
