MassRobotics, Chewy launch CHAMP Challenge to drive innovation in robotics for warehouse automation
November 21, 2024
MassRobotics and Chewy announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, inviting developers to tackle pressing picking issues in warehouse automation.
Special Focus Issue
Robots picking and packing with precision
October 29, 2024
In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.
Rethink Robotics redefines cobots once again
October 23, 2024
Chris Harbert, Greg McEntyre, and Julia Astrid Riemenschneider of Rethink Robotics describe the relaunched company’s new focus on cobots that can adapt to changing workflows.
How Prime Robotics’ Advanced Pallet Station makes picking efficient
October 19, 2024
Advanced Pallet Station from Prime Robotics strives to find the balance between humans and robots to optimize picking processes with single and multi-sku pallets.
OnRobot gets a grip on robot end-of-arm tooling with D:Ploy
October 18, 2024
Powered by its D:Ploy automated robot application software platform and standardized grippers, OnRobot wants to make end-of-arm tooling switches and application changes easier.
2024 Robotics Application Conference sessions now available on-demand
September 27, 2024
The 2024 Robotics Application Conference, a one-day virtual event, can now be viewed on-demand with sessions led by speakers from DHL, Plus One Robotics, Grey Orange and more.
Pickommerce secures $3.4M investment for robotic piece-picking technology
September 18, 2024
Pickommerce, developers of the PickoBot piece-picking robot for the autonomous warehousing ecosystem, secured a $3.4M investment to continue growing the company.
Contoro Robotics, Go! Retail Group partner to enhance warehouse operations
September 16, 2024
Contoro Robotics and Go! Retail Group announced a partnership that will see Contoro robots unload containers at Go! warehouse operations.`
Kawasaki Robotics’ releases Astorino educational robotics platform at IMTS 2024
September 15, 2024
Kawasaki Robotics released its Astorino robot at IMTS 2024, an educational robotics platform for industrial and technical education providers in North America.
Rethink Robotics debuts new portfolio of robots at IMTS 2024
September 14, 2024
Rethink Robotics launched seven Reacher cobot arms, two Ryder AMRs, and a combined Riser mobile manipulation robot as part of its new vision and mission at IMTS 2024.
Universal Robots shows deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024
September 13, 2024
Universal Robots showcased its new deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024, running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac.
Kawasaki Robotics launches CL Series of industrial-grade advanced collaborative robots at IMTS 2024
September 13, 2024
Kawasaki Robotics launched the CL Series of collaborative robots at IMTS 2024. The new cobots give manufacturers flexibility, advanced capabilities for a range of new applications and markets.
2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup
September 11, 2024
The 2024 Robotics Application Conference, RAC ’24, will take place Sept. 18. DHL, Plus One Robotics, GreyOrange and more will speak about robotic trends and deployments.
How RapidID machine vision technology ‘gives robots human-like instinct’
August 27, 2024
Powered by machine vision, RapidID is a cloud-based vision platform from Rapid Robotics that allows robots to identify and grasp a variety of objects with precision.
Special Focus Issue
Machine vision to increase robot precision
August 26, 2024
This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how enhancements in machine vision and artificial intelligence make robots more precise.
COVAL releases second generation CVGC carbon vacuum gripper for cobots
August 23, 2024
COVAL release the second generation of its CVGC carbon vacuum gripper for cobots with a redesigned look that looks to enhance its performance and compatibility.
Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands
August 6, 2024
Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.
Faulhaber motors equip STIWA small parts assembly modules
August 2, 2024
Faulhaber’s LM 1247 and BX 2250 motors have been integrated into STIWA’s LTM-CI modular small parts assembly system for tasks including picking and placing, welding, and labeling.
AES launches Maximo AI-enabled solar installation robot
July 30, 2024
Equipped with generative AI and machine learning capabilities, AES Corporation’s Maximo robotic vehicles will install solar modules at Amazon’s Bellenfield site starting in August.
AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam
July 25, 2024
AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.
