Kurt Workholding Releases RV36 Quick-Change Robotic Gripper
May 15, 2021
Kurt Workholding's new RV36 Gripper is designed to saves space and money and improve efficiency with quick-change, customizable jaws and custom accessories.
Robotics and AI Pioneer Ayanna Howard Named 2021-2022 ACM Athena Lecturer
May 12, 2021
Ayanna Howard, the 2021-2022 Association for Computing Machinery Athena Lecturer, discusses her career, diversity efforts, and hope for the future in engineering.
READY Robotics Releases Forge/OS 5 Open Platform for Controlling Robots and Peripherals
May 11, 2021
Forge/OS 5 is designed to enable manufacturers to intuitively program more than 250 different robot models and thousands of peripherals.
Plus One Robotics Raises $33M to Expand Vision Software Market for Logistics Robots
April 27, 2021
Plus One Robotics, whose vision software plus human-in-the-loop supervision enables warehouse robots to perform a range of tasks, has raised funding to continue its international expansion.
Allen Institute for AI Adds Object Manipulation to AI2-THOR Framework
April 22, 2021
Robotic manipulation poses several challenges. The ManipulaTHOR framework is built on a physics engine and enables realistic interactions with objects while navigating through scenes and performing tasks.
New Mobile Manipulator Designed for Affordability, Ease of Use by Waypoint and Productive Robotics
April 18, 2021
Waypoint Robotics said its new mobile manipulator, which combines its Vector AMR and Productive Robotics' OB7 cobot, is designed to be easy to use and affordable for companies of all...
Soft Robotics Adds Features to mGrip Modular Gripping System for Food Handling
April 13, 2021
Soft Robotics has added capabilities to its mGrip to enable integrators to design flexible end-of-arm tools that can withstand high-pressure washdown environments.
RightPick 3 Includes Numerous Picking Enhancements From RightHand Robotics
April 12, 2021
RightPick 3 features dual-GPU architecture to enable denser, damage-free picking and placing, says RightHand Robotics.
Chinese Service Robotics Startup CloudMinds Raises $150M in Series B Funding
April 9, 2021
CloudMinds, whose IPO was blocked because of the U.S.-China trade conflict, has raised money to continue development of humanoid service robots.
Piab Launches piSAFE Program for Gripper Safety, MX Suction Cup
April 5, 2021
Piab said its new piSAFE program is designed to provide low-weight and configurable gripper options, and its MX
Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President
March 30, 2021
Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.
OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
Stratasys Launches Carbon Fiber Material for F123 Series 3D Printers
February 16, 2021
Lightweight, ABS-based material is specifically formulated for applications such as manufacturing tooling, jigs and fixtures.
Fizyr and AWL to Collaborate on Robotic Piece Picking
February 11, 2021
Strategic partnership to offer high-end robotic solutions, especially for the logistics market.
Is Now the Time for Robotic Lift Trucks?
December 28, 2020
Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of...
GoProto Introduces New 3D Printing Parts Service
October 29, 2020
Service features elastomeric TPA (thermoplastic polyamide), enabling the production of rubber-like parts that was otherwise unachievable by traditional manufacturing methods.
Eaton Launches Metal 3D Printing Program
October 22, 2020
A global deployment of 3D polymer printing technology is slated to be completed by first quarter 2021.
3D Printing Makes its Mark
October 7, 2020
New MakerBot report finds 3D printing will play a bigger role in the supply chain and in localized manufacturing over the next few years.
ABB Recycles and Remanufactures Thousands of Old Robots
July 15, 2020
Remanufacturing enables existing robot users to sell inactive or legacy robots to ABB with an attractive buy back service, rather than scrapping them or leaving them unused in a corner...
Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?
June 10, 2020
You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.
