MegaBots has released a trailer for season one of its web series, but says it still doesn’t know when the giant robot fight against Japan will actually happen.
Lithuanian Education, Innovation Are Roots of Robotics Appeal
The engineers produced by Lithuanian education and a business-friendly environment are good reasons for robotics companies to look at talent and startups from Lithuania.
Pittsburgh and Singapore are now pilot sites for self-driving car services
Two self-driving car events of note: Uber just began operating a fleet of Volvo self driving cars in Pittsburgh, and nuTonomy launched the first autonomous pilot taxi program last month in Singapore. (Both still require a driver although he/she will be as hands-off as possible.) Both Uber and nuTonomy are offering “fully autonomous” or full…
InterDrone 2016 vs. 2015: the trend is towards professionalism
InterDrone just concluded their 2nd annual trade show and conference in Las Vegas. The differences between the 2015 event and this one reflect the rapid changes in the industry and can be seen as a predictor for the next few years. In 2015 it was all about the fun of flying and where you could…
Exoskeleton Helps Paralyzed, Pregnant Woman Complete Half Marathon
Claire Lomas, a 36-year-old woman who is 16 weeks pregnant and paralyzed from the chest down, recently completed the Great North Run with the help of a ReWalk Robotics exoskeleton.
Sharp and Autonomous Solutions launch fully autonomous security robot
Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) and Sharp have teamed up to produce the Sharp INTELLOS Automated Unmanned Ground Vehicle (A-UGV) for security. This automated security robot brings innovation to the security industry by offering a safer, more efficient deterrent for enhanced security. The INTELLOS A-UGV, launched today at the ASIS International show in Orlando, Florida, is […]
FIPA releases grippers with removable pads
FIPA Inc., a manufacturer of advanced vacuum technology, gripper systems, air nippers, tube lifters, and end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT), has expanded its portfolio of 100 Series sprue grippers with the addition of a new model with exceptionally soft and quickly replaceable HNBR elastomer pads on the inner jaws. Previously available with uncoated, inner-coated, and completely coated jaws, […]
Machine vision evolving with embedded technology and networking
Of all sensing technologies for motion designs, none collect more information than machine-vision systems. Visual feedback tracks environment and part features with high-bandwidth data to boost application safety, speed, and quality. What’s more, vision technologies are more advanced all the time. Artificial vision has evolved from research-level computer vision to working machine vision in manufacturing […]
Advances and commercial uses in prosthetics
“When the greater public thinks about exoskeletons, they generally think of the robotic suits you might find in a Marvel comic,” said Samantha, COO of Open Bionics. “The reality is that with exoskeletons, we are just scratching the surface of this technology!” Ideally, a robotic suit would be light, strong, flexible, agile, affordable, and have…
Integrators are dead; long live the integrator
For many years integrators have engineered, built and installed automation machinery for their manufacturer clients. As manufacturing has begun to move from mass production to mass customization, the integration process has required more flexibility and increasingly used robots as part, if not all, of the solution. On my recent research trip to Odense, Denmark, the value offered by integration firms…
The Industrial Internet of Things, for Real
How might the Industrial Internet of Things actually play out? Big Data and Internet of Things are huge buzz words that are being thrown around pretty loosely. Mostly opinions and generalities. Breaking it down to something more practical, Big Data is simply the side effect of control equipment that is able to transmit all the […]
When Will Robots Become as Common as Smartphones?
Will Allen, HP Fellow at HP Labs, joins The Robotics Trends Show to discuss why robots are arriving late in our homes and what needs to change to find more than the occasional robot vacuum in the home.
General Electric Makes $1.4B Bid to Reshape 3D Metals Printing
General Electric has continued its investments to become a “digital industrial company,” as it bids on Arcam and SLM Solutions for their 3D metals printing capabilities.
World renowned robot safety expert joins Universal Robots
Reach for the stars. That’s what Universal Robots did in their search for a new Global Technical Compliance Officer as the company’s R&D department identified the global top 3 experts within robot safety and technical standards. Roberta Nelson Shea was one of the three identified, and by a stroke of luck, she applied for the […]
Precision Agriculture: Top 10 technologies
PrecisionAg’s editor Eric Sfiligoj has prepared a list of the top 10 technologies that are shaping precision agriculture today. Most involve some level of robotics, navigation, sensors and variable rate dispensing. Check them out! Republished with permission from PrecisionAg – Meister Media Worldwide 1. GPS/GNSS It’s hard to tell exactly where the state of precision agriculture today would be…
Project Wing Delivery Drones Flying Burritos to College Students
To comply with FAA rules, human pilots will be standing by to take control of the drones if necessary and participants involved will be shielded from the drones.
Starship Delivery Robots Find Mothership in Mercedes ‘Robovan’
Instead of completing door-to-door delivery, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans will drive to pre-agreed locations to load and unload goods and then dispatch the Starship delivery robots in the final step for on-demand delivery.
ReWalk Sells 100th Personal Exoskeleton
ReWalk has also sold more than 150 exoskeletons to rehabilitation centers.
Pizza Delivery Drones Not Trusted by Americans
According to a recent survey about delivery drones, only 37 percent of Americans believe a drone-delivered pizza would arrive undamaged.
Why Invest in Lithuania? Robotics Opportunities
Yes, Lithuania is a small country often overlooked by foreign firms, but there are good reasons for robotics companies to invest in Lithuania.
Case IH displays new cab-less concept tractor
Case IH (Case New Holland International Harvester) displayed their new cab-less tractor at a farming show in Iowa. The presentation was to show off what they hope will be the future: an autonomous tractor without a steering wheel, pedals or a cab for the driver. Case IH isn't the only tractor maker with a cab-less vehicle. Deere has had…
More Material Handling Magic
Could a future implementation of the Industrial Internet of Things include an application that manages the flow of products super efficiently so that the local grocery store can react to your purchase of a half gallon of milk late on a Saturday afternoon? Sure, why not? Vending machines have operated this way for years. Internet […]