Universal Robots, the Danish pioneer of human-robot collaboration, launches Universal Robots+, a showroom of plug & play application solutions offering a new level of simplicity for companies that want to hit the ground running when installing their next UR robot application. Odense, Denmark, June 24, 2016:  The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2016 in Chicago will […]

Advantech announces the launch of its AIIS product series aimed at automation-related machine vision applications. Powered by an 6th Generation Intel Core i/Celeron SoC processer with rich I/O and flexible extendibility, Advantech’s AIIS series enhances operations by providing outstanding machine vision performance, state-of-art computing, and flexible expandability. The AIIS series products support PoE/USB 3.0 camera […]

ST Robotics is pleased to announce new distribution agreements with RobotShop and SuperDroid Robots to deliver its low-cost, easy-to-use ST R Series articulated and cylindrical robot arm systems across North America. “We are excited about our new collaboration with RobotShop and SuperDroid Robots which will allow us to provide the ST robot systems to a […]

Designing everything from driverless Uber-like systems to folding cars Scientist Kent Larson the fusion of computers, engineering, and robotics to get more living out of less space. His mission? To create technology so appealing, that it entices people to live more sustainable lifestyles. Larson and his team have designed “City Home,” a transformable apartment home […]

By Leslie Langnau / Managing Editor Actuators for robots range from the “tried and true” to newer versions of actuator muscles. Here’s a look at your range of options. In robot design, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators are the typical choices available when developing the means to convert energy into mechanical work. However, a couple […]

ACOPOSmotor sets new standards for decentralized motion control With the ACOPOSmotor, B&R combines a servo motor and drive in one compact unit. Safety technology can also be integrated as an option. This gives developers more freedom when designing a machine and can save valuable space in the control cabinet. The ACOPOSmotor is connected to the […]

Miki Pulley is introducing their BXR Spring Applied Brakes for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. The BXR safety brake may serve as an emergency brake, as well as a holding brake. Its unique, low profile design is 2/3 the thickness of other brakes in our lineup. In addition to saving space, weight is […]

Miki Pulley is introducing their BXR Spring Applied Brakes for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. The BXR safety brake may serve as an emergency brake, as well as a holding brake. Its unique, low profile design is 2/3 the thickness of other brakes in our lineup. In addition to saving space, weight is […]

Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, FIRST Robotics Com-petition (FRC) challenges students to build and program robots to perform tasks and compete with their peers. High school students have the opportunity to learn from professional engineers, build their own robots, learn sophisticated software and hardware, participate in alliances and […]

By Michael Jermann, Assistant Editor Micromo is doing its part to help develop robotics technology for disaster relief by sponsoring Carnegie Mellon University’s Tartan Rescue Team. The company is providing funding in the amount of $100,000 and technical support for the teams CMU Highly Intelligent Mobile Platform (CHIMP). The four-limbed, human-sized robot is designed to […]