Researchers from Moog and IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia recently completed the design, assembly and testing of the new version of the hydraulic HyQReal quadruped robot. Its capabilities were demonstrated by pulling an 3,300-kg (7,275 lb) airplane for more than 10 m (394 in). The compact HyQReal is just 1.33 m (52 in.) long, and stands…
Voith and Franka Emika launch Voith Robotics
The technology company Voith and the Munich-based robotics company Franka Emika have entered into a strategic partnership. Part of the strategic partnership is the establishment of a new joint venture called Voith Robotics – A Voith and Franka Emika Company. The company, with headquarters in Munich, is to become a global system supplier for robot-assisted…
TM Robotics Highlights Toshiba Machine’s Newest SCARA Robot at ATX West
Toshiba Machine partner, TM Robotics, will introduce the THE400, the latest Toshiba Machine SCARA robot, to the North American market Automation Technology (ATX) West alongside Futura Automation, the company’s sales agent for the West Coast. ATX West will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from February 6 to 8. TM Robotics will be…
Autonomous picking robot streamlines logistics operations
The Swift, a fully autonomous mobile picking robot from IAM Robotics, is designed for supply chain and warehouse logistics operations. The robot is a key part of a complete order fulfillment solution, which includes IAM Flash, a 3D item scanner, and SwiftLink fleet management software. “Properly executed robotic picking is a game changing technology for…
High resolution optical encoder offers 400 and 500 cycles per revolution
US Digital’s E4T line of miniature optical encoders is available with 400 and 500 cycles per revolution (CPR) resolutions. Specifically designed for robotics, medical and other industrial automation applications, the E4Ts deliver position and velocity feedback, while fitting National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) motors as small as size eight. Using state-of-the-art transmissive optical sensing technology,…
Fellow Robots’ NAVii autonomous retail robot helps Lowe’s improve service
Last fall, Fellow Robots’ NAVii autonomous retail service robot debuted in 11 Lowe’s stores in the San Francisco area, marking its entrance into a major retail chain. The national home improvement store rolled out its LoweBot to meet the needs of customers and employees. LoweBot was developed through a partnership between Lowe’s Innovation Labs and…
igus to showcase complete series of cost-effective robotic solutions at Automate 2017
Components, advanced cable retraction systems, and modular, cost-effective robotic joints will be on display in booth 2221 in Chicago’s McCormick Place April 3-6. Motion plastics specialist igus will be showing a wide range of components and solutions for automation and robotics at the upcoming Automate 2017 Trade Show in booth 2221. Product experts will be […]
Collaborative robot arm makes visual inspections in the blink of an eye
Using a robot arm for lightbox visual inspections has simplified production for one visual inspection systems manufacturer. Highlighted at PackExpo last November, Universal Robots’ collaborative robot—or cobot— is automating parts inspection for one of its preferred system integrators, HNJ Solutions. Its Automated Cosmetic Inspection system integrates automated pick-and-place with quality inspection of high volume production. […]
Comau’s Racer 5 Small robot family grows for quick handling in tight spaces
After releasing its Racer3 robot last year, Comau is once again expanding its small robot family for quick applications in restricted spaces, including handling, assembly and pick-and-place operations. Two new robots—Racer5-0.63 and Racer5-0.80—are both controlled by the R1C 19-in. rack-mounted controller, which can be integrated into a single cabinet to control an entire line. The […]