Fourier launches the second generation of its humanoid robot, the GR-2, and the accompanying development platform.
Harmonic Drive to highlight compact robotic joints at RoboBusiness
Harmonic Drive will highlight new solutions in the form of integrated servo drive technology and slim actuator design.
Allient launches Electroflux Series motors for robotics
Allient offers precision and power for advanced robotics with the new Electroflux Series motors
HEBI developing modular robotic building blocks for NASA
New tech enables developers to create robots terrestrially with HEBI building blocks and transfer that work to space-rated HEBI hardware.
ETH Zurich builds robot leg powered by electro-hydraulic actuators
The researchers compared the energy efficiency of their robotic leg with that of a conventional robotic leg powered by an electric motor.
FarmWise and RDO Equipment partner to automate weeding for specialty crops
FarmWise has developed the Vulcan precision weeding implement, which RDO will distribute to Southwest U.S. vegetable growers.
AMP launches new CPBD-A-C remote control module
AMP’s new CPBD-A-C remote control module for CSM34 Conveyor Smart Motor promises easy configuration, monitoring, and manual control.
Kollmorgen to explain how motor science advances propel robot performance at RoboBusiness
Motor science directly affects robot capabilities and cost. Designers can learn more from a Kollmorgen expert at RoboBusiness 2024.
Researchers build flexible, soft robotic actuators
Learn how low-cost soft actuators enabled researchers to build a worm-like crawling robot.
Siemens introduces high-inertia 1FK7-HI servo motors
Siemens said these self-cooled 1FK7-HI servomotors provide stall torque in the 3 Nm to 20 Nm range and are offered in IP64 or IP65 with IP67 flange degree of protection.
ROBOTIS and Realbotix become official development partners
The agreement designates Realbotix as an official developer partner and facilitates collaboration and integration with ROBOTIS’ technology.
SMAC introduces LBR and LDR Series of linear rotary actuators
SMAC says its linear rotary actuators can be used for precision screw insertion and tightening in automated manufacturing.
Webinar: Get your mobile robots moving with the right motion control
Applied Motion Products will explain the importance of selecting the right motors and drives for demanding mobile robot applications.
To make household robots widely available, it’s about actuators, not AI
All consumer goods are heavily cost-driven. Household robots will be no exception, writes an Engineering.com columnist.
HEBI Robotics releases H-Series actuators
HEBI Robotics says the purpose-built H-Series provides more versatility and torque while still withstanding rugged conditions.
Elmo Motion Control to show innovations at 2024 Robotics Summit
Elmo Motion Control will show off its Platinum Bassoon servo drive at the Robotics Summit & Expo and other events.
CCTY to showcase bearing solutions at the Robotics Summit & Expo
CCTY provides motion control technology to help developers build humanoid and other robots that move smoothly.
igus to show affordable automation at Hannover Messe, Robotics Summit
igus announced 247 new products, including a low-cost mobile manipulator and AI-based tools for configuring systems.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.
maxon launches drive systems portfolio designed for robotics
maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.
Webinar: Learn about motion control for healthcare robotics applications
Healthcare robotics, particularly surgical systems, have stringent motion control demands, and experts will review the latest options.