Kawasaki Robotics has focused on making its CL Series cobots easy to program for specific applications such as arc welding.

Luxolis is integrating its perception systems with cobots for an electronics maker and is expanding in South Korea and Japan.

Universal Robots has consolidated its cobot service, support, and training through the myUR fleet management portal.

ATI says its GBX 10 Ethernet module excels in high-speed data and signal communication with vision, inspection, metrology, motion control, and more.

In the UR survey, more than 50% responded that they already harness artificial intelligence and machine learning in their production. 

Using Olis’ software, users can set alerts for pre-defined runtime parameters through the PLC, including I/Os, registers, and custom tags.

MassRobotics resident startups have used its shared space, development resources, and mentoring and networking programs to grow.

Doosan introduced Dart-Suite with an integrated development environment that allows customers to create modules for their specific needs.

Richtech is deploying ADAM robots into everyday situation as the robotic bartender gains experience and popularity.

Brinkman Automation will explain in this free webinar how it has built ‘The Finisher’ with cobots from Universal Robots.

The ARM Institute has funded projects to improve apparel assembly, welding and finishing, and adaptive insertion of automotive parts.

FANUC produced one-millionth industrial robot in August 2023, earning it RBR50 recognition.

A look at some of the new collaborative robots released this year and the trend toward larger, higher-payload cobots.

Okuma says its new ORL line will load and unload workpieces from new and pre-existing machines to increase productivity and efficiency. 

Epson Robots says its new C-B Series robots include sensors, motion control, and programming for industrial collaborative workcells.

Humanoids continued to grab our readers’ attention in July 2024, with four of our top 10 stories centering on the topic.

KUKA introduced three new mobile robots in 2023: the KMR iisy mobile cobot, KMP 1500P, and KMP 600-S diffDrive.

Comau and One Equity Partners said they expect the transaction to close by the end of 2024 as the industrial automation vendor branches out from automotive.

Novarc Technologies says its latest system constantly improves weld quality based on data collection and model enhancement. 

ABB’s OmniVance cell for machine tending includes the GoFa 12 cobot and software designed for easy deployment, integration, and programming.

Standard Bots says it will use the funding to expand its engineering team and accelerate the development of its robots in new sizes.