PackExpo 2021 was an opportunity to check out the latest in packaging automation. Check out this recap of the latest innovations that were presented at the show.
GroceryShop 2021 Recap
GroceryShop is a great event if you want to reach buyers from national and regional grocers.
Massrobotics launches STEM program to jumpstart girls for tech careers
Massrobotics is encouraging female high school juniors and seniors to apply to the spring 2022 program.
MassRobotics launches inaugural Robo Boston Festival
The Robot Block Party is back in the house! MassRobotics announces inaugural Robo Boston festival in Ocober.
Collaborative Robotics Week to examine state of industry
Collaborative Robotics Week (Sept. 7-10) will provide a snapshot of the state of the sector, including emerging capabilities, powerful enabling technologies, as well as new business models enabled by cobots.
Show Guide for the 2021 ATX West event
The ATX West show is next week. Check out our show guide with a curated list of robotic vendors to visit while at the show.
Surgical robotics innovations the topic of RoboBusiness Direct discussions
Interest in surgical robotics has grown, but developers, healthcare providers, and surgeons should understand how the technology is developing, the role of motors, and what procedures are applicable. Learn more in the final RoboBusiness Direct sessions of autumn 2020.
Motional, MIT roboticists to examine the future of human-robot collaboration in RoboBusiness Direct
In their RoboBusiness Direct session moderated by MassRobotics Executive Director Tom Ryden, Motional CTO Laura Major and MIT Professor Julie Shah will examine the future of human-robot interaction.
Odense Investor Summit offers insights into robotics powerhouse
Despite having a population of under 200,000 people, Odense, Denmark has long been one of the strongest robotics clusters worldwide. Its home to powerhouses such as Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), OnRobot and Universal Robots, as well as one of our favorite events. The 5th annual Odense Investor Summit takes place Dec. 9. Due to the…
Universal Robots hosting Cobot Expo 2.0 Nov. 16-17
Cobot Expo 2.0 will feature 25-plus live demos from Universal Robots’ partners, as well at 15 informative keynotes. Attendees will learn about cobot applications such as welding, machine tending, autonomous bin picking and end-of-line packaging, while hearing from top automation experts about safety, ROI and service.
Digitization and robotics design to be the focus of RoboBusiness Direct presentation
Digitization through automation is a strategic imperative for most companies, according to John McEleney, corporate vice president of strategy at PTC and a RoboBusiness Direct speaker
RoboBusiness Direct panel to discuss the future of robotics
On November 5, MassRobotics and the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) will bring together a world-class team of robotics researchers and industry veterans from Massachusetts to discuss these ongoing initiatives and their impact on the commercial robotics sector. The $100+ billion-dollar global robotics sector is growing by leaps and bounds. Industrial robots…
The future of human-robot collaboration the subject of a new book, RoboBusiness Direct session
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting Robots” is a new book co-authored by MIT Associate Professor Julie Shah and Motional CTO Laura Major that explores a future populated with robot helpers.
Wearable robots are ready to leave the lab, says Harvard researcher Conor Walsh
In his RoboBusiness Direct session, recognized Harvard University professor Conor Walsh will examine how his team or researchers have developed soft, wearable robotics for industrial use.
Digital manufacturing for robotics can yield economic benefits, explains Fictiv co-founder
Despite economic hardships imposed by trade wars and the COVID-19 pandemic, robotics startups can benefit from digital manufacturing ecosystem, according to a RoboBusiness Direct speaker.
Surgical robotics startups should develop a strategy for success, says HeartLander Surgical CTO
In his RoboBusiness Direct session, Dwight Meglan, chief technology officer at HeartLander Surgical, will examine key considerations for surgical robotics startups to achieve commercial success.
Kollmorgen expert to explain motor integration with Harmonic Drive gearboxes
In this RoboBusiness Direct session, Kollmorgen frameless motor specialist Tom S. Wood will help robotics developers pair motors with Harmonic Drive gearboxes.
Harmonic Drive keynote to examine how actuator design can help robotics developers
Three experts from Harmonic Drive will explain the potential benefits of advanced actuator design for robotics developers in this RoboBusiness Direct keynote.
Gatik’s Apeksha Kumavat to discuss faster time to market with autonomous vehicles
In her RoboBusiness Direct session, Gatik’s Chief Engineer Apeksha Kumavat will examine how a constrained operational design domain can bring middle-mile autonomous delivery to market more quickly.
Rodney Brooks, robotics pioneer, to discuss mega trends in RoboBusiness Direct keynote
Rodney Brooks, who has been a robotics innovator at MIT and several startups, including iRobot and Robust.AI, will share his perspective on three trends he says are shaping the future of robotics.
Fictiv COO to discuss digital manufacturing ecosystems at RoboBusiness Direct
At the Sept. 22 RoboBusiness Direct session, Jean Olivieri, COO at Fictiv, will discuss how new digital manufacturing ecosystems can provide quality without a high price tag, disruption, and complexity.
Interact Analysis’ Ash Sharma to discuss the business value of mobile robots at RoboBusiness Direct
As part of the RoboBusiness Direct series, Interact Analysis Managing Director Ash Sharma will explain how autonomous mobile robots are providing value to new markets and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting industrial automation strategies.