ATI says its GBX 10 Ethernet module excels in high-speed data and signal communication with vision, inspection, metrology, motion control, and more.
Skyline Robotics deploys Ozmo window cleaning robot in New York City
Skyline Robotics has deployed the Ozmo window-cleaning robot at a New York skyscraper as it begins its global expansion.
GITAI to share challenges of building a robotic workforce in space at RoboBusiness
During RoboBusiness, GITAI will examine what a labor-abundant space industry will look like with robotics at its center.
Interact Analysis expects market for machine-integrated robots to grow steadily
Interact Analysis expects shipments of machine-integrated robots to grow steadily by 9.2% in 2024, despite slow growth in industrial automation.
Rapid Robotics’ new CEO explains the use of AI to accelerate accurate picking
Rapid Robotics pivoted from a RaaS model to focusing on its Rapid iD product to accelerate picking, says new CEO Kimberly Losey.
6 new technology projects get ARM Institute funding
The ARM Institute has funded projects to improve apparel assembly, welding and finishing, and adaptive insertion of automotive parts.
RBR50 Spotlight: FANUC produces one-millionth industrial robot
FANUC produced one-millionth industrial robot in August 2023, earning it RBR50 recognition.
Symbotic acquires Veo Robotics for $8.7M
Veo Robotics developed FreeMove, a safeguarding technology for industrial robots that promotes human-robot collaboration.
Okuma launches parts handling robots to complement its CNC line
Okuma says its new ORL line will load and unload workpieces from new and pre-existing machines to increase productivity and efficiency.
Figure 02 humanoid robot is ready to get to work
Figure AI has unveiled Figure 02, its second-generation humanoid, as it takes steps toward commercializing the robot.
Epson Robots expands six-axis robot line with compact, collaborative C-B series
Epson Robots says its new C-B Series robots include sensors, motion control, and programming for industrial collaborative workcells.
AES Maximo robot designed to save time and money for solar panel installation
AES Corp. says its new Maximo robot can install solar panels at half the time and cost of conventional methods as energy demand increases.
RBR50 Spotlight: Ambi Robotics leverages real-world data for more flexible picking solution
AmbiSort B-Series is the company’s entry into automated induction, middle-mile sortation, and reverse logistics.
Robot maker Comau spins out from Stellantis to private equity firm
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.
FORTNA discusses how machine vision advances enable faster parcel sortation
FORTNA explains how advances in machine vision enable its new dual, six-axis robotic singulator to process up to 2,800 parcels per hour.
Novarc automates arc welding processes with NovEye Autonomy Gen 2
Novarc Technologies says its latest system constantly improves weld quality based on data collection and model enhancement.
RBR50 Spotlight: Symbotic rides wave of logistics automation demand
Symbotic’s modular automation system enables robot-to-robot handoffs for depalletizing throughout the warehouse.
Making it easier to compare robot manipulation research
UMass Lowell researchers are creating a program called the Collaborative Open-source Manipulation Performance Assessment for Robotics Enhancement.
FANUC America opens new $110M robotics and automation campus in Michigan
FANUC America says it has expanded its footprint to more than 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019.
PRS Tool Changer from SMW Autoblok works with pneumatic grippers, C40 Inductive Coupler
The new PRS Tool Changer can be combined with a variety of grippers and inductive couplers for tasks such as machine tending.
RBR50 Spotlight: ABB modular industrial robot arms offer game-changing flexibility
ABB Robotics released its first modular industrial robot arms in 2023. Its fifth-generation robots expanded the company’s range with four new models.
Top 10 robotics stories of June 2024
From exciting deployments and humanoid robotics developments to emerging partnerships, there was no shortage of robotics news to cover in June 2024.