The new industrial strength PUDU MT1 mobile robot uses AI to identify trash in large facilities, including warehouses and factories.
Ricoh to provide customer support for Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid
This agreement extends Agility’s support system through Ricoh’s Service Advantage program and provides additional resources for end users.
GelSight, Flexxbotics to offer joint system for robotic nondestructive testing
GelSight and Flexxbotics say their initial target industries include aerospace, defense, medical devices, automotive, and more.
ABB, Vention bringing GoFa cobots to small and midsize manufacturers
ABB gains access to a broader range of DIY automation clients, while Vention enhances its robotics portfolio.
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.
Kawasaki works with partners on CL Series cobot ease of use, applications
Kawasaki Robotics has focused on making its CL Series cobots easy to program for specific applications such as arc welding.
Seegrid secures funding, prepares to launch new autonomous lift truck
Seegrid plans to use its $50M Series D to fuel robotics innovation and expansion, including its CR1 high-reach lift truck later this year.
North American robot sales decline 8% in first half of 2024
Significant declines in the automotive and semiconductor industries led to the decline in robot sales, according to the Association for Advancing Automation.
Ask an Expert Podcast: flexible conveyance for materials handling
Michael Zampano, product engineer at mk North America, walks us through the capabilities and features of VersaFlex flexible conveyors.
Luxolis provides 3D vision, data tools for robot precision in electronics manufacturing
Luxolis is integrating its perception systems with cobots for an electronics maker and is expanding in South Korea and Japan.
Top 10 robotics developments of August 2024
This month, five of our top 10 robotics stories were about humanoid robot developments or humanoid alternatives.
How to optimize automation systems during and after installation
Regardless of the industry or specific technology, rarely is any automation system optimized at startup.
China bets on robots for rapid growth, says IFR
China has grown as both a robotics user and producer, and its government recently set out a roadmap including humanoids.
Universal Robots updates UR Care and Field Care service for cobot applications
Universal Robots has consolidated its cobot service, support, and training through the myUR fleet management portal.
FANUC’s new robot controller offers cybersecurity, remote maintenance functions
FANUC’s R-50iA features enhanced robot control performance, which improves the signal output and sensor tracking on the robot’s motion path.
ATI Industrial Automation’s GBX 10 Gigabit Ethernet module aims to speed up robotic tool changing
ATI says its GBX 10 Ethernet module excels in high-speed data and signal communication with vision, inspection, metrology, motion control, and more.
UR survey shows 48% of manufacturers plan to invest in AI
In the UR survey, more than 50% responded that they already harness artificial intelligence and machine learning in their production.
Olis Robotics unveils PLC capabilities for industrial robot cells
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 raised over $1B in seven years
MassRobotics resident startups have used its shared space, development resources, and mentoring and networking programs to grow.
RoboGeorgia brings industry, academia, and robotics startups together in Atlanta
RoboGeorgia is building a new robotics cluster in the Atlanta area with help from local and global corporations.
UMass Amherst says robots that organize their own teams are more efficient
Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that robots work together in teams than they do individually completing tasks.
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.