Kawasaki Robotics has focused on making its CL Series cobots easy to program for specific applications such as arc welding.
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.
Counting inventory with Nokia AIMS smart drone technology
Paul Heitlinger discusses the new drone-based inventory tracking solution from Nokia.
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.
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.
RBR50 Spotlight: Doosan Robotics’ Dart-Suite brings app ease to cobot programming
Doosan introduced Dart-Suite with an integrated development environment that allows customers to create modules for their specific needs.
Humanoid bartender robot ADAM debuts at Texas Rangers stadium
Richtech is deploying ADAM robots into everyday situation as the robotic bartender gains experience and popularity.
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.
Teradyne Robotics president discusses how the industry is transforming
Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, discussed his role and where he thinks the industry is heading.
Webinar: Brinkman uses cobots to streamline deburring, polishing, and part cleaning
Brinkman Automation will explain in this free webinar how it has built ‘The Finisher’ with cobots from Universal Robots.
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.
7 cobots released so far in 2024
A look at some of the new collaborative robots released this year and the trend toward larger, higher-payload cobots.
Texas Children’s Hospital transfers fruit flies with ABB YuMi cobot for neurological research
YuMi is the first system at Texas Children’s Hospital that does not require the flies to be anesthetized before transfer, says ABB Robotics.
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.
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.
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.
3-finger robotic gripper now available from Tesollo in North America
Tesollo has designed its new DG-3F dexterous gripper for tasks such as assembly that previously required multiple tools.
Meet the RoboBusiness 2024 keynote speakers
Rodney Brooks, Sergey Levine, Claire Delaunay, a state-of-the-industry panel, and a live demo of a swallowable robotic pill will headline leading commercial robotics event.
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.
OmniVance machine tending cell uses ABB cobot to address labor shortages
ABB’s OmniVance cell for machine tending includes the GoFa 12 cobot and software designed for easy deployment, integration, and programming.