Ubiros has developed grippers with force-sensing capabilities to bring automation to more picking tasks, explains President Onder Ondemir.
Universal Robots integrates cobots with Siemens PLCs
Universal Robots says the SRCI is available for its e-Series family and the UR20 and UR30 collaborative robots.
HowToRobot merges with Gain & Co., brings in investment
HowToRobot hopes to address industry needs by creating a global automation market platform and vendor-independent advisory firm.
InOrbit joins the Open Source Robotics Alliance
The OSRA is a recently launched alliance of companies aimed at strengthening the governance of open-source robotics software projects.
Bota Systems launches PixONE force-torque sensors for robotics
Bota Systems says it designed its PixONE force-torque sensors to keep cabling inside robotic arms.
igus to show affordable automation at Hannover Messe, Robotics Summit
igus announced 247 new products, including a low-cost mobile manipulator and AI-based tools for configuring systems.
Rockwell Automation partners with Microsoft on three projects
Rockwell and Microsoft plan to jointly provide systems for factory design, real-to-simulation digitization, and cloud management.
Flexiv Robotics improves sanding efficiency for shutter company, sorts recyclables
Flexiv Robotics said its Rizon 4 arm increased sanding efficiency for EsVata, and its Grav Enhanced gripper can aid recycling efforts.
Advanced Navigation’s Hydrus explores shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean
Advanced Navigation recently sent Hydrus to the depths of the Rottnest ship graveyard, located off the coast of Western Australia.
Bota Systems to showcase its latest sensors at Robotics Summit
Bota Systems will be at Booth 315 on the show floor at the Robotics Summit & Expo, which takes place on May 1 and 2, 2024.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.
Teledyne FLIR IIS announces new Bumblebee X stereo vision camera
Bumblebee X is a new GigE powered stereo imaging solution that delivers high-accuracy and low-latency for robotic guidance and pick & place applications.
maxon launches drive systems portfolio designed for robotics
maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.
Project CETI develops robotics to make sperm whale tagging more humane
Project CETI is using robotics, machine learning, biology, linguistics, natural language processing, and more to decode whale communications.
Webinar: Learn about motion control for healthcare robotics applications
Healthcare robotics, particularly surgical systems, have stringent motion control demands, and experts will review the latest options.
igus unveils igusGO AI-powered app at Hannover Messe
The igusGO app uses AI to identify optimization opportunities for robotics designers using lubrication-free motion plastics.
BlackBerry and AMD partner to reduce latency in robotics
BlackBerry and Advanced Micro Devices said they plan to address the need for ‘hard’ real-time capabilities in robotics-focused hardware.
AMD releases Versal Gen 2 to improve support for embedded AI, edge processing
The first devices in AMD Versal Series 2 target high-efficiency for AI Engines, and Subaru is one of its first customers.
Binder USA releases surface mount versions of its M12 connectors
Binder USA says its SMD connectors can provide automated processing for manufacturing processes, robotics, sensors, and actuators.
What’s the difference between contactless and wireless charging for robots?
Contactless wireless charging offers benefits over contact-based wireless charging for robots and other systems, says Meredot’s CEO.
Applied Motion Products releases MDX+ low-voltage servo series
This series from Applied Motion Products includes low-voltage systems that integrate a servo drive, motor, and encoder into one package.