InductOne builds on Plus One Robotics’ parcel picking experience and trusted relationships with customers to increase throughput.
Ubiros Gentle grippers go all electric for reliability, flexibility
Ubiros has developed grippers with force-sensing capabilities to bring automation to more picking tasks, explains President Onder Ondemir.
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.
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.
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.
Top 10 robotics news stories of March 2024
From events like MODEX and GTC to new product launches, there was no shortage of robotics news to cover in March 2024.
Recycling automation startup Glacier brings in $7.7M
Glacier has also announced that it will be collaborating with Amazon to enhance traceability and recovery processes for recyclables.
SMC adds grippers for cobots from Universal Robots
Available in basic and longitudinal types, the LEHR Series offers gripping forces between 60 to 140 N and plug-and-play compatibility.
Bosch Rexroth emphasizes flexibility with Smart Flex Effector
Bosch Rexroth hopes to help industry keep up with rising demands by making robot tooling more flexible and easier to use.
Adaptability is key for robotic arms, FAULHABER says
FAULHABER highlights a new tool changer that can turn specialized robots into flexible machines that can do a range of tasks.
NVIDIA picks 6 noteworthy autonomous systems of 2023
NVIDIA picks robots that showed special prowess — swimming, diving, gripping, seeing, strolling and flying — through 2023.
Sanctuary AI secures IP assets to advance touch, grasping in general-purpose robots
In addition to Sanctuary AI’s internal developments, IP assets from Giant.AI and Tangible Research have accelerated progress on its roadmap.
ReBeL cobot gets low-cost, human-like hand from igus
igus said the new finger gripper for its ReBeL cobot is made of motion plastics, offering functionality and affordability.
ISO and ASTM define standard for additive manufacturing in construction
ISO and ASTM have defined an additive construction standard in what could be the first of joint efforts around robotics in that industry.
SCHUNK releases pneumatic positioning device for robotic grippers
SCHUNK said this solution is designed for any gripper application that requires flexibility, including robot applications that move workpieces of different sizes or in close proximity to each other.
ATI releases MC-50 Manual Tool Changer
ATI Industrial Automation has introduced the MC-50 Manual Tool Changer, which provides high performance, reliability, and quality.
Piab releases lightweight bag gripper
The new lightweight palletizing gripper from Piab lifts sacks and bags with weights of up to 110 lbs (50 kg).
ATI Industrial Automation introduces compliant angle grinder
The CGV offers built-in, adjustable compliance that allows the unit to compensate for irregularities in part surfaces and maintain contact with a workpiece.
Researchers taught a quadruped to use its legs for manipulation
Researchers taught a Unitree Go1 quadruped how to use its front legs to climb walls, press buttons and kick a soccer ball.
Destaco launches end-of-arm tooling line for cobots
Destaco’s cobot tooling solutions are designed for gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing, and tool extension applications.
ASTM developing standard for robot end-effectors
ASTM International announced that its developing a standard based on the grasp strength of robot end-effectors.
Soft Robotics mGripAI uses simulation to train in NVIDIA Isaac Sim
Soft Robotics applies NVIDIA Isaac Sim’s synthetic data to food processing automation in efforts to improve safety and increase production.