Piaggio Fast Forward provides insights on its collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm to design the Star Wars-themed G1T4-M1N1 robot.
Universal Robots releases the UR15, its fastest cobot yet
For pick-and-place applications, the company said the UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared to other UR models.
Humanoid robots can benefit from high-performance seals, says Freudenberg
As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.
Standard Bots launches 30kg robot arm and U.S. production facility
Standard Bots said it will simplify automation for thousands of complex processes previously out of reach for conventional robotics.
ABB upgrades Flexley Mover AMR with visual SLAM capabilities
ABB said it will continue fusing its precision hardware with artificial intelligence and software to enable further autonomy and versatility.
Sonair debuts ADAR, a 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous mobile robots
Sonair is debuting at Automate 2025 its ADAR sensor, which is designed to enhance robot safety with 3D soundwave perception.
Elmo Motion Control presents technology innovations at upcoming shows
Elmo will show its latest Titanium Maestro motion controller at upcoming events including the Robotics Summit & Expo.
Epson adds GX-C Series with RC800A controller to its robot line
The GX-C robot line, which will be shown at Automate, is designed for high precision and flexibility, according to Epson.
Comau changes with robotics market, adds focus on software and new applications
Comau has expanded its product line with compact robot arms, picking software, and exoskeletons for logistics and other markets.
Yaskawa exhibits robots for welding, materials handling, and bin picking
Yaskawa showed several technologies with partners at Automate, including cobots for welding and vision-guided robots for machine tending.
Kawasaki Robotics gives first look at its collaborative robots
Kawasaki says its CL series combines all the safety and intuitiveness of cobots with the speed and productivity of industrial robotics.
OnRobot releases two electric grippers for heavy payload cobots
OnRobot says its new grippers can handle heavier payloads for collaborative robot applications such as palletizing and machine tending.
InOrbit introduces RobOps Copilot for mobile robot fleet insights
InOrbit says this new product will provide actionable insights on robot operations and fleets to anyone regardless of technical expertise.
TM Robotics signs new distributors during Automate 2019
Toshiba Machine partner TM Robotics welcomed three partners to its distributor network. Production Components Inc (PCI), BlueBay Automation and Global Manufacturing Incorporated (GMI) officially signed distributor contracts at Automate 2019 in Chicago. Joining TM Robotics’ distributor network allows partners to supply Toshiba Machine’s extensive SCARA, cartesian and six-axis robot ranges to automation end users across…
Automate/ProMat: 8 robotics startups to watch
CHICAGO — Of the 1,350-plus exhibitors at Automate and ProMat 2019 in Chicago, there was one or two robotics startups scattered among the big corporate booths. The Robot Report shared its major takeaways from Automate/ProMat, now here are eight robotics startups from the event that are worth keeping an eye on. If you want to…
Automate/ProMat 2019: 10 takeaways for robotics developers
Collaborative robots, mobile platforms, and the enabling hardware and software were all on display at Automate/ProMat, but what was new and noteworthy?
PHD exhibiting UR5, UR5e cobots with YRG Yamaha Robots at Automate
PHD Inc. and YRG Inc. will be exhibiting at Automate 2019. Automate takes place April 8-11, 2019, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Please visit us in Booth 7320. In addition to its traditional pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators designed for industrial automation, PHD will show both the UR5e and the UR5 from Universal…