Robotics

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Automation World

How AI Is Making Robots More Autonomous and Adaptable

Teradyne Robotics’ work with Nvidia is expected to bring about an inflection point in technology that will enable robots to operate more precisely in unstructured and changing environments and scale new robotic applications at companies of all sizes.

Kassow Robots Launches the KR Pulse Ecosystem

With Bosch Rexroth's majority ownership since April 2022, Kassow Robots reinforces its commitment to advancing collaborative robotics and supporting the evolving needs of automation...

A Mobile Robot for Matrix Production Setups

KUKA’s new KMP 1500 omnidirectional autonomous mobile robot is designed to work flexibly in matrix production operations.

Robotic Automation and Industry’s Changing Future

From the use of robots to handle repetitive and hazardous tasks to alignment with corporate sustainability goals, robotics are proving to be the answer to industry’s labor shortage...

Robots Enable Cosmetic Packaging Innovation

The Albéa Group uses 70 KUKA robots in its Matamoros, Mexico, plant to flexibly produce 50 million products a month.e

Mobile Robots with Integrated Lifter and Roller Modules Save Integration Time

Omron’s new MD-650 and the MD-900 autonomous mobile robots are designed to integrate with Roeq’s new TML500/TML750 lifter and TR600/TR700 roller modules.

IHI Uses Osaro Software for Mixed-Case Depalletizing

IHI’s decision to partner with Osaro was based on their superior ability to handle a wider variety of boxes at faster recognition speeds compared to other vendors, according to...

Schneider Electric Debuts New Cobot Line

The company’s Lexium collaborative robots offer high-speed motion and precision positioning in single and multi-axis configurations.

Products

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Robot and Controller for Harsh Environments

ABB’s IRB 1100 robot, powered by the new OmniCore C90XT controller, is IP67-rated.
Built for demanding production environments, the compact ArcWorld 50 series workcells from Yaskawa Motoman are affordable, wire-to-weld solutions that are pre-assembled on a common base.

Workcells for Robotic Welding

Built for demanding production environments, the compact ArcWorld 50 series workcells from Yaskawa Motoman are affordable, wire-to-weld solutions that are pre-assembled on a common...
Software Components for Robotics Simulation

Software Components for Robotics Simulation

Version 7.0 of Kineo software components from Siemens provide new simulation capabilities in robotics/machine automation.
Parts-Feeding System from Epson for SCARA Robots

Parts-Feeding System for SCARA Robots

The IntelliFlex Feeding System from Epson Robots accommodates a wide variety of parts for advanced applications in medical, consumer, automotive, electronics and more.

Videos

Automate 2024 Highlights

When I started covering automation and robotics in the early 1990s, I heard from a few experienced editors in the field that, unfortunately, I had missed the heyday of robotics...

KUKA KMP 1500 Autonomous Mobile Robot

In this video, Tyler Britcher of KUKA Robotics explains the company’s exhibit at Modex 2024 which highlighted the KMP 1500. Read more about the KMP 1500.

Omron and Roeq Expand AMR and Top Module Collaboration

The partnership between Omron and Roeq enables greater focus on intralogistics projects for faster execution.

Schneider Electric Adds Cobots

At Modex 2024, the company showcased this new cobot line with demonstrations of its Lexium RL 3 and RL 18 models as well as information about the forthcoming RL 5 and RL 7 models...

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Robotics, VR and AR Set the Pace for Automation

Innovations in Robotics, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality lead to improvements in Automation.
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6 Key Robotics Trends in Packaging and Operations

How CPG companies and manufacturers in other industries are increasingly using robotics to improve operations.