Universal Robots Academy Offers Cobot Training to Registered Users
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Universal Robots Academy has gained more than 200,000 registered users since 2016.
Top 10 robotics stories of February
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 1, 2024
2024 is heating up for the robotics industry. It was an exciting month for the industry, and there was no shortage of robotics new to cover. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in February 2024. Scythe robot lawnmowers adopting ‘Tesla charging standard’ Colo.-based 52 robot lawnmower.
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Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 17, 2024
which yesterday retired the older version of its humanoid robot after 15 years of development and today showed a preview of its successor. By 2016, the Waltham, Mass.-based based company showed that its robot could walk, open a door, and maintain its balance while being shoved by a person holding a hockey stick, all without a tether.
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Pittsburgh Robotics Network names new board members
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 12, 2024
Credit: Pittsburgh Robotics Network The Pittsburgh Robotics Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and growth for the southwest Pennsylvania region’s robotics cluster, yesterday announced changes to its board of directors and executive officers. Jorgen Pederson, PRN president.
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Flexiv Robotics improves sanding efficiency for shutter company, sorts recyclables
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 22, 2024
Custom user interface for Flexiv Rizon 4 sanding robot. Source: Flexiv Robotics By integrating sensing, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Flexiv Robotics Inc. It develops and manufactures general-purpose, adaptive robots. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.
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ANYmal legged robot gets 100th golden delivery from ANYbotics
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 31, 2023
The Zurich-based company said the unit’s unique golden casing symbolizes its “commitment to the advancement of robotic inspections.” “Inspection robots such as ANYmal are critical in improving worker safety, increasing productivity, and supporting sustainable industrial facilities,” the company said in a release.
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KettyBot Pro will provide personalized customer service, says Pudu Robotics
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 31, 2024
Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Co. today launched KettyBot Pro, the newest generation of its delivery and reception robot. The service robot is designed to address labor shortages in the retail and restaurant industries and enhance customer engagement, said the company. The mobile robot also has autonomous path planning.
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ABB expands robot production and training in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 13, 2024
robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The company said the site will support ABB Robotics’ development and production of leading systems in and for the Americas. robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., stated Sami Atiya, president of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation Business Area.
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ForwardX Robotics officially launches in the US with first project and trade show appearance
Robotics Automation News
AUGUST 5, 2022
ForwardX Robotics, a Beijing-headquartered autonomous mobile robot and warehouse solutions provider, announced its first round of its Series C funding back in December 2021. The round of funding brought the total to over $100 million since the company was founded in 2016.
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Absolute EMS Champions Human and Robot Collaboration in Modern Manufacturing
i4.0 today
APRIL 3, 2024
an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey contract manufacturing services, offers a perfect factory environment that seamlessly blends robotic automation with human expertise. In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the integration of robots alongside human workers has become the new norm. Absolute EMS, Inc.,
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China’s robotic spacecraft to collect samples from near-Earth asteroid
E&T
APRIL 24, 2023
The Chinese government has approved a plan to send a robotic spacecraft to collect samples from an asteroid, according to the China National Space Administration's Lunar Exploration and Space Programme Centre. According to the centre, the mission will launch a probe consisting of two parts - an orbiter and a re-entry module - toward 2016 HO3.
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Collaborative robots will help drive explosive growth in 2016
Universal Robots
JANUARY 13, 2016
As we enter 2016, Universal Robots is in the middle of the most exciting era in the history of robotics and the automation industry. We continue to see explosive growth, with 2015 establishing a new record in Robot sales worldwide, topping 2014 by 15%. This year, we expect an even steeper curve.
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China overtakes United States in robot density
Control Engineering
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Robotics insights. China passed the United States in robot density for the first time as the nation is putting enhanced emphasis on robotics and automation to keep up with manufacturing demand. This is according to the World Robotics 2022 report, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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Automatica 2016 – Cobotimize your production
Universal Robots
JUNE 10, 2016
In less than two weeks, the leading trade show for automation and mechatronics will open its gates in Munich, Germany, on June 21, 2016. Of course, every trade show is special, but this year’s AUTOMATICA is of particular relevance for us since we will bring in a new era of cobots: What does Universal Robots have in stock?
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Apptronik to integrate Apollo humanoid with NVIDIA general-purpose foundation model
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 23, 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang (left) with the Apollo humanoid robot. — Among the highlights of GTC this week was the convergence of artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics. announced that it working to integrate its Apollo humanoid robot with Project GR00T, NVIDIA Corp.’s Source: Apptronik SAN JOSE, Calif.
Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter receives RBR50 award for logistics innovation
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 26, 2024
The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. The annual RBR50 awards honor the top 50 robotics companies for their leadership in automation hardware and software, business models, and emerging applications.
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San Francisco bans the use of ‘killer police robots’
E&T
DECEMBER 7, 2022
San Francisco supervisors have voted unanimously to reverse a previous decision to authorise police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons. The policy instantly faced fierce criticism from civil liberties groups, with some saying arming robots was a step too close to something one would see in a dystopian science-fiction movie.
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India´s Robot Boom Hits All-Time High
Dinesh Mishra
MAY 2, 2023
India enters world´s top ten in annual robot installations Frankfurt – GERMANY – 3rd May 2023 – Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed. These are findings of the report World Robotics, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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Omnirobotic obtains $500k to expand product offerings for manufacturers
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Laval, Quebec-based company said it plans to use the financing to commercialize robots using its proprietary AutonomyOS platform for manufacturers struggling with labor shortages in high-mix production environments. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more. to commercialize robots for woodworking.
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SVT Robotics welcomes Griffin Chronis as chief technology officer
Automation Mag
JULY 4, 2022
SVT Robotics announced the addition of Griffin Chronis to its executive team as chief technology officer (CTO). “I and the SVT Robotics team as chief technology officer,” said Chronis. Chronis comes into VT Robotics from Salesforce. Schultz, CEO of SVT Robotics. I am excited and honoured to join A.K.
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Automated welding made efficient
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 23, 2024
Image: Novarc Technologies Novarc Technologies, a full-stack robotics company specialising in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI systems for robotic welding applications, aims to address the shortage in welders with their autonomous SWR cobots. Compared to more common industrial robots, the SWR has several advantages.
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Igus gains majority stake in Commonplace Robotics to expand its low-cost automation portfolio
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Igus is expanding its presence in the low-cost automation market with its recent acquisition of majority shares in Commonplace Robotics. Commonplace Robotics is a systems integrator headquartered in Germany. The company specializes in intuitive control systems and software and power electronics for robotics. kilograms.
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Omnirobotic receives $500k investment
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
LAVAL — Omnirobotic, a robotics automation company, announced that it has closed a financing of $500k to commercialize Autonomous Robotic Machines driven by Omnirobotic’s proprietary platform, AutonomyOS. In 2023, the company changed its business model to become a machine builder, selling robotic equipment built on AutonomyOS.
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The Rise of Revolution Pi Open-Source Industrial PC
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
IIoT-enabled IPCs like RevPi are ideal for automation, data connectivity, motion control, robotics support, machine visualization, and many more applications. Built on the open, customizable, and commercial-off-the-shelf premise of Raspberry Pi, RevPi ruggedizes the versatile microcomputer for use in industrial applications.
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Home-grown innovations spotlighted at IMCRC showcase
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
With support and co-funding from IMCRC, each project has explored, developed and applied advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing, robotics, data analytics and augmented and virtual reality to deliver transformative business models, products and services.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy TikTok Likes
Robotics Automation News
JULY 20, 2023
TikTok is a social media platform that has gained immense popularity and become a cultural phenomenon since its launch in 2016. It allows users to create, share, and discover short-form videos set to music, typically lasting between 15 to 60 seconds.
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Sandrock Appointed Engineering Manager for COE Press Equipment
Fabricating & Metal Work
JUNE 5, 2023
This is Sandrock’s second tenure with COE Press Equipment, having formerly worked for the company as a mechanical engineer from 2011 – 2016. Since then, he has acquired additional engineering experience in automation, robotics and controls for a variety of processes.
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CSIRO awarded Boeing’s Supplier of the Year
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 23, 2023
The ‘Pathfinder Award’ recognises the substantial value CSIRO has created for Boeing through technological breakthroughs across space, advanced materials, data analytics, energy, manufacturing, robotics and autonomy. CSIRO was previously named a Boeing Supplier of the Year in 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2010.
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Will autotech ventures race east in 2024?
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 2, 2024
Source: LinkedIn As The Robot Report reported last October, one of the biggest autotech stories of the year was the stalling of Cruise after California’s Department of Motor Vehicles suspended its driverless testing license. appeared first on The Robot Report. Meili Technologies will exhibit at CES 2024.
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Novarc Technologies launches its welding cobot in Australia
Automation Mag
MAY 17, 2023
Novarc Technologies unveiled its Spool Welding Robot (SWR), collaborative welding robot, and the SWR+HyperFill at Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) in Melbourne held from May 9 to 12. Novarc launched its first welding cobot in 2016, designed to improve productivity and quality on the shop floor and reduced costs for pipe fabricators.
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Metrology: Automation’s Unsung Hero
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
When contemplating automation, it is easy to envision a robot moving material from point A to point B, parts coming out of a machine and being ferried by conveyors to the next step, or pallet changers reloading fresh stock back into a machine.
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Your Questions Answered on Cobots in Electronics Manufacturing
Universal Robots
JULY 16, 2018
Your Questions Answered on Collaborative Robots in Electronics Manufacturing. For decades, the automotive industry was by far the leading user of robotics, but not anymore. In 2016, robot sales to the electronics industry jumped more than 40%, putting it on par with the automotive industry—and it still continues to grow.
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ISS spacewalk ended early due to battery emergency
E&T
AUGUST 18, 2022
Despite the early ending, cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev still managed to complete the installation of two cameras on the European robotic arm during the spacewalk. Cosmonaut Sergey Korsakov later placed the European robotic arm in a safe configuration from inside the station. It was the 252nd spacewalk in the station's history.
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Heavy Metal and Lightweight Robots
Universal Robots
OCTOBER 14, 2016
But there is more than just slot machines in town: To discover innovative automation solutions in the metalworking industry, you will find no better place during this period than FABTECH 2016.
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Home-grown transformative technologies take centre stage at the IMCRC Manufacturing Innovation Showcase
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
With support and co-funding from IMCRC, each project has explored, developed and applied advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing, robotics, data analytics and augmented and virtual reality to deliver transformative business models, products and services.
Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism & Enterprise to Provide Opening Address and Keynote Speech at Scotland’s Premier Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
i4.0 today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Mr McKee has been MSP for Glasgow Provan since May 2016. Karen McDonnell, OHS Policy Adviser & Head – ROSPA, Roy Henders, Director of SP Automation & Robotics. In his early career McKee spent two years with VSO in Banglades. He was brought up in Glasgow where he studied at the University of Strathclyde. and many many more.
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World’s First Cobot Spot Welder to Launch at Automate 2023
Fabricating & Metal Work
MAY 11, 2023
i5s COBOT Overview – SD 480p Universal Robots (UR) is not only the most widely used collaborative robot arm in the manufacturing industry, the UR cobots have also become the platform of choice for a fast-growing ecosystem of innovative OEM solutions.
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Cruise and Motional backers slash robotaxi funding
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
General Motors, which acquired Cruise in 2016, said this week it will cut spending on the robotaxi unit by about $1 billion in 2024. The post Cruise and Motional backers slash robotaxi funding appeared first on The Robot Report. Let’s start with Cruise. ” According to GM financial documents, GM has lost a preposterous $8.2
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Marco Ghirardello New President and CEO of FANUC Europe
MEM
JULY 25, 2023
Ghirardello succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has been leading the company since 2016 and will return to FANUC Headquarter for a new assignment. ” About FANUC The FANUC Corporation is one of the worldwide leaders in factory automation for CNC control systems, robots and production machinery (ROBODRILL, ROBOCUT and ROBOSHOT).
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Is Your Metalworking Shop as Safe as it Could Be?
Fabricating & Metal Work
APRIL 4, 2024
Following the American National Standards Institute for hand protection classifications, these gloves are ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Cut Level 5 rated, a recommended cut level protection for duct and sheet metal work. Made of an 18-gauge, high-performance polyethylene knit for total mobility, the gloves feature a breathable glove design.
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5 things that could shape surgical robotics in the next decade
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 9, 2024
You’ll see a lot of surgical robotics talk at this year’s DeviceTalks Boston. Surgical robots are smaller, smarter, and being launched into space. Robotic-assisted surgery-as-a-service is what Intuitive is pushing here,” Mullings said. 2024 is going to be a huge year — here’s why.
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I don’t see any limits - interview with President Jürgen von Hollen
Universal Robots
DECEMBER 2, 2016
In October 2016, Jürgen von Hollen joined Universal Robots as a new President. We asked Jürgen to share some insights with us on his personal impressions, his vision, and the Universal Robots strategy. After almost two months full of work, the time has come to draw an initial summary. When did you first hear about UR?
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Eliminating Automotive Defects Per Million With Automated Visual Inspection
Modern Machine Shop
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
That might sound strange, but at Thyssenkrupp Bilstein ’s Hamilton, Ohio, facility, the collaborative robots (cobots) that help with automation projects and part inspection are named after U.S. The manufacturer of shock absorbers and suspension systems made its first attempt at automation in 2016. presidents.
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Q&A: How a Self-Taught Machinist Started His Own Business
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
PD: In 2016, I did this video series of me building a giant World War I display from a video game that came out at the time, and it was probably eight feet long by five feet wide. PD: In 2016, I went to technical school to get my two-year degree in machine technology. That was 2016, 2017 and 2018. It took up all my room.
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