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Improving usability is growing trend in industrial robotics

Control Engineering

Robotics Insights. There is a growing emphasis to make industrial robots that are user friendly and don’t require a great deal of knowledge or expertise to operate effectively. This emphasis is due to a greater need for robots in industrial manufacturing and automation. Reducing robot complexity.

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Stretchable soft robotics use strain sensors

Control Engineering

Robotics insights Researchers led by Hangbo Zhao have developed a highly stretchable sensor using 3D electrodes inspired by origami folding patterns. The sensors can measure a strain range up to three times higher than typical sensors, making them valuable for applications in soft robotics, wearable electronics, prosthetics, and biomedicine.

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Robotic grippers developed to pick up delicate, heavy objects

Control Engineering

Robotics insights Researchers have developed a gripping device for robots that can pick up very delicate and fragile objects or items up to 14 pounds, giving it added versatility. The strength of robotic grippers is generally measured in payload-to-weight ratio,” Yin says. graduate from NC State.

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Robots deployed to improve on-the-job safety for retail workers

Control Engineering

Robots insights. Researchers at West Virginia University have developed a robot that is meant to protect retail workers from getting injured on the job. The robots are also building on previous research and are going to be driving through terrain to estimate where potential hazards are.

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FABTECH 2023 – 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating

Fabricating & Metal Work

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A); Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B); and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). Buena Park, CA) will introduce the new EGB 1303 ARse bending robot at Booth A1304.

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

Pavilions are dedicated to 3D/additive manufacturing; finishing; forming & fabricating; METALFORM; robotics & industrial automation; tube & pipe; welding; and welding automation. The PC controls also allow for a wide range of programming, functionality, customer information, and virtually unlimited program storage.