Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 31, 2025

Ive been watching developments of robotics and peripherals with anticipation. Hepaticas exoskeleton prototypes are already in use by leading companies such as Siemens and Leonardo and are designed for markets ranging from medical, defense and robotics. Not to mention extensive use cases in manufacturing.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 20, 2024

Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment comprises a comprehensive solution that helps workers and robots be more productive, optimizing the path of a picker with a team of robots for a directed workflow. It has an automatic detachment function to enable it to fit into existing operations without major changes.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Robotics, digitalization, and vertical and precision agriculture can improve yields, says HELUKABEL. Trends such as precision farming, digitalization, and robotics are intended to help farmers produce more bountiful harvests more efficiently and sustainably, noted HELUKABEL GmbH. Robots are a means to counter this.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 15, 2023

Vision-guided robot (VGR) insights. Vision-guided robot (VGR) technology has grown thanks to advanced in RGBD cameras, which allow the robot to accurately acquire 3D models. VGRs also are more flexible than traditional robots and the vision systems can make them safer, as well. Flexibility is another benefit of VGRs.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 1, 2025

Second, the software streamlines the development of successful automation integrations, both directly through simplification of robot cell control and indirectly through revision control and facilitation of machine tool compensation features. Woodward uses multiple functions within MiConnect on its Okuma Multus machines.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 10, 2025

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS — CES 2024 featured a wide range of emerging technologies, from fitness devices and videogames to autonomous vehicles. But robots always have a significant presence in the sprawling exhibit halls. The robot is capable of going up and down stairs through the implementation of compliant wheels. The 150 lb. (68

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 12, 2024

Meili Robots and WAKU Robotics are partnering to deliver a software stack for robot operations. The companies say a superior software stack will be key for robots to transform industries. Robots are becoming essential parts of a number of industries. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2024

today unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot. The first-generation robot, Figure 01, took its first steps and manipulated items within its first year of development. The most obvious change is the matte black finish of the robot’s “skin,” rather than the chrome metal finish of Figure 01. Figure AI Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Singapore-based company launched its first generation of humanoid robots this year, designated the GR-1. The joint module that is fitted at the hip of the robot is capable of producing a peak torque of 300 Nm, which allows it to walk at a speed of 5 kph (3.1 The robot is equipped with depth cameras in its head and torso.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2024

Industry-leading Optical Encoders for High Performance Motion Control By Mike Garibay, Sales and Marketing Manager Encoders in Robotics Encoders are fundamental by nature to robotics motion control as they provide accurate and precise feedback about angle, position, and speed. Servo motors and Brushless DC motors are both widely used.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 20, 2025

Create a power on checklist to ensure high-rate failure items are functioning properly, then create an action plan to execute if they do. The Effects of Shutdown on CNC Machines and Robots Problems with machine tools and robots love rearing up their heads after being powered down. Push-to-connect fittings snapped off or cracked.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 10, 2024

The Robotics Factory is dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling Pittsburgh-area startups. Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has accepted five companies to its Scale Residency program. ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo make up the organization ‘s first residency cohort.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 29, 2025

The robot continually updates its understanding of the world to handle the parts effectively. “In this particular clip, the search behavior is manually triggered,” said Scott Kuindersma, senior director of robotics research at Boston Dynamics,” told The Robot Report.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

The Cobalt mobile robot features autonomous driving technology, allowing it to navigate through various terrains and obstacles with ease, ensuring constant vigilance without human operation. Credit: Cobalt robotics Cobalt Robotics has been acquired by investor Dean Drako, and the name of the firm has been changed to Cobalt AI.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

He is one of the company’s robot programmers. The cobot is a tool for the welder,” said Dan Colvin, ESAB’s vice president for North America Robotics & Digital Solutions. “It The operator can run two or three cobots, instructing them what to work on and how to work on it, Colvin added, while the operator works on other functions.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 9, 2024

MassRobotics recently hosted a Robotics in AgTech event, bringing together innovators and industry leaders to explore challenges and solutions in the agriculture industry. The event served as a catalyst for discussions and offered a glimpse into the transformative potential of robotics for farming, said the Boston-based organization.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Although microscopic machines have already been designed to crawl, swim, walk and fold themselves up, there were always 'strings' attached; to generate motion, wires were used to provide electrical current or laser beams had to be focused directly onto specific locations on the robots. Then we’re having a conversation with the robot.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Yaskawa’s AR1440 robot in a demonstration welding workcell. Source: Yaskawa CHICAGO — Yaskawa Motoman last week showed several offerings bundling its robots with vision and controls to help manufacturers adopt automation. Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. The robot has a 1,440 mm (56.6

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 15, 2025

According to Cattron, the XBMCU provides robust capability to support machine-to-machine functionality in both directions with high data volume. The XBMCU is a compact control unit designed for mobile machines, industrial automation, robotics, and machine-to-machine control. This reduces the need for precise fit-up and heavy fixturing.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Whiz is SoftBank’s best-selling cleaning robot. Credit: SoftBank SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) is partnering with Formant, a leading developer of robot management systems. Formant’s cloud platform helps robotics companies deploy, scale, and manage their fleets.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 14, 2024

A multidisciplinary group of scientists, led by Project CETI, is using soft robotics, machine learning, biology, linguistics, natural language processing, and more to decode their communications. These are just our own, personal guidelines,” David Gruber, the founder and president of Project CETI, told The Robot Report. “[The

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The PPE module tested by gantry robot will power the Gateway space station. And to ensure that the simulator heads are fully calibrated, we also built the I-formation gantry robot that calibrates and validates the simulator performance against solar cell standards. Register now.

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E&T

AUGUST 2, 2022

The tiny surgical robot is known as MIRA, short for ‘Miniaturised In vivo Robotic Assistant.”. Once this has been completed, they will have to wait a year or so for the robot to get its turn aboard the station. It will be the most autonomous operation of the robot so far.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 is the device developer’s fifth-generation surgical robotics system. It built on Xi’s highly functional design, which has been used around the world in more than 7 million procedures.” The latest surgeon console can fit different body types, including surgeons who are pregnant.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As a critical tool to increasing efficiency, safety, productivity and profitability in demanding manufacturing environments, robotic automation continues to permeate the industrial landscape. Depending on the type of system, safeguarding will vary.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

Credit: The Robot Report Bluewhite this week announced that it secured $39 million in Series C financing. Formerly known as Blue White Robotics Ltd., was one of The Robot Report ‘s top picks for new automation providers at the 2023 World Ag Expo. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 21, 2022

If you are in the market for a paint pump that not only does what it says on the tin but also exceeds expectations with excellent functionality and results, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will be discussing what type of paint pump will fit your requirements and where to find […].

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 12, 2023

Article by David Alatorre, CTO, Rivelin Robotics The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner. Rivelin Robotics, which specialises in metal AM post-processing, already has products that do this.

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DO Supply

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Broad Power Ranges and Built-in Functions Mitsubishi servo drives come in wide power ranges. kW to 1 kW) is perfect for precise applications like micro-machining and tiny robots. We also offer an impressive catalog of Allen Bradley drives as well if Mitsubishi doesn’t seem fit your your application.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Importance of Turning in Machining Turning is vital in numerous sectors, such as: Automotive: Creating engine components, transmission parts, and various fittings. Applications: Useful for applications that require: Fitting parts together: Ensuring proper alignment in assemblies. It often follows drilling to reach tighter tolerances.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Welding automation firsts and user-friendly programming make collaborating with welding robots and cobots more accessible and efficient, successfully carrying out processes that traditionally required highly skilled operators. With remote software updating, future welding features and functions can be easily integrated with the Cobot Welder.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With a comprehensive portfolio of systems and modules, Stäubli robot tool changers continue to find their way into new and exciting projects across many different market sectors. True Position Robotics (TPR) provides smart solutions for robot drilling and inspection, designed to fit within a digital landscape.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

ABB ’s AppStudio is a no-code software tool designed to enable users of all experience levels to create customized robotic user interfaces. Compatible with all ABB robots on the OmniCore controller platform, AppStudio provides flexibility and ease of use for creating customized robotic user interfaces.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 16, 2023

Advanced data processing capabilities, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud and edge technologies, collaborative automation and intelligent robotics are some of the many automation solutions allowing manufacturers to adopt a proactive approach to the management of equipment, processes, product and factories.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2024

BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. In the first phase, the company has been identifying the initial tasks its robot could perform. Meet @Figure_robot , a leader in the race to build commercially viable humanoid robots.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 2, 2024

This involved multiple tasks (electrical assembly, inspection, and quality assurance) with a collaborative robot fitted with a visual inspection camera. O’Keeffe said the study highlights AR-HMD as a potential vehicle for integrating advanced technologies, improving functionality while minimising end-user burden.

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