Special Focus Issue
Collaborating with robot arms, platforms
April 23, 2024
This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how organizations manage the relationship between staff and cobots and robot arm platforms to optimize workflows.
Flexiv Rizon 4 adaptive robot arms get a grip on recycling
April 23, 2024
In recognition of Earth Day, Flexiv announced an automated recycling station that uses its improved Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper with Automated Cleaning Station.
Boston Dynamics to commercialize electric Atlas humanoid robot
April 22, 2024
Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot for an electric model unconstrained by human range of motion. Hyundai will begin commercialization testing.
Safety systems, teaching options that make working with cobot arms easier
April 19, 2024
Chris Caldwell and Sarah Andrzejewski, product managers for Yaskawa Motoman, describe the HC series’ safety systems and easy-to-use programming options
Another brick in the wall: Building walls with AI-powered robotic arm platforms
April 19, 2024
The DexR truck loading robot from Dexterity helped FedEx expedite box placement on trucks at its warehouse, but also offers further collaboration in material handling scenarios.
ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results
April 11, 2024
ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.
How supervised autonomy keeps robot arms moving
April 10, 2024
Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, described what degree of freedom Plus One gives to its AI control systems, as well as the types of situations that warrant human...
Flexiv deploys Rizon 4 for sanding window shutters
April 10, 2024
General-purpose robot provider Flexiv deployed its Rizon 4 adaptive robot to automate the previously manual task of window shutter sanding at EsVata’s California factory.
IHI licenses OSARO SightWorks perception software to accelerate mixed-case depalletizing
April 2, 2024
Tokyo-based IHI Logistics & Machinery selected OSARO’s SightWorks perception software and multiple Robotics Depalletizing Systems for its Japanese 3PL operations in warehouses.
Teradyne Robotics announces collaboration with NVIDIA
April 1, 2024
Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin AI platform, Universal Robots demonstrated an autonomous inspection system and MiR debuted its new MiR1200 pallet jack.
ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan
March 27, 2024
ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.
FANUC America unveils new combined PLC/CNC motion controller
March 26, 2024
FANUC America Corporation demonstrated its latest combined PLC/CNC motion controller at MODEX 2024, the Power Motion i-MODEL A Plus, in an integrated setup with robot arms and AS/RS.
Liberty Robotics launches AI-powered VPick and VPack systems
March 26, 2024
Liberty Robotics launched VPick and Vpack, its latest offerings in robotic vision and material handling, aimed at enhancing efficiency, reliability and safety in warehouse environments.
Honeywell Intelligrated partners with Berkshire Grey and Tompkins Robotics
March 25, 2024
Honeywell Intelligrated will provide software, cybersecurity, and integration knowledge to augment Berkshire Grey’s sortation and picking systems as well as Tompkins’ AMRs.
Machine vision provider Cambrian announces $3.5M Seed+ funding
March 25, 2024
Cambrian Robotics recently announced a $3.5M Seed+ fundraising round to develop, scale, and deploy its machine vision systems for industrial manufacturing robot arms.
GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications
March 18, 2024
NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.
MODEX 2024: Plus One updates depalletization and induction features
March 15, 2024
Machine vision software provider Plus One Robotics announced software updates to improve depalletization of shrink-wrapped items and a new gripper with individual cup control.
MODEX 2024: Wednesday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta
March 13, 2024
Day 3 of MODEX 2024 saw lighter crowds than the prior two in Atlanta, but attendees were still engaged with robotics and automation companies from around the world at the Georgia World...
MODEX 2024: Tuesday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta
March 12, 2024
Day 2 of MODEX 2024 saw a busy day on the floor at the Georgia World Congress Center, as attendees from all over the world took in the sights and sounds from...
MODEX 2024: Prime Robotics announces launch of Advanced Pallet Station
March 12, 2024
Prime Robotics announced the launch of its Advanced Pallet Station to accelerate picking from single-SKU pallets to build multi-SKU palters.
