Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.85
December 01, 2023
…more consumers enjoy the convenience of having a robot vacuum their home or take care of the lawn, it is in industrial applications that robotics have made the biggest impact. State-of-the-art manufacturing processes are unthinkable without industrial robots handling part of the workload, whether it’s handling, welding, or assembling, which are the three most common applications of newly installed industrial robots in 2022. Based on data from the International Robotics Federation (IFR), the operational stock of industrial robots has tripled over the past decade, with almost four million robots in use across various industries by the end of 2022. According…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.15
November 07, 2023
…with a built-in roller brush, squeegee and removable dust vacuum that allows it to adapt to various environments, including hard floors and soft carpet. For property managers, the PUDU CC1 starts cleaning automatically after business hours every day and generates work reports after each cleaning task, making daily management much easier. Capable of cleaning up to 12,000 square meters in a single day, the PUDU CC1 can save time and labor with an array of automations that the company says will eliminate the need for manual intervention, including automatic water addition and drainage, automatic recharging, and a breakpoint resume cleaning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.46
October 16, 2023
…(EOAT),” stated Madeleine Sheikh, product manager at the Piab Vacuum Automation Division, in a release. “What we have here is a complete pre-engineered bag gripper that is easy to install, adjust and maintain,” she added. “It offers flexibility to fit any roller conveyor on the market, and slip sheets are handled just as easy by our vacuum-based upgrade option with Duraflex suction cups and COAX technology.” Piab Group has sold gripping, lifting, and moving systems since 1951. The Täby, Sweden-based company said automation can eliminate resource waste and worker injuries. It has reported annual sales of about $175 million (U.S.).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.11
September 05, 2023
…arm, software The PE20 is equipped with Robotiq's PowerPick20 vacuum gripper for performance and versatility. The gripper has a high payload to weight ratio, allowing to optimize the net UR20 lift capacity to 18 kg, it said. “PowerPick20 is the only standard gripper on the market that is designed specifically for palletizing applications using Universal Robots' next generation arm, the UR20,” said Desjardins. The PowerPick20 vacuum gripper is designed for palletizing with the UR20 cobot arm. Source: Robotiq PowerPick20 includes a dual-channel external controller. According to Robotiq, enhanced control over the vacuum flow allows for optimizing multiple case picks as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
August 28, 2023
…a flat circular disc similar to a large robotic vacuum, the P800 robots roll at more than 3.5 mph and can lift and move over 2,200 lb. The P800 robots move simultaneously on the floor throughout a designated area of the warehouse and under racks. Geek+ software assigns routes and duties to the AMRs based on inbound customer orders. Once parked underneath a rack, the robot lifts the rack and drives it to a warehouse employee several yards away so the employee can pick products. The robot can also rotate the rack to offer products from two opposite sides. All…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.30
July 21, 2023
The combination of a collaborative robot and state-of-the-art vacuum technology can relieve worker strain during lifting operations, according to euroTECH Vertriebs GmbH. The company this week said it is the exclusive distribution partner of Cobot Lift ApS in Germany. Collaborative robot arms can safely work alongside people, saving time and money as well as protecting health, said Slagelse, Denmark-based Cobot Lift, which manufactures mobile and stationary systems. Cobot Lift upgrades lifting payload Cobot Lift said it has upgraded the performance of its system by increasing the payload of the integrated UR10 robot from 10 to 45 kg (22 to 99.2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.79
July 19, 2023
…flow of order fulfillment moving, day and night. Using vacuum grippers, the robot grabs hold of individual shoe boxes from shelves, sorts them correctly, and concurrently replaces the void that it created with more inventory. Bearing the burden of warehouse workers Picking robots, as well as collaborative robots, not only help make fulfillment centers more efficient, but they also take the load off warehouse workers so they may attend to more important tasks and overarching objectives. Workers are less burdened with mundane tasks that can now be performed by fetch robots. Employees can keep tabs on the AMRs and event…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.61
June 26, 2023
…outside, creating a simple, consumer-installed system that eliminates expensive through-wall cabling and technician visits. Autonomous home robots such as vacuum cleaners and pool cleaners that cut the cords and precise docking requirements. Powermat’s technology enables underwater charging in a soon-to-be-announced new pool cleaning robot. Petah Tiqva, Israel-based Powermat said it will support any customers wanting help productizing their mid-power wireless power systems using Powermat’s new PMT350 600 platform, under the companies’ recently announced partnership.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
June 14, 2023
…the anecdote of a Pepsi commercial with a non-iRobot vacuum that acclimated consumers to the possibility of home cleaning robots. “What can we do now with the technology?” she asked. “If you can’t get a product-market fit at a reasonable price, don’t bother.” Companies should also have discipline, said Peter Ashe, vice president of operations at mobile robot provider Locus Robotics. He observed that the robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model is not just for shifting capital expenditures to operational expenses, but it’s also helpful for maintaining customer engagement. RaaS is good for getting recurring revenue, but the return on investment (ROI) still…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.66
May 15, 2023
…There are robotics companies out there operating in a vacuum. They might be one of the only robotics companies in their town or city or maybe even in their state. It's beneficial for them to know if they were interested in moving to Pittsburgh or operating in Pittsburgh, they wouldn’t struggle to get the talent that they need. They wouldn't struggle so much to find opportunities for investments. They wouldn't struggle so much to find good supply chain customers as they grow. They can build their prototypes and start to productize and commercialize. All that is here. It's here, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.90
April 26, 2023
…the wheels and reducing risks of clogs in the vacuum hose and tank. The Bulk Navigator utilizes advanced localization algorithms, allowing the robot to clean in the most dynamic and challenging environments. Advanced Obstacle Detection identifies and avoids obstacles on the floor including pallets and forklift/pallet mover tines through machine learning capabilities. “Neo 2W is the result of extensive involvement from customers based on their experiences using autonomous robots in warehouse settings. Avidbots gathered feedback, tested prototypes in real-life scenarios and utilized this data to deliver a truly purpose-built robot,” he said. “Given this robust process, we’re able to deliver…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.58
March 30, 2023
…it has acquired COVAL SAS, a leading vendor of vacuum automation components and systems. It has also entered into an agreement to acquire IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik GmbH, which develops and builds systems for filling, emptying, metering, and conveying bulk materials. “COVAL has a perfect strategic fit for our business,” said Gustav Falconer, president of Piab's vacuum automation division. “The market for industrial automation is growing rapidly, and we foresee very strong growth opportunities with the addition of COVAL´s competitive portfolio and highly skilled employees.” Täby, Sweden-based Piab Group has sold progressive gripping, lifting, and moving systems since 1951. The…
