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Safety systems, teaching options that make working with cobot arms easier

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…either in operation or during programming. Yaskawa America Inc. Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman) produces a wide array of industrial robot arms. Yaskawa Motoman’s “Human-Collaborative,” or HC series of cobot arms, are designed for different kinds of interactions between robots and people. Cobots designed with people in mind From the ground up, Yaskawa designs robot arms that are applicable for…


ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results

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…designed to empower students as they learn the fundamentals of robot programming.


Teradyne Robotics announces collaboration with NVIDIA

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…as well as improving existing programming concepts. Benefits include ease of programming and lower computation time for planning, optimizing, and executing robot arm trajectories. For customers, this technology can help simplify the setup of common industrial applications, increasing automation potential in high-mix, low-volume scenarios. CuMotion not only allows automatic calculation of path planning for collision-free trajectories but also enables path…


Franka Robotics unveils MATLAB toolbox to bridge theory, application in robotics research

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…to MATLAB and Simulink, the programming suite and graphical block-diagram environment for Model-Based Design by MathWorks. This integration streamlines the development process, enabling researchers to bring their ideas to life with ease. By establishing a direct connection to the robot and closing the real-time loop at 1 kHz via Franka Control Interface (FCI), researchers can develop control algorithms across various…


ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

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…and businesses. With AI making programming easier, through lead-through and even natural language, education can shift more towards how robots can assist humans more effectively, rather than just teaching programming skills. This transition will make robots more approachable and bring them to a wider audience, leading to new job prospects while helping alleviate labor and skills shortages. “A shortage of…


GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications

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…AI model training and task programming. “Incorporating new tools for foundation model generation into the Isaac platform accelerates the development of smarter, more flexible robots that can be generalized to do many tasks,'' said Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge computing at NVIDIA. Leading robotics companies Yaskawa, Solomon, PickNik Robotics, READY Robotics, Franka Robotics, and Universal Robots, a…


MODEX 2024: Slamcore launches Slamcore Aware for manually operated vehicles

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…is shared via an application programming interface (API) for use in route planning, analytics, and optimization platforms. Slamcore said its new package allows RTLS to adapt and scale in ever-changing, complex intralogistics environments without compromising on performance. Owen Nicholson, CEO of Slamcore: “Prospective customers tell us that they are looking for a fast-to-deploy and scalable method that will provide the…


MODEX 2024: Covariant introduces RFM-1 to give robots human-like ability to reason

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…and automation based on manual programming or specialized learned models is the lack of reliability and flexibility in real-world scenarios. To create value at scale, robots must understand how to manipulate an unlimited array of items and scenarios autonomously. By starting with warehouse pick and place operations, Covariant’s RFM-1 showcases the power of Robotics Foundation Models. In warehouse environments, the…


MODEX 2024: Schneider Electric debuts two new Lexium cobots

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…centralized architecture with a unified programming platform using open standards promotes interoperability among automation systems, machines and robots. Consistent output: Designed to handle repetitive tasks without errors or distractions, cobots can maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness while manufacturing higher volumes of quality goods over shorter periods 24/7 without fatigue. This produces a consistent output with little variability over a given production…


MODEX 2024: Yaskawa to demonstrate cobot arms and robotic parcel induction

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…be set up through hand-guided programming, with capabilities that permit fenceless operation. The company said its HC30PL can operate in four collaborative modes to accommodate fluctuating demands, ranging from a collaborative speed in PFL mode up to full speed in industrial mode. The HC30PL features a 1,700 mm maximum reach, a 30 kg payload capacity, an easy-to-clean surface, and NSF…


TM Robotics and iAutomation sign partnership

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…experience supplying robotics and robot programming training for Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine, industrial robots, the partners explained. iAutomation, a division of Complete Automation Solutions Holdings (CAS), is a high-tech value add distributor with engineering and integration capabilities. iAutomation supplies specialist automation to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), machine builders and end users from along the east coast from…


Micropsi, Fraunhofer open lab to study AI-based machine vision use cases

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…complex to automate with traditional programming. The company’s MIRAI machine vision software system allows robots to dynamically adjust to workspace changes. MIRAI enables robotic arms to be controlled in real time in direct response to sensor information taught by human demonstration. “In our collaboration with our customers and other manufacturers worldwide, we continue to discover new applications that MIRAI can…


MassTech Collaborative launches new $5M initiative to boost statewide robotics sector

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…10 robotics companies by providing “programming, individual mentorship, and immersion in the world-class robotics network” that exists across the state, including the robotics and autonomy startups housed at MassRobotics’ headquarters in Boston’s Seaport district. The first accelerator cohort, which will be announced in early 2024, will participate in a 13-week program that will provide direct mentorship, access to technology and…


Niryo Studio software app launch aims to simplify usage of cobots

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…range of applications, such as programming practice, an introduction to artificial intelligence and Industry 5.0, or to reproduce real-life work situations. Because Nirvo Studio acts like a software program on a computer, the organization hopes it makes the control of its robots and subsequent programs simpler. In addition to robot control, Niryo Studio offers 3D visualization of all previously connected…


Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robotic programming in industrial manufacturing

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…to build a simulated robotic programming environment for its aluminum hot forging production lines. This collaboration is set to enhance safety and efficiency in Toyota’s manufacturing processes. Typically, programming robotic systems for forging necessitates that the metal parts remain hot during programming, presenting significant safety challenges. With the integration of ForgeOS and NVIDIA Isaac Sim - an extensible application developed…


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