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WPI Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Develop 3D Printed Robots for Disaster Response

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…space exploration, climate monitoring, and inspection operations in hostile settings. “Robots can go to places beyond human reach,” he said. “Equipped with sensors such as microphones and cameras, these robots will enhance the capabilities of rescuers, especially during natural disasters.” “To ensure a dynamic and rapid response to emergencies, we must continually innovate and develop new technologies,” added Nemitz. “Robotics…


Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Launches Lift Link Telematics Product for North American Warehouses

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…the completion of pre-operation forklift inspections Improve driver behaviors using impact detection and management Real-time capture of forklift hour meters and usage (engine, travel, lift, etc.) Automated notification of exception events to include failed pre-operation inspections and impacts Track important planned maintenance milestones to aid on-time planned maintenance service Communicate with operators with two-way communication Optional: Speed monitoring (available on…


Acme Manufacturing Offers Robotic Auto Path Generation Technology for Aerospace Repair

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…removal. Combined with advanced automated inspection, Acme said its new system can eliminate part-to-part variations and enable repair facilities to meet strict tolerances in the aerospace MRO industry. Seamless integration: The company said its human-machine interface (HMI) provides a user-friendly way for quick and easy system integration, with an intuitive process for operators. Consistency and quality: There is limited access…


SAEKI Robotics Emerges From Stealth With Financing for Microfactories as a Service

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…such as AM, milling, and inspection to create an “all-in-one, low-waste production process and recyclable materials.” The company said its robotic microfactories will be self-contained units able to do all the steps of manufacturing and easily deployable for localized production. In addition, SAEKI said it plans to offer a quoting platform tailored to the customers' business needs to eliminate the…


Skyline Robotics Raises Funding to Offer Automated Window Cleaning to Cities Worldwide

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…to 'own the façade' and use optical scan and analytics for inspection and preventive maintenance.”


McCoy’s Building Supply Uses Badger Robots to Verify Availability, Pricing of Retail Hardware Products

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…freeing associates from laborious shelf inspections, which previously took up to 50 hours per week. This represents a 72% reduction in time required each week to conduct product and price checks, said the company. Thanks to collection and correlation of sell-through and pricing-trend data, along with OOS duration and frequency, McCoy’s said it is able prioritize product replenishment. The multipurpose…


Kia and Boston Dynamics Plan to Introduce New Robot in 2024

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…used for security and infrastructure inspection, and the company has developed the Stretch mobile manipulator to unload truck trailers and shipping containers. In 2021, Hyundai deployed Spot robots for safety inspections at a factory in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. DHL Supply Chain deployed Stretch in February 2023. In June, Boston Dynamics announced new capabilities for Spot and a partnership with artificial…


Strengthening the Alliance With Robots for Deeper Space Exploration

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…in maintenance, repair, assembly, and inspection. These are also used in loading/offloading of objects within the space shuttle. Three of the most widely known space manipulators are: Canadarm1—14.7 m (48.8 ft.) long arms Canadarm2—17.5 m (57.7 ft.) long arms Special-Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) or Dextre—3.3 m (11 ft.) long arms Why is robotics the only way into space? Future space…


Yaskawa Offers to Boost Stability, Increase Flexibility, and Scale Up Production at PACK EXPO

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…suitable for part detection and inspection, where 2D data can sometimes fall short due to misalignment, glare, or lack of contrast. Yaskawa said the modular and lightweight SMC gripper can be tailored to a user's specific application, facilitating precise handling of objects. Robotic induction Addressing high demand for order fulfillment, Yaskawa said this demonstration will feature the fast and reliable…


Emergent Vision Technologies Explains Benefits of High-Speed GigE Vision Machine Vision Ecosystem

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…cameras are widely used in inspection and automation, sports technology, virtual reality, 3D mapping, traffic, and more. Emergent Vision explains protocol differences High-speed inspection today requires cameras capable of handling the required speed and data rates with high reliability and performance, noted Emergent Vision Technologies. “Even with the machine vision industry’s most popular interface—GigE Vision—differences exist between communications protocols that,…


indie Semiconductor and SiLC Technologies Partner to Deliver FMCW Lidar

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…in markets including robotics, industrial inspection, and security. The company has raised about $56 million to date from investors including Dell Technology Capital, Sony Innovation Fund by IGV, FLUXUNIT – ams OSRAM Ventures, UMC Capital, Alter Ventures, and Epson. The compact vision platform promises several benefits to automakers and robot developers. Click on image to enlarge. Source: SiLC Technologies indie…


Autonomous Robots and Drones Rise in Warehouses

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…assets, and perform routine maintenance inspections. One of the key advantages of using drones in warehouses is their ability to cover large areas quickly and accurately. A drone can fly over an entire warehouse and capture high-resolution images of every inch of the space in a fraction of the time it would take a human worker to do the same…


Karter Launches Three Autonomous Mobile Robots With Fast Charging

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…which provides automated packing systems, inspection systems, and products for loading and unloading heat-treatment furnaces. The Karter Lyft AMR. Source: Karter Karter AMRs offer agility, ease of integration The Karter AMRs are the first result of the company’s close technical partnership with BlueBotics SA. Since these vehicles use BlueBotics' Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT) natural feature navigation, they do not require…


Unitree Introduces Quadruped Robot of Embodied AI, the Unitree Go2

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…can guard homes, independently plan inspection routes, and position shooting and recording of images and video. The system can provide acoustic and visual alarms when encountering anomalies, said Unitree. The company also pointed out that Go2 can carry a range of powerful and high-performance accessories to suit different customer needs, bringing even more possibilities for exploring the real world. Unitree…


SKA Custom Robots and Machines Collaborates With PickNik on Field Robotics Development

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…also includes a variety of inspection drones that fly, float, and crawl. Founded in 2015, SKA offers robotics hardware and software development, as well as consulting services. It said it “consistently delivers groundbreaking solutions at the forefront of robotic engineering.” “With their unparalleled track record of engineering excellence, SKA is poised to take a substantial leap forward in their robotic…


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