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…initial scope of work includes inspection services on a Shell subsea field development in the Gulf of Mexico, and the contract could lead to future inspection projects. The new contract follows Nauticus' successful qualification phase for autonomous inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR). The Houston-based company said its flagship Aquanaut robot will perform noncontact and contact inspections across an extensive subsea…
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…the part, and perform quality inspection of the rivet press. The company said this will demonstrate the versatility of the CRX cobot combined with the PMi-A, a high-performance and scalable general motion control supporting applications that require one to 32 axes. The PMi-A, which offers CNC-style motion control for automated assembly and other applications, integrates into virtually any production system…
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…Spot quadruped will support tunnel inspections and predictive maintenance activities for equipment. They will include thermal monitoring, analog gauge reading, and acoustic detection of pressurized air and gas leaks. The fleet of legged robots will also run autonomous missions, collecting data for machine learning models to support tasks such as fire-exit monitoring and detecting slight changes in storage racks to…
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…ordering, packaging, warehouse security and inspection. Coming out of the 2023 ProMat event, where we saw thousands of attendees evaluate new robotic solutions, Peerless Research Group (PRG) set out to gauge current adoption rates and learn more about how companies are using intralogistics robotics in their operations in our new “Intralogistics Robotics Study.” Who’s using robotics? Nearly 200 Logistics Management…
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…configurations, so can handle any inspection process, as well as a wide range of part geometries and sizes – from 1.5 to 3 m (4.9 to 9.8 ft.). Not only does the R-Series not require robotics expertise of shop-floor operators, but it is also compatible with existing metrology software and digital twins, Creaform said. The scanner works with industrial and…
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…can automate the location, identification, inspection, and measurement of discrete items such as mobile phones, electric vehicle batteries, and e-commerce packages. Cognex said it has shipped more than 4 million image-based products, representing over $10 billion in cumulative revenue. It has offices and distributors throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. “Cognex is proud to partner with OSARO to solve the…
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…used in logistics, testing and inspection, machine tools, and services iRobot Corp. – A leading service robot developer South Korea already has the world's highest robot density, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR)—do you expect that leadership to continue? Sharma: In South Korea, the application of robots extends beyond basic manufacturing industries. The market for service-oriented robots is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…to 'own the façade' and use optical scan and analytics for inspection and preventive maintenance.”
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry
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