Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.17
…commercial labor shortages,” said Bubnikovich. “The continuing advancements in ease of use and flexible performance of robots, including the development of collaborative models with larger payloads such as ABB’s GoFa and SWIFTI cobots, mean companies can address skills gaps and make better use of their existing workforces. “We will also see robots taking on tasks in new sectors such as food processing and healthcare. For example, ABB robots are in operation at a White Castle frozen hamburger plant in Louisville, Kentucky, where a complete automated packaging system features three different types of robots handling three different functions. And, at the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
…the key benefits of Mujin's random bin picking application Ease of use: no-code programming makes it easy for anyone to operate a robot, even without prior programming experience. Capability: can pick and place parts from any orientation and location in bins just by registering their CAD models. Speed: faster than traditional systems because it is powered by Mujin’s best-in-class, real-time motion planning technologies that optimize the robot motion and IO commands. No collision: utilizes the world's only general-purpose robot controller with advanced integrated control, which considers the surrounding environment. “The future of robotics will be powered by intelligent robot controllers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.54
…distribution network in 50 countries. PF3 AGV designed for ease of use, safety Stäubli said it designed the PF3 with a low profile and to operate within very narrow spaces on the factory floor. The new robot can maneuver around obstacles and carry out positioning precision of +/-5 mm (0.19 in.), it said. With the lift unit, it has a height of 400 mm (15.7 in.). “Plus, smart features offer future-proof production and a streamlined workflow,” said the company. The PF3 uses standard software interfaces and an electric and mechanical interface for third-party add-ons. It battery is designed for up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.56
…series and said the CS robots are designed for ease of use, safety, and expandability. The CS series is based on an advanced software infrastructure, with an intuitive and modular graphical user interface that supports the Python scripting language, according to Elite Robots. It also includes self-developed plug-ins and offers a high level of customization for programmers. With 24 digital I/O (eight configurable) and four configurable tool I/O, as well as extensive connectivity options, the CS series is highly expandable, said the company. Elite Robots added that it complies with the ISO 10218-1 and ISO 13849-1 safety standards. The CS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.46
Patrick Helfrich of Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works Inc. is seeing much higher numbers of orders from customers these days. Part of that demand is being driven by reshoring efforts. Customers have experienced firsthand the instability from relying too heavily on the global supply chain and are making efforts to bring production closer to home. Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works primarily designs and manufactures equipment for waste-to-energy facilities. It also develops systems that semiconductor companies use to make computer chips. Helfrich Brothers is based in Lawrence, Mass., and its staff works out of a 95,000-sq.-ft. steel fabrication and machine shop. “As manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
…find a home for them on their shop floors. “Ease of use is not just a ‘nice to have’ feature,” said Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing at collaborative robot leader Universal Robots. “It’s key to breaking down the traditional cost and complexity barriers to automation adoption.” Robot designs imitate consumer devices An examination of the ease-of-use features on the market today reveals that many mimic everyday consumer technology. Robotics companies are applying this approach to both hardware and software. To see how designers are using familiar technology to break down the barriers to robot adoption,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.04
…to simplify and accelerate the software development process, it added. Orbbec said its guide can increase progamming efficiency and ease of use for its 3D camera. Users can request more information about the AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide at [email protected].
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
…what they do best – operations that require higher-order reasoning and decision-making. Kane Robotics said it designed GRIT for ease of use, and it requires no specialized expertise to install, operate, or program. The “practical” system is compact and mobile and plugs into 110V electrical outlets, said the company. Almost any manufacturing technician can operate GRIT, which can be up and running in almost any factory within hours or days rather than months or years, leading to faster ROI, said Kane. Kane Robotics will be demonstrating GRIT at Booth 4806 at the MRO Americas Aviation Week exhibition from April 18…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.99
…said its award-winning vehicles focus on performance, comfort, and ease of use. “Doosan Industrial Vehicle has a solid reputation in the market for dependable performance and intelligent design,” said Tobias Byfeldt, vice president at Kollmorgen Automation. “Their philosophy is to build efficient products with a high longevity, which aligns closely to our own way of business.” “Coincidentally, we both share a history of over 50 years of experience in the material handling industry – a combined knowhow of over 100 years that offers tremendous value to our joint customers,” he added. Kollmorgen Automation said its NDC Solutions is an industry-leading…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.39
…Thoro.ai CEO, told Robotics 24/7 that the Big Joe Forklift helps address four key challenges warehouse workers face, including ease of use, setup times, deployability, and the price of equipment. Speaking of price point, the robot retails for $65,000, according to Bill Pedriana, chief marketing officer at Big Joe Forklifts. Customers can also purchase optional items, including a Universal Carrier for “customizable material handling applications,” the company said.
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 4.67
…cobots, but they share similarities in being designed for ease of use and scalability. Managers looking to build or expand robotics deployments must understand their own processes to determine which are best to automate versus keep manual. In this free download, see what robotics suppliers, software providers, and end users have to say about the technologies, business partnerships, and industry trends shaping collaborative mobile robots. Such systems offer advantages over fixed infrastructure including conveyors, but most facilities are still a long way from “lights-out.” Download this Special Focus Issue to learn more about the following: How mobile robots can mitigate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
…lift trucks is built to perform with increased efficiency, ease of use, and productivity: Raymond 8810 side-entry pallet truck. Model 8810 brings maneuverability, comfort, and productivity to a wide range of material handling and low-level order-picking applications, claimed the company. With a best-in-class turning radius, ergonomically designed features, and easy access from either side, Model 8810 allows operators to work more easily and ride more comfortably, it said. Raymond 8530 rider stacker. More economical than stand-up counterbalanced trucks and more productive than walkie stackers, Model 8530 offers versatility and capability, said Raymond. Suitable for horizontal transport, low-level order picking, and…