Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.01
…Career and Technical Center’s FANUC Handling Tool Operations & Programming/FANUC ArcTool Operations & Programming in Canfield, Ohio LIFT’s Operation Next Robotics Curriculum in Detroit Pittsburgh Technical College’s Electronics Engineering program in Oakdale, Pa. The ARM Institute previously issued endorsements in June 2021, Nov. 2021, Feb. 2022, June 2022, and Jan. 2023. RoboticsCareer.org RoboticsCareer.org, the ARM Institute's national workforce resource, collaborated in launching the endorsement program. It is designed to support U.S. manufacturing workers through each stage of their professional lives, from students exploring career options to incumbent workers looking to take the next steps. Launched in May 2021, RoboticsCareer.org said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
…the Patels to deliver RobotLAB services including sales, tailored programming, onsite integration, and repairs. The company said it will provide local businesses opportunities to test robots before fully integrating them. The Patels said they expect to aggressively grow their franchise within its first year, focusing on businesses in South End, NoDa, Fort Mill, Ballentyne, and Baxter before expanding throughout the rest of the territory. “We’re privileged to partner with our first North Carolina franchisees to expand robot business solutions throughout the Greater Charlotte area, which has rapidly become an important banking hub and an epicenter of business east of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.47
…said. The cobots' operating software, also new, supports graphical programming, scripting, and drag-to-teach for trajectory replay. It is designed to be user-friendly and compatible with diverse end devices, from PCs to tablets, said Dobot. The new VX500 camera is designed to work with the CRA series. Source: Dobot VX500 Smart Camera to open new applications The new VX500 Smart Camera uses Dobot's proprietary 2.5D spatial compensation technology. This enables equipped robots to more accurately detect tilted or angled objects, explained the company. This technology opens up a variety of vision-based automation scenarios for cobots of the new CRA series as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.75
…“The RiFLEX software reduces engineering time dramatically and turns programming and setting up of the XtendR into a more or less effortless task. It gives immense flexibility to the user and allows him to actually combine cobots of different brands in the same system, if needed.” RiACT RiFLEX software, integration to be on display “XtendR is powered by our RiFLEX software, which simplifies the programming and setup of the cobot system,” added RiACT's Grossmann. “RiFLEX has configurable solutions for common applications such as palletizing, machine tending, and pick and place.” Copenhagen-based RiACT claimed that it has developed “no-code” robotics to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.60
…direct-to-consumer and streaming product for live sports and other programming. The first Sphere venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas and is expected to open on Sept. 29. It will host original Sphere Experiences from leading Hollywood directors, concerts and residencies from the world’s biggest artists, and premier marquee events, asserted the company. Aura to describe tech advances “Developed using the most advanced technology in robotic mechanics and artificial intelligence, Aura is among the most expressive and life-like humanoid robots in the world,” said Sphere Entertainment. Five Aura robots will greet guests as they enter Sphere, displaying life-like facial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.95
…market faster without requiring FPGA (field programmable gate array) programming expertise, it said in a release. “The AMD Kria K24 SOM and KD240 development platform build on the breakthrough design experience introduced by the Kria SOM portfolio, offering solutions for robotics, control, vision AI, and DSP applications,” stated Hanneke Krekels, corporate vice president for core vertical markets at AMD. “System architects must meet growing demands for performance and power efficiency while keeping expenses down,” she added. “The K24 SOM delivers high performance-per-watt in a small form factor and houses the core components of an embedded processing system on a single…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.96
…which is designed to use artificial intelligence to make programming robots faster and easier. Micropsi, which is also based in Berlin, provides software for industrial and collaborative robots. The company claimed that MIRAI allows robot arms to be controlled in real time in direct response to sensor data. MIRAI is intended to make it easier to control robots for challenging tasks. Source: Micropsi Industries Handling process requires flexible systems HWL said its commitment to the highest quality standards and continuous innovation goes hand in hand with prioritizing employees' expertise and satisfaction. Kai Lembke, CEO of HWL, recognized that thermal treatment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.38
…The company said the cobot's user-friendly interface and simplified programming capabilities are designed for non-experts. The National Sanitation Foundation last month granted Neuromeka safety certification for special-purpose food processing equipment and related components in the U.S. The company said this will further accelerate its entry into the North American market for food and beverage automation. It has opened a branch office in Austin, Texas. Neuromeka last week also announced that it has obtained International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management systems. Editor's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
…addition to those investments, GENIUS NY also offers resources, programming, and mentoring. It claimed it was among the largest UAS competitions of its kind across the globe. New office intended to bring new opportunities To date, ffVC has invested in two GENIUS NY portfolio companies: CivRobotics and CarScanner. Within the new partnership, the venture capital firm will have an office at The Tech Garden and be able to meet with GENIUS NY and Tech Garden members, bringing new opportunities to the region. “This partnership and the growth of venture capital and early-stage investment in the region is another sign of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.33
…designed to operate for eight years without maintenance. Interactive programming allows operators to teach points using hand guidance or a Tablet teach pendant (TP) with drag-and-drop icons, said FANUC. In addition, all CRX welding cobots support FANUC’s advanced features including iRVision, Touch Sensing, Servo Torch, Thru Arc Seam Tracking (TAST), and Multi Pass (MP). FANUC will display several of its cobot welders at FABTECH, including the CRX-25iA robot. It now offers a 30 kg (66.1 lb.) payload and 1,889 mm (74.3 in.) reach. The will demonstrate the CRX-25iA welding joints on a mower deck. Attendees can teach points using hand…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.03
…has designed its software to bring robotics simulation and programming capabilities to companies of all sizes and to coders and non-coders alike. RoboDK said it creates systems that remove the need for costly, vendor-restrictive hardware. The company currently supports more than 900 robots from over 70 manufacturers. They include ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa Motoman, Stäubli, Omron, and Universal Robots. Easy curve generation for streamlined programming While robots have long promised to increase production efficiency, as they become more widely available, the programming step has become a bottleneck, asserted RoboDK. The company claimed that its software is already helping manufacturers to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.97
…to set up the gripper, eliminating the complexity and programming required with custom grippers, the company said. Robotiq asserted that its user-friendly software features a visual interface and built-in modules that guide users through steps, eliminating the need for programming. Robotiq steps users through setting up its palletizer. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Robotiq Standardization the key to successful deployments Robotiq said its engineers have elimnated complexities to save customers time and effort. By pre-connecting hardware and pre-programming parts of the software, the company said it also minimizes the risk of malfunction during installation. Standardization and pre-configuration mean that…