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Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.20
…Also last year, Hyundai Elevator unveiled an open application programming interface (API) to synchronize elevators with robots, smartphones, home networks, smartphones, and other systems, said the Icheon, South Korea-based company. “We would like to initiate diverse collaborations with system and device enterprises through the launch of our open API,” said Cho Jae-cheon, CEO of Hyundai Elevator, in a press release at the time. “We plan to build a new elevator service ecosystem and expand our platform businesses.” The API can also connect to the building management systems (BMS) to expand into services and home networks that can control elevators in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.66
…The consistent, strong performance of navigation technology and site-specific programming enable robots to adapt to surroundings and real-time conditions, while strictly following safety protocols. This capability helps reduce the risk of accidents, collisions, or other safety incidents, including when compared to lift trucks with human operators. Yale robotic lift trucks are compliant with ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, always default to stop, and sense ground-level obstacles as well as suspended items, such as a ladder on the back of a burden carrier. How can relieving retention problems increase operational productivity? Smart: Robotics can help curb employee turnover and maximize workforce productivity by automating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.21
…connects to UnitreeCloud and upgrades and optimizes its own programming, thus continuously improving the user experience, it said. Advanced tech includes robotic arm, charging pile, and high computing power module Go2 is equipped with a servo robotic arm, which can complete grasping, carrying, and other actions. Combined with navigation lidar, a high computing power module, and charging piles, Go2 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.92
…solution partner, Cobot Lift said it can perform custom programming reliably and quickly. The company has also integrated the SMARTSHIFT mechanical quick-change system from Norway-based SMARTSHIFT Robotics. The system makes it very easy to change the lifting unit's tools for maximum flexibility and variability with the simplest handling, it added. euroTECH claimed that its vacuum technology complements Cobot Lift's systems. The Rosenfeld, Germany-based company said in a press release that the cobot's improved lifting capacity, in addition to its small footprint and mobile design, allow it to work wherever it is needed. Users can easily program Cobot Lift's enhanced system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.95
…M8 Series includes flexible connectivity via Ethernet and easy programming through its Direct Robot Control (DRC) feature. It enables machine tending to benefit customers that may not have experienced robot programmers available, said the company. In addition to DRC, almost any CNC machine can be connected to a shop floor via discrete I/O for non-M8 CNC controls from Mitsubishi Electric and other companies. It said further support is available from Mitsubishi Electric trained engineers to service both the robots and CNC machines. Mitsubishi Electric Automation also offers a five-year robot maintenance and warranty program. About Mitsubishi Electric Automation Vernon Hills,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.40
…in combination with robot software, to test the robot’s programming in a virtual environment before building out the physical machine reduces risks of having quality issues to fix afterwards. While this can vastly accelerate the development timeline, it can also drastically cut costs for building and testing robots and AI models while ensuring safety. In addition, robot simulation can help connect robots with business systems, such as inventory databases, so a robot knows where an item is located. Simulation of cobots, or robots working with humans, promises to reduce injuries and make jobs easier, enabling more efficient delivery of all…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 18.18
…three categories. Read on to discover the importance of each, along with an overview of iRC, an easy-to-use robot programming software.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
…schematic to enlarge. Source: F. Javier Diez, Rutgers University Programming for the water-to-air transition After sharing insights into the design, Diez then explained that the programming of the flight controls was the next hurdle to overcome. “The next challenge is the transition,” he said. “So we worked very hard from the very beginning on that transition from water. We actually have a patent on this, and it’s really the heart of our technology.” “I call it dual-plane propulsion. You have two propellers on the top and two propellers on the bottom,” continued Diez. “So when you’re on the surface, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.39
…robot training area is where customers can obtain hands-on programming and service training for SCARA and 6-axis robots. “This past fiscal year, Epson Robots has seen great success in partnership with our standout distributors and leading robot technology. The Robotics Distribution Conference provided us with the opportunity to honor existing and new distributors for taking robot performance to the next level,” said Tom Kettell, director of robotics at Epson. “These distributors embraced our team marketing approach, ensuring all sales team members completed Epson trainings, took online courses, and engaged with the Epson team to achieve success.” Doig Corporation was awarded…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.48
…instructions or intuitive user interfaces instead of requiring complex programming skills to control robots. On the one hand, this reduces the time needed to set up and customize robots and allows employees to focus on other essential tasks. On the other hand, the intuitive interface makes advanced robotics technology accessible to people without prior knowledge or training, which expands the range of people operating robots in the warehouse. “PickGPT enables straightforward communication between humans and robots via voice commands and intuitive interfaces. This simplifies the link with other warehouse systems and enables employees to instruct the robot in a simple…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.63
…Realtime Robotics makes a suite of software tools for programming robotic arms and the systems they are used in. Helping customers save money RapidPlan said it systems reduce the annual costs of robotic automation by two-thirds and makes the robot programming process up to five times faster, all while eliminating collisions and removing the majority of manual, time-consuming adjustments. This delivers a strong ROI across both existing applications and a very broad range of new ones. Realtime Robotics CEO Peter Howard “Manufacturers need to accelerate their adoption of robotics - and quickly realize a return on that investment - in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.95
…Technology and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence using ESPRIT additive toolpath programming, an industrial robot was programmed using RoboDK’s simulation software. ESPRIT and RoboDK, a powerful combination of toolpath programming and robot digital twin with post-processing and analysis capabilities, were used to create the final part. The system included a 6-axis KUKA robot arm mounted on a rail (linear axis), a tilting table for rotary operation, and a spindle. Additionally, a GTV cladding head (powder+laser) enabled additive functions resulting in an overall cycle time of 5 minutes when reloading Steel 4140 parts. This project examined the numerical chain within FORCE Technology‘s setup…