Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.17
March 28, 2024
…to connect Franka robots to MATLAB and Simulink, the programming suite and graphical block-diagram environment for Model-Based Design by MathWorks. This integration streamlines the development process, enabling researchers to bring their ideas to life with ease. By establishing a direct connection to the robot and closing the real-time loop at 1 kHz via Franka Control Interface (FCI), researchers can develop control algorithms across various modalities, visualize data and streamline the debugging and prototyping process. This real-time connectivity enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of robotics research, empowering researchers to progress at a faster pace, according to Franka Robotics. “At Franka Robotics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.77
March 27, 2024
…accessible to more people and businesses. With AI making programming easier, through lead-through and even natural language, education can shift more towards how robots can assist humans more effectively, rather than just teaching programming skills. This transition will make robots more approachable and bring them to a wider audience, leading to new job prospects while helping alleviate labor and skills shortages. “A shortage of people with the skills needed to program and support robots has long been a hurdle to the uptake of robotic automation, especially in small to medium sized manufacturing companies,” Segura added. “We will see this increasingly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
March 18, 2024
…manipulation tasks by accelerating AI model training and task programming. “Incorporating new tools for foundation model generation into the Isaac platform accelerates the development of smarter, more flexible robots that can be generalized to do many tasks,'' said Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge computing at NVIDIA. Leading robotics companies Yaskawa, Solomon, PickNik Robotics, READY Robotics, Franka Robotics, and Universal Robots, a Teradyne company, are partnering with NVIDIA to bring Isaac Manipulator to their customers. “By bringing NVIDIA AI tools and capabilities to Yaskawa's automation solutions, we're pushing the boundaries of where robots can be deployed across industries,“…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.23
March 15, 2024
…Position and orientation data is shared via an application programming interface (API) for use in route planning, analytics, and optimization platforms. Slamcore said its new package allows RTLS to adapt and scale in ever-changing, complex intralogistics environments without compromising on performance. Owen Nicholson, CEO of Slamcore: “Prospective customers tell us that they are looking for a fast-to-deploy and scalable method that will provide the location data they desperately need to optimize warehouse and factory intralogistics for speed and safety. Slamcore Aware marks a significant leap forward in intralogistics management bringing the power of visual spatial awareness to almost any vehicle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.46
March 11, 2024
…with traditional robotic automation and automation based on manual programming or specialized learned models is the lack of reliability and flexibility in real-world scenarios. To create value at scale, robots must understand how to manipulate an unlimited array of items and scenarios autonomously. By starting with warehouse pick and place operations, Covariant’s RFM-1 showcases the power of Robotics Foundation Models. In warehouse environments, the company’s approach of combining the largest real-world robot production dataset with a collection of internet data. The approach helps open new levels of robotic productivity and shows a path to broader industry applications, ranging from hospitals…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.51
March 11, 2024
…and robotic maintenance. A centralized architecture with a unified programming platform using open standards promotes interoperability among automation systems, machines and robots. Consistent output: Designed to handle repetitive tasks without errors or distractions, cobots can maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness while manufacturing higher volumes of quality goods over shorter periods 24/7 without fatigue. This produces a consistent output with little variability over a given production batch. Workplace health and safety: Cobots perform well in harsh environments and can handle riskier operator tasks involving heavy weights to reduce accidents and injuries. Amidst the rapid growth of US manufacturing, companies are increasingly seeking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.46
February 16, 2024
…The plug-and-play cobot can be set up through hand-guided programming, with capabilities that permit fenceless operation. The company said its HC30PL can operate in four collaborative modes to accommodate fluctuating demands, ranging from a collaborative speed in PFL mode up to full speed in industrial mode. The HC30PL features a 1,700 mm maximum reach, a 30 kg payload capacity, an easy-to-clean surface, and NSF H1 certified food-grade grease as standard. A Schmalz dual FQE gripper handles boxes. HC10 Collaborative Mobile Workstation Yaskawa Motoman will also demonstrate its HC10 Workstation with a hand-guided cobot arm: the HC10DTP. The workstation is also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
February 06, 2024
…hook hanging are too complex to automate with traditional programming. The company’s MIRAI machine vision software system allows robots to dynamically adjust to workspace changes. MIRAI enables robotic arms to be controlled in real time in direct response to sensor information taught by human demonstration. “In our collaboration with our customers and other manufacturers worldwide, we continue to discover new applications that MIRAI can easily automate without expensive coding or knowledge of artificial intelligence,” said Gary Jackson, CEO of Micropsi Industries. “As attendees at ATX West see these applications in action, we expect they’ll recognize the unique applications that MIRAI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
February 05, 2024
…by MassTech will support 10 robotics companies by providing “programming, individual mentorship, and immersion in the world-class robotics network” that exists across the state, including the robotics and autonomy startups housed at MassRobotics’ headquarters in Boston’s Seaport district. The first accelerator cohort, which will be announced in early 2024, will participate in a 13-week program that will provide direct mentorship, access to technology and business resources in the region, and an investment of $100,000 in non-dilutive funding to boost their innovations. “The funding for a robotics department within Mass Tech Collaborative will be impactful to the growing robotics industry here…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.76
February 01, 2024
…used for a wide range of applications, such as programming practice, an introduction to artificial intelligence and Industry 5.0, or to reproduce real-life work situations. Because Nirvo Studio acts like a software program on a computer, the organization hopes it makes the control of its robots and subsequent programs simpler. In addition to robot control, Niryo Studio offers 3D visualization of all previously connected components with its Unity tool. Combined with the Direct Move tool, this feature enables specific robot position adjustments, simplified object handling and more precise robot operation. Programming becomes child's play Niryo Studio's integrated Python IDE marks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.76
January 18, 2024
…developed on NVIDIA Omniverse, to build a simulated robotic programming environment for its aluminum hot forging production lines. This collaboration is set to enhance safety and efficiency in Toyota’s manufacturing processes. Typically, programming robotic systems for forging necessitates that the metal parts remain hot during programming, presenting significant safety challenges. With the integration of ForgeOS and NVIDIA Isaac Sim - an extensible application developed on the Omniverse platform for simulating, developing and testing robots - programming can now be accomplished in a simulated environment, eliminating the risks associated with hot parts. Safeguards in the Toyota production process with ForgeOS READY…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.65
December 18, 2023
…been dormant for prolonged periods. Additional features include CANOpen programming, IP65 housing, and an 18-hour battery life. “Ushering in the age where humans and machines are working side by side not only in the warehouse and on the plant floor, but on worksites requires safe, secure, and dynamic control solutions,” said FORT CTO Nathan Bivans. “The devices must be safe so nobody gets hurt around machines moving on their own, secure enough to prevent cyberbreaches and the associated downtime, and dynamic enough to deal with complicated workflows, changing conditions, and mixes of technology that comprise the worksites of today.” Like…
