Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.23
…to do useful tasks. The video below demonstrates a programming method that the Southwest Research Institute developed where a cobot can be taught visually, which tends to be easier than code-based programming for repeatable tasks. To help illustrate this, consider the deep-frying robot from the safety section. At first, it might seem like programing a robot to pick up a fry basket of food is easy. However, as with safety, there is more to the task than meets the eye. For instance, how does the cobot know when the food is done? Unless only one item is being cooked, there…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
…flow of pallets in any sequence without requiring any pre-programming or operator intervention. The advanced machine learning and motion planning optimizes the movements of the robotic arm to ensure maximum picking speed and efficiency. The control logic also senses the weight of each item as the robot lifts it and automatically updates its gripping response to transfer each product securely and effectively. The more the system picks, the more it learns and continues to improve in quickly and efficiently unloading pallets. The depalletizer can work with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to enable continuous operation while providing the flexibility to stage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.76
…and deep learning algorithms. It also offers motion-planning technology, programming models, and consulting and training services. The company said manufacturing and logistics customers can use its systems for mixed-order picking, palletizing and depalletizing, and machine tending. It claimed that its systems can attain picking speeds of 1,200 pieces per hour. In July, MechMind released its new Mech-Eye Nano, a small camera than can be mounted on robot arms for pick-and-place and other operations in manufacturing. It has worked with Siemens on using simulation to develop its products. Mech-Mind adds to existing funding In May, Mech-Mind said it had already raised…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.74
…technology can help improve robotic automation and collaboration, limiting programming complexity and speeding deployment and redeployment.” “We’re excited to open this new space and be able to showcase these advances to customers and partners, both new and existing,” Kobayashi said. The Boston-based company said its new laboratory and demonstration space will allow customers to directly collaborate with its team and better understand how its technology works. Realtime Robotics is a resident member of MassRobotics, a collective dedicated to growing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem by helping innovators and entrepreneurs. Realtime Robotics works to accelerate automation Realtime Robotics said its technology generates…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.13
…available for sale starting next year. “The process of programming a robotic application is challenging, and it is not that simple for most software developers,” stated Guy Altagar, the company’s CEO. “Unlimited Robotics is democratizing the way people can build applications for robots with the company’s groundbreaking technology.” “We are empowering software engineers who do not have prior experience in robot programming, especially if they have experience in JavaScript and Python, to actually create pragmatic solutions for people’s homes, businesses, and offices,” he said. Unlimited Robotics was founded by Guy Altagar, a serial entrepreneur with experience in product marketing; Martin…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
…versus robots. Traditional robot teach pendants. Source: SwRI Cobot programming and usability Because cobots are intended to work with people, they are often designed to be easier to use for simpler tasks than traditional robots. Traditional robots are designed with expert users in mind, while cobots are frequently designed under the assumption the operator is not a robotics expert. The cobot user interface, or teach pendant, is frequently a large touchscreen, which can be navigated with relatively little instruction. This is a departure from the complex, button-based interfaces used in traditional robotics and dramatically reduces the time it takes for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.83
…flow of pallets in any sequence without requiring any pre-programming or operator intervention, according to the company. The machine learning and motion planning optimizes the movements of the robotic arm to ensure maximum picking speed and efficiency, claimed Honeywell. The control logic also senses the weight of each item as the robot lifts it and automatically updates its gripping response to transfer each product securely and effectively. The more the Smart Flexible Depalletizer picks, the more it learns and continues to improve in quickly and efficiently unloading pallets, said the company. “Reliable depalletizing rates are of growing importance as consumer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
…to try out the robot’s new 'Easy Teach' hand-guidance programming feature. The P-40iA is flexible enough to accommodate small lot sizes, new styles, and other modifications, said FANUC. It can handle a variety of painting needs for a large company or the smaller batch needs of small and midsized companies. The robot features a variety of mounting positions, enabling companies to use it in small and narrow workspaces. Kawasaki KJ155 The KJ155 painting robot. Source: Kawasaki Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.’s KJ155 explosion-proof paint robot features a 3R (roll, roll, roll) hollow wrist with inner diameter of 70 mm (2.75 in.)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.02
…robotics, so there is funding for universities.” Ease of programming a feature According to Flow Robotics, flowbot ONE does not require advanced programming skills. The robot can integrate with other devices, and it supports the import and export of data. “Our biggest competitor is manual pipetting,” said Craig Cardella, vice president of sales and general manager for North America at Flow Robotics. “To switch to automation, people have to feel they can do a one-off or repeating task.” “The flowbot ONE is able to run within half an hour. Setting up a manual operation on a bench would take as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.60
…many technical skills needed within the robotics industry, from programming to design and simulation, to hands-on building, prototyping, and testing. The curriculum includes expertise from MassRobotics' partners and the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem including SolidWorks, MathWorks, Lightspeed Manufacturing, and GreenSight. Dassault Systèmes supports Jumpstart program The first Jumpstart cohort was made possible through funding and support provided by The Boston Foundation, Dassault Systèmes' La Fondation and Mass Tech Collaborative. “We at Dassault Systèmes' La Fondation are delighted to support the MassRobotics Jumpstart Program,” said Deborah Dean, president of Dassault Systèmes' La Fondation. “We recognize the importance of the mission to empower…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
…a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on technical engineering programming that not only develops students’ leadership skills and inspires them to pursue a career in STEM, but also serves local families,” said Elisa Avila, executive director of X-Bots Robotics. “On September 11th, through the generous support of the PPG Foundation, we will launch a pilot expansion of the X-Bots Robotics Mobility Program across six Boys & Girls Club sites in California to assist families who have toddlers with mobility issues,” she said. Mobility workshops to modify 60 cars Each BGC partnership will host one X-Bots Robotics Mobility workshop, enabling students…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.19
…as a Service” and provides an all-inclusive service (installation, programming, maintenance, 24/7 monitoring, etc.). RIOS can deploy millions of dollars’ worth of hardware in factories with no upfront commitments from customers. To fund their automation needs with reduced financial risks, customers only pay a flat monthly fee (OpEx) that is competitive with existing labor rates. It’s time for organizations to experiment and innovate RIOS provides a one-stop shop solution — the company builds Industry 4.0 hardware, software and customized workcells for clients to maintain a seamless workflow in the factory. In addition, RIOS pushes the boundary of automation to provide…