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…Shelton Vision for real-time fabric inspection. Manual inspection is impossible because of the speed of fabric throughput and the different lighting required for identifying specific defects. Automated vision systems use all lighting conditions to identify every possible defect to a range of subtlety impossible by manual means. Defects are graded, classified, and mapped at speeds 10 times that of human…
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…Robotics to help it with inspections and other service tasks. Since July, the Espoo, Finland-based company has been using Gecko’s wall-climbing robots to service and maintain boilers in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Romania, Brazil, and the Czech Republic. It has now extended the partnership and will use Gecko’s robots worldwide. Reptilan robots reduce safety risks, offer more data Based out…
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…raw material receiving and quality inspection to warehousing, discharging, production, and distribution, will use Geek+’s mobile robots. “Geek+ is committed to achieving global smart logistics transformation and is constantly striving to provide robot solutions in complex scenarios,” stated Zheng Yong, founder and CEO of Geek+. “We are excited to leverage the combined strengths of our robot fleets and work with…
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…the extra step of goods inspection before items can be returned to inventory for resale or other dispensation. This makes those “free and easy” returns for customers anything but that for e-commerce retailers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Free, no-hassle returns are a major driver of e-commerce growth, particularly in categories such as apparel, footwear, electronics, and luxury items. They're…
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…fast becoming important tools in inspections, research and construction. Companies such as Tel Aviv, Israel-based SiteWare LTD. are taking advantage of them as it builds out 3D models of construction projects. In December, InfiniDome Ltd., Honeywell Aerospace, and Easy Aerial Inc. announced the Robust Navigation System for drones, which integrates GPS anti-jamming technology, a radar velocity system, and an inertial…
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…machine tending, packaging and kitting, inspection, and laboratory automation, according to Chudy. He claimed that no programming expertise or specialized training is needed to use the cobots. Cobots such as the single-arm YuMi are designed to be easy to program. Source: ABB Cobots enable research and education ARC Robotics, a certified supplier of FANUC robots in the Czech Republic, outfitted…
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…assembly to material handling and inspection,” he said. “This allows companies to respond quickly to changing requirements. Furthermore, user-friendly software interfaces have replaced the overly complex interfaces associated with traditional automation.” Collaborative robots start in manufacturing Tomenson Machine Works Inc. is an example of a manufacturer working with collaborative robots. The Chicago-based company looked for a machine-tending system to tend…
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…wheels. Pre-shift safety routine and inspection are still needed, but one person can be assigned to do the check for a small group of units, says Jeff Christensen, vice president of product for Seegrid, which provides autonomous mobile robot (AMR)-based autonomous lift trucks. If a sensor does get obstructed or needs cleaning, it’s easy for that person to learn how…
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…programming. Visual Tactile Robotic Surface Inspections Lead: Siemens Partners: GelSight Inc., Carnegie Mellon University, ATI Specialty Alloys and Components, Boeing Description: This project will develop a robotic vision and visual tactile inspection system that automates high-resolution surface defect inspections of spacecraft components and commercial airplane fuselages. These technological improvements could improve the quality of aerospace inspections as well as replace…
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…systems include the Guardian S inspection robot, the Guardian GT mobile manipulator, the Guardian XO full-body industrial exoskeleton, and the Guardian XT teleoperated avatar. In October, Sarcos won a U.S. Navy contract to expand testing of its Guardian DX single-armed teleoperated robot. Guardian XT Sarcos said its Guardian XT is a dual-armed robot designed to perform tasks with human-like dexterity…
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…Management], set requirements for asset inspection frequency, etc. We believe that persistent data collection of the entire ocean is both feasible and important. Terradepth's AxV is rated for the deep ocean, is highly modular, and can power numerous sensors for deployments up to 30 days. Source: Terradepth Terradepth offers Virtual Ocean access Your new team members have a mix of…
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…pick and place, dispensing, and inspection, said Epson. The company claimed that its all-in-one robots include the same software, features, and reliability found in its high-end robots, while keeping total cost of ownership low. Epson said its new SCARA robots have a space-saving design that includes a built-in controller in the robot's base with power for end-of-arm tooling. The T3-B…
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…focus on the higher value-added inspections process. Reverse Logistics can improve labor handling efficiency by up to 35% and reduce processing costs, said the company. “Over the past two years, almost every customer we've talked to has said returns are a very high priority to address,” Boyalakuntla said. “We're learning from our customers and are trying to address the supply…
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…N.Y., said it delivers industrial-grade inspection equipment with a fully integrated geospatial workflow. The mdInfinity platform transforms data collected in the field into valuable high-quality, survey-grade data, said the company. GeoCue joins mdGroup's drone group Madison, Ala.-based GeoCue Group offers software, hardware, training, support, and consulting services for high-accuracy lidar and drone mapping. It designs, develops, and manufactures its products…
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…Spot can collect data for inspection, construction, and security, and Atlas has demonstrated human-level agility. Hyundai showed Spot working with Logistics Mobility for last-mile delivery. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics is also developing the Stretch robotic arm for palletizing and depalletizing. Hyundai and Boston Dynamics are already taking mobility beyond human physical limitations, said Marc Raibert, founder and chairman of Boston…
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