Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
…skills. The company’s IRB 1090 education robot is designed to empower students as they learn the fundamentals of robot programming.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.91
…and operate them. “With their reduced footprint and intuitive programming, cobots have been a major disruption to industrial automation and are within that Industry 4.0 sweet spot of technology solutions that we find that our local employers need funded education programs for,” said Jeff Spain, director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at Columbus State Community College in Ohio. “When large companies endorse UR cobots, it has a ripple effect through the supply chains, as Tier 1-3 suppliers and other industries realize that here is a vetted, nimble technology that we have found offers low risk.” “Ohio is industry-leading in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
…typically relies on computer vision, which often requires additional programming, according to Universal Robots ApS. This is necessary to bridge the gap from “pick” to “place” – especially if the “place” is not just dropping items into a box but accurately inserting parts into fixtures for further processing, said the company. ActiNav combines real-time autonomous motion control, collaborative robots, vision, and sensor systems in one Application Kit to solve the random bin-picking challenge, claimed Universal Robots. To help manufacturers integrate ActiNav into machining cells, the Odense, Denmark-based cobot maker yesterday said it has vetted and chosen a limited group of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
…to use various functions and options in Epson Robots programming software, resulting in the ability to deliver a higher quality of work and gain a head start on their next automation projects.” Students will receive the same certification and training no matter the location The company added courses range from beginner to advanced level and feature courses on the RC+ development environment, robotic vision guidance, and Epson RC+ Express. No matter the location, students will receive the same training and certification. “Epson recognizes that taking time to leave the plant and travel to attend essential training sessions can be a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
…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 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 5.83
…automated system that’s capable of completing a specific task. Programming will be done via FluidSIM software which will then assist students in the software interrogation of PLC coding via Siemens TIA portal within the 2nd phase of the competition. Phase 2 will focus on troubleshooting an Industry 4.0 Cyber-Physical Lab training system that includes robotics. By reviewing theoretical content from the FESTO I4.Core Career pathway curriculum, The students will be motivated and prepared to troubleshoot real industrial advanced technology components that are tightly integrated such as PLC, HMI, MES. Augmented reality features as well as instructions via mobile devices will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.82
…big way. Without contact, third-generation pick-and-place operations require hard programming and a teach pendant.” Source: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories MERL applies machine learning MERL's research includes the use of machine learning to reduce the cost of deployment as well as to improve robotic manipulation, said Nikovski. “As soon as you need to react to sensory data in real time, it becomes complicated and expensive,” he said. “While the cost of robotics hardware has gone down dramatically—from $1 million to that of a car—programming is still ridiculously expensive. The market won't grow until we reduce that hurdle.” “There has been a…
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…applied mathematics, robotic applications, robot systems and components, robot programming concepts, and more – topics agreed upon by manufacturing experts as being relevant for foundational robotics knowledge across a wide-range of industries. Following completion of the training program, passing the certification exam validates knowledge gained. With each class lasting approximately 60 minutes, the training program can be completed in just a few weeks (typically less than one month) or in one semester as part of an Introduction to Robotics course at school, offering short-term, but comprehensive, preparation for the certification exam. With the prospect of over 2 million jobs expected…
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…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 5.71
…the famed F1 circuit. IAC teams were tasked with programming their AI drivers to pilot identical Dallara AV-21 racecars in the first IAC exhibition ever held on a road course and the first run outside the U.S. The IAC brought six autonomous racecars and five university teams to MIMO to compete in six sessions over three days, totaling more than 1,300 miles of testing. It reported that the cars consistently reached increasing speeds and ran progressively faster lap times. The autonomous driving software was programmed by students and researchers from some of the most advanced research centers in the world,…
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…of traditional robot controllers with similar levels of on-pendant programming capabilities. While simplicity is typically an advantage, an operator who has experienced working with traditional robots from a certain manufacturer may prefer cobots from that same manufacturer due to interface similarity. Ask suppliers for a demonstration of cobot models you are interested in, either in person or through instruction videos, when evaluating ease of use of these systems. Reach and payload: This is where comparing spec sheets comes in handy. In general, newer cobots, with advanced force control, also tend to have higher payloads. Remember that end effectors tend to…