Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.11
…“RTI Connext includes libraries, runtime services, and APIs [application programming interfaces] to ease development, integration, and scaling,” he explained. “RTI connects the data bus, enabling modular, scalable development of streaming analytics and controls, human-machine interfaces, sensors, and actuators.” Connext 6.1 includes support for .NET Core 5, enabling developers to use C# and run their applications on any platform that supports .NET Standard 2.0, said RTI. This includes Windows, Linux, MacOS, and the Unity game engine for visualization, said Barnett. “The new System Designer tool gives developers visual insight into data types so they can validate configurations and verify compatibility and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.35
…its “turnkey” system was designed to ensure no system programming and require “no perfect parts.” Through proprietary scanning and computer vision technology and machine learning, the welding system can see and understand nearly any part it's given, with the ability to self-adjust for each unique part, according to Path Robotics. The AI-driven system analyzes where a weld is needed and generates all the planning to execute a clean weld nearly instantly. It was designed to operate precisely in a manufacturing environment and with highly reflective materials. Investors look to solve worker shortage Addition led Path Robotics' Series B round, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.83
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.91
…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 7.78
…machine tool. LoadMate Plus. Source: Mitsubishi Electric No robot programming experience or teach pendant is required, said Mitsubishi, allowing manufacturers to use existing staff to automate and make adjustments. “Most automation solutions for machine tending rely on either cobots for flexibility, or industrial robots for performance and larger parts,” said Rob Brodecki, services product manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation. “With LoadMate Plus, users don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. The cell is flexible, regardless of the robot, and users can choose from a number of robots to match a shop’s specific needs.” “Plus, with an available three-year robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.46
…time. It connects to other providers through APIs [application programming interfaces], including data from stationary and field sensors and weather information.” Continuing R&D Haecker said he welcomes the recent wave of interest in agricultural robotics and is not worried about competition. “Additional folks are becoming interested in the ag space, and they have contributions to bring,” he said. “Technology is unlocking new ways to solve problems.” “At John Deere, we're interested in leveraging whatever it takes to make farmers as successful as possible,” Haecker said. “We invest more in research and development than anyone else in this space, and we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.17
…Rockwell Automation. “Rockwell Automation’s collaboration with Comau will simplify programming and lifecycle management, accelerating time to value for our customers.” Comau said it has more than 45 years of experience in helping manufacturers of all sizes in almost any industry improve quality, increase productivity, shorten time to market, and reduce costs. The Turin, Italy-based unit of Stellantis NV has more than 9,000 employees, seven innovation centers, five digital hubs, and eight factories across 14 countries. Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation has about 23,500 employees in more than 100 countries. Rockwell Automation, Comau unify controls According to the partners, engineers will have one…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
…Waypoint Robotics. “In addition, setting it up requires no programming, and either robot can be the primary controller for an operation.” Waypoint's Vector includes precise positioning “We could have had a moble manipulator a while ago, but some things were missing that we felt we could do differently,” said Walker. “First, we had to find a cobot arm that was as easy to use as our AMRs, with no code interface.” The omnidirectional mobile manipulator. Source: Waypoint Robotics “We have sample functions prebuilt in Vector's controls, using a block interface,” he told Robotics 24/7. “A user can load OB7 functions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.56
…careers in STEM and robotics through a curriculum involving programming, design and simulation, hands-on building, prototyping, and testing. The program also includes mentorship opportunities. “TRI is also donating robotic hand kits and time during this 26-week program,” said Fetzer-Borelli. “The program will include a thorough introduction to STEM concepts, the basics of MATLAB, and 3D printing.” “We've just selected our first cohort,” said Sidopoulos. The Jumpstart Fellowship Program will begin next week with daily meetings at MassRobotics' facilities in Boston's Seaport District. They will be followed by weekly in-person meetings from May through June, as well as weekly 1.5-hour Zoom…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.95
…organizations, small-business owners, and individuals, Anand. San Jose was the first city to be connected to the robot's application programming interface (API), with Los Angeles following, said David Rodrigues, head of business development at Kiwibot. “Eighty perccent of deliveries in the U.S. are by cars powered by gas, and half of California has been in drought,” said Chávez Cortés. “By 2030, deliveries could increase carbon emissions by 30%.” He added that Kiwibot saves 1,000 grams of carbon dioxide per delivery, with a goal of 10 million grams this year. Chávez Cortés said Kiwibot hopes to create the biggest robotic fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
…it senses any unexpected contact. The robot is also designed so that customers do need to rely on robotics programming specialists. The goal is to help businesses with little automation experience operate their cobots shortly after installation with no extra training. “With their ease-of-use digital tools, integrated safety features, and higher payloads, our new cobots represent the future of human and robot collaboration,” Zhang said. “This next generation will enable even more businesses to automate repetitive, mundane and dangerous processes, to enhance productivity and flexibility while leaving employees free to do more value-add activities. If you can use a tablet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.28
…The system has a modular hardware design, well-defined application programming interfaces (APIs), and international compliance, said RightHand Robotics. “Another finding is that our partners require our robots to do more cognitive tasks in the picking cycle,” Martinelli said. “For example, RightHand partnered with PALTAC Corp. in Japan, which was very concerned about item damage. If the edge of a box was even crinkled, it was considered unsaleable.” “We've gotten to the point that the customer site's WMS [warehouse management system] has information tracking products requiring gentle handling,” he added. “The robot can execute a pick in one of several modes,…