Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
…combine digital manufacturing methods such as AM, milling, and inspection to create an “all-in-one, low-waste production process and recyclable materials.” The company said its robotic microfactories will be self-contained units able to do all the steps of manufacturing and easily deployable for localized production. In addition, SAEKI said it plans to offer a quoting platform tailored to the customers' business needs to eliminate the “complex opaque approach currently in the market.” It will offer production in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. “SAEKI is building a platform that will allow its customers to transcend the limits of traditional manufacturing, where size, complexity,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.38
…at the end of the day, we want to 'own the façade' and use optical scan and analytics for inspection and preventive maintenance.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.68
…two hours each day, freeing associates from laborious shelf inspections, which previously took up to 50 hours per week. This represents a 72% reduction in time required each week to conduct product and price checks, said the company. Thanks to collection and correlation of sell-through and pricing-trend data, along with OOS duration and frequency, McCoy’s said it is able prioritize product replenishment. The multipurpose Badger robots also keep track of product locations, which can speed re-stocking the most popular products while assisting stores with merchandise forecasting, commodity management, and planogram compliance. Robots can benefit bottom line, says Badger Autonomous robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.72
…Spot quadruped has been used for security and infrastructure inspection, and the company has developed the Stretch mobile manipulator to unload truck trailers and shipping containers. In 2021, Hyundai deployed Spot robots for safety inspections at a factory in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. DHL Supply Chain deployed Stretch in February 2023. In June, Boston Dynamics announced new capabilities for Spot and a partnership with artificial intelligence provider Levatas. Hyundai, Kia extend FIFA partnership In May, Hyundai and Kia announced the renewal of their partnerships with Zurich-based soccer association FIFA through 2030. They plan to provide transportation, autonomous driving technologies, and future…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
…robotic arms that assist in maintenance, repair, assembly, and inspection. These are also used in loading/offloading of objects within the space shuttle. Three of the most widely known space manipulators are: Canadarm1—14.7 m (48.8 ft.) long arms Canadarm2—17.5 m (57.7 ft.) long arms Special-Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) or Dextre—3.3 m (11 ft.) long arms Why is robotics the only way into space? Future space missions will be longer A typical one-way trip to the International Space Station (ISS) takes about two days, a trip to the moon is a minimum of three days, and a trip to the closest planet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.05
…company. Such systems are suitable for part detection and inspection, where 2D data can sometimes fall short due to misalignment, glare, or lack of contrast. Yaskawa said the modular and lightweight SMC gripper can be tailored to a user's specific application, facilitating precise handling of objects. Robotic induction Addressing high demand for order fulfillment, Yaskawa said this demonstration will feature the fast and reliable GP12 robot with large volume capability. The six-axis GP12 offers a 1,440 mm (56.6 in.) horizontal reach, 2,511 mm (98.8 in.) vertical reach and a 12 kg (26.4 lb.) payload capacity. Facilitating the automated picking and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.17
…added that its high-speed cameras are widely used in inspection and automation, sports technology, virtual reality, 3D mapping, traffic, and more. Emergent Vision explains protocol differences High-speed inspection today requires cameras capable of handling the required speed and data rates with high reliability and performance, noted Emergent Vision Technologies. “Even with the machine vision industry’s most popular interface—GigE Vision—differences exist between communications protocols that, when understood, can unlock the next level of performance in high-speed imaging,” it said. The company's videos explained the differences between a GigE Vision Stream Protocol (GVSP) that uses the user datagram protocol (UDP) approach, as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.80
…targeted at large-scale adoption in markets including robotics, industrial inspection, and security. The company has raised about $56 million to date from investors including Dell Technology Capital, Sony Innovation Fund by IGV, FLUXUNIT – ams OSRAM Ventures, UMC Capital, Alter Ventures, and Epson. The compact vision platform promises several benefits to automakers and robot developers. Click on image to enlarge. Source: SiLC Technologies indie brings integrated vision to automotive market indie develops high-performance and energy-efficient semiconductors and software platforms for advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), user experience (UX), and electrification applications. The Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based company added that its mixed-signal system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.95
…survey inventory levels, track assets, and perform routine maintenance inspections. One of the key advantages of using drones in warehouses is their ability to cover large areas quickly and accurately. A drone can fly over an entire warehouse and capture high-resolution images of every inch of the space in a fraction of the time it would take a human worker to do the same thing. This allows for more efficient inventory management and better overall warehouse organization. Drones offer more uses But drones can perform more than surveying and inspection tasks. Using autonomous drones in warehouses is like having a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.69
…a subsidiary of Weighpack, which provides automated packing systems, inspection systems, and products for loading and unloading heat-treatment furnaces. The Karter Lyft AMR. Source: Karter Karter AMRs offer agility, ease of integration The Karter AMRs are the first result of the company’s close technical partnership with BlueBotics SA. Since these vehicles use BlueBotics' Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT) natural feature navigation, they do not require any permanent infrastructure changes such as laying magnetic tape or installing reflective targets, noted the companies. Capable of operating for eight hours after just 10 minutes of charging, Karter claimed that its AMRs are easy to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.46
…and charging piles, Go2 can guard homes, independently plan inspection routes, and position shooting and recording of images and video. The system can provide acoustic and visual alarms when encountering anomalies, said Unitree. The company also pointed out that Go2 can carry a range of powerful and high-performance accessories to suit different customer needs, bringing even more possibilities for exploring the real world. Unitree Go2 boasts a variety of poses such as jumping, stretching, shaking hands, cheering, pouncing, and sitting down. Source: Unitree “Unitree Go2 marks another revolution in the field of robotics,” said Unitree. “This robot is not only…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.66
…robots. The company's portfolio also includes a variety of inspection drones that fly, float, and crawl. Founded in 2015, SKA offers robotics hardware and software development, as well as consulting services. It said it “consistently delivers groundbreaking solutions at the forefront of robotic engineering.” “With their unparalleled track record of engineering excellence, SKA is poised to take a substantial leap forward in their robotic endeavors through this collaboration with PickNik Robotics,” said the company. PickNik to add dexterous manipulation to more robots “We are extremely excited to join forces with SKA Custom Robots and Machines in this collaboration,” added Dave…