Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.75
…Processing. Gelston had very little direct experience with robot programming and used the resources he found through the free online portion of the UR Academy. “There were self-training modules in both video and read-along formats that were very helpful for us to learn from in terms of applications and improvements in procedures that would benefit a variety of our applications,” he said. “By utilizing the resources in the UR training database and support site, as well as the Universal Robots’ community of value-added resellers and add-on components, it really enabled that project to come to a great success,” said Gelston.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.68
…said Robotic Auto Path Generation can simplify the robotic programming process and is suitable for high-mix and low-volume manufacturing. The company added that its system is three to four times faster than traditional CNC grinding or manual finishing. Acme automates different processes within aerospace maintenance, repair, and operations. Source: Acme Manufacturing Acme outlined the following features: Swift robot path generation: The company said its advanced 3D surface scanning technology is based on a “golden part” to facilitate the automatic generation of a part-specific robot path, reducing manual intervention and programming time. Once a new part is introduced to the system,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.20
…the robotics ecosystem in Massachusetts. Venture Café Cambridge provides programming for innovators and entrepreneurs for the Boston area and beyond. Boston Engineering shares insights into commercialization The speakers at RoboSource represented a robotics integrator, a startup, and a component supplier. Mark Smithers, chief technology officer at Boston Engineering Corp., explained that his company provides services to help companies commercialize their technologies. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Engineeering has centers of excellence around robotics, embedded systems, digital solutions such as augmented reality (AR), controls, and “DFX” or design for manufacturing. With more than 25 years of experience in working with innovators and federal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.97
…it will show its SprutCAM X Robot offline robot programming software and the 17th version of its SprutCAM X system for computer-aided design and manufacturing at the EMO Hannover manufacturing trade fair. The company will show its innovations at Booth E06 in Hall 9 from Sept. 18 to 23 in Hannover, Germany. After a four-year hiatus, the EMO exhibition is back, and SprutCAM said it will be the venue for European premiere of its latest technologies. Limassol, Cyprus-based SprutCAM claimed that its team was inspired by nature to create software for programming CNC machines and industrial robots. The company said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.61
…Omniverse Audio2Face — Provides access to generative AI application programming interfaces (APIs) that create realistic facial animations and gestures from only an audio file. It now includes multilingual support and a new female base model, said NVIDIA. OpenUSD expands Omniverse ecosystem NVIDIA also announced a broad range of frameworks, resources, and services for developers and companies to accelerate OpenUSD adoption. In addition, the company announced new Omniverse Cloud APIs, built by NVIDIA, for developers to more seamlessly implement and deploy OpenUSD pipelines and applications. For example, ChatUSD is a large language model (LLM) copilot that can answer USD questions or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.81
…ForwadX’s Lynx U1000 autonomous tuggers integrate into the service programming system (SPS) and transport materials from the staging area to the line-side workstations. The AMRs navigate to the material staging area with empty racks, and pickers use light indicators as guidance for picking and matching. Once the AMR reaches the unloading point on the line side, the full racks are automatically unloaded, said the companies. After completing the material delivery, the AMRs can independently mount empty racks at the rack collection point and return. In the chassis line process, Chery Super Factory said it prioritizes sustainability by reusing old racks…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
…cobot is suitable for medium-volume lines and offers hand-guided programming for fast deployment on demand. It also features a 1,700 mm (66.9 in.) maximum reach, a 30 kg (66.1 lb.) payload capacity, an easy-to-clean surface, and NSF H1-certified, food-grade grease as standard. In addition to meeting established safety standards, the HC30PL provides four modes of operation and can easily shift between collaborative speed in power and force limiting (PFL) mode or full speed in industrial mode, based on risk assessment and process requirements. The cobot can accommodate fluctuating demands, said Yaskawa. A Schmalz dual FQE gripper can facilitate fluid handling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.19
…Also last year, Hyundai Elevator unveiled an open application programming interface (API) to synchronize elevators with robots, smartphones, home networks, smartphones, and other systems, said the Icheon, South Korea-based company. “We would like to initiate diverse collaborations with system and device enterprises through the launch of our open API,” said Cho Jae-cheon, CEO of Hyundai Elevator, in a press release at the time. “We plan to build a new elevator service ecosystem and expand our platform businesses.” The API can also connect to the building management systems (BMS) to expand into services and home networks that can control elevators in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.66
…The consistent, strong performance of navigation technology and site-specific programming enable robots to adapt to surroundings and real-time conditions, while strictly following safety protocols. This capability helps reduce the risk of accidents, collisions, or other safety incidents, including when compared to lift trucks with human operators. Yale robotic lift trucks are compliant with ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, always default to stop, and sense ground-level obstacles as well as suspended items, such as a ladder on the back of a burden carrier. How can relieving retention problems increase operational productivity? Smart: Robotics can help curb employee turnover and maximize workforce productivity by automating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.21
…connects to UnitreeCloud and upgrades and optimizes its own programming, thus continuously improving the user experience, it said. Advanced tech includes robotic arm, charging pile, and high computing power module Go2 is equipped with a servo robotic arm, which can complete grasping, carrying, and other actions. Combined with navigation lidar, a high computing power module, 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.92
…solution partner, Cobot Lift said it can perform custom programming reliably and quickly. The company has also integrated the SMARTSHIFT mechanical quick-change system from Norway-based SMARTSHIFT Robotics. The system makes it very easy to change the lifting unit's tools for maximum flexibility and variability with the simplest handling, it added. euroTECH claimed that its vacuum technology complements Cobot Lift's systems. The Rosenfeld, Germany-based company said in a press release that the cobot's improved lifting capacity, in addition to its small footprint and mobile design, allow it to work wherever it is needed. Users can easily program Cobot Lift's enhanced system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
…M8 Series includes flexible connectivity via Ethernet and easy programming through its Direct Robot Control (DRC) feature. It enables machine tending to benefit customers that may not have experienced robot programmers available, said the company. In addition to DRC, almost any CNC machine can be connected to a shop floor via discrete I/O for non-M8 CNC controls from Mitsubishi Electric and other companies. It said further support is available from Mitsubishi Electric trained engineers to service both the robots and CNC machines. Mitsubishi Electric Automation also offers a five-year robot maintenance and warranty program. About Mitsubishi Electric Automation Vernon Hills,…