Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.94
…tending OnRobot said a stronger end-effector, or end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) platform for industrial robots deployed in collaborative applications enables improved workpiece adaptability. The company’s new grippers offer an all-round plug and produce experience, including fingers with multiple configurations, flange adapters, cabling, and software that removes complexity of robot programming, said OnRobot. “As cobots grow more powerful, OnRobot customers are scaling up their collaborative applications,” says Enrico Iversen, OnRobot CEO. “Building on the success of our existing, industry-proven gripper range, the new 3FG25 and 2FG14 grippers deliver unrivaled gripping and payload power while also providing customizability for heavy-duty applications, including harsh…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.03
…to be integrated between robot arms and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), maintaining the integrity of internal cable routing. Bota said many robotic arm manufacturers are moving towards internal routing to eliminate cable tangles and motion restrictions. Bota offers a uniform interface across all models to facilitate integration. Its design minimizes external connections and component count, significantly enhancing system reliability. “Our objective is to equip robots with the sense of touch, making them not only safer and more user-friendly, but also more collaborative,” said Klajd Lika, Bota CEO and co-founder. “PixONE is an advanced, OEM-ready sensing solution that enables robot developers and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.51
…the need for pneumatic vacuum pumps and end-of-arm tool (EOAT) changes. Automated Cleaning Station doesn’t require proprietary equipment Flexiv said it has improved its Grav Enhanced gripper so that it can now be cleaned using its Grav Enhanced Automated Cleaning Station. The cleaning station allows Rizon to operate effectively in environments where exposure to particulates could diminish the gripper's lifting efficiency, including manipulating objects covered with surface contaminants like dirt and dust. Flexiv’s new Automated Cleaning Station uses standard adhesive tape and a silicone roller to clean the Grav Enhanced gripper’s super friction material. Source: Flexiv Robotics “By packaging the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.46
…to 200-400 millimeters per second depending on end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and size of product being handled. Further zones are commonly set at 400-1000 millimeters per second. On the end of its cobot arms, Yaskawa installed an indicator light that turns green when the robot is operating in collaborative mode - meaning humans can safely approach it - and turns off when the robot operates in industrial mode. Minimizing footprint while maximizing workflow One challenge manufacturing and logistics warehouses must consider is how to accommodate the footprint of robotic workcells. The goal is to limit how much floor space each robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.73
…but also eliminates the need for specialized end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and force sensing during sanding tasks.” An EsVata staff member operates Flexiv’s Rizon 4 adaptive robot arm with an OnRobot sander attached to the universal mounting flange. Source: Flexiv Robotics By automating sanding, EsVata’s employees are now freed from monotonous, labor-intensive sanding tasks, which enables them to engage in more valuable roles within the company. Flexiv said this reallocation of human resources underscores EsVata’s commitment to enhancing employee satisfaction, and highlights its belief in enhancing the impact of human labor through collaborative robotics rather than replacing it. Customized interface, universal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.09
…the intelligence to choose and select different end-of-arm tools (EOAT), and then ascertain the precise grasp pose to avoid interfering with adjacent cases. “Depal is a warehouse workflow characterized by heavy use of manual labor and high levels of workplace injuries,” said Motohiro Kawada, CEO of IHI. “Addressing this challenge aligns closely with our corporate mission of designing and building progressive engineering solutions for people and the planet… Our decision to move forward with OSARO is based on their ability to handle a wider variety of boxes at much faster recognition speeds than other vendors.” OSARO’s Sightworks machine-learning software maximizes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.30
…to part orientation. Customers report that custom end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) can be a challenge to the performance of a vision-guided cell. In Vue, you can upload a CAD model of the EOAT and achieve excellent EOAT to object orientation. That matters a lot in assembly or material handling applications where a part must be precisely placed for the next step of manufacturing. Apera’s Tier 1 automotive customers report significant advantages with this feature, including the ability to pair robots together more reliably, which helps lower the risk of custom EOATs. Watch this video to learn more about how AI-powered vision…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.52
…operation to enable fast changes of robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) by hand, said the company. It also includes a safety latch button on the lever to provide secondary locking for increased safety and prevention of involuntary uncoupling, ATI noted. MC-50 designed for compatibility, endurance The MC-50 is designed for safe, diverse use cases. Source: ATI Industrial Automation The compact Tool Changer is intended to be robust and supports application payloads up to 25 kg (55.1 lb.) on collaborative robots, added ATI. The MC-50 can also support payloads up to 10 kg (22 lb.) on small industrial robot arms, the Apex,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.11
…our long experience from developing custom palletizing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT),” stated Madeleine Sheikh, product manager at the Piab Vacuum Automation Division, in a release. “What we have here is a complete pre-engineered bag gripper that is easy to install, adjust and maintain,” she added. “It offers flexibility to fit any roller conveyor on the market, and slip sheets are handled just as easy by our vacuum-based upgrade option with Duraflex suction cups and COAX technology.” Piab Group has sold gripping, lifting, and moving systems since 1951. The Täby, Sweden-based company said automation can eliminate resource waste and worker injuries. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.53
…of an auger and paint it. Also, a FANUC CRX-10iA collaborative robot will utilize a BYK-mac i end-of-arm tool (EOAT) to measure and collect color data on painted test panels. This automated process can help manufacturers determine if the final color meets their specifications, said the company. While cobots have not traditionally been used for automotive coating, the demonstration illustrates how companies can use cobots for paint inspection. In addition, FANUC experts will participate in several conference sessions at FABTECH. Editor's note: For more about FABTECH, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.88
…camera in a protective box attached to end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). It also uses a touchscreen interface to guide the welder through the scan, teach, validate, and tuning steps. ABB added that the FlexArc U2, a member of its line of standard, pre-engineered industrial robot welding cells, can simplify the transition from manual to robotic welding. About ABB Robotics Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. said it has built on more than 130 years of experience to be a leader in electrification and automation technologies. The company said it has about 105,000 employees worldwide focused on connecting “engineering know-how and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
…the shape and other features Develop an adaptable end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT) to adjust to the geometry of the fabric piece to be picked up Leverage the fabric gripper technology developed by Apparel Robotics Beyond garment manufacturing, the proposed system could bolster automation capabilities in aerospace and other industries working with flexible, fabric-like materials. Collaborative Framework for Robotics Training Project team: Aris Technology (principal investigator) Topic areas addressed: Multi-robot, multi-human collaboration, task sharing, and task allocation Description: Robotic adoption has been limited by a lack of flexible robotic systems and difficulties in upskilling a large industrial workforce. Enabling shop-floor operators with the…