Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.16
…interface enables easy system setup and provides access to the extended diagnostic functions. To allow for a quick start, programming adapters for RS232, CANopen and USB are available as accessories.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.58
…the 1500MX, such as software updates for life, 80GB memory, TSC-ready capability, spindle orientation, rigid tapping, coordinated rotation, conversational programming, and a TSC-ready spindle.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.31
…to sort waste themselves.” Grasping randomly oriented objects without pre-programming Building on the company’s proprietary AnyGrasp machine-learning algorithm, Flexiv said Rizon is able to pick up practically any object in any orientation without pre-programming. This ability to deal with randomly-oriented objects served as the base on which Flexiv built its recycling station. Flexiv’s recycling station couples its recently-released Grav Enhanced gripper, which is capable of lifting almost any item weighing up to 5kg (11 pounds), with its new-to-market Grav Enhanced Automated Cleaning Station. The company added creating a recycling application with Rizon was a natural progression that was able to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.52
…are guided by hand, either in operation or during programming. Yaskawa America Inc. Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman) produces a wide array of industrial robot arms. Yaskawa Motoman’s “Human-Collaborative,” or HC series of cobot arms, are designed for different kinds of interactions between robots and people. Cobots designed with people in mind From the ground up, Yaskawa designs robot arms that are applicable for as many applications as possible. All of Yaskawa’s cobots are IP-67 rated, with food-grade grease and corrosion-resistant paint as standard features. “Not all applications will need any one of those individual design elements,” said Chris Caldwell,…
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 9.45
…feasible to automate fully, as well as improving existing programming concepts. Benefits include ease of programming and lower computation time for planning, optimizing, and executing robot arm trajectories. For customers, this technology can help simplify the setup of common industrial applications, increasing automation potential in high-mix, low-volume scenarios. CuMotion not only allows automatic calculation of path planning for collision-free trajectories but also enables path optimization for other criteria such as speed, minimum wear, or energy efficiency. Teradyne said it expects to increase application potential and efficiency for automation customers through the combination of UR and NVIDIA technologies. MiR1200 detects pallets…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.19
…to connect Franka robots to MATLAB and Simulink, the programming suite and graphical block-diagram environment for Model-Based Design by MathWorks. This integration streamlines the development process, enabling researchers to bring their ideas to life with ease. By establishing a direct connection to the robot and closing the real-time loop at 1 kHz via Franka Control Interface (FCI), researchers can develop control algorithms across various modalities, visualize data and streamline the debugging and prototyping process. This real-time connectivity enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of robotics research, empowering researchers to progress at a faster pace, according to Franka Robotics. “At Franka Robotics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.79
…accessible to more people and businesses. With AI making programming easier, through lead-through and even natural language, education can shift more towards how robots can assist humans more effectively, rather than just teaching programming skills. This transition will make robots more approachable and bring them to a wider audience, leading to new job prospects while helping alleviate labor and skills shortages. “A shortage of people with the skills needed to program and support robots has long been a hurdle to the uptake of robotic automation, especially in small to medium sized manufacturing companies,” Segura added. “We will see this increasingly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
…manipulation tasks by accelerating AI model training and task programming. “Incorporating new tools for foundation model generation into the Isaac platform accelerates the development of smarter, more flexible robots that can be generalized to do many tasks,'' said Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge computing at NVIDIA. Leading robotics companies Yaskawa, Solomon, PickNik Robotics, READY Robotics, Franka Robotics, and Universal Robots, a Teradyne company, are partnering with NVIDIA to bring Isaac Manipulator to their customers. “By bringing NVIDIA AI tools and capabilities to Yaskawa's automation solutions, we're pushing the boundaries of where robots can be deployed across industries,“…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.24
…Position and orientation data is shared via an application programming interface (API) for use in route planning, analytics, and optimization platforms. Slamcore said its new package allows RTLS to adapt and scale in ever-changing, complex intralogistics environments without compromising on performance. Owen Nicholson, CEO of Slamcore: “Prospective customers tell us that they are looking for a fast-to-deploy and scalable method that will provide the location data they desperately need to optimize warehouse and factory intralogistics for speed and safety. Slamcore Aware marks a significant leap forward in intralogistics management bringing the power of visual spatial awareness to almost any vehicle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.47
…with traditional robotic automation and automation based on manual programming or specialized learned models is the lack of reliability and flexibility in real-world scenarios. To create value at scale, robots must understand how to manipulate an unlimited array of items and scenarios autonomously. By starting with warehouse pick and place operations, Covariant’s RFM-1 showcases the power of Robotics Foundation Models. In warehouse environments, the company’s approach of combining the largest real-world robot production dataset with a collection of internet data. The approach helps open new levels of robotic productivity and shows a path to broader industry applications, ranging from hospitals…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
…and robotic maintenance. A centralized architecture with a unified programming platform using open standards promotes interoperability among automation systems, machines and robots. Consistent output: Designed to handle repetitive tasks without errors or distractions, cobots can maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness while manufacturing higher volumes of quality goods over shorter periods 24/7 without fatigue. This produces a consistent output with little variability over a given production batch. Workplace health and safety: Cobots perform well in harsh environments and can handle riskier operator tasks involving heavy weights to reduce accidents and injuries. Amidst the rapid growth of US manufacturing, companies are increasingly seeking…