MassRobotics Marks Another Year of Growth, Successful Partnerships
December 10, 2021
At an annual event, MassRobotics noted the many ways in which public-private partnerships have helped Massachusetts robotics innovators and entrepreneurs in the past year.
HowToRobot.com Launches U.S. Marketplace to Connect Industrial Robot Buyers, Sellers
December 9, 2021
Denmark-based HowToRobot.com says its online marketplace can help robotics users, integrators, and suppliers connect to eliminate the headaches of sourcing components and systems.
Robotics Leaders Ask Policymakers to Reconsider EU AI Act
December 8, 2021
Leaders of Europe's biggest robotics associations and technology innovators called on legislators to amend proposed regulations that would affect deployments of AI and robotics.
READY Robotics, Futura Automation Partner to Aid Manufacturers in Western U.S.
December 3, 2021
Futura Automation has joined READY Robotics' network of distributors and integrators and will include the Forge/OS software to help manufacturers apply automation to new applications.
ATI Industrial Automation Releases QC-29 Tool Changer for Smaller Robots
November 30, 2021
ATI Industrial Automation says its QC-29 robotic tool changer can provide flexibility for lighter industrial robots,
Nimble Robotics Says Its Picking Robots Have Picked More Than 15M Objects
November 25, 2021
Nimble Robotics says that Fortune 500 retailers are using its picking robots to address record labor shortages and meet rapid growth in e-commerce fulfillment demand.
ARM Institute Issues Project Calls for AR in Manufacturing, Endorsement Auditors
November 24, 2021
The ARM Institute is seeking project proposals to help the U.S. Air Force improve robotic manipulation and to evaluate education and training programs for robotics and manufacturing.
Smith+Nephew Launches CORI, ‘Turnkey’ System for Robot-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
November 23, 2021
Smith+Nephew says its CORI handheld robotic system to assist surgeons with knee replacements can improve patient outcomes and is immediately scalable to the U.K.'s National Health Service.
Polar Hardware Automates for the First Time With Formic Machine Tending Robot
November 22, 2021
Polar Hardware, which manufactures door and truck body hardware, struggled to meet production goals and has turned to Formic's robotics-as-a-service and collaborative robots.
Omron Automation Launches Proof of Concept Center in Michigan
November 22, 2021
Omron Automation Americas says its new Proof-of-Concept Center in Novi, Mich., will help customers by providing engineers and facilities to test robotics applications before deployment.
Everyday Robots Moves Out of Alphabet X, Reports Progress Toward General Purpose Robot
November 20, 2021
From cleaning a table and picking up toys to opening doors, everyday tasks are coming within reach of service robots, says Everyday Robots, which is spinning out of X Development.
FANUC America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications to Address Robotics Skills Shortage
November 19, 2021
FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are working with Nocti Business Solutions to stack their certifications for certified production technicians and robot operators.
Micropsi Industries Automates ‘Fridge Sniffing’ With AI-Supported Robot Control System
November 16, 2021
Micropsi and Atec are offering a cobot control system they say can quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively automate leak detection and other complex tasks and reduce maintenance.
Doosan Robotics Named a CES 2022 Innovation Award Honoree for Camera Robot System
November 12, 2021
Doosan Robotics' NINA robotic camera system, which includes a collaborative robot arm and a mobile base, has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for ease of use.
OnRobot Debuts WebLytics Software for Collaborative Robotics Applications
November 11, 2021
OnRobot, which provides plug-and-play end effectors for collaborative robot applications, has launched its WebLytics software for real-time monitoring and data analytics.
Q3 Robot Sales of $1.48B Put 2021 on Track for Biggest Year Yet, Says A3
November 11, 2021
Not only did North American third-quarter orders of robots continue a strong trend, but they also demonstrated that more industries are adding automation, according to A3.
OMRON to Acquire 10% Stake in Cobot Maker Techman Robot
November 8, 2021
OMRON and Techman said their growing partnership will provide industrial automation and collaborative robots to help factories increase productivity without compromising safety.
Cobots in Classrooms: Universal Robots Gets Endorsements From Ohio Department of Education and ARM Institute
November 2, 2021
Universal Robots said its collaborative robots and educational curriculum have been endorsed to help train students and current workers for the future of manufacturing.
Miso Robotics Unveils Flippy 2 Frying Robot for Restaurants
November 2, 2021
Miso Robotics, which has raised money through crowdfunding, has incorporated feedback from a pilot at White Castle into Flippy 2, the latest version of its food-frying robot.
Learn OnRobot Platform Guides Users for Collaborative Applications
October 28, 2021
OnRobot aims to ease the design and deployment of common collaborative robot applications using its tooling by offering the free Learn OnRobot Web-based training platform.
