Topic: Controllers

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Formant Partners With PickNik Robotics for Cloud Based Mobile Manipulation

October 19, 2021 · To advance mobile manipulation, PickNik Robotics and Formant are collaborating on a cloud-based, low-latency interface for advanced motion planning for robot arms.

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How to Pick a Collaborative Robot

October 16, 2021 · After reviewing the benefits and limitations of collaborative robots, the Southwest Research Institute describes factors to consider when choosing a cobot to buy.

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Choice of a Cobot or an Industrial Robot Depends on the Application

October 9, 2021 · The Southwest Research Institute breaks down tasks into those best for industrial robots in comparison with those where collaborative robots would make more sense.

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Honeywell Bridges the Gap Between R &D and Production for Smart Flexible Depalletizer

October 8, 2021 · Honeywell's Smart Flexible Depalletizer is designed to safely automate pallet unloading. The company's CTO explains how it approached development and commercialization.

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OTTO Motors Partners With Siemens to Implement Mobile Robots for Material Handling

October 6, 2021 · With new Siemens controllers, OTTO Motors says its autonomous mobile robots will improve performance without compromising safety, as well as add asset tracking ability.

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Robotics Training to Help Students Qualify for the Future Workplace, Says IFR

October 4, 2021 · Even as the number of industrial robots climbs worldwide, automation providers, governments, and user companies are investing in training, but some say more is needed.

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Universities, Businesses Collaborate for Warehouse Robotics Innovation

October 3, 2021 · Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Binghamton University, and UC Berkeley are working with companies to improve the speed and accuracy of warehouse robots.

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Are Collaborative Robots Really Safe and Easy to Use?

October 2, 2021 · While there are safety standards for collaborative robots, it's still important to carefully asses tasks to be automated, explains the Southwest Research Institute.

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Sarcos Marks Industrial Exoskeleton Milestone, Begins Trading on Nasdaq

September 28, 2021 · The CEO of Sarcos explains how the company's recent SPAC merger and trading on Nasdaq will enable it to scale development and production of its wearable and teleoperated systems.

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What to Look for When Performing Industrial Robot Maintenance

September 19, 2021 · The art of robot maintenance requires knowledge of the different types of industrial automation, as well as the functions, components, and best practices of each.

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Hexagon Releases HxGN Robotic Automation for Industry 4.0 Quality Assurance

September 5, 2021 · Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence said its new HxGN Robotic Automation software enables quality control professionals to more easily program robot inspection cells.

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Renesas and eProsima Port micro-ROS to Microcontrollers to Simplify Robotics Development

September 3, 2021 · Renesas and eProsima say that by making the RA microcontroller units the official development for micro-ROS will help facilitate IoT and industrial robotics adoption.

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Unikie and Valmet Automotive Develop Automated Valet Parking for Logistics

September 2, 2021 · Finland-based Unikie is testing Automated Factory Parking technology that doesn't require cars to be self-driving to be autonomously moved in factory premises.

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OSHA and Robotics: What You Need to Know About Safety

August 28, 2021 · While OSHA may not have much in the way of robotics safety standards, other guidance does exist, and integrators and operators should conduct a thorough risk assessment before deployment.

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OSARO Raises Series C Funding for Software-Defined Logistics Automation

August 24, 2021 · OSARO said it plans to continue its global expansion and to work with logistics customers to identify new applications for its software-defined automation.

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Lift Truck Technology Can Improve Operator Productivity and Safety as Well as Add Autonomy

August 19, 2021 · Not only can advances in lift truck technology provide full autonomy, but they can also make operations easier and safer for human workers.

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Rapid Robotics Raises Series B Funding for Robotic Machine Operator

August 18, 2021 · While the pandemic has exacerbated labor shortages in manufacturing, Rapid Robotics has raised funds for its robotic machine operator, which uses cobots and doesn't need programming.

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Inceptio Technology Raises $270M Series B for Autonomous Truck Development

August 3, 2021 · Inceptio, which has been working with Chinese OEMs on autonomous heavy-duty trucks, plans to use its latest funding to further develop its ruggedized technology.

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Motional to Use Ottopia to Remotely Support Robotaxi Fleets

August 1, 2021 · Ottopia will integrate its remote vehicle assistance teleoperation capability with Motional's autonomous vehicles for a safer and more efficient robotaxi service.

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NVIDIA, USC Researchers Present DiSECt Simulator for Robotic Cutting

July 13, 2021 · NVIDIA and USC said DiSECt, their differentiable simulation engine for autonomous robotic cutting, could predict forces on knives cutting through soft natural materials.

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