Topic: Collaborative Robots

News

Rapid Robotics Raises $12M Series A for Rapid Machine Operator

April 7, 2021 · The Rapid Machine Operator is available for $25,000 per year and is designed to be easy for manufacturers to deploy, says Rapid Robotics.

News

Veo Robotics Obtains ISO Safety Certification for FreeMove

April 6, 2021 · The FreeMove system, which includes purpose-built sensors and software to make industrial robots safer to operate around people, has been certified as Veo partners with more integrators.

News

Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom

April 1, 2021 · Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.

News

Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President

March 30, 2021 · Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.

News

Universal Robots Develops Cobot Interface for Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal

March 29, 2021 · Universal Robots said its collaborative robots will soon be available through Siemens' Simatic Robot Library for planning their integration into complex manufacturing environments.

News

Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein

March 26, 2021 · This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.

News

Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event

March 26, 2021 · In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.

Downloads

Collaborative Mobile Robotics Transform Fulfillment Operations

March 24, 2021 · Transform fulfillment with the flexibility to meet increased demand and reduce costs.

News

Createc Develops Underwater Robots for Nuclear Decommissioning Operations

March 24, 2021 · Createc is combining its expertise in nuclear decommissioning and robotics with Fortis underwater technology to apply cobots to nuclear decommissioning.

News

OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021

March 11, 2021 · OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric vacuum grippers are intended to cut the time needed to deploy automation.

News

Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move

February 10, 2021 · Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out some new ones, and the debut of platforms that make the link to enterprise systems.

News

In a First, Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Higher Than Automotive Orders

January 28, 2021 · Robotic Industries Association statistics on industrial robot arms also finds fourth quarter of 2020 was second-best quarter for robot orders.

News

SDI and Kindred Partner to Automate Retail Fulfillment and Augment Human Labor

January 13, 2021 · Partnership will integrate SDI's materials handling systems and technology with Kindred's pick and place robotic solutions.

News

How Mobile Robots Empower the Workforce

December 14, 2020 · Office Depot's deployment of collaborative mobile robots improves safety, energizes workforce.

News

Ultimaker Appoints Jürgen von Hollen as Chief Executive Officer

November 30, 2020 · In related news, Jos Burger is retiring and will join the Supervisory Board.

News

Connecting Service to Design With Digital Twins

November 10, 2020 · Digital twin technology provides a bridge from design to service engineers in the field.

News

ABB Recycles and Remanufactures Thousands of Old Robots

July 15, 2020 · Remanufacturing enables existing robot users to sell inactive or legacy robots to ABB with an attractive buy back service, rather than scrapping them or leaving them unused in a corner of the factory.

News

When Robotics Intersect a Pandemic

June 25, 2020 · Robotics and the technology that drives them have stepped up to the plate to assist health care workers and patients.

News

World Economic Forum Names ProGlove a Technology Pioneer

June 24, 2020 · Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.

Email Sign Up

Get news, papers, media and research delivered. Sign up for our free newsletters.

Stay up-to-date with news and resources you need to do your job. Research industry trends, compare companies and get weekly market intelligence with Robotics 24/7.

Robotics 24/7 newsletter

Editors' Picks