Topic: Components

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Development of Battery-Free Multi-Rotation Absolute Mechanical Encoder

July 18, 2023 · In recent years, greater accuracy, better reliability, and safety are demanded of motors, especially motors used in critical positioning applications. Such systems typically utilize servo motors with encoder feedback along with battery backup, allowing it to perform closed loop absolute control. From these requirements, a battery-free, multi-rotation absolute mechanical encoder was developed. The AZ Series, a closed loop system, adopted this type of sensor and is currently on the market today.

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Everything You Need to Know About Stepper Motors

July 18, 2023 · Stepper motors are often misconceived as the lesser of servo motors, but as a matter of fact, they are highly reliable just like servo motors.

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Figure AI Humanoid Robot Takes First Steps as Startup Gets Investment From Intel

July 17, 2023 · Figure AI has received $9 million from Intel Capital in addition to its existing Series A funding to continue work on its Figure 01, one of several humanoids in development.

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NVIDIA Explains How Simulation Accelerates Robot Development, Training

July 16, 2023 · Simulation can not only accurately replicate environments, but it can also speed training of robots for tasks such as assembly, cutting, and manipulation, explained NVIDIA.

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Raymond University Research Program Now Accepting Proposals to Advance Material Handling Technology

July 14, 2023 · The Raymond Corp. is now accepting applications for technology research grants twice a year to support the future of the materials handling industry.

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Thoro.ai Continues Work With Big Joe Forklifts and Nilfisk to Advance Autonomy Stack for Mobile Robots

July 12, 2023 · Big Joe Forklift recently launched a new pallet mover in collaboration with Thoro.ai. Robotics 24/7 visited Thoro.ai's headquarters to learn about the partnership and the company's goals.

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AMD and MassRobotics Announce Five Winners of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge

July 12, 2023 · AMD and MassRobotics announced the five startups that won the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge, as well as three runners up. They all demonstrated new robot applications.

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Markforged’s Director of New Platforms Discusses Relationship With Rapid Robotics, New Headquarters

July 10, 2023 · Markforged's 3D printers are helping Rapid Robotics develop and manufacture end-of-arm tools at a faster rate than it would with traditional systems.

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DNP to Enter into Development and Manufacture of Encoder Disks that Support Factory Automation

July 7, 2023 · As demand for factory automation increases, DNP said there is an increased need for these types of components.

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Universal Robots Introduces PolyScope X Software for Machine Tending

June 28, 2023 · Universal Robots said its PolyScape X platform includes a new, customizable user interface to make it easier to program collaborative robots for high-mix, low-volume tasks.

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At Automatica, Fizyr, Zvid, and The Gripper Company Partner to Show Picking Cell That Can Handle Transparent Poly Bags

June 28, 2023 · The company's new robotic pick cell combines Zvid's cameras with Fizyer's deep learning software and The Gripper Company's MAXXgrip.

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Mission Design and OSARO Collaborate to Deploy, Optimize Warehouse Automation

June 28, 2023 · Mission Design is applying its experience with integrating warehouse automation to help deploy OSARO's SightWorks vision and control software for kitting.

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Robots See a Safer Future

June 28, 2023 · Robot safety is more than caging off workcells. In this Special Focus Issue, learn how standards bodies, software and hardware providers, and integrators are working on improving safety.

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ABB Robotics Adds Four Energy Saving Models, 22 Variants, New Cobots to Product Line

June 27, 2023 · ABB Robotics said its latest IRB large robots and GoFa cobots offer a wider range, more accurate performance, and energy efficiency to improve production quality.

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As Mobile Robot Market Matures, Vendors Continue to Improve Fleet Capabilities

June 27, 2023 · Mobile robot fleets need to be easy to manage and scale before they can be adopted across industries, and operations software and interoperability standards offer to help.

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NVIDIA and Partners to Explore the Future of Robotics at Automatica 2023

June 27, 2023 · NVIDIA and partners such as Wandelbots are showing how AI, simulation, vision, and the cloud are coming together to make industrial robots easier to deploy and use.

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Powermat Announces New Wireless Charging Platform at Sensors Converge

June 26, 2023 · Powermat launched a new wireless charging platform designed for mid-power industrial, micro-mobility (e-bikes, e-scooters, golf carts), robotics, medical and telecom applications.

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PBC Linear Receives UR+ Partner Certification for Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder

June 26, 2023 · PBC Linear said its integrated Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder can increase production using Universal Robots' collaborative robot arms in machine tending processes.

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Indxx Talks About Top 10 ETF Index With Samsung, Economic Conditions for Robotics Investment

June 24, 2023 · Indxx, which provides information for exchange-traded funds, will create the basis for a Samsung Asset Management fund. A Indxx managing partner identifies sectors of opportunity.

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Advantech Presents Valor Workstations and Computing to Power Industrial Automation, Mobile Robots

June 23, 2023 · Advantech has presented its IoT technology with partners at recent trade shows including Automate to demonstrate how they can provide control and long-term support.

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