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Naviq introduces MTS160 magnetic guide sensor
Naviq’s MTS160 sensor features angle measurement capabilities, point-source disk and reversed polarity detection, and an AI algorithm to manage direction changes at junctions.

2024 Robotics Application Conference sessions now available on-demand
The 2024 Robotics Application Conference, a one-day virtual event, can now be viewed on-demand with sessions led by speakers from DHL, Plus One Robotics, Grey Orange and more.

Boston Dynamics releases updates for Spot robot dog, Orbit fleet management software
Boston Dynamics has released updates for its Spot robot dog and Orbit fleet management software, expanding the capabilities of both platforms for easier use and data analysis.

Kawasaki Robotics’ releases Astorino educational robotics platform at IMTS 2024
Kawasaki Robotics released its Astorino robot at IMTS 2024, an educational robotics platform for industrial and technical education providers in North America.

Rethink Robotics debuts new portfolio of robots at IMTS 2024
Rethink Robotics launched seven Reacher cobot arms, two Ryder AMRs, and a combined Riser mobile manipulation robot as part of its new vision and mission at IMTS 2024.

Universal Robots shows deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024
Universal Robots showcased its new deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024, running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac.

Kawasaki Robotics launches CL Series of industrial-grade advanced collaborative robots at IMTS 2024
Kawasaki Robotics launched the CL Series of collaborative robots at IMTS 2024. The new cobots give manufacturers flexibility, advanced capabilities for a range of new applications and markets.

2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup
The 2024 Robotics Application Conference, RAC ’24, will take place Sept. 18. DHL, Plus One Robotics, GreyOrange and more will speak about robotic trends and deployments.

FANUC releases new CNC, ROBODRILL machining robots at IMTS 2024
FANUC announced the release of two new robots at IMTS 2024, the 500-I A CNC for machining and the ROBODRILL α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 vertical machining center.

Special Focus Issue
Machine vision to increase robot precision
This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how enhancements in machine vision and artificial intelligence make robots more precise.

Flexiv partners with O-DEAR, debuts Moonlight adaptive delta robot at TAiROS 2024
Robotic provider Flexiv announced a collaboration with Taiwanese automation supplier and integrator O-DEAR and the release of its Moonlight adaptive Delta Robot at TAiROS 2024.

Figure AI unveils second-generation humanoid robot Figure 02
Figure AI revealed its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02, with a revamped design and the addition of neural network technology via OpenAI.

EU RoboSAPIENS consortium to evaluate AI-enabled robots
Funded by the EU, RoboSAPIENS aims to define safe and trustworthy architecture for adaptive robotics AI deep learning software using digital twins and simulation.

Accufacture unveils Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell
Accufacture released its Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell engineered with Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology to deliver large, fully dense metal parts.

Canvas, world’s first robotic drywall finishing company, unveils 1200CX compact offering
Canvas, the world’s first robotic drywall finishing company, unveiled the 1200CX, a compact, all-wheel drive robot optimized for small spaces and projects of all shapes and sizes.

Universal Robots and MiR open new headquarters in Denmark
Executives from NVIDIA and Siemens, with whom Teradyne Robotics recently announced collaborations, spoke at MiR and Universal Robots’ new joint headquarters grand opening.

ABB launches OmniCore intelligent automation platform
ABB said its OmniCore intelligent automation platform will be a step change to a modular and futureproof motion control architecture, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Automate 2024: Mujin debuts new robot controller user interface
Robot controller developer Mujin debuted its new MujinPack user interface at Automate 2024, which can auto-generate pallet patterns within a SKU-based library.

Automate 2024: ABB debuts latest modular large robot arms
ABB demonstrated its latest robots at Automate 2024, including the launch of its IRB 7710 and 7720 robot arms for automotive assembly and modular construction applications.

NEXCOM to demonstrate IoT edge computing at Embedded World 2024
IIoT computing provider NEXCOM will showcase its latest AI, edge, and cybersecurity offerings at Embedded World. The company also provides robot controllers and integration gateways.



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