Topic: Controllers

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Igus introduces DR1000 four-axis delta robot

February 15, 2025 · Igus’ DR1000 features a one-meter working diameter, four degrees of freedom including an additional rotary axis to grip and orient items, and a customizable, modular design.

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KUKA to showcase cobots for medical applications at AAOS 2025

February 3, 2025 · KUKA Robotics will showcase two cobots during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Diego. Two KUKA collaborative robots will be on display at AAOS 2025.

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Yaskawa Motoman releases Weld Builder software package for robotic welding

January 29, 2025 · Yaskawa Motoman released Weld Builder, a smart pendant software package that aims to streamline the robotic welding programming process for integrators and end users.

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Freespace Robotics announces strategic partnership, investment from Matthews Automation

January 27, 2025 · Freespace Robotics announced a strategic partnership and investment from Matthews Automation, focusing on automated storage and retrieval automation for warehouse and last mile operations.

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Limelight, Hailo introduce Limelight 4 smart camera at CES 2025

January 26, 2025 · The Limelight 4 camera, powered by the Hailo-8 AI accelerator, can enable low-code robotic vision. FIRST 2025 will use exclusively Limelight Vision cameras and controllers.

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International Federation of Robotics report highlights top 5 global robotics trends of 2025

January 24, 2025 · The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported on the top five global robotics trends of 2025, identifying topics including AI, humanoids and sustainability.

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Motlow State College certified for Mitsubishi Electric training

January 13, 2025 · Motlow State College’s McMinnville, Tenn. Automation & Robotics Training Center is now a Mitsubishi Electric Certified Training Center, including for GX Works3 Programming.

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Flexiv, KURABO partner to create KURAVIZON adaptive robot

January 9, 2025 · Flexiv and KURABO introduced the KURAVIZON adaptive robot, combining force control and advanced vision technology to revolutionize precision automation in the Japanese market.

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2025 robotics predictions: Industry leaders vary on impact of humanoids, AI in near future

December 31, 2024 · Robot industry leaders provided their 2025 robotics predictions, focusing heavily on humanoids, artificial intelligence and vision systems for automation in 2025.

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The process of robot integration

December 17, 2024 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how robotic integrations occur across a variety of industries, and the potential challenges associated with integrating multiple types of automation within the same environment.

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Mitsubishi Electric launches MELFA RV-12CRL robot arm

November 2, 2024 · The new MELFA RV-12CRL vertical articulated robot arm for machine tending, case packing, and pick-and-place has the largest reach in Mitsubishi Electric’s low-cost series.

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Rethink Robotics redefines cobots once again

October 23, 2024 · Chris Harbert, Greg McEntyre, and Julia Astrid Riemenschneider of Rethink Robotics describe the relaunched company’s new focus on cobots that can adapt to changing workflows.

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Naviq introduces MTS160 magnetic guide sensor

October 7, 2024 · 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.

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2024 Robotics Application Conference sessions now available on-demand

September 27, 2024 · 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.

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Boston Dynamics releases updates for Spot robot dog, Orbit fleet management software

September 26, 2024 · 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.

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Kawasaki Robotics’ releases Astorino educational robotics platform at IMTS 2024

September 15, 2024 · Kawasaki Robotics released its Astorino robot at IMTS 2024, an educational robotics platform for industrial and technical education providers in North America.

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Rethink Robotics debuts new portfolio of robots at IMTS 2024

September 14, 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.

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Universal Robots shows deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024

September 13, 2024 · Universal Robots showcased its new deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024, running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac.

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Kawasaki Robotics launches CL Series of industrial-grade advanced collaborative robots at IMTS 2024

September 13, 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.

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2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup

September 11, 2024 · 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.

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