Topic: Controllers

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BYD and Cyngn Provide Preview of AI Powered Autonomous Forklift

June 16, 2023 · BYD is combining its electric forklift with Cyngn's AI-driven autonomy technology for a fully autonomous industrial vehicle, according to the partners.

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Top 10 Noteworthy Robotic Systems at Automate 2023

June 8, 2023 · Automate 2023 highlights included a skin-like add-on for industrial robot arms, high-paylod cobots, and a new wireless charging system designed for smaller mobile robots.

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Xaba and Rolleri Collaborate to Develop Autonomous Cobot Welding Workcell

June 6, 2023 · Xaba and Rolleri Robotic conducted tests proving that the integration of Xaba's xCognition machine learning model with Rolleri's collaborative robots improved welding operations.

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Automate 2023 Shows Renewed Focus on Manufacturing, Partnerships, and Data as a Differentiator

May 26, 2023 · Automate 2023 featured hundreds of exhibitors, and Robotics 24/7 spoke with many of them, as well as attendees and speakers to cull the latest manufacturing trends.

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ForgeOS Simplifies Robot Coding, Rollouts, Says READY Robotics

May 23, 2023 · ForgeOS, the 'no-code' software from READY Robotics, is designed to work with industrial automation, third-party apps, and simulation in NVIDIA Isaac Sim for ease of use.

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FANUC America Introduces High-Payload Cobots and Sponsors Automate Education Pavilion

May 22, 2023 · FANUC America said its latest collaborative robots, which feature enhanced payload capacity, are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications such as palletizing.

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Omron Will Display ‘Integrated, Intelligent, and Interactive’ Systems at Automate 2023

May 19, 2023 · Omron Automation Americas plans to show at Automate in Detroit how its controllers, SCARA robots, machine vision, and mobile platforms can help manufacturers across sectors.

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Vention Announces Worldwide Remote Support for Automation Through Its Third Generation Pendant

May 19, 2023 · Vention will show at Automate 2023 how manufacturers can get new levels of troubleshooting with its updated pendant technology and Remote Support offering, reducing downtime.

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IAM Robotics Emerges From Stealth With New Picking System Designed for Warehouses, Factories

May 18, 2023 · IAM Robotics, which worked on mobile manipulation after Amazon acquired Kiva Systems, has refocused with its Meet Me system to facilitate collaboration between robots and people.

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OSARO and Geek+ Partner to Integrate Picking, Mobile, and Storage Automation for Warehouses

May 18, 2023 · OSARO and Geek+ said their customers will benefit from the integration of OSARO's picking robots and Geek+'s mobile robots and automated storage and retrieval systems.

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Universal Robots Debuts Cobot Spot Welding, Plus Palletizing and Machine Tending at Automate 2023

May 12, 2023 · Universal Robots and its partners will show the first

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ABB to Demonstrate Next Generation Robots at Automate 2023

May 9, 2023 · ABB Robotics is going big at Automate and Automatica, with an expanded line of collaborative robots, rebranded mobile robots, and systems for applications like painting and welding.

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OSARO Launches AI Powered Robotic Kitting System for Growing Subscription Market

May 9, 2023 · OSARO said its OSARO Robotic Kitting System applies AI and modular hardware to precisely and efficiently pick and place a variety of SKUs for subscription kits.

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igus Shows Offerings and Support for Low Cost Automation at Hannover Messe

April 28, 2023 · igus showed not only its motion plastics, cable carriers, and free configuration software at Hannover Messe; it also gave examples of how its low-cost automation can enable many applications.

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Ease of Use Features Promise to Democratize Robotics for Smaller Manufacturers

April 26, 2023 · Ease-of-use features such as intuitive interfaces and lead-through programming are making robots easier to deploy, use, and manage, facilitating adoption by small and midsize manufacturers.

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maxon Partners With MassRobotics to Support Advances in Drive Technology for Robotics

April 25, 2023 · maxon, which provides motors for robots in demanding applications, has teamed up with the MassRobotics collaborative to encourage innovation in motion control technologies.

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OpenAI’s GPT-4 Aces Higher Learning Exams: What This Means for the Future of Education and Robotics

April 22, 2023 · GPT-4, which can pass a bar exam, demonstrates how ChatGPT can be used to generate code for robotics, potentially freeing human workers for supervision and more valuable tasks.

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CNC Robotics: Understanding the Basics

April 9, 2023 · CNC robotics is the combination of CNC machinery and the latest robots to improve precision and flexibility in manufacturing of both machine parts and the robots themselves.

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ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System Offers Modular System for Making Cutting Tools

April 7, 2023 · ANCA, a provider of CNC grinding machines across industries, said its AIMS can augment scarce skilled labor, be customized to each factory and process, and enable data-driven decisions.

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NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit Offers to Ease Creation of Robotics and Edge AI Applications

March 21, 2023 · The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit announced at GTC 2023 includes performance and accessibility enhancements to help developers of industrial robotics and artificial intelligence.

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