Topic: Controllers

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Omron Automation Launches Proof of Concept Center in Michigan

November 22, 2021 · Omron Automation Americas says its new Proof-of-Concept Center in Novi, Mich., will help customers by providing engineers and facilities to test robotics applications before deployment.

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Honeywell to Open Warehouse R &D Center in Czech Republic

November 21, 2021 · Honeywell says its new development site will give companies across Europe a facility to test, prototype, and train customers on its materials handling hardware and software.

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Everyday Robots Moves Out of Alphabet X, Reports Progress Toward General Purpose Robot

November 20, 2021 · From cleaning a table and picking up toys to opening doors, everyday tasks are coming within reach of service robots, says Everyday Robots, which is spinning out of X Development.

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RE2 Robotics Receives U.S. Navy Funding for CLAMS System to Improve ROV Manipulation

November 16, 2021 · RE2 Robotics has received SBIR funding to improve and unify control of the RE2 Sapien Sea Class robot arms on the VideoRay Defender remotely operated vehicles for topside operators.

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Micropsi Industries Automates ‘Fridge Sniffing’ With AI-Supported Robot Control System

November 16, 2021 · Micropsi and Atec are offering a cobot control system they say can quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively automate leak detection and other complex tasks and reduce maintenance.

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Robotics’ Second Wave Relies on Software and Integration

November 14, 2021 · As mobile robots and AI-driven picking systems spread through warehouses, suppliers and users are paying more attention to software, integration, and interoperability as differentiators.

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Doosan Robotics Named a CES 2022 Innovation Award Honoree for Camera Robot System

November 12, 2021 · Doosan Robotics' NINA robotic camera system, which includes a collaborative robot arm and a mobile base, has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for ease of use.

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OnRobot Debuts WebLytics Software for Collaborative Robotics Applications

November 11, 2021 · OnRobot, which provides plug-and-play end effectors for collaborative robot applications, has launched its WebLytics software for real-time monitoring and data analytics.

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FANUC Introduces Compact Robot for Machine Tending, Warehousing, Logistics Applications

November 11, 2021 · FANUC America said the new LR-10iA/10 robot arm is designed to be easy to mount on floors, walls, ceilings, or mobile platforms to help automate machine tending and picking.

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OMRON to Acquire 10% Stake in Cobot Maker Techman Robot

November 8, 2021 · OMRON and Techman said their growing partnership will provide industrial automation and collaborative robots to help factories increase productivity without compromising safety.

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MIT CSAIL Designs Dexterous Robot Hands to Easily Manipulate Multiple Objects

November 5, 2021 · MIT CSAIL has built a model-free framework that can learn to reorient more than 2,000 geometrically different objects from above or below, with implications for logistics and manufacturing.

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SolidRun Announces System i.MX 8XLite Mini System on Module Line for V2X Applications

October 29, 2021 · SolidRun's new system on module line uses a new NXP processor and is designed for vehicle-to-everything communications and smart cities, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and robotics.

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ROS Powered Race Cars Ready for Indy Autonomous Challenge

October 23, 2021 · ADLINK provides a peek under the hood at the university teams, corporate sponsors, and open-source technologies participating in the Indy Autonomous Challenge.

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Stereotaxis Uses Robots and Magnets to Improve Cardiac Ablation for Arrhythmia

October 22, 2021 · Stereotaxis has developed Robotic Magnetic Navigation technology and improved its Genesis teleoperation system to safely and precisely conduct cardiac ablation procedures.

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Formant Partners With PickNik Robotics for Cloud Based Mobile Manipulation

October 19, 2021 · To advance mobile manipulation, PickNik Robotics and Formant are collaborating on a cloud-based, low-latency interface for advanced motion planning for robot arms.

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How to Pick a Collaborative Robot

October 16, 2021 · After reviewing the benefits and limitations of collaborative robots, the Southwest Research Institute describes factors to consider when choosing a cobot to buy.

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Choice of a Cobot or an Industrial Robot Depends on the Application

October 9, 2021 · The Southwest Research Institute breaks down tasks into those best for industrial robots in comparison with those where collaborative robots would make more sense.

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Honeywell Bridges the Gap Between R &D and Production for Smart Flexible Depalletizer

October 8, 2021 · Honeywell's Smart Flexible Depalletizer is designed to safely automate pallet unloading. The company's CTO explains how it approached development and commercialization.

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OTTO Motors Partners With Siemens to Implement Mobile Robots for Material Handling

October 6, 2021 · With new Siemens controllers, OTTO Motors says its autonomous mobile robots will improve performance without compromising safety, as well as add asset tracking ability.

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Robotics Training to Help Students Qualify for the Future Workplace, Says IFR

October 4, 2021 · Even as the number of industrial robots climbs worldwide, automation providers, governments, and user companies are investing in training, but some say more is needed.

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