How Robotic Navigation Can Assist Inspection in GPS-Denied Environments
August 15, 2021
New technologies and techniques, including ultrasonic technology, lidar, and Indoor GPS, can help robots and drones safely navigate in hazardous environments for inspection.
Webcast: Collaborative Robots to Democratize Automation
August 13, 2021
Recording: September 22, 2021 at 2:00 EST
Panelists in this "Hot Seat" will discuss advances in collaborative robots and how they can help small and midsize enterprises.
Top 10 Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of July 2021
August 6, 2021
Although the number of transactions in July 2021 held steady, self-driving car companies and startups working on robot software still raised billions.
How Can Motion Planning Improve Industrial Robot Operations in Factories?
July 21, 2021
Both industrial and collaborative robots need energy-efficient and safe motion planning, and new AI approaches and algorithms promise to improve manufacturing automation.
Five Robotics Failures and What Developers Can Learn From Them
July 20, 2021
Humanoid robots, fruit-picking robots, and the ongoing self-driving car race show that rather than blame luck or overestimate technology, designers can learn from past mistakes.
Farm Robots Could Lead to a Utopian—or Dystopian—Future, Argues Researcher
July 18, 2021
As farms of all sizes look to adopt automation, robotics developers and policymakers should take a broader view of the potential environmental impacts, says a German scientist.
Closing the Knowledge Gap in Autonomous Mobile Robot Deployments With Equipment
July 10, 2021
Rather than putting together accessories for autonomous mobile robots yourself, facilities operators can use safer, more economical, and easier to deploy mobile robot equipment.
3 Types of Automation for Successful Warehouse Management
July 4, 2021
Mobile robots, warehouse management systems, and inventory management systems are key types of warehouse automation. Learn how they can help with successful warehouse management.
How Amazon Integrates Physical and Emerging Digital Technologies With AWS IoT
June 30, 2021
Amazon's chief technology officer explains how Amazon's robots use AWS IoT for comprehensive device management to scale out and conduct tasks such as induction and palletizing.
Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists
June 25, 2021
The Global Robot Cluster co-hosted a virtual event with MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics examining progress in human-robot interaction for healthcare and industrial uses.
Special Focus Issue
Automation Spreads in Supply Chains
June 21, 2021
As robots multiply in warehouses and other facilities, operators need to know where to start, how to manage them, and what they should expect.
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Why the U.S. Infrastructure Bill Must Respond to China’s Investment in High-Tech Manufacturing and Robotics
June 15, 2021
China has made significant investments in technologies such as robotics, as well as in advanced manufacturing and global trade, so the U.S. needs the infrastructure bill to be competitive.
Italian Sheet Metal Manufacturer Uses nTopology Software for 3D-Printed Grippers
June 12, 2021
Preziosa Francesco worked with Add-it design engineers, Desktop Metal 3D printers, and nTopology software to quickly create grippers for its robotic cell and press bending machine.
New Gearbox Promises Greater Accuracy and Repeatability for Robotic Motion Control
June 7, 2021
Conventional drive mechanisms can introduce transmission errors, leading to less accurate motion control and more wear and tear, according to HSOAR Precision Robotics, which offered an alternative.
Logistics, Manufacturing, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch
June 1, 2021
What are some of the key things that are driving the current push for robotics across numerous industries? How will more robotics in our workplaces change the current workforce?
Spanish Multinational ACCIONA Works With RobotPlus to Use MiR Mobile Robots for Disinfection
May 21, 2021
Among the many efforts to use robots in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACCIONA developed a successful design for a disinfection robot by working with RobotPlus and MiR.
Siemens Switchgear Shanghai Chooses Geek+ Mobile Robots to Improve Storage Efficiency
May 20, 2021
As part of its Industry 4.0 initiative, Siemens Switchgear Shanghai evaluated different automation options before choosing four mobile robot models from Geek+ to reduce storage area.
Robot Fleets Grow Demand for Warehouse Management Software, Interoperability Layer
May 14, 2021
As warehouse operators add more robots, they can choose vendor support or third-party software providers. In addition, organizations are working on interoperability standards.
How Amazon Robotics Helps Fill Orders, Create Jobs
May 9, 2021
From its acquisition of Kiva, now Amazon Robotics, to its construction of fulfillment centers across the U.S., Amazon.com is leading e-commerce and creating jobs.
FANUC America Adds 10 Model Variations to LR Mate Tabletop Robot Series
May 6, 2021
FANUC Americas has updated its LR Mate tabletop robot line with 10 model variations, including for cleanroom and food-safe environments.
