Topic: Grippers

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Kawasaki Robotics partners with Olis Robotics to offer remote monitoring, control of its industrial robots

February 26, 2024 · Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics partnered to enable Olis' remote error recovery software on Kawasaki's robotic fleet.

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Berkshire Grey’s systems handle hard-to-sort returns

February 14, 2024 · Berkshire Grey VP and Fellow Chris Geyer discussed the unique requirements of loose-item sortation, handling poly bags, and increasing job satisfaction in reverse-logistics operations.

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Cobots Democratize Automation

December 14, 2023 · This month's Robotics 24/7 looks at cobots that can safely and effectively work alongside humans have found particular success in high-mix, low-volume applications like machine tending, piece picking and welding.

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Dallas Manufacturing Sector to See at Cowboys Stadium How Robots Can Mitigate Labor Shortages

November 3, 2023 · Olympus Controls plans to show at the Waves of Innovation event how manufacturers can benefit from robotics with workforce optimization and increased productivity.

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ATI Industrial Automation Introduces MC-50 Manual Tool Changer for Robots

November 1, 2023 · ATI Industrial Automation said its MC-50 Manual Tool Changer is designed for safety, ease of use, and to support a wide range of robotics applications across industries.

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Piab Releases LBG-50 Gripper to Get a Handle on Heavy Bags for Palletizing

October 16, 2023 · Piab said its latest gripper, the LBG-50, solves several challenges around manipulating heavy bags and is designed to be lightweight and easy to use.

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Hai Robotics Launches New Systems to Increase Warehouse Storage Density, Efficiency

October 2, 2023 · Hai Robotics said its HaiPick System 3 and HaiPick A42T-E2—equipped with ChainPick technology can increase tote picking speed.

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Agility Robotics Builds RoboFab, Scaling Production of Humanoid Robots

September 18, 2023 · Agility Robotics said its RoboFab, which is under construction in Salem, Ore., will enable it to meet demand for its Digit humanoids in warehouses.

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MassRobotics to Host Sixth Annual RoboBoston and Robot Block Party

September 12, 2023 · MassRobotics and partners including Boston Seaport by WS Development will offer educational opportunities and show the public robotics and related technologies on Sept. 28 and 30.

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Robotiq Introduces PE20 Integrated Cobot Palletizing System

September 5, 2023 · Robotiq said its PE20 palletizing system works with its PowerPick20 vacuum gripper and the UR20 arm, plus standardized hardware and software for ease of use.

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Humanoid Robot Holy Grail: Decoding the Language of Human Touch

September 3, 2023 · The sense of touch is something humans take for granted, but recent advances promise to make robots safer and more useful, in contrast to the hype and fears around humanoid robots.

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Soft Robotics to Demonstrate mGripAI for Food Picking at PACK EXPO 2023

September 1, 2023 · Soft Robotics will show how mGripAI, which combines machine vision, compliant grippers, and AI for dexterous picking, can pick and pack food at PACK EXPO.

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UR20 Cobot From Universal Robots Stretches Out to Welding at FABTECH 2023

September 1, 2023 · The UR20 cobot will be among the exhibits for increasing productivity, improving quality, and maintaining end effectors at Universal Robots and partner booths.

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Universal Robots Offers Tips, Demos for Palletizing at PACK EXPO

August 29, 2023 · Universal Robots shares best practices on preparing for automated palletizing and packaging, as well as a justification tool and demonstrations to catch at PACK EXPO 2023.

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MIT Develops AI Technique Enabling Robots to Manipulate Objects With Their Whole Bodies

August 27, 2023 · MIT researchers have developed an AI technique called smoothing to address challenges in contact-rich manipulation planning for robots to determine how to handle objects.

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ARM Institute Funds Eight Member Projects to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

August 25, 2023 · The ARM Institute named the latest projects that it is funding that identify and work to solve challenges with robotics and AI, ranging from metalwork and food handling to hypersonics and training.

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University of Bristol Team Designs Dual Arm Robot That Can Learn Bimanual Tasks From Simulation

August 23, 2023 · University of Bristol researchers have developed the Bi-Touch system to enable a robot to quickly learn from its environment and train in a virtual world for manipulation.

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euroTECH Partners With Cobot Lift for Exclusive Distribution in Germany

July 21, 2023 · euroTECH, which provides vacuum systems, has partnered with companies such as Cobot Lift to add capabilities and automate new applications such as moving bagged goods.

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Automation Explorer Tool From SCHUNK and READY Robotics to Use NVIDIA Omniverse to Aid Deployment

July 21, 2023 · Automation Explorer uses SCHUNK's automation technology, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and READY Robotics' ForgeOS to simulate systems and ease deployment among applications.

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SKA Custom Robots and Machines Collaborates With PickNik on Field Robotics Development

July 20, 2023 · SKA, which has engineered medical, mining, and inspection robots, is teaming up with PickNik, which develops software for robotic manipulation across domains.

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