Topic: Motion Control

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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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Meltio Software Enables Robot Arms to Accurately Create 3D Printed Metal Designs

August 30, 2023 · Meltio said Meltio Space works with robot arms from major vendors, includes collision avoidance and simulation features, and is easy for beginners to use.

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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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Exo Games 2023 Winners Announced by ASTM International and University of Central Lancashire

August 25, 2023 · Exo Games 2023 featured five university teams from around the world that followed more than a dozen ASTM standards to develop exoskeletons and compete in physical challenges.

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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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Beckhoff to Share New Vision Portfolio for Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO 2023

August 25, 2023 · Beckhoff will debut its new Vision line of cameras and software that are tightly integrated into the controls architecture, as well as motion systems to advance packaging automation.

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igus Partners With MassRobotics Associated Network to Aid Small and Midsize Businesses

August 25, 2023 · igus, which offers numerous motion plastics and low-cost automation products and services, has joined the MassRobotics Associated Network to expand its audience in North America.

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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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Emerson to Acquire Afag to Enhance Factory Automation Line

August 21, 2023 · Emerson Electric said it will add Afag's electric linear motion to its existing pneumatic factory automation to gain access to new, growing manufacturing segments.

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Acme Manufacturing Offers Robotic Auto Path Generation Technology for Aerospace Repair

August 15, 2023 · Acme Manufacturing said its Robotic Auto Path Generation offering is designed to simplify material removal in aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.

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Olis Robotics Raises Funding to Enable Remote Robot Troubleshooting

August 11, 2023 · Olis Robotics said its Olis Connect addresses growing demand for remote control of industrial robots to enable faster and easier recovery for manufacturing processes.

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Skyline Robotics Raises Funding to Offer Automated Window Cleaning to Cities Worldwide

August 10, 2023 · Skyline Robotics, which has developed the OZMO window-cleaning system incorporating AI, sensors, and a robotic arm, offers to address safety and worker shortages.

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Sereact Raises Seed Funding for PickGPT AI to Make Warehouse Robots More Accessible

August 9, 2023 · Sereact has raised seed funding to continue developing its PickGPT software, which uses large language models to allow users to communicate with robots through speech or text.

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ATI Industrial Automation Integrates Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensors With FANUC Robots

August 8, 2023 · ATI Industrial Automation and FANUC are offering their integrated force/torque sensors, robot arms, and software to industries needing reliable motion control for precise applications.

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Strengthening the Alliance With Robots for Deeper Space Exploration

August 6, 2023 · Space robotics offer safer and more economical ways to explore the moon, Mars, and beyond in this look at the opportunities.

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Yaskawa Offers to Boost Stability, Increase Flexibility, and Scale Up Production at PACK EXPO

August 4, 2023 · Yaskawa Motoman and Yaskawa America plan to display robots for packaging, logistics, and bin picking for food and beverage, consumer goods, and other industries.

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation to Debut New 3D Bin Picking Multi-Robot Demo at PACK EXPO

August 1, 2023 · Mitsubishi Electric Automation plans to demonstrate a work cell including 3D vision, three robots, and 3D bin picking for automating packaging processes in Las Vegas.

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ST Robotics Integrates Controllers With igus Robots

August 1, 2023 · ST Robotics said its systems, which integrate its controllers with igus Cartesian and delta robots, offer enhanced performance.

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MIT CSAIL Develops AI to Help Household Robots Halve Planning Time

July 30, 2023 · MIT CSAIL said its PIGINet uses machine learning to streamline household robots' task and motion planning by assessing and filtering feasible solutions in complex environments.

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Raymond Gives Warehouse Performance a Lift With Robots and Data

July 28, 2023 · Raymond Corp. has been recognized for motion control and autonomous lift trucks, but it is also focusing on using telematics to improve services for warehouse customers.

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