Topic: Motion Control

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches Machine Tending Offering for LoadMate Plus

July 21, 2023 · Mitsubishi Electric Automation has made it easier to implement machine tending with its LoadMate Plus product line, which includes a robot arm and controller.

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ASTM International Proposes Test Method for Legged Robots

July 20, 2023 · ASTM International's F45.06 subcommittee on legged robots has proposed a method for testing the disturbance rejection, or stability, of such systems. It is open to new members.

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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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Figure AI Humanoid Robot Takes First Steps as Startup Gets Investment From Intel

July 17, 2023 · Figure AI has received $9 million from Intel Capital in addition to its existing Series A funding to continue work on its Figure 01, one of several humanoids in development.

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NVIDIA Explains How Simulation Accelerates Robot Development, Training

July 16, 2023 · Simulation can not only accurately replicate environments, but it can also speed training of robots for tasks such as assembly, cutting, and manipulation, explained NVIDIA.

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AMD and MassRobotics Announce Five Winners of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge

July 12, 2023 · AMD and MassRobotics announced the five startups that won the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge, as well as three runners up. They all demonstrated new robot applications.

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Mission Design and OSARO Collaborate to Deploy, Optimize Warehouse Automation

June 28, 2023 · Mission Design is applying its experience with integrating warehouse automation to help deploy OSARO's SightWorks vision and control software for kitting.

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Robots See a Safer Future

June 28, 2023 · Robot safety is more than caging off workcells. In this Special Focus Issue, learn how standards bodies, software and hardware providers, and integrators are working on improving safety.

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ABB Robotics Adds Four Energy Saving Models, 22 Variants, New Cobots to Product Line

June 27, 2023 · ABB Robotics said its latest IRB large robots and GoFa cobots offer a wider range, more accurate performance, and energy efficiency to improve production quality.

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PBC Linear Receives UR+ Partner Certification for Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder

June 26, 2023 · PBC Linear said its integrated Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder can increase production using Universal Robots' collaborative robot arms in machine tending processes.

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PickNik Robotics Secures Two NASA SBIR Contracts to Advance Autonomous Robots in Space

June 9, 2023 · PickNik won contracts for failure management and recovery, as well as for task and motion planning for robots in space. NASA is also working with Reliable Robotics on autonomous flight.

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Robotics Startups Need Stronger Narratives, Says Brandstyle Communications

June 6, 2023 · Brandstyle Communications works with robotics companies, particularly early-stage ones serving supply chain and manufacturing, to understand and grow their industry presence.

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Robot Safety Experts Outline Updates to Key Industrial Safety Standards

May 31, 2023 · Robot safety standards organizations are working to keep up with the technology and industrial applications. Experts weigh in on where robotics standards are heading.

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Roberta Nelson Shea Reflects on Role in Steering Development of Robotics Safety Standards

May 30, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea spoke with Robotics 24/7 to talk how the robotics safety standards have evolved and the work that needs to be done to update them.

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Machine Vision Is a Boon for Robot Mobility and Safety

May 30, 2023 · Machine vision and motion control systems have improved and are essential to ensuring robot mobility and safety, according to several technology and industry experts.

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Figure AI Raises $70M Series A to Commercialize Humanoid Robot

May 26, 2023 · Figure AI has expanded its staff and raised funding to continue development of its Figure 01 humanoid robot with the initial goal of supply chain applications.

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Schaeffler Presents Advanced Gears, Sensors, and Bearings for Industrial Robotics at Automate 2023

May 24, 2023 · Schaeffler showed its Precise Silent Constant-series planetary gears, RT1 heavy-duty and RT2 standard-duty precision strain wave gears, and RT1-T heavy-duty RT1-T strain wave gear with integrated torque sensor.

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Kawasaki Robotics Takes Automate Attendees Through Time With Its Robots

May 23, 2023 · Kawasaki Robotics said it is showing at Automate how it has built robotics expertise for decades, with systems for welding, parts inspection, and tire changing.

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DEEP Robotics Launches Lite3 Quadruped Robot With Front Flipping Mobility

May 23, 2023 · DEEP Robotics said its Lite3 quadruped robot, designed for research, educational, and hobbyist markets, has been re-engineered and is now available in Europe.

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Kane Robotics and Partners to Spotlight Cobots’ Versatile Material Removal Skills at Automate 2023

May 22, 2023 · Kane Robotics said its GRIT system, which includes collaborative robots, can help manufacturers affordably and flexibly automated finishing and other labor-intensive tasks.

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