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Automated Palletizing Can Pay for Itself, Say Robotics Experts
Warehouse operators are finding palletizing and depalletizing as tasks that are relatively easy to automate -- if one has the right robots, partners, and integrated software.

Drone Detection System Locates and Tracks Drones Before They Become Threats
Drone detection is becoming critical as more applications arise, and AeroDefense and CoastIPC have collaborated on AirWarden, which uses ruggedized sensors and an RF antenna.

10 Noteworthy Robot Exhibits at Automate 2022
With more than 550 exhibitors on the show floor at Automate in Detroit, there was a wide selection of robots to see. Here are some that stood out.

How NVIDIA Isaac Sim and BenchBot Can Make Robotics Development Easier
Three researchers at the Queensland University of Technology's Centre for Robotics discuss how BenchBot and NVIDIA Isaac Sim can help developers.

A Robotics Feasibility Study Can Help With Integration and Return on Investment
A feasibility study is a helpful step when planning a robotics implementation, and it can provide long-term benefits, according to several industry experts.

7 Robotics Podcasts You Should Check Out
Podcasts are great for learning about new subjects and keeping up with the latest trends. Here's a look at some top robotics podcasts.

Why Robots Need to See
To achieve truly intelligent autonomous behavior, navigation systems need to deliver human-level, 3D visual perception.

Picking Robot Providers Share Four Best Practices for Successful Fulfillment
Piece-picking robots are already providing improvements in distribution efficiencies. Here are some best practices to make fulfillment automation successful.

Robot Vibration Reflects Tradeoff Between Flexibility and Precision
Collaborative robots often trade precision for flexibility, gaining vibration on the way. Precision ball cycloidal reducers make possible a higher degree of motion control, says HSOAR.

Why Are Women in Robotics and Automation Important?
The technology industry, and robotics in particular, has plenty of room for improvement in gender representation. G100, a new global organization, is working to change the situation.

MODEX 2022 Welcomes Back Attendees, as Materials Handling Robotics Cautiously Advances
While attendees and robotics exhibitors were plentiful at MODEX 2022, innovations and partnerships raised questions about the management of heterogenous fleets.

4 Robotics Hardware and Software Trends to Follow in 2022
From robotics-as-a-service models encouraging adoption to the development of multi-purpose robots, Meili Robots looks at how robotics hardware and software will grow this year.

Manufacturers Turn to Robotic Welders to Address Labor Shortages
Shortages of skilled labor are continuing worldwide. Robotic welders are coming to help fill the gap for manufacturers.

5 Technologies Advancing With the Rapid Deployment of Mobile Robots
From artificial intelligence and 5G to cybersecurity, several technologies are coming together to make autonomous mobile robots safer, more capable, and easier to use, says MiR.

4 Advantages That Robots Offer for Flexible Manufacturing
Flexible manufacturing is increasingly necessary for automakers and other production environments. The latest robots and software allow factories to be more responsive to changing demand.

Robotics Advancements Promise Bright Future for Supply Chains Beyond COVID Challenges
While some companies, like e-commerce giant Amazon, are developing their own automation, many others, such as DHL are looking at robots from suppliers including Seegrid.

Parallel Structured Light Can Enable Robots to Sort Parcels in Motion
Automated order fulfillment requires maximum throughput and accuracy, and Photoneo says its Parallel Structured Light 3D scanners can capture fast-moving objects.

Robots Can Help Optimize Material Handling Processes in the Supply Chain
While most warehouses are not yet heavily automated, mobile robots and fleet management software offer several advantages over manual processes, says Meili Robots.

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