Topic: Robot Arm

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Flexiv Rizon 4 adaptive robot arms get a grip on recycling

April 23, 2024 · In recognition of Earth Day, Flexiv announced an automated recycling station that uses its improved Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper with Automated Cleaning Station.

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Boston Dynamics to commercialize electric Atlas humanoid robot

April 22, 2024 · Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot for an electric model unconstrained by human range of motion. Hyundai will begin commercialization testing.

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Safety systems, teaching options that make working with cobot arms easier

April 19, 2024 · Chris Caldwell and Sarah Andrzejewski, product managers for Yaskawa Motoman, describe the HC series’ safety systems and easy-to-use programming options

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Another brick in the wall: Building walls with AI-powered robotic arm platforms

April 19, 2024 · The DexR truck loading robot from Dexterity helped FedEx expedite box placement on trucks at its warehouse, but also offers further collaboration in material handling scenarios.

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ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results

April 11, 2024 · ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.

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How supervised autonomy keeps robot arms moving

April 10, 2024 · Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, described what degree of freedom Plus One gives to its AI control systems, as well as the types of situations that warrant human intervention.

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Flexiv deploys Rizon 4 for sanding window shutters

April 10, 2024 · General-purpose robot provider Flexiv deployed its Rizon 4 adaptive robot to automate the previously manual task of window shutter sanding at EsVata’s California factory.

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IHI licenses OSARO SightWorks perception software to accelerate mixed-case depalletizing

April 2, 2024 · Tokyo-based IHI Logistics & Machinery selected OSARO’s SightWorks perception software and multiple Robotics Depalletizing Systems for its Japanese 3PL operations in warehouses.

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Teradyne Robotics announces collaboration with NVIDIA

April 1, 2024 · Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin AI platform, Universal Robots demonstrated an autonomous inspection system and MiR debuted its new MiR1200 pallet jack.

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ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan

March 27, 2024 · ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.

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FANUC America unveils new combined PLC/CNC motion controller

March 26, 2024 · FANUC America Corporation demonstrated its latest combined PLC/CNC motion controller at MODEX 2024, the Power Motion i-MODEL A Plus, in an integrated setup with robot arms and AS/RS.

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Liberty Robotics launches AI-powered VPick and VPack systems

March 26, 2024 · Liberty Robotics launched VPick and Vpack, its latest offerings in robotic vision and material handling, aimed at enhancing efficiency, reliability and safety in warehouse environments.

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Honeywell Intelligrated partners with Berkshire Grey and Tompkins Robotics

March 25, 2024 · Honeywell Intelligrated will provide software, cybersecurity, and integration knowledge to augment Berkshire Grey’s sortation and picking systems as well as Tompkins’ AMRs.

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Machine vision provider Cambrian announces $3.5M Seed+ funding

March 25, 2024 · Cambrian Robotics recently announced a $3.5M Seed+ fundraising round to develop, scale, and deploy its machine vision systems for industrial manufacturing robot arms.

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GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.

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MODEX 2024: Plus One updates depalletization and induction features

March 15, 2024 · Machine vision software provider Plus One Robotics announced software updates to improve depalletization of shrink-wrapped items and a new gripper with individual cup control.

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MODEX 2024: Wednesday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta

March 13, 2024 · Day 3 of MODEX 2024 saw lighter crowds than the prior two in Atlanta, but attendees were still engaged with robotics and automation companies from around the world at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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MODEX 2024: Tuesday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta

March 12, 2024 · Day 2 of MODEX 2024 saw a busy day on the floor at the Georgia World Congress Center, as attendees from all over the world took in the sights and sounds from the robotics, logistics and supply chain industries.

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MODEX 2024: Prime Robotics announces launch of Advanced Pallet Station

March 12, 2024 · Prime Robotics announced the launch of its Advanced Pallet Station to accelerate picking from single-SKU pallets to build multi-SKU palters.

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MODEX 2024: Monday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta

March 11, 2024 · MODEX 2024 opened with a full slate of product announcements, enhancements, partnerships and more from a jam-packed Georgia World Congress Center.

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