Topic: Cobots

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Cobots Flex Their Muscle in Manufacturing, Education

February 10, 2022 · Collaborative robots are finding more use cases in welding, education, and research and development. Companies such as Universal Robots, ABB, FANUC, and AUBO are leading the charge.

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Kinova Raises $48M to Commercialize Robots for Medical, Manufacturing Markets

February 9, 2022 · Kinova has received venture capital from Graham Partners and funding from the Canadian government to commercialize cobots, increase its engineering staff, and develop new products.

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Collaborative Robots Raise the Bar for Productivity

February 8, 2022 · Collaborative robots can not only boost productivity, but they can also provide flexibility and precision for automating tasks in manufacturing, fulfillment, and logistics.

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Universal Robots Registers Record Collaborative Robot Sales in 2021

January 27, 2022 · Cobot market leader Universal Robots said its revenue increased by 41% over 2020, thanks to manufacturers expanding their use of the technology after seeing what it can do.

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Doosan Robotics Discusses NINA Cobot, CES 2022, and Growing Service Applications

January 16, 2022 · From prosumer camera work to food and restaurant service, Doosan Robotics is developing collaborative robots for non-manufacturing applications worldwide.

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Universal Robots CEO Discusses Cobot Leader’s Outlook for 2022

January 11, 2022 · Universal Robots expects strong growth in 2022, despite the pandemic and the need to educate small businesses on the potential benefits of cobots, says Kim Povlsen.

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Doosan Robotics Raises $33.7M, Shows Off NINA Cobot at CES 2022

January 6, 2022 · Doosan Robotics has raised funding to expand in North America and Europe as it displayed robots for prosumer camera operators, palletizing, and food service.

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Polar Hardware Automates for the First Time With Formic Machine Tending Robot

November 22, 2021 · Polar Hardware, which manufactures door and truck body hardware, struggled to meet production goals and has turned to Formic's robotics-as-a-service and collaborative robots.

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Micropsi Industries Automates ‘Fridge Sniffing’ With AI-Supported Robot Control System

November 16, 2021 · Micropsi and Atec are offering a cobot control system they say can quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively automate leak detection and other complex tasks and reduce maintenance.

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OnRobot Debuts WebLytics Software for Collaborative Robotics Applications

November 11, 2021 · OnRobot, which provides plug-and-play end effectors for collaborative robot applications, has launched its WebLytics software for real-time monitoring and data analytics.

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OMRON to Acquire 10% Stake in Cobot Maker Techman Robot

November 8, 2021 · OMRON and Techman said their growing partnership will provide industrial automation and collaborative robots to help factories increase productivity without compromising safety.

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Cobots in Classrooms: Universal Robots Gets Endorsements From Ohio Department of Education and ARM Institute

November 2, 2021 · Universal Robots said its collaborative robots and educational curriculum have been endorsed to help train students and current workers for the future of manufacturing.

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Learn OnRobot Platform Guides Users for Collaborative Applications

October 28, 2021 · OnRobot aims to ease the design and deployment of common collaborative robot applications using its tooling by offering the free Learn OnRobot Web-based training platform.

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DHL and Geek+ to Showcase Robotics, ‘Warehouse of the Future’ in Asia Pacific Innovation Center

October 18, 2021 · Geek+ is providing RoboShuttles that work with OSARO's vision technology and Yaskawa Motoman's cobot arm to demonstrate the value of automation at DHL's Asia-Pacific Innovation Center.

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How to Pick a Collaborative Robot

October 16, 2021 · After reviewing the benefits and limitations of collaborative robots, the Southwest Research Institute describes factors to consider when choosing a cobot to buy.

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Choice of a Cobot or an Industrial Robot Depends on the Application

October 9, 2021 · The Southwest Research Institute breaks down tasks into those best for industrial robots in comparison with those where collaborative robots would make more sense.

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Are Collaborative Robots Really Safe and Easy to Use?

October 2, 2021 · While there are safety standards for collaborative robots, it's still important to carefully asses tasks to be automated, explains the Southwest Research Institute.

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Pack Expo 2021: Robots Seek to Meet Worker Shortage, Efficiency Challenges

September 30, 2021 · At Pack Expo in Las Vegas this week, several robotics suppliers demonstrated collaborative robots and other automation designed to meet packaging industry demand.

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What Is a Cobot, and Does My Company Need One?

September 25, 2021 · Depending on the application, power- and force-limited collaborative robot arms can help businesses with tasks involving automation alongside humans, says the SwRI.

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3 Ways in Which Robots Are Helping the Supply Chain Industry

September 20, 2021 · Collaborative robot arms, automated storage and retrieval systems, and mobile robots can not only improve efficiency, but they can also affect worker safety and morale.

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