Topic: Safety

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Sonair exits stealth mode, debuts 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous mobile robots

May 29, 2024 · Sonair, a Norway-based company that has exited stealth mode, released its new 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous robots that looks to improve safety in industrial automation.

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Medical robotics company Clarapath partners with the Mayo Clinic

May 29, 2024 · Clarapath, producer of the SectionStar tissue slide preparation system, has partnered with the Mayo Clinic to develop pathology laboratory automation technologies.

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United Robotics Group debuts uLink series of service robots at VivaTech 2024

May 24, 2024 · United Robotics group released its uLink series of service robots, targeted at the retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing industries, at VivaTech 2024 in Paris.

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SICK celebrates groundbreaking of $64 million expansion in Bloomington, Minnesota

May 22, 2024 · As a global leader in sensor technology, SICK’s expansion in Minnesota will enable the creation of more high-quality jobs in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

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Outrider granted U.S. patent for determining trailer angle

May 22, 2024 · Outrider was granted its 11th U.S. patent covering its portfolio of AI-powered distribution yard automation systems for trailer truck tractors and loading docks.

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Valmet deploys smelt spout cleaning robot arm for Pixelle

May 21, 2024 · Pulp and paper systems supplier Valmet deployed a FANUC robot arm to clean recovery boiler smelt spouts for Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Spring Grove, Penn.

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Scythe Robotics launches new generation of M.52 autonomous mower

May 20, 2024 · Upgrades to Scythe Robotics’ latest generation of M.52 autonomous mower include a 25% increase in battery capacity and a completely redesigned control panel.

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MODEX 2024: Slip Robotics wins Best New Innovation award for SlipBot ALR

May 16, 2024 · Slip Robotics received a Best New Innovation award from MHI at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta for its SlipBot automated loading robot.

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Teleo deploys dump trucks equipped for supervised autonomy

May 13, 2024 · Teleo has deployed its teleoperation and supervised autonomy systems for Tomahawk Construction at a construction site in Naples, Florida performing haul jobs.

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Agility Robotics partners with systems integrator Zion Solutions

May 13, 2024 · Through a new partnership, Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal humanoid robots and Arc cloud-based fleet management software will be offered through systems integrator Zion Solutions.

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Automate 2024: LexxPluss launches AMR conveying for U.S. manufacturers

May 10, 2024 · Conveyance systems provider LexxPluss launches its cart-towing AMRs, towing interface, fleet management system, and IoT system for U.S. customers at Automate.

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Automate 2024: Kawasaki, NEURA showcase new CL series cobots

May 9, 2024 · Kawasaki Robotics showcased robots developed through partnerships with NEURA, Olis, AMT Precision Parts, Mech Mind, and CRG Automation, including its new CL series cobots.

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Automate 2024: OMRON and NEURA Robotics unveil cognitive robot

May 6, 2024 · OMRON and NEURA have partnered to launch their AI-driven intelligent Cognitive Robot series robot arms at Automate 2024.

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Automate 2024: Stäubli Robotics to demonstrate manufacturing robot arms

May 4, 2024 · Stäubli Robotics will showcase robot arms for electronics, medical, and food-grade environments as well as its AGVs and fleet management platforms at Automate 2024.

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HMS Networks upgrades wireless system for Mercedes-Benz AGVs

April 26, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz turned to HMS Networks to upgrade their Ludwigsfelde, Germany factory’s AGV wireless control network in order to meet the 2027 EU Machinery Regulation deadline.

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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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MODEX 2024: Yale Lift Truck Technologies expands availability of Reliant forklift operator assist

March 15, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced that its Reliant forklift operator assist offering is available on over 50 different Yale forklift models.

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MODEX 2024: Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduces advanced dynamic stability system as standalone option

March 11, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies released a standalone option of its advanced dynamic stability program at MODEX 2024.

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MODEX 2024: ELOKON introduces safety system for driverless transport vehicles

March 8, 2024 · ELOKON introduced its ELOshield forklift safety and pedestrian detection system at MODEX 2024, designed to prevent collisions and enable safer material handling.

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Kawasaki Robotics partners with Olis Robotics to offer remote monitoring, control of its industrial robots

February 26, 2024 · Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics partnered to enable Olis' remote error recovery software on Kawasaki's robotic fleet.

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