Topic: Sensors

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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: 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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OMRON launches new integrated AMR offerings with lifter, roller modules from ROEQ

February 23, 2024 · OMRON announced two new AMRs with lifter and roller modules along with software from ROEQ for safety compliant movements in facilities.

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Humanoid Robot Holy Grail: Decoding the Language of Human Touch

September 3, 2023 · The sense of touch is something humans take for granted, but recent advances promise to make robots safer and more useful, in contrast to the hype and fears around humanoid robots.

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Development of Battery-Free Multi-Rotation Absolute Mechanical Encoder

July 18, 2023 · In recent years, greater accuracy, better reliability, and safety are demanded of motors, especially motors used in critical positioning applications. Such systems typically utilize servo motors with encoder feedback along with battery backup, allowing it to perform closed loop absolute control. From these requirements, a battery-free, multi-rotation absolute mechanical encoder was developed. The AZ Series, a closed loop system, adopted this type of sensor and is currently on the market today.

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Touchlab Robot Has Haptic Perception, Could Help Reduce Spread of Hospital Infections

June 15, 2023 · Touchlab's three-month pilot at Laakso Hospital in Helsinki explores how robots can help deliver care, reduce workloads, and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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8 ways to reinforce safe lift truck operating practices

November 21, 2022 · Shop smarter with insights on lift truck operation to protect your bottom line.

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BeBop Sensors Seeks to Surpass Human Sense of Touch With RoboSkin

October 11, 2022 · BeBop Sensors has been shipping its RoboSkin flexible sensors to warehouse automation and prosthetics customers and improved its spatial resolution in response to their feedback.

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HaptX Raises $23M to Commercialize Next-Generation Haptic Gloves

September 15, 2022 · HaptX has received strategic funding led by AIS Global and Crescent Cove Advisors that it will apply to bringing its haptic gloves to market.

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NileCAM81_CUOAGX Multi-Camera System From e-con Systems Offers High Resolution for Robots

August 28, 2022 · NileCAM81_CUOAGX can deliver high resolution in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for robots, autonomous vehicles, and other applications, says e-con Systems.

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igus’ Flexibility First Monitoring System for Robotic Cable Carriers Emphasizes Safety

August 5, 2022 · New i.Sense TR.B sensor enables condition monitoring for triflex R cable carriers in multi-dimensional applications.

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Orbbec Announces Three Cameras in Femto Time of Flight Line for 3D Object, Scene Capture

June 21, 2022 · Orbbec has added three cameras to its 3D imaging product portfolio. They are designed to provide a wide optical range, a broad field of view, and color resolution to robotics developers.

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Perception Provides Precision for Mobile, Picking Robots

June 19, 2022 · Perception capabilities are enabling the latest autonomous mobile robots and picking systems to precisely and safely deliver results for supply chain and manufacturing users.

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SICK Demonstrates Sensors for Precision Automation and Production at Automate

June 8, 2022 · SICK is demonstrating digital twin and 3D safety concepts, part localization for bin picking, and lidar localization for mobile robots and autonomous vehicles this week in Detroit.

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BeBop Sensors Introduces RoboSkin to Give Robots Tactile Awareness

May 13, 2022 · BeBop Sensors said its RoboSkin uses patented, fabric-based sensors less than 1 mm thick to provide a sense of touch to humanoid robotic surfaces and prosthetic limbs.

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End-to-End Inspection Solution with Boston Dynamics Spot

May 9, 2022 · Combine the mobility and dexterity of Boston Dynamics' Spot with Formant's command center software to enable you to centralize and scale your operations and allow experts to monitor many remote sites effectively.

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Teledyne FLIR Defense Works With MFE to Integrate Chemical Hazard Sensor on Drones, Spot Robot

April 10, 2022 · Teledyne FLIR Defense has worked with MFE Inspection Systems to integrate the MUVE 360 multi-gas sensor into ground and air platforms for remote hazard inspections.

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Humanoid Robots Could Reach Out and Take Patient’s Blood Pressure

February 14, 2022 · Simon Fraser University researchers have provided a humanoid robot with leech-inspired origami sensors in its fingertips to take ECG and PPG readings and obtain a patient's blood pressure.

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TDK Announces RoboKit1 Platforms for Robotics Developers at CES 2022

January 7, 2022 · The TDK RoboKit1 platform joins the SmartRobotics family, includes several sensors and controllers, and is compatible with ROS, said TDK's InvenSense unit.

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SiLC Releases Chip-Integrated Eyeonic Lidar Sensor

December 7, 2021 · SiLC Technologies says its Eyeonic Vision Sensor integrates photonics functions into a single chip for robotics, autonomous vehicle, and industrial and security applications.

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