Collaborative Robotics Trends

Hanwha Robotics releases HCR Advanced Series cobots

The series includes three models (HCR-3A, HCR-5A, and HCR-12A) that offer new functionality for Hanwha cobots, including easier integration of end of arm tooling.

ATI releases end-effector kits for FANUC CRX cobots

ATI Industrial Automation released a slew of end-of-arm tooling kits designed specifically for FANUC’s CRX Series collaborative robot arms.

How 2 AMRs helped manufacturer achieve productivity gains

Two MiR200 autonomous mobile robots help TBSI save up to 16 hours a day in terms of human labor, equivalent to the work of two operators who have now been assigned to more valuable tasks in the warehouse.

China, US to drive post-COVID cobot sales

The COVID-19 slowed the cobot industry, but Interact Analysis indicates there will be a V-shaped rebound in 2021.

How a Canadian bakery automated its bread packaging line

A Canadian bakery uses a UR10 cobot and six-finger Soft Robotics mGrip gripper to grab loaves of bread and carry them to a bagging machine.

Velodyne Velarray M1600 LiDAR designed for mobile robots

A Robot Operating System (ROS) driver is available for the Velarray M1600, providing a user-friendly interface for developers.

Ontario hospital deploys floor cleaning robot to aid COVID-19 disinfection

Neo will clean the floors of the hospital, allowing staff to focus on high-touch items such as doorknobs, buttons, and other areas that require human dexterity to clean.

Flexiv secures more than $100M in funding for Rizon adaptive robot

Flexiv competes with collaborative robotics makers such as ABB, Doosan Robotics, KUKA, Universal Robots and more.

Perception-based region selection for collaborative robotic sanding

Research leads to the creation of an open-source C++ library that can be used to detect regions that need more attention during human-robot collaboration.

How supply chains can enhance worker safety and efficiency with robotics

The Körber Supply Chain Software vice president of robotics explains how automation can benefit supply chains, from improving worker safety and productivity to increasing warehouse flexibility.

5 AMRs boost intralogistics at pharmaceutical plant in china

Five MiR500 autonomous mobile robots are saving the pharmaceutical giant 35-plus manhours per week on materials handling tasks.

Robots clean up at Canadian hospitals

Faced with an over-burdened workforce and strict quality standards, one of Canada’s largest hospital networks automated one of its most time-consuming tasks.

AutoGuide Mobile Robots expands to Europe with Munich office

AutoGuide Mobile Robots opened an office in Munich. The German office will handle sales, support, deployment and training throughout Europe. This is the company’s first office outside of the U.S.

von Hollen stepping down as Universal Robots sells 50k cobots

Universal Robots has sold its 50,000 collaborative robot arm. President Jürgen von Hollen is stepping down at the end of 2020.

Surgical robotics innovations the focus of RoboBusiness Direct sessions

Surgical robotics is a growing application for automation, but developers, integrators, and end users should understand how the technology is developing, the role of motors, and what procedures are applicable. Learn more in this week’s RoboBusiness Direct sessions.