Omron Automation Americas has launched the heavy-duty HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot, with a 1,500 kg payload capacity, soon after it launched the LD-250 robot.
Universal Robots launching America’s largest virtual cobot expo
The Cobot Expo from Universal Robots will feature a range of cobot news and demos, including 30 booths, insightful keynotes, interactive Q&As and live chats with experts.
ARM Institute wins funding to develop cobots for COVID-19 testing
ARM will receive more than $600,000 to automate part of the COVID-19 testing process, which is limited by the number of technicians in the U.S.
Søren E. Nielsen named new president of MiR; CEO Thomas Visti to depart
Mobile Industrial Robots has named Søren E. Nielsen as its new president, and the onetime chief technology officer will bring business continuity as the autonomous mobile robot contends with the COVID-19 pandemic and global growth.
Daniela Rus, MIT CSAIL director, named to Vecna Robotics board of directors
Vecna Robotics has added noted MIT AI researcher Daniela Rus to its board of directors, shortly after appointing an executive to lead its autonomy division.
Kivnon offers to swap AGVs and AMRs for newer ones in mobile robot upgrade
Kivnon is offering a 40% discount for trade-ins of automated guided vehicles or autonomous mobile robots of any brand for its own AGVs or AMRs.
Gripper maker Soft Robotics announces changes in company leadership
End-of-arm tooling maker Soft Robotics has announced the appointment of a new executive chairman and a new chief operating officer, as well as the departure of its CEO.
How robots are succeeding — and failing — in the world of logistics
FedEx’s Aaron Prather will review the opportunities for robotics in the logistics sector, including circumstances that lead to deployment failures.
The Robot Report Podcast spotlights robotics innovators, industry leaders
The Robot Report, a sibling site to Collaborative Robotics Trends, has launched The Robot Report Podcast, featuring leading robotics technology and business innovators.
Vision system, custom gripper enable cobot to pick up small parts
Learn how a vision system and custom gripper enabled a UR5e cobot to pick and place multiple small parts after part type and orientation verification.
Rocketfarm develops UR cobot support for OPC UA Industry 4.0 protocol
Collaborative robotics market leader Universal Robots and software company Rocketfarm have announced that UR cobots can now support the OPC UA industry-standard communications protocol.
YuMi dual-armed collaborative robot celebrates fifth birthday
ABB is celebrating five years of numerous applications for the dual-armed and singled-armed YuMi collaborative robots.
Agilox applies swarm intelligence to autonomous mobile robots
Austria-based Agilox said its “intelligent guided vehicles” use swarm intelligence to dynamically respond to customer needs with minimal investment in infrastructure or setup.
2020 RBR50 innovation award winners named
Robotics Business Review, a sibling publication to Collaborative Robotics Trends, has announced the 2020 RBR50 innovation awards, which recognize excellence and advancement of technology, business, or applications.
Hollow shaft kit encoders from POSITAL FRABA offer precision to cobot arms
Current robotics controllers often require two single-turn encoders working in parallel, plus a gearbox for synchronization. POSITAL FRABA said its new kit encoder can do this on its own.
Universal Robots virtual conference & expo on cobots
The “We Are Cobots” virtual event, which is free of charge to attend, will feature over 30 virtual booths and 50 live keynotes.
AutoGuide’s autonomous tuggers available in Europe after receiving CE Mark
CE marking indicates the Max-N10 and Max-N15 tuggers now adhere to the European Union’s directives and standards for health, safety and environmental protection.
MTEK releases MCell Insertion for robotic handling of electronic components
MTEK has made its MCell Insertion software-defined robotic system for electronics assembly generally available. The Swedish company said MCell can improve performance and reduce costs.
Veteran engineer Denis Lussault named new Vecna Robotics VP of autonomy
Denis Lussault, the new vice president of autonomy at Vecna Robotics, has close to 20 years of engineering and management experience and will lead the company’s autonomy division.
Conveyco to distribute Geek+ AMRs in North America
Geek+, a developer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for logistics, entered into a strategic partnership with Conveyco Technologies, an order fulfillment and distribution center systems integrators in North America. Under the agreement, Conveyco will now offer Geek+ robotics solutions for its customers in various industries. “We are pleased to be partnering with Conveyco to accelerate […]
