Acquisition of industry leading mobile robotics website, together with Mike Oitzman continuing as Editor, strengthens WTWH Media’s robotics brand and serves as catalyst for future growth.
YuMi cobot helps food company automate labeling process
In addition to the integration and programming of a YuMi cobot, moveline also designed a pneumatic/mechanical device with two vacuum suction pads so that YuMi can insert the labels into the holder.
Evatronix receives UR+ certification for 3D scanner
The interaction of the eviXscan 3D scanner with UR’s cobots is possible due to a extension (URCap) to the cobot software. It enables the cobot to communicate with the eviXscan 3D Suite scanner software.
UR cobot interface available for Siemens engineering platform
With the TIA portal’s integrated design, users can now independently implement the UR cobots within major production lines and teach them functions such as jog mode or path point creation.
SICK, Universal Robots partner on cobot safety
Safety system monitors two protective fields simultaneously around a cobot, making it possible to dynamically reduce or stop the robot’s movement only when a person is too close to the working area.
Destaco launches TC1 manual tool changer for cobots
The TC1 has four integrated pass-through air ports plus optional electrical passthrough modules that connect directly to cobots from Universal Robots.
Niryo Ned is an open-source cobot for education & research
Ned offers repeatability of 0.5mm, a payload of 300g, and a maximum reach of 400mm. The cobot is based on Ubuntu 18.04 and ROS Melodic.
Seegrid introduces Palion Pallet Truck Series 8
The Palion Pallet Truck Series 8 can be used for staging/sortation, putaway, end-of-line, trash removal, replenishment, long haul and other materials handling applications.
TripleA robotics launches WINGMAN tool changer for cobots
The WINGMAN Tool Changer can be installed in only a few minutes and provides fast and easy manual and automatic tool change on collaborative robot arms.
What’s New, What’s Next For Collaborative Robots?
RoboBusiness Direct session to provide an update about the state of collaborative robots and where the industry is heading in the future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ForwardX launches six Max mobile robots for warehousing and manufacturing
ForwardX Robotics said its six new autonomous mobile robot models are intended to help manufacturers and warehouse operators automate more scenarios.
Autonomous Counterbalanced Fork Truck first in Silverback series from Vecna Robotics
Vecna Robotics has expanded its high-capacity autonomous mobile robot product line with the first Silverback-series autonomous counterbalanced fork truck, addressing warehousing needs for end-to-end automation.