These six industrial and collaborative robots represent the height of design as recognized by the 2022 Red Dot Award.
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Festo introduces UR+ certified multi-axis solution
The certified UR system adds up to four axes of motion beyond the UR cobot six axes, and embodies Festo world-class precision.
Yaskawa introduces Smart Series plug & play system
Yaskawa announces the Smart Series for collaborative robots. The product line includes robots, grippers and everything necessary to configure and deploy a collaborative robot.
Umbratek launches kickstarter for new UTRA series cobot
Umbratek launched a kickstarter to (pre)sell a new series of collaborative robots (cobots). This new product line is called the UTRA series, and it is a modular robot built from a set of different links lengths and joint motors. The joints are driven by the patented, Umbratek ADRA series actuators. The kickstarter project has already reached to the […]
Comau launches new 5 kg Racer5 collaborative robot
The Racer 5 COBOT is a new cobot from Comau that has the ability to switch between industrial robot speeds and safe, collaborative speeds.
Desmasa launches new mobile manipulator
Desmasa launches a new mobile collaborative robot (MCR) that includes a cobot amr an autonomous mobile robot base.
Epson RC+ 7.0 development software updated to include new parts feeders
Epson Robots said its updated Epson RC+ development software, in combination with its IntelliFlex feeder systems and Add On Instruction Set, can help manufacturers optimize performance.
Scape Mini-Picker intended to help smaller enterprises automate bin picking
Scape Technologies has added the SCAPE Mini-Picker to its robotic bin-picking line as an introductory product that is more affordable and has many of the features of its other systems.
SCAPE Easy-Picker intended to affordably aid small, midsize manufacturers
Scape Technologies said its new SCAPE Easy-Picker is intended to make automated bin picking easier for small and midsize manufacturers.
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.
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.
Eureka Robotics develops Archimedes robot with human-like dexterity
Manufacturers could benefit from the human-like dexterity of the Archimedes system, which combines a six-axis robot arm, machine vision, and AI, said Eureka Robotics.
Robots with high degrees of freedom face barriers to adoption
Why aren’t robots with high degrees of freedom more popular? Energid CEO Neil Tardella explains that it’s a matter of cost and flexible programming.
Air Hydro Power adds training to distribution services for UR cobots
Air Hydro Power is now offering Universal Robots-certified training in collaborative arms in multiple U.S. states.