Automating part of the production line is a big step for companies. Instead of going all the way with a traditional programmable robot, a collaborative robot arm can be a valuable in-between solution. Also known as cobots, the technology is more affordable, more space-efficient, and excels at ease of use. Cobots enable rapid replacement of […]
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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.
Robotics pioneer Rodney Brooks to examine mega trends in RoboBusiness Direct keynote
Rodney Brooks, co-founder of iRobot, Rethink Robotics, and Robust.AI, will discuss mega trends and their affect on robotics development in his RoboBusiness Direct keynote.
Interact Analysis’ Ash Sharma to focus on the business value of AMRs at RoboBusiness Direct
As part of the RoboBusiness Direct series, Interact Analysis Managing Director Ash Sharma will analyze the recent growth of autonomous mobile robots and how they provide value to different markets.
How cobots & lean integrators are bringing automations to SMEs
The rapid proliferation of cobots have resulted in the emergence of a new class of ‘lean’ integrators adapted to the needs of SMEs who wish to automate.
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.
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.
8 reasons to stay positive about US economy during COVID-19 crisis
Alan Beaulieu of ITR Economics examined what COVID-19 means for the US economy over the next few months and years. Here’s why you should remain positive.
Digital Issue: Robotic grippers and end-of-arm tooling
In this month’s issue of The Robot Report, a special print insert in Design World, we get a grip on robotic manipulation and end-of-arm tooling.
Collaborative Robots Comparison Tool
A comparison of 100 collaborative robots by maximum payload, maximum horizontal reach, repeatability and degrees of freedom.
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.
How environmental factors affect robotic joints
In this contributed piece, Kollmorgen engineers describe environmental factors to watch for that could affect the performance of robot motors, gears, and sensors.
Anatomy of HAHN Group’s plans for Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer
Former integrators for Rethink Robotics explain what went wrong with the company’s cobots and comment on HAHN Group’s plan to revive the Sawyer product.
Rethink Robotics: A look inside the cobot maker’s shutdown
Why did Rethink Robotics shut down? It’s a combination of design, target market, and timing, finds our editor.
Lessons from Rethink Robotics shutdown from GM cobot pioneer
A GM pioneer in the development of collaborative robots points out some lessons to be learned from Rethink Robotics’ demise.
