Rethink Robotics, now part of United Robotics Group, has appointed Julia Astrid Riemenschneider CEO and Franziska Lorenz COO.
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Kassow designs new cobots to work with mobile robots
Kassow Robots says its Edge Edition collaborative robot arms are optimized to work with mobile robot controllers.
CAPTRON partners with UR+, offers products through Universal Robots marketplace
CAPTRON now offers its TCP laser sensors for high-precision tool tip calibration on Universal Robots’ marketplace.
Columbia/Okura offers mininPAL cobot rental program for palletizing
Columbia/Okura, which provides industrial and collaborative robots, is offering technologies via rental to help companies adopt automation.
FANUC to show industrial robots and cobots for food at PACK EXPO
FANUC plans to demonstrate its latest cobots, industrial automation, and robot controller for real-world applications in Chicago.
UR AI Accelerator designed to ease cobot application development
Universal Robots’ AI Accelerator includes technology from NVIDIA and other partners to help developers of cobot applications such as palletizing.
Bota Systems SensONE T80 force-torque sensor designed for bigger cobots
Bota Systems says its new SensONE T80 sensor optimizes collaborative robots for heavy payloads with an integrated mounting flange.
ABB unveils Ultra Accuracy precision feature for GoFa cobots
ABB says its Ultra Accuracy feature for GoFa cobots improves accuracy for applications in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and more.
Acieta dispels 3 common myths about collaborative robots
Using cobots in industrial applications increases productivity, quality, and employee retention while lowering the risk of repetitive injury.
Kawasaki Robotics continues to improve ease of use in CL Series cobots
Kawasaki Robotics has refined its ease-of-use features in its CL Series cobots between Automate and IMTS 2024.
Luxolis 3D vision provides precision for UR cobots in electronics manufacturing
Luxolis has integrated its 3D vision and collaboration technology with UR systems as the company expands in Asia.
Universal Robots launches enhanced UR Care Service Plans
Universal Robots now provides all service, support, and training through its myUR fleet management portal.
Nearly half of manufacturers plan to invest in AI, finds Universal Robots survey
More than half of respondents to a Universal Robots survey said they expect to use AI, and over 40% are using robotics.
Brinkman to discuss cobots for streamlining deburring, polishing, and part cleaning processes
In this free webinar, attendees will hear from Universal Robots and end user Brinkman Precision on how to apply cobots to finishing.
7 cobots of note released in 2024 so far
A look at some of the latest collaborative robots, as well as the trend toward larger, higher-payload cobots.
Texas Children’s Hospital uses ABB YuMi cobot for neurological research
Texas Children’s Hospital is using an ABB YuMi collaborative robot to safely transfer fruit flies without anesthesia.
Epson Robots C-B series expands six-axis lineup with compact, collaborative robots
Epson Robots’ new C-B Series robots include sensors, motion control, and programming technology for industrial collaborative workcells.
Novarc releases NovEye Autonomy (Gen 2) to fully automate arc welding
Novarc Technologies says its latest system is designed to constantly improve weld quality based on machine learning.
ABB launches OmniVance cobot machine tending cell
The new OmniVance cell for machine tending includes ABB’s GoFa 12 cobot and software designed for easy deployment, integration, programming, and use.
Standard Bots raises $63M to bring cobots to market
Standard Bots says it will use the funding to expand its engineering team and accelerate the development of its robots in new sizes.