Universal Robots also expanded its network of ActiNav Solution Providers, a vetted and select group of systems integrators.
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Machine tending cobot creates higher volumes for engineering shop
LJB can now alleviate its longer lead times by running second, third, or overnight shifts thanks to the OB7 cobot arm.
WTWH Media launches Robotics Week series of digital events
The Robotics Week series consists of three digital events focused on autonomous mobile robots, cobots, and robotics engineering.
Cobot market to grow to $8B by 2030, report finds
The market had a global valuation of $475 million in 2020, which will expand to $600 million in 2021 and $8 billion in 2030, with a projected CAGR of 32.5%.
Cobot safety: fact or fiction?
Leading cobot experts will review most critical issues for the safe operation of cobots, including standards efforts, risk assessments, and safety technologies.
Vention partners with OnRobot and FANUC
Vention announces recent product partnerships with collaborative robot tool maker OnRobot, along with the addition of the FANUC CRX cobot to the Vention product line.
New UR10e cobot arm features 25% more payload capacity
With the ability to now handle 27.55 lb, the UR10e will be opened up to applications such as palletizing, machine tending, and packaging. The price of the UR10e won’t change.
Universal Robots’ cobot sales up 32% in Q1
Universal Robots generated $66 million in revenue from sales of collaborative robot arms in Q1.
Universal Robots names 4 integrators to deploy ActiNav
ActiNav combines real-time autonomous motion control, UR cobots, vision and sensor systems to automate bin picking tasks or machine tending applications.
Brooks Automation acquiring Precise Automation for $70M
Precise Automation’s cobots include SCARA, 6-axis and Cartesian configurations. Precise generated $17 million in revenue over the last twelve months.
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.
Doosan cobots compatible with ROS 2 Foxy Fitzroy
The ROS 2 package is compatible with the Doosan Robot Language, so operators who are familiar with Doosan but have basic ROS knowledge can create robotics application.
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.
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.
Webinar: Collaborative Robotics 2021 – New Systems, Applications and Opportunities
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT The introduction of collaborative robots, robotic systems that can work safely in close approximation with human co-workers, has increased task flexibility and expanded the number and types of applications for which robots can be used. Both large, existing robotics suppliers, as well […]
ABB launches next-gen GoFa, SWIFTI cobots
ABB expanded its cobot portfolio with the GoFa and SWIFTI lines that offer higher payloads and speeds to complement its YuMi cobots.
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.
Kim Povlsen named president of Universal Robots
Povlsen, a Danish native, held various executive business and technology leadership roles at Schneider Electric, a global energy management and automation company.
How cobots are automating rapid COVID-19 tests
The system contains a 7-axis cobot arm, robotic liquid handlers for collection tube plating, PCR testing prep, a RT-qPCR analyzer, a hazardous waste bin, and control software.
Developing a ROS 2 driver for UR cobot arms
The new driver will take advantage of ROS 2 features such as component nodes and zero-memory copy integration with ros_control. From a performance perspective, the major benefit is decreased latency.
