If you approach automation hastily, things may not go well. The sizable investment for mobile robots requires system implementation be properly planned out, involves the right team members, and follows the following 8 critical steps.
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ARMAR-6 collaborative humanoid robot is ‘complete,’ say SecondHands, Ocado
The ARMAR-6 humanoid robot, developed by the SecondHands consortium to help warehouse and factory workers, includes advances in machine learning, robotic manipulation, and human-machine interaction.
How 6 River Systems’ robots help protect warehouse workers during the COVID-19 crisis
In a blog post, 6 River Systems CTO Chris Cacioppo explains how his company’s systems, including the Chuck robotic cart, are helping to keep warehouse workers safe during the novel coronavirus crisis.
AMR maker AutoGuide names Mike Harper as VP of sales and marketing
Mike Harper, an experienced robotics and application engineering executive, is tasked with growing AutoGuide Mobile Robotics through today’s trying business environment and beyond.
AGVs vs AMRs: how to choose between mobile robots
Although both AGVs and AMRs allow materials to be moved from point A to point B, the comparison ends there. Here is a breakdown of AGVs vs AMRs.
RoboBusiness Direct to discuss industry development online
RoboBusiness Direct to address critical robotics business development issues through a series of online presentations, Q&A, and media coverage.
Geek+ launches C200M extended-depth, bin-to-person mobile robot
Geek+ said its new C200M autonomous mobile robot can use warehouse space more efficiently and reach farther into shelves, with an extended cargo storage range.
Digital issue on autonomous mobile robots
The latest edition of The Robot Report is devoted to technical developments around autonomous mobile robots.
ZAGO Manufacturing increases capacity with automated night shifts
ZAGO Manufacturing faced an increase in demand, but had a limited workforce. It turned to Robotiq and Universal Robots for a robust automated solution.
Top 5 cobot stories of April 2020
What a month it was for collaborative robotics. Whether it was OnRobot’s new soft gripper or Universal Robots expanding its UR+ application kits, there was no shortage of collaborative robotics stories to cover in April 2020. Here are the Top 5 most popular robotics stories on Collaborative Robotics Trends in April 2020. Subscribe to Collaborative […]
Infinitus triples productivity with MiR200 AMRs
Three MiR200 autonomous mobile robots have improved intralogistics at Infinitus’ herbal supplement plant in Jiangmen, China.
Voith Robotics decouples with Franka Emika, teams up with UR
Franka Emika, developer of the Panda cobot arm, is no longer involved with systems integrator Voith Robotics, the joint venture it launched with Voith in April 2018. Voith Robotics recently announced a new partnership with Universal Robots, the leading cobot arm brand and a competitor to Franka Emika. The split came less than two years […]
Productive Robotics OB7-Stretch cobot offers longer reach, lighter payload
The new OB7-Stretch is similar to the company’s standard OB7 cobot, but it has a longer reach of 1250 millimeters and a slightly lower payload of 4kg. Productive Robotics said applications in plastics molding, packaging, and palletizing will benefit from the OB7-Stretch.
Körber unifies brands for supply chain offerings, including autonomous mobile robots
Körber Supply Chain said it brings unique depth and breadth of expertise in technologies such as autonomous mobile robots to simplify supply chain complexity.
Is autonomous bin picking for cobots finally here?
Join us on May 14 to learn about the challenges of automated bin picking, and how the latest generation of collaborative robots are meeting those challenges.
How cobots save Coty Cosmetics $500,000 per year
Coty Cosmetics uses eight Universal Robots cobots to automate the picking and packing of products at the powder presses, saving $500,000 per year.
POSITAL FRABA releases kit encoders for robotic systems
POSITAL FRABA’s multi-turn kit encoders are designed to work without batteries, be robust, and be easy for robotics developers and others to install.
UR Injection Molding Machine Interface to help plastics manufacturers integrate cobots
With the Injection Molding Machine Interface, Universal Robots has launched a way for plastics manufacturers to integrate its cobots with injection molding machines.
Chuck mobile robot from 6 River Systems wins two Red Dot design awards
The Red Dot international design competition gave two awards to 6 River Systems’ Chuck mobile robot for “incomparable functionality.”
OnRobot Eyes to give 2.5D vision to cobot arms
OnRobot Eyes is a 2.5D vision system that can be mounted on a cobot’s wrist or externally in a production cell. It is OnRobot’s first product that isn’t a gripper, force torque sensor or tool changer.