The Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum seeks speakers for its second conference, which will be in Boston in September.
Collaborative Robotics News
Yaskawa’s new HC20XP collaborative robot features 20 kg payload
Yaskawa introduced the HC20XP collaborative robot with a 20 kg payload and 1,700 mm maximum reach for material handling, machine tending and assembly tasks.
Cambrian Intelligence making it easier to automate tasks with cobots
Cambrian Intelligence is giving collaborative robot arms skills for manufacturing tasks such as pick and place, binpicking, cable insertion and more.
Wholesaler ICM uses MiR mobile robots to keep up with demand for protective gear
Not only has automation helped Danish wholesaler ICM improve efficiency, but three MiR1000 mobile robots from Mobile Industrial Robots have also improved worker satisfaction.
DHL deploying 1,000 mobile robots across North America
DHL Supply Chain is one of the early adopters of autonomous mobile robots. It announced in 2018 a multi-year plan to invest $300 million in emerging technologies across its North American operations.
MODEX roundup, Day 3: Robots, research and a side sweeper
In our final MODEX roundup, we look at new research collaborations, new markets for ForwardX, and a side sweeper attachment from Avidbots.
Kassow Robots adds KR1410 cobot to 7-axis lineup
Kassow Robots, founded by a former Universal Robots co-founder, introduced the KR1410 cobot and started production of the KR 1805.
UR+ application kits look to simplify cobot deployments
UR+ ecosystem is expanding today by adding “plug-and-produce” application kits that make it easier to automation among widely used applications.
Day 2 MODEX roundup: Deals yes, handshakes no
On Day 2 of the MODEX materials handling event, companies continued to announce new partnerships and customer deals that involved autonomous robots.
Robotics Summit & Expo call for presentations now open
Robotics Summit & Expo 2020 seeks industry leaders to share their expertise about developing the next generation of commercial-class robots.
Waypoint Robotics partners with Numina Group on batch fulfillment, offers AMR top module
Waypoint Robotics has integrated its Vector mobile robot with Numina Group’s RDS Batch Bot coordination software. It is also offering the Kingpin system for moving carts.
MODEX roundup: Robot firms trumpet new products, partnerships
On the opening day of the MODEX intralogistics show, several robotics companies announced new products and partnerships to help automate materials handling.
Robotiq releases updates for Finishing Copilot software
Robotiq’s Finishing Copilot software has a new weaving motion and variable trajectory planning that enables cobots to adjust their own path.
Fetch, Zebra team up to integrate fulfillment processes with AMRs
Looking to provide assistance for piece, case and pallet picking operations, Fetch Robotics and Zebra announce an integrated robot/software collaboration.
RoboBusiness names Silicon Valley Robotics strategic partner
Leading robotics cluster Silicon Valley Robotics to play critical role at RoboBusiness, the premier event focused on commercial opportunities for robotics.
Fetch Robotics partners with Körber on AMRs for supply chain
Fetch Robotics partnered with Körber Supply Chain to expand the reach of its autonomous mobile robots and for local service and support.
UR showing cobot-powered fulfillment solutions at MODEX
MODEX will be the launch pad for supply chain solutions from Universal Robots, including the Quick Development Kit and a palletizer and de-palletizer.
UniCarriers, Vecna Robotics expand partnership for automated pallet jack support
UniCarriers, the third-largest forklift manufacturer in the world, will help Vecna Robotics reach more users with its automated pallet jack and Pivotal orchestration software.
Workflow Builder enables DIY deployment of Fetch AMRs
Fetch Robotics CEO Melonee Wise has long talked about ease of use being a major challenge when it comes to robotics. Today, the San Jose, Calif.-based company is taking steps it hopes will make it easier to deploy its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and iterate through workflows. Fetch has launched its Workflow Builder toolkit that […]
Europe coalition offers cobot support for manufacturing SMEs
A group of research centers, chambers of commerce and knowledge institutes across four European countries is offering to support small and midsize manufacturing companies in integrating collaborative robots into their production processes. The COTEMACO project, a group with members from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the U.K., will offer SMEs within the automotive and food […]