The collaborative robotics sector continues to evolve with the addition of smaller platforms, as well as systems capable of handling much heavier payloads. Mobile collaborative robots are also under development.
Collaborative Robotics News
Nikon adds 2 actuators to C3 eMotion lineup
Nikon announced the expansion of its C3 eMotion intelligent actuator unit lineup with the IAU-30 and IAU-300 types.
Flexiv closes another $100M for Rizon adaptive robot
Flexiv launched its Rizon adaptive robot in April 2019, and today it offers three different Rizon models.
Inside the development of the UR20 cobot
We talk to Universal Robots’ VP of strategy Anders Beck about the features of the new UR20 collaborative robot arm.
Field Robotics Engineering Forum opens call for speakers
The Field Robotics Engineering Forum seeks submissions that focus on the design and development of robotics systems that operate in outdoor, unstructured and dynamic environments, such as construction worksites, open mines, and farm fields, as well as busy urban centers.
UR+ program adds Humatics’ microlocation technology
Humatics’ microlocation technology delivers sub-millimeter precise real-time location data for robotics, humans, tool control and other use cases to achieve 3D control and collaboration in your environment.
Doosan Robotics launches full product line and opens office in USA
Alex Lee appointed General Manager leading Doosan operations in North America.
Techman Robot showcases newly upgraded TM Robot S at Automate 2022
The upgraded TM Robot S has comprehensive hardware and software enhancements, including a new pendant design.
DOBOT launches collaborative robot CR3L with larger work envelope
DOBOT Launches Collaborative Robot CR3L at Automate 2022 in Detroit with the Increased max reach of 11.5%.
Festo introduces UR+ certified multi-axis solution
The certified UR system adds up to four axes of motion beyond the UR cobot six axes, and embodies Festo world-class precision.
China to ship half of the world’s collaborative robots from 2023
Overall cobot sales hit record high in 2021 at 31,325 units and will likely exceed $2 billion by 2026. The long-term market drivers are logistics and service industries.
Growth in welding, US sales drive UR’s Q1 revenue
Teradyne’s industrial automation group grew its revenue 29% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2022 to $103 million.
UR, MiR break ground on new headquarters
The background for building a new joint headquarters is the explosive growth of both MiR and Universal Robots.
A Review of the 2022 RBR50 Innovation Awards
In this episode, Steve, Mike and Dan discuss the 2022 RBR50 awards and talk about some of their favorite innovations from the last year.
Inside the RBR50
A closer look at notable innovators from this year’s RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards.
RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2022
The RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards honor technology, business, and market innovations, as well as the robotics and automation organizations worldwide that were responsible for them.
Report: cobot market to grow 20-30% annually
Cobots have broken out of manufacturing and into the wider service sector. For this reason, the cobot market will start to be more closely related to the performance of the wider macro economy.
UR+ ecosystem adds VR solutions to teleoperate cobots
Extend Robotics’ AMAS lets users control robotic arms remotely from anywhere in the world. The system will be joining the UR+ ecosystem.
Teradyne’s Robotics Summit keynote to discuss how cobots can solve labor crisis
Greg Smith, president of the Industrial Automation Group at Teradyne, will discuss the market drivers of human scale automation and present a model of the market potential for collaborative robots.
Open Robotics emphasizing interoperability at Robotics Summit
Brian Gerkey, co-founder and CEO of Open Robotics, will discuss how companies are addressing interoperability and what options are available to vendors, end users, and integrators.