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Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Learn about the importance of torque and torque sensors and some common ways they are utilized in robotic automation.


ABB Launches New Condition-Based Maintenance Tool for Individual Robot Assessments

ABB Launches New Condition-Based Maintenance Tool for Individual Robot Assessments

The new CBM from ABB uses real-time data to predict the likelihood and timing of mechanical or system based failure. 


News Feb 14, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Precision Liquid Handling Robot Systems

Precision Liquid Handling Robot Systems

In this article, we look at the liquid handling robots capable of handling high-precision liquid requirements.


GM and Cruise Partner with Microsoft to Utilize Cloud Capabilities for Automotive Manufacturing

GM and Cruise Partner with Microsoft to Utilize Cloud Capabilities for Automotive Manufacturing

Both Cruise and General Motors choose Microsoft Azure as their preferred cloud provider to harness cloud capabilities and innovate the manufacturing of self-driving vehicles.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Aline Dias
Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Implement Pallet Conveyance and Robot Solutions in Distribution Centers

Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Implement Pallet Conveyance and Robot Solutions in Distribution Centers

Fetch Robotics and Honeywell announced a new partnership aimed at optimizing fulfillment and distribution operations.


B&R Automation Combines Controller and Operator Terminal Capabilities in a Single HMI Device

B&R Automation Combines Controller and Operator Terminal Capabilities in a Single HMI Device

B&R Automation released their latest HMI system, the Power Panel C80.


News Feb 09, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Realtime Robotics and Dematic partner to boost speed and reactivity for pallet-loading autonomous robots in unstructured factory environments.


News Feb 08, 2021 by Leah Scully
OMRON Launches i4 Series SCARA Robots to Automate Assembly and Transportation Processes

OMRON Launches i4 Series SCARA Robots to Automate Assembly and Transportation Processes

OMRON announced a new series of industrial SCARA robots with high precision and high-speed capabilities.


Hyundai Robots Launches New Remote Service Control Center for Industrial Robot Maintenance and Solutions

Hyundai Robots Launches New Remote Service Control Center for Industrial Robot Maintenance and Solutions

Hyundai Robotics recently unveiled the new remote Hyundai Robot Management Service (HRMS), connecting robot owners with technical support and service technicians.


News Feb 04, 2021 by Seth Price
 An Overview of Hall Effect Sensors

An Overview of Hall Effect Sensors

Learn about Hall Effect sensors and how they are used in a variety of ways from robotics to proximity applications.


Walmart Parterns with Robotic Startups to Scale Local Fulfillment Centers 

Walmart Parterns with Robotic Startups to Scale Local Fulfillment Centers 

Walmart works with three robotics-focused startups on intelligent robot technology to scale its local fulfillment center (LFC) operations.


How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

In this article, learn the basic principles of laser-guided vehicles (LGV), including navigation and control systems.


Vecna Robotics Releases New Automated Counterbalanced Fork Truck for Industrial Applications

Vecna Robotics Releases New Automated Counterbalanced Fork Truck for Industrial Applications

Vecna Robotics releases the first automated counterbalanced fork truck of its Silverback Series product line.


News Jan 27, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Train a Robot: Machine Tending

How to Train a Robot: Machine Tending

Learn more about how to select and train robots for machine tending applications with specific online resources.


Seoul Robotics Develops Software Platform to Process LiDAR Sensors Data

Seoul Robotics Develops Software Platform to Process LiDAR Sensors Data

3D computer vision company Seoul Robotics released a new software platform to process LiDAR sensor data.


Silicon Valley Robotics Selects SICK Champion and Innovation Awards as Part of Good Robot Industry Awards Program

Silicon Valley Robotics Selects SICK Champion and Innovation Awards as Part of Good Robot Industry Awards Program

Silicon Valley Robotics announces the winners of its Good Robot Industry Awards, among which SICK is a two-time winner.


News Jan 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Train a Robot: Selecting a Robotic Arm

How to Train a Robot: Selecting a Robotic Arm

This article will outline some key factors to consider when selecting a robotic arm.


MakinaRocks and Hyundai Robotics Sign MOU for Defect Detection Development in AI-Based Industrial Robot Arms

MakinaRocks and Hyundai Robotics Sign MOU for Defect Detection Development in AI-Based Industrial Robot Arms

Hyundai Robotics and MakinaRocks enter into a collaboration to create an AI-based self-managing defect detection system using machine learning expertise.


News Jan 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Synchronized Motion Control

An Introduction to Synchronized Motion Control

Learn about what synchronized motion control is, including its different types and applications.