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An Overview of Visual Servoing for Robot Manipulators

An Overview of Visual Servoing for Robot Manipulators

Robot Manipulators, also known as Robot Arms, are found just about everywhere nowadays seeing as their versatility puts them at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. In this article, learn about Visual Servoing and how it's used for industrial and commercial applications.


Robotics Companies Partner to Develop Innovative Snake Robot

Robotics Companies Partner to Develop Innovative Snake Robot

RMUS has combined forces with Sarcos Robotics to develop the Guardian S ‘snake’ robot.


News May 14, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Predicting Motion Control in Soft Robots: Researchers Discover Breakthrough in Real-Time Physics Engine

Predicting Motion Control in Soft Robots: Researchers Discover Breakthrough in Real-Time Physics Engine

The findings come from a collaboration between the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Carnegie Mellon University.


KUKA Deploys Over 50 Robots for E-Mobility Provider’s Production Lines 

KUKA Deploys Over 50 Robots for E-Mobility Provider’s Production Lines 

A new project from KUKA and one of his partners, SAR Elektronic GmbH, will help build production and inspection lines for a German automotive supplier.


Realtime Robotics Unveils New Realtime Controller With PLC Compatibility

Realtime Robotics Unveils New Realtime Controller With PLC Compatibility

Realtime Robotics announce the release of its new Realtime Controller. How will this device accelerate and simplify robotic automation?


News May 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

The use of algorithms is essential in order to get simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) to work successfully. This article introduces some of the main algorithms used, both common and state-of-the-art.


ABB Expands Its Robotstudio to Enable PC-Controlled Robot Motion

ABB Expands Its Robotstudio to Enable PC-Controlled Robot Motion

ABB provides a new add on to its RobotStudio, Robot Control Mate, to provide users with more efficient remote robot motion control. 


News May 05, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
MIT Scientists Create New Muscle-Controlled Robot System

MIT Scientists Create New Muscle-Controlled Robot System

MIT scientists have created a muscle-controlled system that allows pilots to control drones via wearable sensors.


Utilizing Mapping and Localization in SLAM for Robotics

Utilizing Mapping and Localization in SLAM for Robotics

Mapping and localization are the highly-intertwined building blocks of SLAM and have several different implementations with varying performance and sensor requirements. Learn about them in this article.


Brain Corp Raises $36 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Autonomous Robots

Brain Corp Raises $36 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Autonomous Robots

Brain Corp’s floor cleaning mobile robots have seen a large increase in sales since the COVID-19 outbreak. 


News May 01, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
An Introduction to Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Robots

An Introduction to Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Robots

SLAM for robotics utilizes mapping and localization for accurate movement. This article covers the architecture of a mobile robot running SLAM and the different broad classifications withing SLAM.


RISE Robotics Raises Millions to Drive Electrification and Sustainability of Heavy Machinery

RISE Robotics Raises Millions to Drive Electrification and Sustainability of Heavy Machinery

RISE Robotics has raised money to further their efforts in the development of electric and mechanical systems.


News Apr 27, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
How Have Robots Played a Significant Role in Providing Aid During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

How Have Robots Played a Significant Role in Providing Aid During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Not only have robots played a key role in providing aid during COVID-19, but their high levels of connectivity and accuracy will allow them to be key players in manufacturing processes of the future.


OnRobot Launches 2.5D Vision System for Vision-Guided Robotic Applications

OnRobot Launches 2.5D Vision System for Vision-Guided Robotic Applications

Cobot manufacturer, OnRobot, has released a new 2.5D vision system designed for guided robotic applications.


Universal Robots Announces Industry’s First Autonomous Bin Picking Kit

Universal Robots Announces Industry’s First Autonomous Bin Picking Kit

Universal Robots announced the development of ActiNav, an innovative solution for machine tending applications. 


News Apr 13, 2020 by Sophia Valente
HAHN Group Acquires DAHL Automation to Expand Cobots Portfolio

HAHN Group Acquires DAHL Automation to Expand Cobots Portfolio

Industrial automation conglomerate, HAHN Group, has completed the acquisition of DAHL Automation, a company focusing on cobots’ development.


3D-Printed Diffusers Designed to Help Hospitals Treat Patients With COVID-19

3D-Printed Diffusers Designed to Help Hospitals Treat Patients With COVID-19

Texas A&M University uses 3D-printing technology to design diffusers for metered-dose inhalers used to treat patients with COVID-19 at Houston Methodist Hospital. 


News Apr 09, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How Are Companies Partaking in COVID-19 Relief Efforts?

How Are Companies Partaking in COVID-19 Relief Efforts?

In the last month, many companies have stepped up to help face this crisis by 3D printing and other manufacturing efforts.


Omron Enhances Capabilities of LD Series Mobile Robots With Software Update

Omron Enhances Capabilities of LD Series Mobile Robots With Software Update

Omron Automation has released a new software package designed to enhance the integration, reliability, and flexibility of its LD Series mobile robots.


Easy-To-Use Automated Manufacturing Cells Built for Industrial Robotic Solutions

Easy-To-Use Automated Manufacturing Cells Built for Industrial Robotic Solutions

Recently, Mills has released a new automated cell, SYNERGi 25, which can be easily integrated with their range of Doosan tools.


News Mar 31, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida