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How Does Motion Planning for Autonomous Robot Manipulation Work?

How Does Motion Planning for Autonomous Robot Manipulation Work?

Learn all about visual servoing and motion planning to create an autonomous robot!


The Evolution of Machine Vision

The Evolution of Machine Vision

This article discusses the evolution and history of machine vision throughout the years and where this technology is headed in the future.


Quadrupeds: The New Buzz In Robotics

Quadrupeds: The New Buzz In Robotics

This article talks about the quadruped technology, the common commercial quadruped platforms, and their industrial applications. The word quadrupeds refers to quadruped robots in this article unless specified otherwise.


News May 22, 2020 by Akshay Kumar
What Are Displacement Sensors? Autonics Launches New Sensor Range

What Are Displacement Sensors? Autonics Launches New Sensor Range

This week, Autonics announced the BD series, its latest displacement sensor range.


News May 20, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
How Is CNC Technology Evolving to Meet Industry 4.0 Needs? 

How Is CNC Technology Evolving to Meet Industry 4.0 Needs? 

In this article, we will be looking at how CNC technology is changing to stay relevant, and why they are still important in modern production lines.


News May 19, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
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
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.


What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

CNC has played a crucial role in the industry by allowing production processes to be automated as well as provide repeatability. In this article, we will look at how CNC technology has changed over the years and where it is going in the future.


News May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
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.


New 3-Axis Digital Vibration Sensor from STMicro Built For Industrial Applications

New 3-Axis Digital Vibration Sensor from STMicro Built For Industrial Applications

STMicroelectronics announced their latest vibration platform that will help engineers design the latest automated monitoring systems.


News Apr 24, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
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.


New Edge Flow Sensor With Sensor Independence and Streamlined Bluetooth

New Edge Flow Sensor With Sensor Independence and Streamlined Bluetooth

This week, AW-Lake announced its latest flow sensor, the Edge Flow Sensor which integrates a flow rate sensor with a range of technologies including self-test and Bluetooth.


News Apr 16, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
The Future of Track Inspection Technology: New Autonomous Railway Inspection System

The Future of Track Inspection Technology: New Autonomous Railway Inspection System

Transportation company, Norfolk Southern, announced a new autonomous track geometry measurement system aimed at enhancing railroad safety and operating efficiencies.


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
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