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Boston Dynamics and Toyota Unite to Advance Humanoid Robotics

Boston Dynamics and Toyota Unite to Advance Humanoid Robotics

Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute have embarked on a pioneering research agreement, integrating advanced AI algorithms into a general-purpose humanoid robot.


News Nov 08, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.


News Nov 08, 2024 by David Peterson
ABB To Create Robotic Microfactories for Tackling Data Center e-Waste

ABB To Create Robotic Microfactories for Tackling Data Center e-Waste

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal of data center e-waste. The microfactories will disassemble, recover, and recycle old electronic components.


News Oct 27, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Introduces Energy Efficiency Service To Optimize Robot Performance

ABB Introduces Energy Efficiency Service To Optimize Robot Performance

The new service consists of optimization, monitoring, and benchmarking tools to help companies achieve greater sustainability by improving the energy efficiency of robots.


News Oct 20, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Fabrication Technologies Rock the Scene at FABTECH 2024

Fabrication Technologies Rock the Scene at FABTECH 2024

Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication, metalworking, welding, and finishing.


News Oct 19, 2024 by David Peterson
Universal Robots Never Skips Arm Day: Higher Payloads for UR20/UR30 Cobots

Universal Robots Never Skips Arm Day: Higher Payloads for UR20/UR30 Cobots

Universal Robots have increased the payload capacity of their high-payload UR20 and UR30 cobots when the cobot is in the top lift position.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

The logistics automation and robotics company receives $3.4 million in investments to bring its PickoBot e-commerce pick-and-pack system to warehousing and fulfillment centers worldwide.


News Oct 05, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to non-contact position measurement for pneumatic cylinders and robotic grippers.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Seth Price
Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and ABB cobots. Both moves are aimed at simplifying the use of robotics in manufacturing.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Seth Price
Kawasaki Reveals New CL Cobot Series, Tech Demos at IMTS

Kawasaki Reveals New CL Cobot Series, Tech Demos at IMTS

Kawasaki Robotics and other key industry players collaborated to bring interactive demonstrations focusing on advanced robotics to attendees at the International Manufacturing Technology Show.


News Sep 20, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia Automation has expanded its list of supported automation software for its popular DeviceLink platform, which monitors factory automation software in real time for code changes and backups.


News Sep 17, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

Companies aim to improve agricultural operations with the introduction of an autonomous berry-picking robot and the automated data transfer from CNH machinery to CropX's agronomic farm management system.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Meet Astorino, Kawasaki Robotics’ Affordable Educational Robot Platform

Meet Astorino, Kawasaki Robotics’ Affordable Educational Robot Platform

Kawasaki Robotics' new educational robot has been designed to provide students and educators with affordable, hands-on learning to prepare for real-world industrial robotics applications.


News Sep 06, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening up possibilities for future humanoid robot use in an industrial setting.


News Sep 03, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Nachi-Fujikoshi Expands Cobot Line-Up, Emphasizes Speed and Precision

Nachi-Fujikoshi Expands Cobot Line-Up, Emphasizes Speed and Precision

Nachi-Fujikoshi has released a 12 kg CMZ collaborative robot capable of motion speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in collaborative mode and up to 3,000 mm/sec in non-collaborative mode.


News Aug 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES doubles down on solar panel installation with Maximo, a robotic system that uses AI-powered vision and continuous learning to optimize the placement and connection of solar panels in the field.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson adds safety features to the newest generation of robots in its 6-axis catalog.


News Aug 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Schmalz Introduces Area Gripper for Flexible Handling of Various Parts

Schmalz Introduces Area Gripper for Flexible Handling of Various Parts

Schmalz supports flexible, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with its new modular and energy-saving FMG matrix area gripper for flat workpieces of nearly any shape.


News Aug 04, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc has opened its newest facility in Canada, which aims to become a center for state-of-the-art robotics and automation technology. The new facility will extend Fanuc's customer reach in the region.


News Jul 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin