Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.
maxon launches drive systems portfolio designed for robotics
maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.
CMU, NASA JPL collaborate to make EELS snake robot to explore distant oceans
NASA scientists hope to use EELS to search for signs of life in the ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s Enceladus moon.
Webinar: Learn about motion control for healthcare robotics applications
Healthcare robotics, particularly surgical systems, have stringent motion control demands, and experts will review the latest options.
igus unveils igusGO AI-powered app at Hannover Messe
The igusGO app uses AI to identify optimization opportunities for robotics designers using lubrication-free motion plastics.
Applied Motion Products releases MDX+ low-voltage servo series
This series from Applied Motion Products includes low-voltage systems that integrate a servo drive, motor, and encoder into one package.
Harmonic Drive to explain how designers can optimize motion control at Robotics Summit
Harmonic Drive VP Brian Coyne will explain how a low-profile, power-dense actuator can maximize power density.
Southwest Research Institute to make robot programming more user friendly with SWORD
The Southwest Research Institute offers the SwRI Workbench for Offline Robotics Development for motion-planning applications.
Mecademic says Absolute Calibration services improve robot accuracy
Mecademic said MAC enables it to deliver robots that meet industrial precision and accuracy requirements out of the box.
Portescap to be a featured exhibitor and speaker at Robotics Summit & Expo 2024
Portescap will exhibit with sibling company Kollmorgen and discuss design for peak motion performance at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki partner to offer remote troubleshooting
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki plan to demonstrate remote troubleshooting of robotic palletizing with integrator CRG Automation at MODEX 2024.
Applied Motion Products adds M5 Servo Series
New lineup offers servo motors in frame sizes of 40, 60, 80, 100 and 130mm and a power range of 100W to 3kW
Adaptability is key for robotic arms, FAULHABER says
FAULHABER highlights a new tool changer that can turn specialized robots into flexible machines that can do a range of tasks.
Portescap adds encoder, motor for robotics
The M-Sense12A is Portescap’s first autoclavable encoder. It has been optimized for surgical robots and can survive up to 2,000+ sterilization cycles.
igus launches double-shaft stepper motor for robot precision
igus said its new motor for drylin linear axes is a space-saving and cost-effective drive for two mechanical loads.
Jacobi Robotics shortens robot programming cycle in partnership with Formic
Jacobi Robotics has launched new path-planning and optimization system with Formic to accelerate palletizing applications.
MassRobotics discusses university Form and Function Challenge and partnerships
MassRobotics and its technology partners will announce the winners of the Form and Function challenge at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
GX10B and GX20B SCARA robots are now available from Epson
Epson said its GX10B and GX20B SCARA robots are integrated with GYROPLUS and RC700E for safe and smooth motion control.
Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics partner to cut programming, cycle times
Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics said manufacturers can use the Optimization-as-a-Service system to reduce production bottlenecks.
How to do instantaneous mode switching with servo motors
Instantaneous mode switching can help smooth transitions between different servo motor control modes in complex motion applications.
Mujin finalizes Series C extension for logistics robot controllers
Mujin, which has raised a total of $178 million, plans to make its MujinController more accessible to developers.
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics team up to optimize production
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics are jointly providing technology to help manufacturers identify and resolve potential production bottlenecks.