Kawasaki says its CL series combines all the safety and intuitiveness of cobots with the speed and productivity of industrial robotics.
OnRobot releases two electric grippers for heavy payload cobots
OnRobot says its new grippers can handle heavier payloads for collaborative robot applications such as palletizing and machine tending.
ABB expands line of modular industrial robots
ABB Robotics this week introduced the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 industrial robot arms that offer 16 new variants and are designed for a variety of applications.
CapSen Robotics upgrades CapSen PiC software with new interface, AI
CapSen Robotics’ upgraded PiC system features an intuitive new user interface for easy setup plus programmable AI.
InOrbit introduces RobOps Copilot for mobile robot fleet insights
InOrbit says this new product will provide actionable insights on robot operations and fleets to anyone regardless of technical expertise.
U.S. manufacturers invested heavily in robotics in 2023, finds IFR
Robot installations by U.S. manufacturers, particularly in automotive, climbed 12%, according to the IFR’s preliminary findings.
Elmo Motion Control to show innovations at 2024 Robotics Summit
Elmo Motion Control will show off its Platinum Bassoon servo drive at the Robotics Summit & Expo and other events.
Female robotics founders discuss their journeys in the industry
We spoke to the founders of Adagy Robotics and the founders of Diligent Robotics about their experiences within the industry.
Universal Robots integrates cobots with Siemens PLCs
Universal Robots says the SRCI is available for its e-Series family and the UR20 and UR30 collaborative robots.
Why cobots hold the key to unlocking operational efficiency in large manufacturers
The president of Teradyne’s robotics group, Ujjwal Kumar, discusses the benefits of cobots for small to large manufacturers.
igus to show affordable automation at Hannover Messe, Robotics Summit
igus announced 247 new products, including a low-cost mobile manipulator and AI-based tools for configuring systems.
Rockwell Automation partners with Microsoft on three projects
Rockwell and Microsoft plan to jointly provide systems for factory design, real-to-simulation digitization, and cloud management.
Flexiv Robotics improves sanding efficiency for shutter company, sorts recyclables
Flexiv Robotics said its Rizon 4 arm increased sanding efficiency for EsVata, and its Grav Enhanced gripper can aid recycling efforts.
PUDU T300 marks Pudu’s move from service to industrial robots
Pudu Robotics has designed the PUDU T300 to operate in narrow aisles and to be able to carry up to 300 kg in payload.
Yaskawa MOTOMAN NEXT robots run on Wind River Linux, NVIDIA Jetson
Yaskawa said its new robot can autonomously adapt to the environment and make judgments with advanced AI.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
Sanctuary AI enters strategic relationship with Magna to build embodied AI robots
Magna International’s relationship with Sanctuary is threefold: as an investor, a contract manufacturer, and an end user.
Collaborative Robotics raises $100M in Series B for mysterious mobile manipulator
Collaborative Robotics has raised $100M to commercialize its cobot, starting with automating warehouse operations.
Digital Transformation Forum to help manufacturers boost competitiveness, efficiency
The Digital Transformation Forum will feature speakers from MIT, Lockheed Martin, Deloitte, and other leading organizations.
Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry
Lack of onshore garment manufacturing is both a national security risk and a lost business opportunity. Robotic sewing could be the answer.
NEURA and Omron Robotics partner to offer cognitive factory automation
NEURA Robotics and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies say their strategic alliance will make cognitive systems ‘plug and play.’
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.