SCHUNK has introduced several improvements on the original PGN-Plus and has announced the newest generation gripper, PGN-Plus-P. Enlarged supporting dimensions between the six load-bearing shoulders of the multi-tooth guidance allow higher moment capacity which can accommodated longer fingers and greater loads. Permanent lubrication is provided through continuous lubrication pockets in the guidance. For short strokes […]
Beck Automation and Intravis announce cooperation for IML Vision Systems
The importance of the use of vision systems in IML is increasing. In the light of extremely high cycle speeds and declining investment costs, the use of optical inspection systems is becoming increasingly attractive for operators. In the premium segment of IML applications, they have long since become a must-have feature. They also play an […]
TransEnterix touts French debut for Senhance robot-assisted surgery device
TransEnterix (NYSE:TRXC) yesterday touted the 1st clinical use in France of its Senhance robot-assisted surgery platform. The 1st French case, performed by Dr. Celine Chauleur of CHU Saint-Ètienne, was a hysterectomy to treat endometrial cancer with pelvic lymphadenectomy Feb. 7. The patient was discharged less than 24 hours after surgery, Morrisville, N.C.-based TransEnterix said. “I am very pleased…
Ehang 184 Passenger Drone Could Soon Fly Around Dubai
The Dubai Roads and Transportation Authority says the Ehang 184 passenger-carrying drone could be flying people around the UAE’s biggest city starting in July 2017.
BOTZ Robotics ETF Picks Diverse Tech Winners for Investors
There are relatively few pure-play robotics ETFs, and the Global X Fund has carefully selected companies across industries and regions worthy of investment.
IBG/Goeke Technology Group to focus on vision technology at Hannover Messe 2017
At this year’s event in Hanover, IBG / Goeke Technology Group will present their entirely new strategic focus in Hall 17, Booth E18: from now on, our customers and their challenges will be the very focus of our joint projects. In accordance with the new mission statement I5 {ai five} – Initiative, Inspiration, Innovation and […]
TETRIX robotics kits expanded with new parts packs
Pitsco Education always aims to improve the TETRIX Robotics experience. With the creation of new TETRIX MAX parts packs, getting the specific parts needed to expand the design of a robot is easier than ever. Eight different TETRIX MAX parts packs feature a huge assortment of specialty parts and pieces. These include: • Structure Pack […]
American Industrial Automation Growth to Stay Strong, Says RIA
The Robotics Industry Association expects continued strong growth in North American industrial automation for the next two years. But which areas should SMEs, investors, and policy makers focus on?
Ford Motor to invest $1 billion in Pittsburgh startup Argo AI
Argo AI, a Pittsburgh startup, has sold a majority share of their company to Ford Motor Co. which has agreed to invest $1 billion over a five year schedule but will immediately become the majority shareholder. Both companies declined to disclose further details. Argo AI plans to fully support Ford but eventually license its software and sensor suite…
BVLOS Drone Flights Approved in Switzerland
senseFly has become the first drone operator to be granted anytime beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) authorization in Switzerland.
Who Needs Bees: Flower-Pollinating Drones Will Save Us
Japanese scientists turned a $100 mini drone into a flower-pollinating droid. We’ve seen drones used for many applications, but pollination could be the most vital.
Washington Supreme Court deals a blow to Intuitive Surgical
UPDATED Feb. 11, 2017, with comment from Intuitive Surgical. Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) must face another trial over whether it gave adequate warnings about using its da Vinci robot-assisted surgery platform in prostatectomies after a botched surgery in which a doctor failed to heed its warnings, the Washington Supreme Court ruled yesterday. Plaintiff Fred Taylor went in for…
Corindus touts 1st commercial use of 2nd-gen CorPath robotic platform
Corindus Vascular Robotics (OTC:CVRS) said today that its CorPath GRX 2nd-generation vascular robot-assisted surgery platform was used in its 1st commercial procedures. The robotic platform was used early this month at the NewYork-Presbyterian hospital, UC San Diego Health and University of Virginia Health System in robotic-assisted PCI procedures, the company said. It began early installations of…
Robotic cleaning market growing exponentially
The International Federation of Robotics forecast that unit shipments for the global market for vacuum cleaning robots, lawn-mowing robots and other household cleaning robots will grow at a CAGR of 33% through 2019. Other research reports say revenue for the market will reach $2.5 billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 15%. iRobot America's biggest provider,…
Cassie Bipedal Robot Wants to Deliver Your Packages
Agility Robotics has unveiled its bipedal robot Cassie that can be used for search-and-rescue missions and package delivery.
Meet Sii: A Social Interface for Assistive Robots
In its effort to build assistive robots, Trinity College Dublin has developed the socially intelligent interface (Sii), a light-weight, 3D-printed robotic head that can express emotions and has three degrees of freedom.
Self-Driving Car Conquers Busy San Francisco Streets
A GM self-driving car recently conquered the busy streets of San Francisco. With no pre-planning involved, the self-driving car handled four-way stop signs, busy intersections, bikers and more.
Intuitive Surgical warns of risks on Obamacare repeal, NAFTA withdrawal, Brexit
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) last week warned of the risks posed to its business by the geopolitical shifts of the past year, including the likely repeal of Obamacare, the U.S.’s threatened abrogation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and Great Britain’s pending exit from the European Union. Uncertainty around Obamacare repeal In its annual report filed…
Fight devasting ignorance with a fact-based understandable world-view
Hans Rosling, a Swedish medical doctor who worked in public health in Africa for many years and then for the U.N. developing and presenting world health statistics, died at 68 from cancer. Rosling, with his 15' pointer, was widely known from his many edu-taining TED Talks beginning in 2006. His documentary “The Joy of Stats,” was…
Denso offers guide to controllers for small assembly robots
DENSO Robotics has announced a new free guide, “Small Assembly Robots: Evaluating Controllers.” The guide provides essential facts and information about controllers for small assembly robots. A section on buying tips is included. “A robot controller plays a critical role in programming and operating the robot, as well as communicating back and forth with the Industrial […]
7 Best Robot Ads During Super Bowl LI
Here are our top seven uses of robotics and AI that were teased during Super Bowl LI.
Lady Gaga, 300 Intel drones, and the Super Bowl
Three hundred drones flashed their colored lights and created a flying American flag as Lady Gaga sang a blend of “God Bless America” and “This Land Is Your Land” to 160 million viewers of the Super Bowl. Oh… and two football teams played into overtime and the final score was 34 to 28. Intel, Disney and…