There’s plenty of room for improvement in robot grasping, notes UC Berkeley Prof. Ken Goldberg. He gives a preview of his session, in which he will describes an approach with wide commercial application.
Tend.ai Hones Approach to Predictive Maintenance, Says RoboBusiness Panelist
Tend.ai developed a platform for programming multiple robots, but manufacturers had other ideas and needs, explains RoboBusiness speaker and new President Stephen Sickler.
How RF Inductive Sensors Offer an Alternative for Mobile Robot Design
New sensors entering the market provide cost and performance competitive alternative to other position-sensing encoder technologies.
A Guide to the Latest in Mobile Robot Technology at IMTS 2018
Amid the automation for manufacturing at this year’s IMTS show are new mobile robots that are worth watching.
Easing Robotics, AI Development the Focus of NVIDIA Keynote at RoboBusiness
To reap the benefits of robotics, IoT, and AI development, you need the right tools, notes NVIDIA Vice President Deepu Talla. He’ll share case studies and breakthroughs at RoboBusiness 2018.
Top 10 Sessions Robotics Engineers Can’t Miss at RoboBusiness 2018
RoboBusiness is dedicated to helping robotics engineers learn about the latest in ingredient technologies and how they’re tied together. Here are some examples.
Top 10 Reasons for Everyone in the Robotics Ecosystem to Attend RoboBusiness 2018
RoboBusiness 2018 is your best chance to learn about the entire robotics ecosystem, from developing new applications and investing in startups to finding markets and guaranteeing ROI.
AR and VR Will Transform Manufacturing, Says PTC Exec
AR and VR are tools, not just for training, but also for evolving the nature of work in complex environments, observes PTC’s Howard Heppelmann.
Lessons From LiveWorx: Highlights of the Robotics & AI Summit
Artificial intelligence, mobile robots, and workforce concerns dominated discussion at this week’s RBR-sponsored summit. Plus, LiveWorx highlights included acrobats and Ant-Man.
Universal Robots’ Østergaard Discusses Engelberger Award for Robotics Excellence
Esben H. Ostergaard, the CTO of Universal Robots and recipient of the 2018 Joseph F. Engelberger Award, talks about the evolution of collaborative robots and how they can help people and companies.
DHL Looks to Collaborative Piece Picking for Flexibility, Optimizing Workforce
To meet the demand for fast, efficient e-commerce order fulfillment, collaborative piece picking robots are the goal of many organizations. DHL’s Adrian Kumar discusses how he sees the evolving market.
E-Commerce Drives FedEx to Find Robots for Multiple Challenges
FedEx has been pushing the development of robots for multiple aspects of its operations, as e-commerce demands outstrip the available workforce. Ted Dengel gives a preview of his session at the Robotics & AI Summit & LiveWorx ’18.
Wild Card entrants join IBM Watson AI XPRIZE competition
Meet the three Wild Card entries in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE, which join a competition designed to develop and apply AI to a wide range of problems.
U.S. Manufacturing Destiny Depends on Training, Cobots, Asserts ARM Institute CEO
Byron Clayton, the new head of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, talks about how universities, manufacturers, and the government can work together to keep U.S. industry competitive.
Sensors Lead to Big Data, But Don’t Expect Shortcuts, Says Sensors Expo Host
The Sensors Expo & Conference will include discussions of how sensors are being used in multiple industries, as well as with robotics and IoT. The host of the Sensors Expo explains his take on the sensors market.
The Smart Manufacturing Experience Brings Hands-On Learning to Boston
Smart manufacturing is the goal of advanced automation, connected systems, and new technologies. The Smart Manufacturing Experience will provide multiple ways to learn about the future of industry.
5 Machine Vision and Cobot Takeaways From The Vision Show
At the AIA Vision Show this week in Boston, presenters, exhibitors, and attendees shared observations on the growing cobot market and the importance of machine vision to safety and Industry 4.0.
Mobile Platforms Address E-Commerce at MODEX 2018
Mobile platforms for factories and warehouses were everywhere at this year’s MODEX.
More Robot Picks for Logistics to See at MODEX 2018
At MODEX 2018, logistics businesses can learn about the latest in cobots, pickers, and autonomous mobile lifts. Here are some robot picks worth checking out.
MODEX 2018: Top 10 Mobile Robot Exhibits to Catch
Whether or not you’ll be attending MODEX 2018 in Atlanta next week, here are some noteworthy exhibitors whose mobile robots are transforming manufacturing and warehousing.
Top 5 Cobot Innovations to See at AIA Vision Show 2018
Machine vision and cobot innovations are the topics to watch at next week’s Vision Show in Boston. Here are more reasons to attend.
AI, Robots, and Smart Cities to Get Spotlight at NVIDIA’s GTC 2018
In Silicon Valley next week, NVIDIA’s GTC will give developers support and insight into how to use its GPUs for robotics and artificial intelligence.