A large percentage of small-to-medium manufacturers (SMMs) have missed out on the many benefits of robotic industrial automation. Attend this online session on September 22nd, 2021 to learn about new products and services that support small-to-medium manufacturers. Real world case studies will be presented to illustrate salient points.
Robotics Solutions for Small-to-Medium Manufacturers – Webinar Sept. 22, 2021
A large percentage of small-to-medium manufacturers (SMMs) have missed out on the many benefits of robotic industrial automation. Attend this online session on September 22nd, 2021 to learn about new products and services that support small-to-medium manufacturers. Real world case studies will be presented to illustrate salient points.
Supporting Small-to-Medium Manufacturers With Robotics Research, Guidance and More
The US’s National Institute of Standards and Technology is supporting small-to-medium manufacturers (SMMs) by researching ways to make robotics systems easier to program and use, as well as developing novel gripping and manipulation technologies.
RightHand Robotics expands European operations
RightHand Robotics has opened an office in Frankfurt, Germany, and named Jon Schechter as head of Europe.
FANUC joins Soft Robotics’ oversubscribed Series B funding round
FANUC, a global leader in industrial automation, has joined the $23 million round of funding for Soft Robotics.
Soft Robotics Goes Untethered with coDrive System
Modular system eliminates dependence on tethered pressurized air lines.
OnRobot Launches System for More Compatibility for Cobots, Tooling
New mechanical and electrical interface for end-of-arm tools aims to simplify setup and changeover.
Robotiq Launches Application Kits, Learning Platforms for Cobot Users
Company aims to help companies ‘start production faster’ through new offerings.
Robotiq Announces Vacuum Gripper Compatibility with Cobot Makers
AirPick and EPick modles, launched earlier this year, are now compatible with OMRON Collaborative Robots and Techman Robot.
New Scale Robotics Launches Precision Gripper for Universal Cobots
Extreme precision aimed at small parts; high-speed communications allows for multiple gripper control.
The Essential Interview: Dr. Ken Goldberg, UC Berkeley
Working at the intersection of art, robotics, and social media, Dr. Ken Goldberg shares his thoughts on making robots less clumsy when grabbing objects.
Meet Hank, a Robot that Grabs Grapes and Other Delicate Objects
UK consultancy creates soft gripper with embedded sensors and independent finger movement.
Q&A: Robotiq CTO on Cobots, Robots, and Bringing Back Manufacturing
Jean-Phillippe Jobin chats with RBR about the state of collaborative robots and focusing on applications.
Cobot Roundup: Makers Show New Applications for Collaborative Uses
While Universal Robots continues to dominate, other entrants show unique uses of cobots.
Robotiq Unveils New Vacuum Grippers, Sanding Kit
Cobot tools aimed at manufacturers looking to automate packaging, palletizing, and sanding processes.
RightHand Robotics Teams With Japanese Wholesaler for Piece-Picking Offering
Upgraded system to be deployed to help pick more than 20,000 SKUs in new warehouse.
MIT, Harvard Researchers Create Soft and Strong Robot Hand
Gripper inspired by “origami magic ball” can grasp wide array of delicate and heavy objects.
Acutronic, Robotiq Team Up on ROS-Native Grippers
Startup makes end-of-arm tooling modular and interoperable with ROS 2.0 speaking robotic components.
Component Roundup: New Grippers, Motors and Drives Hit the Market
New components address underwater environments, food and beverage hygienic spaces, and unique gripping situations.
Robot Investments Weekly: Robotics Firms Earn Holiday Bonuses in New Funding
Funding remains strong for robot companies, AI firms and autonomous vehicle technologies.
RightHand Robotics Picks a Holiday Gift of Series B Funding
Robotics industry pioneer Mick Mountz joins RightHand’s board of directors.
Robotics Evolves Into the Distribution Center
Data science is behind improvements in machine vision, gripping, and integration, which in turn allow robots to be smarter helpers in distribution centers.
Robotic Grasping Advances With New NVIDIA Deep Learning
NVIDIA research announced at CoRL this week puts smart picking within robotic grasping range.
Robot Grasping to Benefit From Deep Learning and the Cloud, Says RoboBusiness Keynote Speaker
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.
Cobot Arms, Grippers Offer Manufacturers Value at IMTS
Cobot arms and end effectors at IMTS 2018 included products from Universal Robots, Yaskawa, and OnRobot.