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Advancing Path-Savvy, Safety-Conscious Robotics With ABB OmniCore

Advancing Path-Savvy, Safety-Conscious Robotics With ABB OmniCore

Optimizing robotic control, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety of human-machine collaboration are top priorities for factory operations. Here’s how ABB is changing the game with OmniCore.


News Jun 24, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
It’s SCARA, but True! FANUC Releases SR-12<em>i</em>A/C Food-Grade Robot

It’s SCARA, but True! FANUC Releases SR-12iA/C Food-Grade Robot

FANUC has launched the SR-12iA/C food-grade SCARA robot, the largest bot in its category, for hygienic handling and cleanroom applications requiring extended reach and larger payloads.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB has commenced its 2024 Robotics AI Challenge that seeks to drive innovation via collaboration with startups. The annual challenge is focused on advancing artificial intelligence solutions in robotics.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi’s High-Payload, Long-Reach Robots Give New Meaning to “Arm Day”

Mitsubishi’s High-Payload, Long-Reach Robots Give New Meaning to “Arm Day”

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric Automation's RV-FR series of robots feature a higher payload and longer reach than earlier models, expanding the series' manufacturing capabilities.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Seth Price
Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced operations. The system can be used with fixed and on-hand cameras.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Researchers Develop Automated System for Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

Researchers Develop Automated System for Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

NREL researchers have brought robotics to post-molding operations in wind turbine blade manufacturing with a degree of success, sparking hope for automation and U.S.-based manufacturing in the wind energy industry.


News Jun 10, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Universal Robots and MiR Open up Joint Robotics Headquarters in Denmark

Universal Robots and MiR Open up Joint Robotics Headquarters in Denmark

Teradyne Robotics has opened a 20,000 sq m headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The new facility will enable collaboration between Teradyne's two companies, Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).


News Jun 07, 2024 by Seth Price
Comau Launches AI-Powered Vision System for Robotic Piece Picking

Comau Launches AI-Powered Vision System for Robotic Piece Picking

Comau has released an autonomous piece picking solution that utilizes intelligent vision hardware and advanced AI software. The solution enables robots to pick different objects randomly scattered in a bin.


News Jun 05, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Next-Level Multi-Factory Autonomous Process Control With Flexxbotics

Next-Level Multi-Factory Autonomous Process Control With Flexxbotics

Flexxbotics moves towards the era of the ‘smart factory’ with the release of a software solution that provides autonomous control, communication, and coordination of robotic fleets across factories.


News Jun 04, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Introducing YMConnect: Yaskawa’s New SDK for Simplified Robot Control

Introducing YMConnect: Yaskawa’s New SDK for Simplified Robot Control

Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build custom robotic monitoring and control applications.


News Jun 01, 2024 by Seth Price
What Can You Do in 0.305 Seconds? Mitsubishi Set a World Record

What Can You Do in 0.305 Seconds? Mitsubishi Set a World Record

Don’t blink — you might miss the new speed record set by a Mitsubishi robot when solving a Rubik’s Cube, an achievement verified by the Guinness World Records administration.


News May 29, 2024 by David Peterson
Strawberry Season Is Here! Harvesting Robots Are at the Ready

Strawberry Season Is Here! Harvesting Robots Are at the Ready

Denso, Certhon, and Dogtooth Technologies tackle the challenge of picking delicate produce with harvesting robots designed to improve efficiency and sustainability in agriculture.


News May 26, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Expands Industrial Robot Portfolio With Addition of IRB 7710 and IRB 7720

ABB Expands Industrial Robot Portfolio With Addition of IRB 7710 and IRB 7720

The latest additions to ABB Robotics’ 6-axis articulated robot portfolio provide customers with a wider selection of industrial robots to fit their application needs across industries.


News May 18, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Comau Showcases the “Power of Automation” at Automate 2024

Comau Showcases the “Power of Automation” at Automate 2024

At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability, productivity, and enhanced worker safety in industrial environments.


News May 17, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
NVIDIA and Intrinsic Collaborate To Advance Robotic Gripping

NVIDIA and Intrinsic Collaborate To Advance Robotic Gripping

NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic have joined forces to accelerate robotic grasping capabilities by combining their platform expertise and leveraging generative AI and simulation.


News May 13, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
7-Axis Cobots Feature “World’s First” Integration of Controller Into the Base

7-Axis Cobots Feature “World’s First” Integration of Controller Into the Base

Kassow Robots released its Edge Edition 7-axis cobot that features a reduced footprint and is suitable for use in locations with limited floor space or mobile applications.


News May 08, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
A New Design for Cartesian Electric Linear Axes From Festo

A New Design for Cartesian Electric Linear Axes From Festo

Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and acceleration profiles while maintaining a smaller weight and footprint.


News May 07, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Bin-Picking Software PiC 2.0 Now Available From CapSen Robotics

Bin-Picking Software PiC 2.0 Now Available From CapSen Robotics

CapSen Robotics’ newest version of PiC software promises enhanced image analysis, part identification capabilities, and conformity to increasingly common hardware add-ons for pick-and-place robotics.


News May 07, 2024 by Seth Price
Schmalz Launches New Suction Cup Gripper for Handling Bags

Schmalz Launches New Suction Cup Gripper for Handling Bags

Schmalz has developed a new suction cup gripper for difficult-to-handle materials like sacks, bags, and shrink-wrapped packaging. The new gripper is available with or without an integrated vacuum.


News May 02, 2024 by Damond Goodwin