Robotics
Fabtech Interview: Collaborative robot for paint inspection applications
Collaborative robots can be employed in conjunction with vision systems used to detect imperfections and deviations to examine painted surfaces for defects. See video.
Coordinated external axis control for welding applications
Coordinated motion between a moving part on a rotary axis and an external collaborative robot can allow for more complex welding operations to be performed without the need for assistance from manual operators. See video.
CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot arc welding application
The CRX-10iA/L offers end-users more intuitive setup, programming and operation while aiming to achieve the same reliability as a traditional industrial robot. See video.
Components in industrial robots market forecasting strong growth
The market for industrial robots components is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2022 to 2027 thanks to collaborative and SCARA robots.
Finger-shaped sensor enables more dexterous robots
MIT engineers develop a long, curved touch sensor that could enable a robot to grasp and manipulate objects in multiple ways.
Safety standard for industrial mobile robot systems and applications available
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) released the second installment of its safety standard for industrial mobile robots, R15.08-2.
Self-driving robot powered only by light and radio waves
University of Washington researchers have created MilliMobile, a tiny, self-driving robot powered only by surrounding light or radio waves and can run indefinitely on harvested energy. See video.
Soft robot developed to navigate complex obstacles
North Carolina State University researchers have created a “brainless” soft robot that can navigate more complex and dynamic environments. See video.
How robotics-as-a-service can help manufacturers with operations challenges
Manufacturers are being forced to rely on automation to overcome skills gap and quality challenges and robotics as a service (RaaS) can be a viable solution.
Stretchable soft robotics use strain sensors
USC researchers have developed an innovative solution to measure the motion of soft components in robotics.