Mitsubishi Electric launches 'cost-effective' industrial robot
16 October, 2020The company says its RV-8CRL industrial robot offers "a high-quality solution at a lower price point, while not sacrificing on performance".
World robot utilisation up 12%: IFR
09 October, 2020A record 2.7 million robots now work in factories around the globe.
ABB acquires Codian Robotics and enhances delta robot range
06 October, 2020Codian Robotics' range of robots includes a hygienic design that allows safe, open food processing.
The rise of industrial robots
01 October, 2020 by Harry MulderThere's little denying the rapid rise industrial robots have enjoyed over the last few years.
Autonomous industrial inspection robot does the rounds
24 September, 2020Four-legged industrial inspection robot aims to reduce inspection costs and increase personnel safety.
Omron offering virtual tours of its Automation Center
22 September, 2020Showcase facility for factory automation technology aims to help find solutions for manufacturers using digital transformation to avoid the 'three Cs'.
Manufacturing in the new normal
22 September, 2020Hajime Sugiyama of Mitsubishi Electric discusses manufacturing in a post-pandemic world.
Fanuc plans to triple robot production
14 September, 2020Fanuc is planning to triple current monthly production at its main factory in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, mainly concentrating on cobots.
Universal OS makes robots learn from humans and other robots
11 September, 2020Qobotix coordinates automation between manufacturers' existing robots to boost productivity, lower costs and enable flexibility.
Airbus announces success in fully autonomous flight tests
20 August, 2020Airbus has unveiled an autonomous aircraft the company is using to research and develop pilotless technologies.
High demand for robotics skills in post-corona recovery
17 August, 2020Education and training urgently needed for the automated economy of the future says IFR.
Giving robots a soft touch
07 August, 2020Robots might be good at many things, but creating robots that have the sensitivity of a human hand still remains a challenge.
BionicSwift as agile as a real bird
24 July, 2020Robotic birds can swarm and coordinate their flight in an enclosed space.
igus robot control
23 July, 2020To enable easier robot programming, igus has developed control software for its low-cost automation solutions.
UR launches virtual cobot expo and conference
21 July, 2020Virtual trade shows, exhibitions and conferences mean that we can experience them without travelling: just as long as we don't mind keeping strange hours.
