Factory automation > Robotics

Whiskers give working robots more ability to move safely

11 July, 2024

Flinders University researchers are developing affordable, flexible and highly responsive 'whiskers' to attach to robots.


Researchers unveil automated robot visual mapping technique

10 July, 2024

QUT researchers have unveiled a new automated visual mapping technique that improves how robots map and navigate the world.


AROSE and Robotics Australia boost space collaboration

08 July, 2024

Robotics and automation are boosting cross-industry collaboration and innovation.


ABB launches next-generation robotics control platform

05 July, 2024

ABB has announced OmniCore, a robotics control platform that the company says is faster, more precise and more sustainable.


Mitsubishi Electric invests further in Realtime Robotics

20 June, 2024

Realtime Robotics has announced that Mitsubshi Electric has increased its investment in the company to help refine its work cell optimisation technology.


Mitsubishi launches pre-engineered robot work cell

14 June, 2024

Mitsubishi's Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant is designed to help address labour shortages and productivity challenges.


Flexible cobot test station reduces human error in inspections

23 May, 2024

A cobot solution with AI-based imaging increases the efficiency and reliability of product inspection stations.


NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic improve robot gripping with AI

23 May, 2024

The companies have unveiled a collaboration around use of NVIDIA AI, Isaac Manipulator and the Intrinsic platform.


Kinrise Snackfoods improves efficiency with AMRs

20 May, 2024

Autonomous mobile robots from MiR at Kinrise Snackfoods have improved efficiency through automating pallet handling.


ABB unveils AMR with Visual SLAM AI technology

17 May, 2024

ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology.


ABB IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots

10 May, 2024

ABB Robotics has expanded its modular large robot range with the introduction of the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720, for payloads up to 620 kg.


Robots help make wind turbine blades

06 May, 2024

Research at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory has enabled the successful automation of post-moulding operations for wind turbine blades.


Universal Robots announces seamless integration with Siemens PLCs

29 April, 2024

The SRCI is a new standard for robotics manufacturers that aims to create a single interface between PLCs and robots.


Researchers develop new robot collision avoidance algorithm

17 April, 2024

Faster and more accurate than some alternatives, this new approach could be useful for robots that interact with humans or work in tight spaces.


Teradyne Robotics partners with NVIDIA to add AI to robots

11 April, 2024

A new collaboration with NVIDIA adds accelerated computing to robotics, increasing the application potential of Universal Robots and enhancing functionality in AMRs.


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