Universal Robots reaches industry milestone
15 December, 2020Collaborative robot maker celebrates delivery of its 50,000th unit.
New sensors make for soft and sensitive robotic fingers
15 December, 2020To develop a more human-like robotic gripper, it is necessary to provide sensing capabilities to the fingers.
Ready Robotics launches online marketplace for manufacturers
10 December, 2020READY.Market is a robot-agnostic online marketplace for manufacturers looking to accelerate their implementation of robotic automation.
MIT report examines the state of industrial robotics
27 November, 2020MIT researchers and members of the Work of the Future Task Force have released a research report on the state of industrial robotics.
OnRobot announces collaborative automation event
24 November, 2020Registration is now open for the OnRobot Expo featuring live demos and interactive keynote insights on collaborative applications.
CSIRO technology licensed for robotic security teams
13 November, 2020Strategic Elements Ltd subsidiary Stealth Technologies has announced that it has licensed CSIRO technology that enables robots to work together in teams.
Why manufacturers should consider 3D and robotics
09 November, 2020The federal Budget provides an opportunity for Australian companies to innovate with 3D printing and robotics.
Volkswagen orders 800 ABB robots to build electric vehicles
02 November, 2020ABB has received an order for 800 industrial robots from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to support production of a new generation of electric vehicles.
Scientists develop 'mini-brains' to help robots recognise pain
19 October, 2020Using a brain-inspired approach, scientists have developed a way for robots to have the AI to recognise pain and to self-repair when damaged.
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.
Manufacturing in the new normal
22 September, 2020Hajime Sugiyama of Mitsubishi Electric discusses manufacturing in a post-pandemic world.
