Factory automation > Robotics

Helping factory robots find their way

31 March, 2020

Mobile Industrial Robots enables navigation around factory floors using AI inference.


Robotics companies help with COVID-19 response

23 March, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic grows, robotics providers are responding with technological assistance.


Achieving a safe mobile robot installation

17 March, 2020

Many companies have questions on how to ensure a safe autonomous mobile robot installation.


ABB and Covariant partner on integrated AI robotic solutions

28 February, 2020

ABB accelerates expansion into distribution and e-commerce fulfilment sectors with Covariant AI technology.


Software upgrade enhances robot guidance

27 February, 2020

Datalogic has introduced its IMPACT 12.2 software to further enhance the traceability and ease of use of vision-guided robots and cobots.


Robot succeeds in super delicate microsurgery

17 February, 2020

Dutch researchers have assisted in the first in-human trials of robot-assisted supermicrosurgery, which can be performed on vessels in the body as small as 0.3 mm wide.


igus drylin DLE-DR delta robot

14 February, 2020

Claimed to offer simpler automation at a lower cost, the igus delta robot uses lubrication-free components made of tribo-polymers.


Cobot solution improves tea palletising quality and safety

27 January, 2020

Nestlé recently installed a safe and easy-to-use cobotic palletising solution from Sidel at its site in Orbe (Switzerland).


Universal Robots launches cobot leasing program

24 January, 2020

The deal will help manufacturers benefit from collaborative robots without upfront capital investment.


Competition looking for smart, low-cost robotics applications

17 January, 2020

Industrial plastics company igus is offering a €5000 prize to the winner of the ROIBOT Award for smart, low-cost robotics applications worldwide.


IFR names ABB executive as new president

16 January, 2020

Steven Wyatt of ABB has been elected as the new president of the International Federation of Robotics.


Carlsberg reduces risk of accidents with cobots

13 January, 2020

Carlsberg says it has almost eliminated the risk of accidents in its Fredericia plant in Denmark.


Australis Engineering simPAL Mini cobot palletiser

05 December, 2019

simPAL Mini is a cobot palletiser combining software and hardware to create a flexible palletising solution.


Omron LD-250 heavy-duty autonomous mobile robot

03 December, 2019

The LD-250 autonomous mobile robot (AMR) offers a payload capacity of 250 kg and can safely navigate without the use of floor magnets or wall-mounted beacons.


igus linear robots

19 November, 2019

Cartesian robots are used for such things as pick-and-place applications, sorting systems and medical technology.


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