Amazon launches cloud robotics platform
30 November, 2018The cloud robotics race is on, with the three key cloud platforms announcing solutions.
Growing use of mobile robots on factory floors: report
12 November, 2018Complementary robotics technologies will help to push revenues of commercial robotics to US$22 billion by 2027.
The robot eye with an all-round field of view
30 October, 2018Robots can move — but not see — in all directions. A patented laser sensor developed by a Fraunhofer research institution provides a solution.
ABB to build advanced robotics factory in Shanghai
29 October, 2018ABB is to build what it says will be the world's most advanced robotics factory, where robots build other robots.
Exoskeleton market growing quickly
26 October, 2018A new market research report predicts that the robotic exoskeleton market will top US$5 billion over the next 10 years.
Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years: report
22 October, 2018The new World Robotics Report shows that 381,000 units were shipped globally in 2017 — an increase of 30% compared to the previous year.
Cobot pioneer Rethink Robotics closes down
08 October, 2018Pioneer of collaborative robotics closes down, citing failed investment deal.
ABB IRB 1100 small parts assembly robot
05 October, 2018ABB has announced the IRB 1100, its smallest, lightest robot to date, as part of its growing range of solutions for small parts assembly.
ABB IRB 910INV invert-mount SCARA robot
24 September, 2018By mounting the IRB 910INV on the ceiling, manufacturers can increase the space efficiency and flexibility of each cell and do more complex tasks even in confined spaces.
Konica Minolta partners with Mobile Industrial Robots in Australia
17 September, 2018Konica Minolta has partnered with Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) to bring a greater level of automation to its clients in Australia.
Nachi Robotics CZ10 six-axis collaborative robot
12 September, 2018Featuring power- and force-limiting technology, the CZ10 can work safely with, or in close proximity to, humans, as it has a safety mechanism to stop instantaneously should it come in contact with an operator.
Collaboration on automotive repair robotics announced
27 August, 2018AMA/Gemini joins Tradiebot Industries and Swinburne University in repair technology collaboration.
Automated warehousing solution a highlight of CeMAT 2018
14 August, 2018A fully automated order fulfilment solution from Swisslog signposted the future of warehousing and attracted attention at this year's CeMAT exhibition.
First unmanned aircraft flown solo in public airspace
14 August, 2018An unmanned aircraft has flown for the first time in public airspace, unaccompanied by a safety chase plane.
AI teaches dexterity to a robotic hand
13 August, 2018Researchers at non-profit AI research company OpenAI have taught an AI system called Dactyl to manipulate a robot hand with human-like dexterity.
