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.
Mobile robotics: forklifts will never be the same again
07 August, 2018 by Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research Director, IDTechExRobotic technology will transform the forklift industry, causing a colossal transfer of value towards spending on autonomous materials handling machines.
Swisslog to introduce CarryStar fully automated solution at CeMAT
17 July, 2018Swisslog's CarryStar fully automated order fulfilment system combines automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), KUKA Star robots and the latest Swisslog SynQ software.
ABB launches single-arm YuMi cobot
16 July, 2018Following on from the dual-arm YuMi robot, introduced in 2015, ABB has developed a single-arm YuMi to expand its collaborative robot range.
igus delta robot assembly
13 July, 2018The igus delta robot assembly is sourced directly from stock as a preassembled construction system or delivered ready to install.
Omron MobilePlanner Tablet Edition mobile robot control
12 July, 2018Omron has released a tablet edition of its MobilePlanner control centre software for mobile robots.
ABB and Kawasaki create common interface for collaborative robots
22 June, 2018ABB and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have demonstrated the world's first common collaborative robot operating interface at automatica in Munich, Germany.
Australian Robotics Roadmap launched
19 June, 2018Roadmap to guide and support the development of critical robotic and vision technologies required to support Australian industry in the future.
Coca-Cola Amatil boosts efficiency with robotic mixed pallet technology
15 June, 2018Fully automated robotic palletising technology boosts the efficiency of Coca-Cola Amatil's Auckland distribution centre.
How zoomorphism can teach us to make better robots
12 June, 2018 by Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director, EU AutomationMaking more natural robots may be the answer to industrial woes.
Demystifying the fears around collaborative robots
23 May, 2018 by Shermine Gotfredsen*As cobots modernise the factory floor, there's a misconception that robotic operations will replace people as the world's primary workforce.
Omron partners with Techman to develop cobots
21 May, 2018Omron and Techman Robot have entered into a strategic alliance to develop collaborative robots (cobots).
When I grow up, I want to be a sense maker
14 May, 2018 by Mike Pinkerton, AureconThe digital age is accelerating at a magnificent rate and changing business as we know it: but there are some types of jobs that cannot be replaced.
