Factory automation

Using deep imaging for higher resolution

18 March, 2022

Akasha Imaging, an MIT Media Lab spinout, has developed efficient robot imaging with higher-resolution feature detection, tracking and pose orientation.


Mitsubishi Electric develops teach-less robot system technology

14 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric Australia

AI system programs robots easily and automatically, without expert input, to work as fast as humans.


Turck CFRP inductive sensors for carbon fibre

08 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has developed inductive sensors that can detect both carbon fibres as well as pressed CFRP parts.


Wenglor I03 and I04 series inductive sensors

01 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The Wenglor I03 and I04 series inductive sensors are tiny, with a diameter of just 3 mm and 4 mm respectively.


China aims for global leadership in robotics

28 February, 2022

The government wants to make China a global leader for robot technology and industrial advancement, according to the IFR.


RIOS to bring AI-based robotics and automation to Australia

25 February, 2022

US company receives Australian financing to help develop smart factories powered by robotics and AI, and to open business in Australia.


Top 5 robot trends for 2022: report

25 February, 2022

Robots with new features are capturing new areas, according to the IFR.


47,000 cobots per annum in warehouses by 2026: report

18 February, 2022

ABI Research's latest white paper highlights 38 technology predictions for 2022 and beyond.


KUKA says new robot palletises faster than ever

18 February, 2022

The second generation of the KR QUANTEC PA palletising robot features a significant reduction in cycle times, according to the company.


Nike "transforming its supply chain" with 1000 collaborative robots

11 February, 2022

Nike says it is "transforming its supply chain" to meet the needs of its customers globally, and is investing in 1000 robots.


UR announces record annual turnover

08 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Collaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots has reported a record annual revenue over the pandemic.


UK scientists develop flying robots with flapping wings

04 February, 2022

A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots does away with the need for conventional motors and gears.


Researchers develop sensors for high-pressure environments

04 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS

At the moment, industry is lacking in robust sensors that can withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures.


Four industries revolutionised by robots

03 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Robotics has been around for decades and has forever changed professions, companies and entire industries around the world.


Stäubli software enables robot programming through PLCs

01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Comtec Australia Pty Ltd

Stäubli has launched a software solution that will enable robot programming to be implemented in the future via a PLC.


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