Factory automation

BionicSwift as agile as a real bird

24 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

Robotic birds can swarm and coordinate their flight in an enclosed space.


UR launches virtual cobot expo and conference

21 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Virtual trade shows, exhibitions and conferences mean that we can experience them without travelling: just as long as we don't mind keeping strange hours.


Fully autonomous mine drilling edges closer

20 July, 2020

Wolff Mining has expanded its range of semi-autonomous equipment, with plans to implement fully autonomous drills in the near future.


Drones learn acrobatics by themselves

14 July, 2020

Researchers from NCCR Robotics at the University of Zurich and Intel developed an algorithm that pushes autonomous drones to their physical limit.


Cloud computing to be great enabler of mobile robotics: report

10 July, 2020

Robot-related services powered by cloud computing are predicted to reach US$157.8 billion in annual revenue by 2030.


FlexLink RI20 semi-open palletising cell

08 July, 2020 | Supplied by: FlexCAM

The FlexLink RI20 semi-open palletising cell is suitable for palletising closed boxes within fast-moving consumer goods industries.


OnRobot Screwdriver

03 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Scott Automation & Robotics Pty Limited

OnRobot has released a screwdriver robot attachment designed to allow manufacturers to automate a wide range of assembly processes.


Micro-Epsilon optoNCDT 1750DR laser triangulation sensor

01 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The optoNCDT 1750DR is a non-contact laser displacement sensor specifically designed for measurement of specular surfaces or highly reflective objects.


ICP DAS I-9K and I-97K I/O modules for ICP 9000 series PACs

30 June, 2020 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia

The ICP DAS I-9K (analog I/O) and I-97K (digital I/O) I/O modules provide I/O functions for the  ICP 9000 series of automation controllers.


Fugro partners with ASA on new robotics control complex

29 June, 2020

The Australian Space Agency is building a Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) in WA.


Giving soft robots feeling

22 June, 2020

In a pair of papers from MIT CSAIL, two teams enable better sense and perception for soft robotic grippers.


Omron 3G3MX2 series multifunction compact inverter

19 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

The 3G3MX2 series multifunction inverter supports both induction and permanent magnet motors, and includes PID control and built-in safety.


Cohesio Group to bring Fetch Robotics solutions to ANZ

15 June, 2020

The two companies say they will collaborate to help retailers and logistics providers in the Asia–Pacific region deliver advanced automation.


Machine automation and its role in digitalised manufacturing

15 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

The ability to see the potential of digitalisation and to separate the hype from reality will make the difference between success and failure.


A good egg: robot chef trained to make omelettes

10 June, 2020

Cooking is an interesting problem for roboticists. The question is: how do we assess whether the robot has done a good job?


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