Factory automation

Accenture invests in AI-powered humanoid robotics

08 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Accenture

Accenture is investing in Sanctuary AI to bring AI-powered, humanoid robotics to work alongside humans.


E-nose olfactory chips detect multiple gases and odours

03 April, 2024

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed biomimetic olfactory chips to enable advanced gas sensing and odour detection.


Acuity AR500 Laser Triangulation Sensor

01 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty Ltd

The AR500 is a compact triangulation laser sensor available with measurement ranges from 5–1000 mm with a red or blue laser.


Inspection robot can do parkour and walk across rubble

27 March, 2024

Researchers in Swizerland have used machine learning to teach the ANYmal industrial inspection robot new terrain negotiation skills.


Open Robotics launches Open Source Robotics Alliance

25 March, 2024

The Open Source Robotics Alliance is a new initiative to strengthen the governance of open-source robotics software projects.


Balluff BOS 6K optoelectronic sensors

20 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

The Balluff BOS 6K optoelectronic sensor range consists of cubical midi sensors that cover all relevant detection principles and use different light sources.


Universal Robots to debut new cobot solutions at APPEX 2024

11 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

UR will be demonstrating its UR30 locally for the first time at APPEX 2024, along with the UR20's new feature for welding and a box palletising solution.


ABB IRB 930 SCARA robot

08 March, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The IRB 930 robot is capable of handling up to 22 kg payloads and is engineered for fast point-to-point tasks that demand high payloads and large work areas.


ABB identifies new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024

04 March, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Accelerating progress in AI is redefining what is possible with industrial robotics.


The need for speed

20 February, 2024 by Harry Mulder, Principal Automation Engineer, Beckhoff Automation | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

The constant improvements by CPU manufacturers are providing new processing techniques that greatly enhance automation technology.


Top 5 robot trends for 2024: IFR

16 February, 2024

The International Federation of Robotics has identified five key trends in robotics for 2024.


Leuze ODT3CL1-2M compact laser diffuse sensor

09 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The Leuze ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor is a switching/measuring sensor that has an operating range of up to two metres.


Pepperl+Fuchs R202 series cubic photoelectric sensors

07 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The R202 series photoelectric sensors were developed with the special requirements of the material handling industry in mind.


Machine vision market expecting 6.4% CAGR to 2028

01 February, 2024

New vendors and the growth of new applications (including mobile robotics) are having a significant impact on the machine vision market.


Siemens Sinamics S210 servo drive system

23 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has announced it has improved its well-established Sinamics S210 servo drive system with an updated hardware architecture.


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