A fully modular and easy-to-program robotics technology lets engineers and other plant personnel quickly select and connect kinematic modules to create industrial robot arms.
Epson launches new 6 axis DC-powered robot arm
VT6L-DC, is a DC-powered 6-Axis robot combined with the no-code RC+ express development software that makes it easier to connect robots.
ABB releases its smallest industrial robot ever
The IRB 1010 has a reach of 370 mm (14.5 inches), repeatability of 0.01 mm and can handle payloads up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb).
Yaskawa launches new palletizing robot: PL800
The Yaskawa robot is designed for palletizing tasks and features an 800 kg payload capacity.
ABB invests in Scalable Robotics no-code
ABB announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Scalable Robotics to enhance its portfolio of robotic welding systems.
Dexterity partners with Sumitomo to deploy 1,500 robots in Japan
Sumitomo invested in Dexterity’s 2020 funding round through its U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm Presidio Ventures.
Skyline Robotics cleans up with investment from key partner
By fusing proptech and robotics, Skyline Robotics reimagines an outdated industry and charts a fresh course for it.
RoboTire CEO Victor Darolfi on automating tire changing
This week, we talk with RoboTire CEO Victor Darolfi about automating tire-changing with robots.
GelSight announces GelSight Mini tactile sensor
GelSight announced the release of the GelSight Mini, a tactile sensor that gives robots the sense of touch.
Hot stamp robotic marking system automates tire manufacturing
Desmasa developed a solution that functions as an outside station on a line for testing finished products, so it can be added to any production line.
How AI chipset bans could impact Chinese robotics companies
The US is restricting the sale of the most powerful artificial intelligence processors to China.
NFI deploying Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot in $10M deal
NFI will use Stretch in its network of import deconsolidation centers, cross-dock and transload facilities, as well as floor-loaded inbound and outbound distribution centers.
Yaskawa releases GP8L extended reach robot
The versatile, extended-reach GP8L robot is designed to offer extremely fast performance in a compact footprint.
GrayMatter Robotics’ sanding solution brings in $20M
GrayMatter Robotics’ Scan&Sand system is a flexible robotic sander that can quickly adjust to objects with complex geometry.
Restocking robots deployed in 300 Japanese convenience stores
Telexistence’s restocking robots are being deployed in 300 convenience stores in Japan to restock beverages.
RoboTire installs its first system at Discount Tire
At the Discount Tire in Arizona, the RoboTire System will remove, lift and install tire and wheel assemblies.
Stratom launches autonomous ground vehicle refueling solution
The Stratom RAPID solution can be configured to refuel any type of fuel, including diesel, gas, hydrogen and electric charging.
2022 Red Dot Award winners for industrial and collaborative robots
These six industrial and collaborative robots represent the height of design as recognized by the 2022 Red Dot Award.
Realtime Robotics releases RapidPlan software
Realtime Robotics’s software streamlines production of complex cells with offline programming that synchronizes to live operations.
Epson Robots GX Series launches a new generation of high-speed SCARA robots
New Epson GX4 and GX8 SCARA robots feature advanced technology to provide a breakthrough in productivity to meet high-end automation needs
Sarcos demonstrates exoskeleton and dexterous robot
Sarcos demoed its Guardian XO, including the manipulation of a full sheet of plywood by using a vacuum gripper attached to the arm of the exoskeleton.
RoboDK releases automatic robot tool calibrator TwinTool
RoboDK has released TwinTool, an application that offers fully automated robot tool calibration for industrial robots.