ABB launches YuMi and acquires gomTec

ABB leapt into the collaborative robotics space at the Hannover Messe trade show by launching their two-armed YuMi robot and simultaneously announcing their acquisition of German startup gomTec

Low Cost Vision System

The vision system sends coordinates to the robot so it can be gripped by the robot regardless of position.

Automate 2015: New Era of Industrial Robots

Automate 2015 was a perfect platform where the full spectrum of automation solutions and emerging technologies from across the board came together - inspiring greater and more creative collaborations and paving the way to greater global industrial success.

Automate 2015: Leap Frogging - Who is Responsible for Innovation in Robotics?

I believe that highly specialized companies developing core components are responsible for progress in the field of robotics.

Automate 2015: A Comparison of Novel Companies

Sometimes it is not specific hardware that a consumer may need, but a service of integrating automation tactics from a team of industry experts.

Robotic End of Press Palletizing Solution

The main objective was to install a flexible robotic palletizing solution that can handle heavy stacks up to 130 lbs at the end of the printing line, and handle the highest throughput of 8 stacks per minute on one particular product.

Service Robots Use Flat Motors

Service robots being designed for the disabled must be reliable, safe, and easy to use. Having the right motion system components is essential for these highly specific applications.

February Was Another Good Month For Robotic Investments

February was another big month for investments in robotic startup companies. 3D Robotics, Flyability, Fetch Robotics, EHang and many others.

Is A Sperm Robot Coming To You?

Single-cell management has traditionally been accomplished with pipettes, optical tweezers, or specialized small volume designs. Now, other bio-inspired methods rely on controlling applied magnetic forces, such as the wireless control of microrobots.

RoboticsTomorrow.com - Automate 2015 Coverage

This year RoboticsTomorrow.com is once again a media partner for Automate 2015 and we have expanded to bring more news, articles, products and perspectives from the show.

UAVs Emerging as Key Addition to Wildlife Conservation Research

Automatic object detection is software that can automatically identify animals or poachers. This would enable tasks such as counting animals to become completely automated.

Using UAVs For Environmental Research

An Interview with Dr Paul Scholefield, Large Scale Ecosystem Modeller at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Global Industrial Robots and Material Handling Conveyor Growth in 2015

From increased sales and installations to more affordable robots and quicker ROIs, all evidence points to the multi-billion dollar market of industrial robotics continuing to grow for years to come.

Robots at ProMat to Feature Indian AGVs for the First Time

Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is making its North American debut at ProMat 2015 (booth #5521) in Chicago, IL, with a focus on automating e-commerce fulfillment centers.

Company Overcomes Manpower Problems with New Automated Stacking System

With the robotic board handling system, the company increased production an average of 20-30 percent and as high as 60 percent on some products.

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