Robotics and artificial intelligence
The research project on artificial intelligence in autonomous robots at Frankfurt UAS is being extended. At the same time, UAS announces a cooperation with the Honda Research Institute Europe.
read more...Experts and companies meet in Dresden for the first Dresden Robotics Festival. Saxony wants to establish itself as an international location. The DRV calls for more commitment from the federal government.
read more...At the Amazon logistics center in Graben, the mountain comes to the prophet and the shelf to the employee. Robots make it possible.
read more...For the Roibot Award 2022, Igus is once again looking for creative applications worldwide, or more precisely, for existing low-cost automation applications that have led to a rapid return on investment.
read more...ABB Robotics is developing automation solutions with 3D image processing at its new test center in Jönköping. The focus here is on applications such as machine loading and parts feeding.
read more...Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the development of a humanoid robot called 'Tesla'. A prototype is expected to be available next year, Musk said at Tesla's 'AI Day'.
read more...FZI Research Center for Information Technology
Service and assistance robots are increasingly finding their way into everyday life and will also take on more tasks in public spaces in the future. The BMBF is therefore funding the 'Transfer Center Robots in Everyday Life (RimA)' project with 2.25 million euros.
read more...At the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF in Magdeburg, the European COVR project is researching and promoting the 'safety' aspect of collaborative robotics in practice.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Mobile robots are booming worldwide. A recent IFR white paper called 'A Mobile Revolution' explains how mobility is impacting robotics and why it is a ground-breaking development.
read more...Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are working with partners from Germany and Canada to make order picking robots more intelligent using distributed AI methods.
read more...The 'robot colleague' is establishing itself - in large companies, in SMEs, in private and public spaces. What trends are accompanying its appearance? What are the benefits of swarm robotics? How can it help to understand it as an edge component? The Robotics&Automation e-paper reveals the answer.
read more...Kuka reports the second-highest order intake in the company's history for the first half of 2021. Robotics sales in particular are impressive.
read more...Profibus & Profinet International
In addition to the Profisafe, Profidrive, Profienergy and PA profiles, Profibus & Profinet International (PI) is expanding its technology portfolio with the profile for robot systems. The 'Profile for Robot Systems' working group is responsible for the development.
read more...Alphabet attracts German engineers
Google parent company Alphabet has launched a new company: Intrinsic aims to simplify industrial robotics and make it usable in more companies. The X spin-off is based in California and Munich, with numerous renowned German robotics experts on board.
read more...The Zimmer Group is opening a branch in Querétaro, Mexico, on August 1, 2021, thereby strengthening its activities in Central America.
read more...Asti Mobile Robotics Group becomes part of ABB. With the acquisition of the globally active manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMR), ABB is expanding its range of robot-assisted automation solutions.
read more...When robots are used as collaborative assistance systems in modern production, they are operated without a safety fence. Physical safety therefore plays a very important role for the workers involved.
read more...The 7th axis of Expert-Tünkers can be extended by an '8th axis' using a turning station with integrated turntable and can thus be guided around the corner, which extends the range and mobility of robots.
read more...Husqvarna relies on ABB's Yumi cobots: The Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products has recognized the value of automation in improving its competitiveness.
read more...According to a study, the automation potential of human labor is constantly increasing. The potential is increasing, especially for skilled labor.
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