Safety first
The development of cobots into a commodity product is closely linked to the issue of safety in robotics - a challenge that needs to be mastered efficiently.
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read more...Plug-and-work as the maxim of gripping technology
Grippers for collaborative industrial robotics must support the flexibility of robots - in terms of adaptation, commissioning and operation. Dr. Kurt Schmalz, Managing Partner of vacuum technology manufacturer J. Schmalz, explains the background.
read more...The gripper becomes a testing device
In future, grippers for industrial robotics will no longer just pick up and position components, but will also subject them to a pass/fail test and document process stability. Prof. Markus Glück, Managing Director Research & Development at Schunk, comments.
read more...Not collaborative, but still fenceless
In Industrial Production 4.0, classic industrial robots may be able to work without a fence. But what are the requirements for this? Christopher Schneider, Product Manager Collaborative Robots at the Robotics Division of Yaskawa Europe in Allershausen, provides the answers.
read more...Igus announces 'ROIBOT Award
The 'ROIBOT Award', which Igus is presenting for the first time, is intended to recognize clever applications with a quick return on investment based on cost-effective robot technology from the Cologne-based company. Interested parties can register for the competition until March 2020.
read more...DIY kit or pre-assembled
The drylin DLE-DR delta robot from Igus uses lubrication-free tribo-polymers, making it inexpensive to purchase and low-maintenance to use.
read more...News from robotics
What is currently happening in the robotics sector? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products in a picture gallery.
read more...Service robotics at Conrad Electronic
Sales robots in use around the clock
To provide its customers with a 24/7 shopping experience in Berlin Schöneberg, Conrad Electronic has now deployed a sales robot. The robot 'Alex' is designed to provide a high-tech shopping experience. It comes from the manufacturer pi4_robotics.
read more...Sales down for ABB in robotics
ABB has published its business figures for the third quarter of 2019: sales were just at the previous year's level, mainly due to growth in the 'Drive Technology' and 'Electrification' business units. Sales fell in the 'Robotics & Factory Automation' division.
read more...Robots for the hospital of the future
ABB has opened its first global Health Care Hub dedicated specifically to healthcare research on the campus of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Houston, Texas. A number of technology concepts were presented at the opening, including a mobile YuMi robot.
read more...The sensitive robot
A team at the Technical University of Munich has developed a system of artificial skin and control algorithms inspired by biological models. This has enabled a human-sized autonomous robot to be fitted with artificial skin over a large area for the first time.
read more...IFR forecasts growth pause at record level
The 'World Robotics Report 2019' published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reports a global record sales value of 16.5 billion US dollars for industrial robotics in 2018. After a pause in growth this year, double-digit growth is set to resume.
read more...Follow-up with Benjamin Häfner
The autonomous production system
Researchers from the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology and computer science are developing an agile production system at KIT that adapts autonomously to changing product specifications. Project coordinator Dr. Benjamin Häfner reveals the details behind this.
read more...Feeding the machining center - by robot
Many users have reservations about robotics and its complexity. A pilot project by Kösters Maschinenbau for the automatic loading of machining centers in the plastics processing environment shows how it can also be very simple.
read more...Which gripper for which application?
Advances in the field of end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) make it possible: grippers and sensors are becoming increasingly intelligent and easier to operate. This expands the range of applications for collaborative robots and quickly pays for itself.
read more...What is behind the SeRoNet project
Developing robot solutions and, in particular, service robots more efficiently and bringing them to market - this is the goal behind the online brokerage platform robot.one, which is being developed as part of the joint project SeRoNet.
read more...The 'Human Robot Forum 2019' in Stuttgart
Human-robot collaboration is becoming the cornerstone of the smart factory of tomorrow. But how can HRC be used sensibly and economically in production today? Answers to this question will be provided at the 4th 'Human-Robot Forum' on October 23-24 in Stuttgart.
read more...Medical robots from the 3D printer
Five international research teams are working on a robot for tumor therapy. Although it consists of various components, joints and actuators made from different materials, it can be produced in a single process step using a 3D printer.
read more...Smart exosuit for faster walking and running
An American research team has succeeded in developing a wearable exosuit that supports the wearer both when walking and running. It is intended to be worn inconspicuously under clothing, especially in the military.
read more...Preview of the 'Human Robot Forum 2019'
What can visitors expect at the 'Forum Mensch Roboter 2019', which takes place in Stuttgart in October? Congress director Prof. Dr. Markus Glück gives an outlook on the two-day event with accompanying exhibition in the short video.
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