Kuka - the figures for Q2 and the first half of 2019
The Augsburg-based Kuka Group has published its interim report for the first half of 2019. Incoming orders, sales and EBIT all declined in the second quarter.
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read more...Japan looks to a future without work
By 2040, Japan wants to have automated agriculture, forestry and fishing to such an extent that humans are no longer required - and that is by no means all.
read more...Tiny, vibration-driven robot developed
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are working on a tiny 3D-printed robot. It uses vibrations from piezo actuators, ultrasound sources or tiny loudspeakers to move around.
read more...Focus on digitalization & human-machine interaction
The 'Modern Assembly' congress of the specialist medium handling will take place parallel to Motek in Stuttgart on October 8 and 9, 2019. It will showcase the current challenges facing the industry and offer solutions for modern concepts in companies.
read more...RoboCup World Championship 2019
These are the winners!
The 23rd RoboCup Championships were held in Sydney this year. Teams from all over the world competed against each other with their robots in various categories. The German participants were very successful.
read more...Clear the way for 'Jugend forscht 2020'!
Under the motto "You can do it!", the 'Jugend forscht' competition is entering a new round: for the 55th time, young people are invited to present their innovative research projects - in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology.
read more...Blue Ocean Robotics wins IERA Award 2019
The 15th IERA Award goes to the 'UVD Robot' from Blue Ocean Robotics. The collaborative robot drives autonomously through hospitals, emitting concentrated UV-C light to eliminate bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.
read more...Mobile robotics in semiconductor production
Semiconductor production is complex and intricate. Hundreds of production steps are required before the finished product is ready. One challenge here is the transportation and handling of sensitive components from one step to the next.
read more...Potential of AI in life-threatening environments
Whether for rescue missions or deep-sea inspections: Smart robots that can find their way around unfamiliar terrain could support humans in these dangerous tasks in the future. The 'Learning Systems Platform' uses two scenarios to demonstrate the potential and benefits of AI.
read more...OnRobot opens branch office in Germany
OnRobot, manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling, has opened its first office in Germany in Soest. With this step, the Danish company aims to further expand its collaborative applications in the DACH region - especially in the SME sector.
read more...Chinese Supervisory Board Chairman commits to Augsburg
The loss of jobs at Kuka in Augsburg has sparked fears for the site. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board does not see this at risk, but also makes it clear where future growth will take place.
read more...Autonomous parcel delivery to the front door
The growing number of parcel deliveries is a challenge for the logistics industry. In the USA, car manufacturer Ford is working with Agility Robotics to test a new delivery option: with autonomous vehicles and the two-legged delivery robot 'Digit'.
read more...Another year of growth - but only just!
At the 'Automate 2019' trade fair in Chicago, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) announced the preliminary figures for 2018 - another record year for the industry!
read more...Peter Mohnen is the new CEO of Kuka
Peter Mohnen (pictured) and Andreas Pabst will be responsible for Kuka AG as CEO and CFO. Both have held the position on an interim basis since December 2018. The Supervisory Board and Executive Board are now continuing their collaboration on a permanent basis.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
New Secretary General at the World Robotics Association
The new Secretary General of the IFR is Dr. Susanne Bieller. She took over from Gudrun Litzenberger, who is retiring, on May 1, 2019. Litzenberger has also handed over the management of the IFR Statistical Department.
read more...Robotics - safe and cost-effective
Robotics doesn't have to be expensive, complicated and dangerous for workers - this was the message sent by numerous exhibitors at Hannover Messe 2019 to visitors to 'Robot Hall 17'.
read more...Schunk pushes the use of artificial intelligence
Schunk announced its cooperation with AI specialist AnotherBrain at the Hannover Messe 2019. By the beginning of 2020, the partners want to develop the first autonomous gripping system that enables independent handling without manual programming.
read more...Robot factory officially opened in Slovenia
After around two years of construction, the Japanese technology group Yaskawa officially opened its new robot production facility and a new European robotics development center at its site in Kočevje, Slovenia, on 8 April in front of around 300 invited guests.
read more...Yamaha FA opens branch office in Düsseldorf
Yamaha Factory Automation, a subdivision of the Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit, has opened a European office to strengthen support for distributors and customers of Yamaha's robotic systems and products.
read more...Exoskeletons in industrial use
Ottobock presented its industrial exoskeletons for the first time at the Hannover Messe 2019 - including the "world's smallest exoskeleton" according to the manufacturer. The details.
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