Rethink Robotics has announced a new software development kit (SDK) for its collaborative robot for March. The software upgrade has been specially developed for scientists and students to test programs on the 'Sawyer'.
read more...One day, the millimeter-sized robot could deliver drugs exactly where they are needed in the body. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have based their development on nature: the locomotion of larvae, caterpillars and jellyfish.
read more...Almost at the same time as the official premiere at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) in Tokyo, Mitsubishi presented the 'Melfa Cobot' at the recent SPS IPC Drives 2017 in Nuremberg.
read more...The international Robot Exhibition (iREX) took place for the 22nd time in Tokyo at the beginning of December 2017. Together with the System Control Fair, which takes place at the same time, this biennial event is considered the largest robot and automation show in Asia.
read more...After a nine-month construction period, Yaskawa has put a new extension with 5,000 square meters of floor space into operation in Allershausen near Munich, thereby expanding its production and storage capacities at the headquarters of the European Robotics Division.
read more...Premium Aerotec has intelligently combined manual assembly steps with robot-supported automation in its Augsburg production halls. The result: waiting and throughput times as well as logistics costs have been significantly reduced.
read more...The SPS IPC Drives 2017 is already over. What technical highlights awaited the more than 70,000 visitors this year in the 16 exhibition halls? Look at this film by Computer&AUTOMATION to find out.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has elected Junji Tsuda from Yaskawa Electric in Japan as its new president. Tsuda succeeds Joe Gemma from Kuka, who is handing over the position to his successor after two years in office. The new Vice President is Steven Wyatt from ABB.
read more...Deutsche Messe, organizer of the Hannover Messe, is once again inviting companies and institutions to apply for the 'Hermes Award 2018'. The condition: Their product or technological solution should be on show for the first time at Hannover Messe 2018.
read more...Kawasaki Robotics and ABB announced their cooperation at iREX 2017 in Tokyo: Both companies want to work closely together in terms of knowledge sharing and in the further development of collaborative robots - especially with dual-arm configurations.
read more...Kuka is acquiring a stake in the Munich-based company Device Insight. In doing so, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer aims to strengthen the IoT expertise of its start-up subsidiary Connyun and broaden its own portfolio in this area.
read more...The mechanical engineering group Kuka plans to cut 250 jobs at its headquarters in Augsburg. The jobs affected are in the 'Systems' division - the plant engineering division, as confirmed by a spokesperson on November 18, 2017.
read more...Innovative start-up wins multiple awards
Intelligent and powerful charging systems are in demand. Blue Inductive has developed a promising inductive charging technology. Its advantages: high efficiency, high system performance and a large distance between transmitter and receiver.
read more...On November 2, Yaskawa broke ground for its new robot factory in Europe in the Slovenian town of Kočevje. The first Motoman robots are to be manufactured there from 2018.
read more...At the beginning of November 2017, Sony presented the new version of its robot dog 'Aibo'. According to the electronics company, 'Aibo ERS-1000' should be able to interact better with its owner than its predecessor, which Sony took off the market over ten years ago.
read more...Human Robot Collaboration / MRK
At the end of October 2017, the WEKA Akademie organized the 2nd 'Forum Mensch Roboter' together with the specialist medium Computer&AUTOMATION. The two-day conference focused on the question: How can workers and robots work together safely and effectively in the future?
read more...The American supermarket giant Wal-Mart is testing a robot that should greatly reduce inventory costs. In a video published on YouTube, the company showed a machine driving through the aisles and scanning the rows of shelves.
read more...Kuka, the Augsburg-based high-tech company acquired by the Chinese, plans to double its robot production in Shanghai. This was announced by CEO Till Reuter on October 27, 2017 during a conference call with journalists.
read more...The robotics competition 'RoboCup' is entering a new round. Students and pupils can once again register for the German preliminary round - the 'RoboCup German Open'. Those who qualify for the junior final will compete at the 2018 RoboCup World Championships in Canada.
read more...Research in agricultural engineering
The research team at the Australian Center for Field Robotics develops robots and intelligent software for agriculture. We show what the robots can do in a series of pictures.
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